The game also features the Star Gem (a variation of the Lightning Gem from Bejeweled Twist), which is made by matching gems in a L, T, or + shape, and will destroy all the gems in it's row and column. Returning from Bejeweled Twist is the Supernova Gem, which is made by lining up six gems in a row, and destroys all gems in rows and columns in a 3x3 radius.Īdditional game improvements include animated backgrounds, the replay system from Bejeweled Twist, advanced animation transitions, and 3D menu areas. Bejeweled 3 also features an achievement system in the form of Badges, which are obtained after completing certain objectives.īejeweled 3 features eight game modes, four of which are available from the start, and four of which are unlocked after reaching certain objectives.
Unlike Bejeweled 2, the difficulty for unlocking each game mode has been reduced drastically and the objective for unlocking each game is now displayed directly on the menu.
The player gains extra time by clearing the top-most rows. It is unlocked when the player reveals the first relic in Quest mode.ĭevelopment of Bejeweled 3 began around 2008, around the time Bejeweled Twist had finished development. Development of the game lasted about 2 years, and was developed alongside Bejeweled Blitz.