Bejeweled

2001 video game

Original description from the source, not translated.

YEAR 2001

GENRE Puzzle

PLATFORM Android, Facebook, Microsoft Windows, web browser, macOS, iOS, Xbox, Java Platform, Micro Edition, Windows Phone, Classic Mac OS

ABOUT THE GAME

Bejeweled is a match-three video game developed and published by PopCap Games. Bejeweled involves lining up three or more multi-colored gems to clear them from the game board. The game was inspired by a similar browser game, titled Colors Game. Originally released in 2000 under the title Diamond Mine as a browser game on the team's official website, Bejeweled was licensed to be hosted on MSN Games under its current name. PopCap released a retail version titled Bejeweled Deluxe in May 2001. Bejeweled has since been ported to many platforms, particularly mobile devices. The game has been commercially successful, having sold over 10 million copies and been downloaded more than 150 million times. It is credited with popularizing match-three video games and launching the casual games industry, which grew to be worth $3 billion within a decade. The game was followed by a commercially successful series of sequels and spin-offs.

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