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''Bejeweled'' is a popular Puzzle Game first developed as a Browser Game by PopCap Games in 2001 . Sequel to this game, Bejeweled 2 also released by PopCap Games in 2004. HISTORY Initially it was created by PopCap Games as a web-based Flash game called ''Diamond Mine''. The game was reportedly successful for PopCap - a company formed in 2000 . PopCap created partnerships with well established Internet gaming sites such as Microsoft Zone to host ''Bejeweled'' as well. The game has also been Ported to other platforms, including ''Bejeweled Deluxe'' for Microsoft Windows . Astraware produced ''Bejeweled'' for PDAs on the Palm OS , PocketPC and Smartphone platforms. They also released ''Bejeweled Deluxe'' on the Xbox as a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade game. On September 12 2006 , it was released as one of the first games downloadable from the ITunes Store for the Apple IPod . Recently, Skill Games like ''Bejeweled'' have been retooled for head-to-head gaming sites like WorldWinner . Players can play in "vs." games for cash prizes or join tournaments. Also recently, PopCap Games announced a version of Bejeweled for the iPhone. It is not a standalone game but rather a web application playable over the Safari browser.1 GAMEPLAY The objective of this game is to swap one Gem with an adjacent gem to form a horizontal or vertical chain of three or more gems. Bonus points are given when more than three identical gems are formed or forms two lines of identical gems in one swap. Gems disappear when chains are formed and gems fall from the top to fill in gaps. Sometimes Chain Reaction s, called ''cascades'', are triggered, where chains are formed by the falling gems. Cascades are awarded with bonus points. There are two variations of the game to choose from. Normal
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INFLUENCE The popularity of ''Bejeweled'' has spawned countless clones, collectively known as "match three" games, since they all revolve around the mechanic of creating a three-in-a-row line of identical pieces. "Match three" games include:
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