Research-backed game lineage

Bejeweled

Bejeweled is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.

7 curated games 2001–2016 release span 0 connected branches
Bejeweled coverBejeweled 2 coverBejeweled Twist coverBejeweled Blitz coverBejeweled 3 cover

Release chronology

The complete path.

Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.

7 games in this lineage

01 Bejeweled cover
Mainline2001

Bejeweled

Bejeweled is a tile-matching puzzle video game by PopCap Games, first developed for browsers in 2001. Three follow-ups to this game have been released. More than 75 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 150 million times. Although the game is no longer downloadable through PopCap's website, the installer can be downloaded via the Wayback Machine.

May 30, 200184/100
02 Bejeweled 2 cover
Mainline2004

Bejeweled 2

Get set to play the world's #1 puzzle game, now for the Wii! Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brainwaves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!

Nov 16, 200462/100
03 Bejeweled Twist cover
Mainline2008

Bejeweled Twist

Spin, match, explode... WOW! It's a brilliant new way to play Bejeweled! Get set for a vivid sensory rush as you spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun. Rotate jewels freely to set up electrifying combos, outwit surprising obstacles like Locks and Bombs, and create high-voltage Flame and Lightning gems. When you need to dial up the intensity or fine-tune your skills, turn to Challenge mode or five-minute Blitz. And if relaxing is more your style, kick up your feet with stress-free Zen. No matter the mode, you'll discover new strategies, improve your moves, and find endless ways to win!

Oct 27, 200879/100
04 Bejeweled Blitz cover
Mainline2010

Bejeweled Blitz

Enjoy one minute of explosive match-3 fun from PopCap Games! Detonate as many gems as you can, 60 action-packed seconds at a time, in the hit puzzle game played by over 125 million people worldwide. Match three or more and create cascades of awesome with Flame gems, Star gems, and Hypercubes. Use powerful Rare Gems and upgradable Boosts to compete against friends, or challenge other players and top the leaderboards in Blitz Champions.

Apr 5, 201061/100
05 Bejeweled 3 cover
Mainline2010

Bejeweled 3

Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods — ease into Classic Bejeweled for cascades of fun, journey through 40 challenging Quest puzzles, charge into the electrifying Lightning for non-stop action, and tailor your experience in Zen for a revolutionary new way to relax.

Dec 7, 201077/100
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Mainline2011

Bejeweled Blitz Live

The most competitive 60 seconds on XBLA! Take on friends in the brilliant gem-matching action of Bejeweled Blitz Live! Choose your favorite playing style - Classic or Twist - and rocket up the leaderboards! Create cascades of fun with Flame gems, Lightning gems and Hypercubes. You can even combine scores with friends for the highest weekly and all-time Friendscores. The challenge is irresistible!

Feb 23, 201168/100
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Mainline2016

Bejeweled Stars

The original match-3 series is back with Bejeweled Stars. Match colorful gems across hundreds of levels, deploy explosive Powers and collect Stars to rebuild the night sky.

May 10, 201660/100

Sources and method

Built from the public record.

Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.

  1. database Bejeweled collection — IGDB

    IGDB maintains a distinct collection record for Bejeweled and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.

  2. reference List of best-selling video game franchises

    The independent catalog recognizes Bejeweled as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.