Bejeweled

Bejeweled is solely based on its puzzle gameplay. The basic premise is to match three or more gems of the same type in a horizontal or vertical chain by swapping one gem for another. The goal is to score as many points as possible by making high-point matches and snagging chain reactions which occur when new gems falling from the top of the screen and onto the board match up.

Bejeweled is very easy to play, and the simple structure of the puzzle allows younger kids to pick it up.

• Do games like Bejeweled challenge your brain or do you play them mindlessly? Do you think that mindless games have their place?