Butterfly gems appear at the bottom of the board and move up a space every turn

Mar 2, 2012 14:43 GMT  ·  By

Bejeweled now has Butterflies, PopCap has announced. One of the most popular puzzle games ever created has received a major update on the iPhone, which delivers “a fascinating new game mode,” according to its creators.

Although Bejeweled now has butterflies, PopCap ensures that “the game isn’t nervous.”

Instead, it features “a fascinating new game mode” where Butterfly gems appear at the bottom of the board and move up a space every turn.

“The hungry spider at the top of the board is waiting to catch any butterfly it can — so you’ll need to match butterflies or use special gems to free them,” PopCap explains.

Obviously, players must catch as many butterflies as possible in the allotted time. PopCap even has some Butterflies mode tips for avid players of the game. Here they are:

· Don't waste moves matching butterflies that are already aligned to match up. · Try to match as many butterflies as possible in one match for a super score combo! · Take your time and think it through, Butterflies will test your powers of forethought to the maximum of your ability.

There’s more. Version 1.1 now allows players to gift Bejeweled to a friend right from inside the app. Last, but not least, the developers have added two new achievement badges which players must earn by scoring lots of points.

“That’s it for this update,” says PopCap. “As always, we’re constantly looking for ways to bring you more Bejeweled fun. We hope you enjoy the game!”

Fans of the popular puzzle game must make sure their device is compatible prior to purchase.

The development studio asks players to note that, due to the “ultra-awesome graphics” in Bejeweled, players will need a 3rd generation (16gb or larger) or later iPod touch, iPhone 3GS, or iPhone 4/4S to play.

The software requirement is iOS 3.1 or later.

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