The game is now part of Microsoft's Red Stripe Deals campaign

May 2, 2014 09:01 GMT  ·  By

Bejeweled Live is one of the most popular gem-matching games ever released, so it's no wonder that on Windows 8 it has more than 1,400 ratings and thousands of downloads.

Starting today, the game is available with a 50 percent discount for Windows 8.1 users as part of Microsoft's Red Stripe Deals campaign, so instead of paying $4.99 (€3.60) for a full license, you now have to spend only $2.49 (€2.10) to get all available features.

Bejeweled Live comes with a rich feature lineup that includes multiple gaming modes, 4 special gems, hints, sharing capabilities, achievements, live tiles, snap view support, and an interface that's completely optimized for the touch, so you can play it on Windows RT tablets as well.

“Discover all-new ways to match 3 gems in the world’s #1 puzzle game! You’ll enjoy the action in three breathtaking game modes: play Classic Bejeweled for cascades of puzzle fun, Diamond Mine for a jeweled gem-blasting challenge, or save Butterflies from a hungry spider. Collect flashy achievement badges as your gem matching soars to dazzling new heights! The new Bejeweled for Windows 8 is ideal for kids, the family and anyone who enjoys games bursting with match-3 puzzle fun,” the game description reads.

Although it's available for a small fee, a trial version is also offered, so download Bejeweled Live now to see what it's up to before buying the full game.