“Earn all the game’s 8 modes”
Edit: I am a bit late to this post because I wasn’t registered to this site but anyways, here goes.
This one is fairly easier than the others but nonetheless it’s still a challenge to a certain extent. By default, you already have classic, quest, zen and lightning mode. You need to unlock all the other 4 game modes through earning points in progression. Yes, I checked the game on a new save file on the Xbox 360 version, so you don’t have to. Okay, on with it!
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Info *skip if you only want the solution*
Note: Part of this game is 50/50 leading to either luck or pure skill. All games you play are randomized and therefore you don’t get the best runs all the time. Although, you should still be getting achievement in less than 20-35 minutes. You can unlock this offline if you wish, but no date and time is shown unless you’re on here, TrueAchievements.
Attention: Some names of the game modes differ universally, as different languages have separate spelling and pronunciations. One game mode was only exclusively available in the Chinese re-release of Bejeweled 3, these being Time Bomb/Match Bomb. These don’t count not only for the achievement, but for regional stuff as well.
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Other Info *once again, skip if you want just the solution*
(What Are Game Modes)
In Bejeweled, you would have different game modes that change the game’s mechanics and aesthetics, in a different direction! They would modify pre-existing features and make new implementations to make for a truly unique match-3 experience. Usually they build off the base game’s design and change it into something more engaging and enjoyable, even fun!
(What’s A Badge)
Similar to an achievement, it’s an in-game reward earned by getting loads of points or doing incredible matches and crazy moves. Some badges start as bronze and eventually to full platinum, when more score is added total or special gem matches. The best ones are the Elite series, four badges from pulling off the most extraordinary plays.
(Who Made Bejeweled)
Very early PopCap. Started as an old mobile game/ browser game and evolved into much, MUCH more.
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Diamond Mine
“Reveal the first relic”
New: gold with treasures, grid placement with distance meters.
Wiped: progress bar. (replaced by top-centered timer bar)
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Quest is a game mode featuring many mini games that have their own unique attributes, and are often called quests hence the name. There are five different relics and 40 mini-games packaged with their respective pieces, only necessitating 4 different mini-quests to be completed. The game owns these relics with their own title: Lost Relics Of Bejeweled. The first relic is a vase that needs only four jewels resembling four quests. There are 8 mini-quests for each relic and you only need to complete four out of the eight. Choose the quests you want to complete, and after your last, fourth one, you’ll get a banner stating: “New Mode Unlocked.” Surely enough, you’ll unlock the game mode.
(Choose your mini-quests wisely, as only four matter. Each quest will have their own difficulty and mechanics, in fact all the game modes listed here are based upon the mini-games specifically: Butterflies, Poker, and Sand Storm being replaced by Ice Storm. Interesting.)
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Ice Storm
“Earn 100,000 points alone in Lightning Mode”
New: Speed Bonus, Blazing Speed, Ignition Meter, and ‘Last Hurrah’ mechanics. Timer Tank added.
Pre-Existing: Timer Bar (replacement for progress bar)
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Lightning is a game mode almost like a variation of Classic, with a finite time limit and some quick paced action. The goal of this game mode is to score as much points as possible under 1 minute, as with more speed, the more points. However, this game mode encourages intense speed and strategy with an added Speed Bonus, a mechanic that’s dependent on your speed that gives you more chances to get Blazing Speed. Whenever matching 3 gems, or Special Gem matches/Hypercubes you’ll fuel the Ignition Meter, a meter that when full, will blow up all gems. Some argue that 3 gem matches are easier than Special’s but it really depends on your speed and skill level and I found that focusing straight on the gems is proven most useful. This way you don’t panic about the time limit and only concentrate on your strength and your strategies. Getting this game mode shouldn’t be too difficult, but remember to focus on the most powerful matches and if there’s a lot of gem matches, match them quickly and strategically that way you get the most points possible. Once again after scoring 100,000> points, the game mode “Ice Storm” will unlock promptly, after the game ends with a chance of a Last Hurrah, a final additional bonus that blows up all unmatched Special Gems. (If your run ends earlier than expected, make sure you have 97,000 points or greater so that when you get a Last Hurrah, you have some remaining special gems or hypercubes. Otherwise, you’ll need to start a new game.)
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Butterflies
“Reach Level 5 in Zen Mode”
What’s great about a game mode? No penalties, of course! Zen Mode delivers a calm, non-stressful experience. It’s Classic Mode with no real “game over” which means it’s endless even though there’s still levels which is indicated from when you’ve completed the level from The Voice’s “level complete” line. The only way to progress in both Classic and Zen is to match gems that apply to the Progress Bar which is your route to reaching other levels but with Zen, you can match without any limited moves. It’s literally impossible to lose in this mode which makes unlocking the Butterflies mode only easier. Pretty much match your way and you’ll get to level five with no effort. (There’s literally no advice to give, either than “just match.”)
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Poker
“Reach Level 5 in Classic Mode”
Is there much to say? It’s the original, default version of game that the game’s became famous for since the first installment. Chances are everyone remembers this mode the most which makes sense considering it’s the first debut mode. Anyways gameplay wise, all gems appear here: Flame Gems, Star Gems, Hypercubes, and other gems exclusively used in certain game modes like the Butterfly Gem. Match the gems in a horizontal/vertical direction and you’ll get a special gem match which will have different effects on the square grid. Either they will have explosive impact upon the grid board, or they will add to the score or the multiplier. The main hazard is the amount of moves, that is never shown which is a bit annoying. But, as long as you get the most effective gem matches like the Flame Gems and Star Gems and the rare Supernova Gem that blows every gem on the grid, you should get this game mode rather easily. (Match the most powerful gems possible so you can progress without encountering a game over screen.)
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Conclusion
And that’s about it. Nothing to hard to pull off but nothing too easy either. This is probably the easiest achievement except for Friendly Fire, which is even easier than this but still, thanks for reading!
I try to be clear and concise as possible and work way TOO hard on these solutions, I always hope to bring a smile to your face and to give advice for others who need help on certain objectives. Hope this helped! Anyway, I gotta go ‘cause I’ve been spending way too long on this and have a good day!
-Credits-
This wouldn’t have been as helpful if it wasn’t for the Bejeweled Wiki, an awesome fandom I must say! {bejeweled.fandom.com}
-SuperCheats, for the useful information about game modes.{supercheats.com}
-Myfd (original poster) who inspired me to create this very guide!
-TrueAchievement Team, for of course this entire site which without the team this all would have never existed or happened so thank you for this awesome website!
And thank you for reading my solution as it lets me know that you like my guides as I’m working very hard on these things. (maybe too much) In conclusion, I will always love the Bejeweled series and it will hold a special place in my life. Thanks, PopCap for these awesome match-3 games.