Top Classic Diamond Games That Bring Back Childhood Memories

It is undeniable that games that help you relive your childhood with classics like Bejeweled and Candy Crush Saga are beloved by all ages for entertainment, despite their simplicity.

Game modes

Normal mode: You need to score as many points as possible. The points you score will be displayed on the progress bar. When the progress bar is filled, you will advance to the next mode.

Timed mode: The gameplay is quite similar to the normal mode. However, the progress bar will gradually decrease if you do not reach the required score within the specified time.

The game originally did not have any time limit, but later a timer mode was added to make it more engaging. Initially called Diamond Mine, the game was released for web browsers in November 2000.

Classic diamond games today

Bejeweled Classic – Classic gem game version

It is easy to see why Bejeweled Classic consistently ranks among the most popular diamond games today. This is a classic diamond game that the 80s and 90s generations have played at least once and especially adore. In the game, your task is to calculate how to combine at least 3 gems (or more) into a straight line. The more gems you combine, the higher your score. Additionally, the game offers many exciting challenges at each level to create more engagement for players compared to the traditional version.

• Release date: 12/8/2011 (iPhone/iPod), 5/12/2012 (iPad), 12/19/2014 (Android)
• Developer: PopCap Games
• Publisher: PopCap Games, Electronic Arts
• Supported platforms: Android and iOS

Frozen Free Fall

Frozen Free Fall is also the name of a diamond game that has recently attracted the interest of many gamers. This diamond game is based on the concept of the movie Frozen (produced by Disney not long ago, with a total revenue reaching billions of USD). Therefore, it is not surprising that the entire game is covered in the blue hues of ice and snow. Additionally, the gems are encased in a layer of frost to align with the overall theme of the game. It can be said that the developer has paid great attention to improving and updating this game in each version to enhance the user’s entertainment experience.

• Release date: November 16, 2013
• Developer: Jam City
• Publisher: Jam City
• Supported platforms: Android, iOS, and Windows

Marvel Puzzle Quest – The perfect combination of diamond games and superheroes

This is a diamond game with the theme of Marvel superheroes. It is also one of the most captivating games today. The reason this game has such a name is that it perfectly combines the battles of superheroes with the traditional diamond game mechanics. In this game, you will need to use strategic thinking and arrange the gems effectively to help the heroes gain skills to defeat their enemies. If you are a fan of superheroes like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, etc., you definitely should not miss this highly engaging game.

• Release date: October 3, 2013 (iOS, Android), December 5, 2013 (Windows), October 16, 2015 (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360), February 4, 2016 (Xbox One), March 29, 2016 (Kindle)
• Developer: Demiurge Studios, WayForward Technologies (HD port)
  Publisher: D3 Go!
• Supported platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Kindle

Bejeweled Blitz – Diamond game with fast gameplay

If you want to experience a diamond game “racing against time,” you definitely cannot miss Bejeweled Blitz. This game has a gem-arranging gameplay similar to Bejeweled, but the special feature of this game is the time constraint. In each level, you will have to continuously search for suitable positions to match diamonds to achieve a fixed score within 60 seconds. Therefore, this game not only requires you to have a sharp eye but also demands extremely high speed.

• Release date: 2010
• Developer: PopCap Games
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Supported platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Facebook Connect, and Android

Candy Crush Saga

Since its debut in the gaming market in 2012, Candy Crush Saga quickly became one of the most “addictive” games on mobile platforms and social networks. Developed by King, this game attracts players of all ages with its simple yet challenging gameplay: arrange sweet candies in rows or columns to make them disappear and score points.

Candy Crush Saga features thousands of different levels, each with specific challenges and goals for players to overcome. The variety in level design, along with vivid and colorful sound effects and visuals, makes it highly engaging.

• Release Date: 12/4/2012
• Developer: King Mobile
• Publisher: King Mobile
• Supported Platforms: App Store, Google Play, Windows Phone Store, Amazon Appstore, Microsoft Windows and Linux