I have to start by saying that I am totally addicted to this game. I played an earlier incarnation of it on an iPac PDA and it was addictive, but not like this.

Like Rolando, this is a game totally suited to the iPhone/iPod Touch. Born to it.

The basic premise is easy - in Classic mode, just line three or more jewels up and they explode, giving you points. In Action mode, there is a time limit with a lot of extra points per successful task completion - quick action is rewarded.

It is hard to say exactly why this is such an addictive game - it does have a low barrier to entry (that is, it starts simply and builds up from there), catchy and not annoying music, sound effects that support play, no usability flaws - all in all, a good game all round. If you can spare the money, and want a good example of a successful iPhone game, buy it.

Suitability to the iPhone: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10 ($3.99)

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Andrew Boyd