Sci-Jewel
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Sci-Jewel is an upcoming match-3 strategy puzzle game developed and published by Beyond Galaxies. The game acts as a spiritual successor and tribute to the Bejeweled franchise, aiming to revitalize the original Bejeweled formula in order to bring a new era of match-3 games to light.
No official release date for the game has been confirmed, although Sci-Jewel is planned to be released to all major platforms.
Overview
The main gameplay of Sci-Jewel involves swapping two adjacent gems to form a line of three or more of the same gem. Each match awards the player with some points, with the amount of points earned varying depending on the mode, multiplier, combo, and so on.
Game Modes
There are a total of 18 game modes in Sci-Jewel, with 12 single-player modes and 6 multiplayer modes. Sci-Jewel has 6 main game modes with 6 unlockable bonus game modes to give experienced players some extra challenge.
| Mode Name | Mode Icon | Mode Description | Sub-Modes | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Mode |  |
The original match-3 experience. Plan out your moves and play strategically. | None | Unlocked by default |
| Relaxation Mode |  |
Play forever and relax in this endless game mode. | None | Unlocked by default |
| Time Attack Mode |  |
Up the intensity with the fast-paced mode where the level bar is always draining! | None | Unlocked by reaching Level 3 of Strategy Mode |
| Discovery Mode |  |
Complete Objectives and solve mysteries in this conquest of Discovery! | Normal, Hard | Unlocked by default; Hard Mode unlocked after 100% completion |
| Score Attack Mode |  |
Earn as many points as you can before running out of time! | Blitz, Extend, Frenzy | Unlocked by earning 50K points in any mode |
| Arcade Mode |  |
Complete levels while racing against the clock. Earn bonus points and perform combos to slow the timer down! | None | Unlocked by escaping PANIC! in Time Attack Mode |
| Mode Name | Mode Description | Sub-Modes | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roulette Mode | Leave your fate on your cards in this game of chance! | None | Unlocked by reaching Level 12 of Strategy Mode |
| Nightfall Mode | Match gems at day, explode Interceptor Gems at night. | None | Unlocked by clearing 25 Interceptor Gems |
| Endurance Mode | Think you have what it takes? Put your skills to the test in this trial of endurance! | None | Unlocked by earning 500K points in Score Attack Mode |
| Vortex Mode | A Vortex has appeared and is destroying the board! Repair it with Precious Gems to stay in the game. | None | Unlocked by clearing all Vortex Objectives in Discovery Mode |
| Gemstorm Mode | Jewels are falling from the sky. How long can you last before the board overflows? | None | Unlocked by clearing all Gemstorm Objectives in Discovery Mode |
| Twist Mode | Instead of swapping gems, you spin them around. A tribute to the good old days of match-3. | Strategy, Score Attack, Arcade, Endurance | Unlocked by clearing all Trial Objectives in Discovery Mode |
| Mode Name | Player Count | Mode Description | Winning Goal | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 2-4 Players | Plan out your moves and complete Level 3 first! | Level 3 Completion | Unlocked by default |
| Time Attack | 2-4 Players | The level bar is always draining. Fill up the bar completely to earn a bonus. | Last Player Standing | Unlocked by earning 100K points in Time Attack Mode |
| Head-to-Head | 2 Players | Match gems and push the level bar to the other player's board! | Level Bar Full | Unlocked by default |
| Blitz Attack | 2-4 Players | Everyone has one minute to get as many points as they can! | Most Points | Unlocked by reaching multiplier x5 in Score Attack Mode |
| Roulette | 2-4 Players | Take turns matching gems and drawing cards. Avoid spinning the wheel! | Last Player Standing | Unlocked by surviving the wheel spin twice within one game of Roulette Mode |
| Defense | 2-4 Players | Match gems to attack other players. If a player's board overflows, then they're eliminated. | Last Player Standing | Unlocked by creating a Chromahedron in Gemstorm Mode |
Special Gems
The player can perform Special Matches which gives Special Gems to the player when performed. These gems act as powerups for the player and can be used to clear out a chunk of the board or prevent a game over. There are a wide variety of Special Gems in the game, each having a unique ability and requiring a certain gem formation to get it.
| Special Gem Name | Match Requirement | Gem Function | Quasar Mixing? | Twist Mode? | Different Based on Mode? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Gem | Made from matching 4 gems in a row | Explodes anything within a 3x3 radius | Can be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Voltaic Gem | Made from a T/L-shaped match | Shoots out a bolt of electricity in 4 directions | Can be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Stardust Gem | Made from a plus-shaped match | Blasts out stardust within a 4x4 radius | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | Yes |
| Meteor Gem | Made from a ◊-shaped match | It scatters and shatters out within a 4x4 radius | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | Yes |
| Galactic Gem | Made from an X-shaped match | Just like the Voltaic Gem, it shoots out a bolt of electricity in 4 directions diagonally | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Chromahedron | Made from matching 5 gems in a row | It clears all of one gem off the board; Can be merged with another CH to perform the Board Refresh ability | Can be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does not appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Ultra-Prime Gem | Made from maxing out the multiplier at x10 or higher | Just like the Chromahedron, it clears all of one gem off the board; Can clear locks off the board and add moves to Bomb Gems | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | Yes |
| Supernova Gem | Made from matching 6 gems in a row | It shoots out 3 bolts of electricity in 4 directions | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Neutron Star Gem | Created from an activated Supernova Gem | It shoots out a bolt of electricity in 8 directions; Reverts to a Voltaic Gem when used | Cannot be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does appear in Twist Mode | No |
| Quasar Orb | Made from matching 7 or more gems in a row; Created in Arcade Mode via the Bonus-Round | It turns all of one gem into Chromahedrons, or explodes them; Can be merged with other Special Gems to overclock them | Can be mixed with a Quasar Orb | Does not appear in Twist Mode | Yes |
Gallery
Box art for the game
The game mode icon used for Strategy Mode
The game mode icon used for Relaxation Mode
The game mode icon used for Time Attack Mode
The game mode icon used for Discovery Mode
The game mode icon used for Score Attack Mode
The game mode icon used for Arcade Mode
Trivia
- The title for the game was originally going to be "Sci-Gem".
- Sci-Jewel started out as a fan-project, but was later repurposed to be a spiritual successor to Bejeweled.
- The Supernova Gem is the only Special Gem in Sci-Jewel to retain it's name from the Bejeweled games.
- The Quasar Orb's mechanics is inspired by another project titled "Yet Another Match-3 Clone".
- The game's logo uses a modified variant of the Zen Dots font, which is a primary font used in-game.