Jewel Match 2
Nintendo DS · 2012
About this game
This is the Nintendo DS release of the well-received match-3 game Jewel Match for Windows/Macintosh.
Due to the limited screen size of the handheld, the grid size of the levels had to be cut down from 14x14 to 12x12 tiles, thus forcing a complete redesign of all the levels.
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While at it the developers added some DS-only gameplay options like the new magical storm where the player can blow into the microphone to reshuffle the jewels.
The basic idea of Jewel Match comes from Bejeweled / Diamond Mine - the player is presented with a grid of jewels.
By swapping pairs of tiles which are next to each other, rows of three or more identical jewels can be formed that will disappear instantly, giving points to the player and making room for other gems falling from above to take their place.
The levels have gaps and shaped areas, though, so pieces do not simply fall vertically but also can fall diagonally.
Jewel Match has its own victory criterion though.
On each of the 150 levels, a selection of squares have gold or even silver backings.
One match (gold) or two (silver) must be created over each of these against a ticking clock to clear the level.
Later in the game there are jewels tied to their square with a golden or silver chain, which thus are not falling down and blocking empty squares beneath them.
These jewels can be freed by matching them once or twice, too, which means that the most difficult squares must be matched four times (silver chain and silver background) to be cleared.
A succession of hammers are unlocked once you have scored a certain amount of points.
The first removes a particular jewel, the second not only removes the gem but also any effects (background or chains) on the square, and the final one removes all gems of that colour.
Another extra to be unlocked is a magical storm that will have the player blow into the DS microphone to mix up the jewels.
Moreover, matching more than three jewels in a row will create gems with special powers.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Jewel Match 2 for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.90 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Jewel Match 2, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Jewel Match 2 worth?
Jewel Match 2 for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.90 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Jewel Match 2 rare?
Jewel Match 2 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Jewel Match 2?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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