I have a confession to make…and don’t think less of me because of it, but…I like Bejeweled. Something about those match-3 games gets me insanely competitive as I try to beat my previous scores as well as everyone else’s.

I feel like I’m exercising my brain in a way... I mean it has to be better than television, right? Well, when I saw an Easter-themed match-3 game, Bunny Quest, I thought it looked too "egg-citing" not to give it a try.  (Sorry I couldn’t resist the pun!)

Bunny Quest follows the father bunny who is putting together Easter dinner for his host family, if he can manage without his millions of kids getting in his way. I was thrilled to see a father figure not only preparing a big dinner but also taking care of the kids! What a great role model for other bunny dads.

In addition to the 94 match-3 games, there are also brief hidden object scenes that include trying to find all the escaped baby bunnies. The Bunny Quest match games are pretty straightforward, though I did have to read the directions on a few levels when I wasn’t completing the boards quickly enough.

The object is to match and remove all squares with a certain color background or unwrap blocks that impede your progress. Bonuses are awarded for matching more than 3 and making T and L shapes. Collect as many carrots and cupcakes as you can, too (no matching necessary, just pick them up)! There are not a lot of instructions but there is a hint button available to guide you toward a possible next step if necessary.

I felt the lack of instructions could make the game more challenging or frustrating for younger kids, but they all seem to be smarter than I am now anyway! The boards are not timed, which I thought was great for younger players to be able to participate as well.

I started off casually playing Bunny Quest, just matching three eggs and trying to complete the tasks, but quickly realized you can make the game more intriguing by using some strategy. Since the carrots and cupcakes can be picked up at any time, you can maneuver them into a particular area before picking them up to help get out of a tight spot. As the boards advance, there are more tight corners that can be tricky to get out of, but the carrots and cupcakes always saved the day for me.

As you complete boards, you are awarded with coins and trophies. Between scenes you can visit the dining room and use your coins to purchase special linens, china and decorations to spruce everything up for the holiday dinner. You can also view your egg-celent awards in the trophy room.

The background music throughout the game is lively and jazzy and reminded me of a local New Orleans-themed restaurant. I have to admit, after a while it got to be too repetitive, and I had to turn the music off, but I could still listen to the magical sounds of matching eggs. The graphics are done in a cartoon style and are pretty basic. If you’re looking for a fun game the whole family can enjoy, hop on over and check out Bunny Quest!  (Last pun, promise...)