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Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009

Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009

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From: Encore Software
Category: Software

List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $14.99
You Save: $5.00 (25%)



New (7) Used (1) from $13.49

Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 124

Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Vista
Genre: Childrens Board Games Software Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: DVD-ROM
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.3

MPN: 16520
Model: 8021920
UPC: 705381165200
EAN: 0705381165200
ASIN: B001B5MOCU

Release Date: August 19, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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Features:
  • Something for everyone
  • 21 classic and challenging favorites
  • Features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams
  • Mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku, Kakuro and Crosswords
  • All games are designed with the official rules from HOYLE, the Official Name in Gaming

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
There's something for everyone with HOYLE Puzzle Games 2009. It's the biggest and best assortment of 21 classic and challenging favorites. This great collection features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams PLUS mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku, Kakuro and Crosswords. All games are designed with the official rules from HOYLE, the Official Name in Gaming. Challenge friends, family or play alone and take the high score. Automatically earn HOYLE Bucks: the more you play, the more you earn. Get new backgrounds, music tracks, etc. As a bonus, you receive Big Bang Board Games. Play Checkers, Chess, Backgammon and others against animated computer opponents. And now it comes with built-in compatibility for both PC and MAC users alike.

Challenge friends, family or play alone and take the high score Automatically earn HOYLE Bucks - the more you play, the more you earn Get new backgrounds, music tracks, etc Bonus - you receive Big Bang Board Games Play Checkers, Chess, Backgammon and others against animated computer opponents Built-in compatibility for both PC and MAC users alike



Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Puzzle & Board Games 2009   October 15, 2008
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This program is just "OK". I actually don't like it as well as my 2005 version, but was told that 2005 wouldn't work with Vista and sooner or later I'm going to have to upgrade to Vista.
I don't think they have much improved the program at all. They have added a game or two and the "Big Bang" games are fun but not to many of them in the game, at least that I like to play.
Not sure I'd have bought it had I know what ie was like. Most of the interface on this one is pretty much like the 2005 version I already had.



1 out of 5 stars Sure its a good game, but   October 11, 2008
 3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I'm sure this game is good but I had to return it since it is a DVD not CD...I don't have a DVD on my computer!


1 out of 5 stars Disaster on a Mac!!   October 2, 2008
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Good it may be Windows but this program DOES NOT work with a Mac running Leopard. I loaded it and all it does is screw up the screen. None of the click buttons work, none of the individual games play and--worst of all--the game doesn't exit. To get out of it you have to shutdown AND pull the power plug for about 30 secs. DON'T BUY!!!!!


3 out of 5 stars Pass On 2009   September 23, 2008
 10 out of 10 found this review helpful

If you already have the 2008 version, stick with that and forget about this 2009 version. If you don't have 2008, buy that instead of 2009. The only new games are some Big Bang games, and they are hardly enough to recommend this "update". You are forced to play with a snarky little Geni (I guess that is what he is), and these classic games are neither particulary interesting or engaging. One additional problem is that the CD is a little buggy (some stuttering and the "orange" screen of death after playing for a while). There is nothing new here to recommend this 2009 version.


2 out of 5 stars my thoughts   September 21, 2008
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

After a long wait for fresh game as it stands this game is stale same content except for the online games. The BIG BANG was a whisper, even after all fans of Hoyle was asked for ideas none was followed. Next year I might pass on Hoyle. Even with the on line games the game is not worth buying, maybe the card and casino games will be better.

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