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| From: Encore Software
Category: Software
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $7.75
You Save: $12.24 (61%)
New (9) Used (2) from $7.00
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 122
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows, Windows Xp, Macintosh
Media: DVD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: 14310
Model: 14310
UPC: 705381143109
EAN: 0705381143109
ASIN: B000TK99PS
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: *NO CAL SALES* **FREE** UPGRADE TO EXPEDITED SHIPPING EXCEPT CALIFORNIA. Brand NEW Factory Sealed US Retail Box by Encore. *FREE* UPGRADE TO EXPEDITED SHIPPING EXCEPT CALIFORNIA/APO address. Included 1 Dvd & Installation guide. Ship daily via USPS w/FREE delivery confirmation & Shipment Notification. Platform: Win 2000 SP4/XP (Home & Pro) SP2/Vista/Mac OS X 10.4.10; G3,G4,G5 or Intel Core Duo Processor 600 Mhz or higher, Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Win 2000/XP/Vista. Required DVD rom. Expedited shipping is required for APO address/California Sales.
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| Features:
| • | PC Games Software; for Windows and the Macintosh! | | • | Windows XP Compatible, Macintosh Compatible | | • | Game Genre: Puzzle/Board | | • | Minimum Hardware Requirements: 1.0 GB Hard Drive Space ; 450.0 MHz Processor Speed ; 128 MB RAM | | • | Published by Encore |
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Product Description
It's game time! 21 classic and new challenging favorites provide something for every player with Hoyle Puzzle Games 2008. This great collection features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams, plus mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku and over 1200 different Crosswords. All games are designed with the official rules from Hoyle. Built-in compatibility for both PC and Mac users alike. ESRB Rated E for Everyone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Great Escape! September 30, 2008
The "Tile Games" in this edition are a lot of fun. What's nice is there are several ways to play them. Our 19 year-old grandson enjoyed it so much, I had to order him one, too. What we liked the most was the "Slide Tiles." It's very addictive. Rummy Squares is also a good one. Any "Seniors" out there would enjoy this, but it's also fun for the teenagers. My recommendation is Go For It.!
HOYLE PUZZLE GAMES September 29, 2008
This product is absolutely fantastic! I have Microsoft Vista and this was easy to install. I have had hours and hours of pleasure with the great assortment of games. I also have the Hoyle cards games and I would recommend this too.
 Know way of knowing August 29, 2008
The disc was empty so I was unable to install or use it. The seller would not respond to my emails or snail mails. I also left a bad review with Amazon for the sale. I really wanted this game disc, but am reluctant to make further purchases, since this was a total waste of money. I am bitterly disappointed through no fault of Hoyle.
Many many many bugs - don't even bother buying August 13, 2008
There are quite a number of bugs in this game. The most noticeable ones are:
1) In chess, the game will frequently end on a 3x repetition when this has not occurred (and usually when pounding the computer)! Come on - it gave me that once after I captured a piece!
2) In pachisi, it is very difficult to move the pieces - it frequently does not register where you have dropped it.
3) Many of the Hoyle Bucks goals do not register when they occur.
There are other minor irritants, but these three are the major ones.
A Very Satisfying Suite of Games August 7, 2008
The Hoyle Puzzle & Board Game CD actually gave me far more than I expected for the <$20 price. It features many of the games I used to play in my youth and, unlike a previous set that came with my computer, isn't filled with bugs and work-arounds. In fact, the computer-characters' responses are quite clever and challenging, forcing me to hone my skills and, after playing dozens of games, I haven't come across any real errors. The characters (and you can create new ones) are given a large vocabulary of appropriate remarks, including responses to either compliments or insults.
I am particularly impressed with the sophistication, variety and detail of the billiards game set - it allows all kinds of shots and even 'English' on the cue ball.
Minor annoyances: it takes seven or eight clicks (with waits between) to exit from Billiards, and the 'cosmic' accompaniment to the Sudoku is tremendously distracting to me, even though I like how each square allows highlighting all possibilities for that square.
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