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The first rule of thumb for any good game - easy to learn, difficult to master - applies especially to the 16 fun and familiar games included in Sierra's new edition of Hoyle Board Games. The games have the same challenging play elements as that of their real-world counterparts, but they are enhanced with graphics and sound for a more engaging. Hoyle Board Games 2005 1 brings players the entertainment of all of the best, classic table games with a brand-new twist. Get ahead faster with in-game tutorials that walk you through the fun, step-by-step.
Hoyle Board Games 2005 is a software program developed by Sierra Entertainment. The most common release is 1.0.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Sierra shifts course In the wake of the Dynamix closure, the Washington-based publisher announces a significant strategic reorganization. Here is the video game “Hoyle Board Games 2001”! Released in 2000 on Windows, it's still available and playable with some tinkering. It's a strategy and puzzle game, set in a board / party game, cards, chess, turn-based, licensed title and tile matching puzzle themes.
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
Publisher: Microsoft, License: Shareware, Price: USD $6.86, File Size: 17.8 MB
Platform: Windows
World’s Most Famous BoardGames is a four-in-one game. It includes four of the world’s most famous and most played Games. These Games are: Backgammon, Chess, Chinese Checkers and Reversi. For each of these Games, you have an ability of playing against another opponent, or of having the computer as your opponent. When you begin each of theses...
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Publisher: Big Fish Games, License: Shareware, Price: USD $6.99, File Size: 0
Platform: Windows
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Category: Games
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Platform: Windows
Logication is a fascinating turn-based strategy game for one or two players. Action takes place on a game grid, with each side protecting a command base icon called a 'Logicator.' Play is simple: Game tokens are marked with a symbol that clearly indicates that piece's legal moves. You capture enemy pieces by moving onto an occupied square and win the game by capturing your opponent's Logicator....
Category: Games / Puzzles
Publisher: Simeon Peebler, License: Shareware, Price: USD $12.95, File Size: 2.3 MB
Platform: Unknown
All-Time Mahjongg offers you a new version of the classic game Mahjongg, one of the most popular BoardGames at all! The game comes with a lot of features other Mahjongg Games do not have; you will get 8 different game modes which you can combine among themselves. So you can enable different helps like Show Pairs which highlights only the pairs which can be removed right...
Category: Games
Publisher: Gzwo Software Development, License: Shareware, Price: USD $14.95, File Size: 7.1 MB
Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Strategy & War
Publisher: Novel Games Limited, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 260.5 KB
Platform: Windows
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
Publisher: eDesksoft, License: Shareware, Price: USD $19.95, File Size: 5.3 MB
Platform: Windows
Mahjong is a puzzle game of Chinese origin dating over two thousand years. It has gained enormous popularity to become one of the world's most famous BoardGames. The objective is simple, but so captivating - you must match sets of tiles together to clear them from the Board. Amazing Mahjongg gives you an opportunity to enjoy classic Mahjong game on your Pocket PC/Windows...
Category: Games
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Teachers, parents or students can create self testing BoardGames for free. Comes with Solitaire-Mania card game and a default Grammar and Spelling Board game file.
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
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Platform: Windows
Freeware addictive puzzle logic game by Card-Board-Games.com Help the little hedgehog to move the food into the holes (blue cells). There are twenty levels and each level is harder than previous one. Solve these puzzles and have a lot of fun!
Category: Games / Arcade
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Cards, Casino, Lottery
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Platform: Windows
One of the most popular Board-Games ever: sudoku.
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Category: Games / Puzzles
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Platform: Windows
New variation of popular game mahjong by Card-Board-Games.com The object is to delete all tiles. Click at the two unlock identical and they will disappear. Impressive graphics and twenty levels.
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
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Platform: Windows
The xOffice for PALM is collection of classic and non-classic BoardGames for your PALM device.
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
Publisher: Setup Group, License: Commercial, Price: USD $30.00, File Size: 41.0 KB
Platform: Palm
Play Pente and Keryo-Pente - simple and addictive BoardGames.
Pente and Keryo-Pente are played between two opponents on a Board.
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
Publisher: Setup Group, License: Commercial, Price: USD $10.00, File Size: 41.0 KB
Platform: Palm
Freeware tower defense game by Card-Board-Games.com Purchase new turrets and place them carefully as hard enemy waves attack you. The game has 5 skill levels.
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Category: Home & Education / Miscellaneous
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Arcade
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Platform: Windows
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Platform: Windows
New online solitaire with two different Games inside and picturesque graphics in Persian theme by Card-Board-Games.com The caravan with goods moves slowly across the terrible desert from one oasis to another. The travel is dangerous and difficult and you should play 5 solitaire Games in each halt. There are 100 levels and two different types of solitaire: Tripeaks...
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
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Platform: Windows
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Category: Games / Misc. Games
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Sierra Hoyle Board Games Free Download
Although the Hoyle Board Games: 2001 Edition collection may not be perfect and suffers from some obnoxious animation, the offerings are excellent. The sixteen games are mostly traditional, and familiarity is part of the game's appeal and advantage. Instead of having to study new and confusing rules, you can simply jump right in and enjoy favorites like checkers and chess.
While the derivatively named Battling Ships and Yacht are definitely knockoffs of Battleship and Yatzee respectively, the recognizable rules and gameplay make both games easy to understand and enjoy immediately. The polished look of the graphics, smooth animations and straightforward controls make Hoyle Board Games: 2001 Edition a pleasure to play.
In some areas, though, the collection fails. The strange cast of computer opponents that features people of various ages, positions, and time periods, as well as aliens and animals, is a bit too cute and contrived. Younger players might enjoy playing against a talking bear, but adults will tire quickly of the commentary and dull jokes. Animations, while providing interest in games like Yacht and Snakes and Ladders, slow the games down substantially. Fortunately, both features can be turned off.
The Face Maker allows you to create an icon of self-identification and lets you personalize gameplay to a degree. While it's the most customizable feature, the extensive options, including a choice of difficulty level, opponents, and background music, gives you quite a bit of control.
The overall whimsical approach may not appeal to all gamers, but Hoyle Board Games: 2001 Edition provides an ideal diversion for families or solo board game enthusiasts. A few complaints aside, it's one of the few collections of board games you'll ever need.
Graphics: The graphics are bright and crisp, with no sacrifice in the details. Some animation tends to be obnoxious and slows gameplay.
Sound: Computer opponent comments can get annoying, but the voice, sound effects, and music are all first-rate.
Enjoyment: While players' enjoyment may depend on their like of board games in general, the easily understood rules and control make the games effortlessly entertaining.
Replay Value: By the very nature of board games, replay is assured. Pick your favorites and keep playing, though not all games will appeal to everyone.
Board games are the oldest games on earth. The longevity of classics such as chess and backgammon, and even more recent games such as Connect Four and Mastermind, can be attributed to the simple fact that board games are an incredibly fun way to pass the time. The first rule of thumb for any good game - easy to learn, difficult to master - applies especially to the 16 fun and familiar games included in Sierra's new edition of Hoyle Board Games. The games have the same challenging play elements as that of their real-world counterparts, but they are enhanced with graphics and sound for a more engaging PC experience. The only real drawback is that if you're not new to the Hoyle Board Game series, you may not find much reason to upgrade to this version.
As mentioned, the CD comes with 16 games that range from mind exercisers such as chess and Othello to fun favorites such as Battleship, Yahtzee, and Snakes and Ladders. Basically, the pack includes games for people of all ages. Any of the games are accessible from a pull-down menu at the bottom of the screen. Upon loading Hoyle Board Games, you're initially asked to create a character. This part is actually quite fun. Sierra has brought back its patented 'facemaker,' which lets you custom-tailor your own personality by mixing and matching eyes, noses, mouths, hairdos, and skin tones to produce some truly odd-looking characters.
Besides standards such as chess, Chinese checkers, and mahjong, there are many other enjoyable games included in the package. Master Match is one of the new additions, which is Hoyle's version of Mastermind - it's played competitively with two boards. This actually ends up being one of the most addictive games in the lot. Some of the simpler games, such as Yahtzee and Line 'Em Up (Hoyle's version of Connect Four), also prove to be quite addictive. There's even a Tetris-style arcade game included, called Placer Racer, which is like the arcade favorite Bust-A-Move. Though it doesn't look all that great, it's still fast-paced and fairly fun.
The interface for each game is simple and intuitive. You can play most of the games entirely with the mouse, though using the keyboard is also an option. Some of the games use visual cues to make play decisions easier. For example, after you roll for a turn in backgammon, simply running your cursor over any of your pieces brings up a pop-up graphic on the board - the graphic illustrates all the possible moves for that piece. It's a nice feature, especially for those new to backgammon.
For the most part, the game's graphics and sound do a good job to further enhance the experience. Boards, dice, and pieces are rendered with bright colors, which makes up their lack of tangibility. Sierra has also invited its cast of automated players back for another round. These computer-controlled opponents have pretty odd personalities, which range from a schizophrenic puppeteer to a Jamaican jazz bass player. The characters each have unique animations, which makes them seem more alive. Depending on how well you are doing, they will also interject comments. As for the commentary, some of it actually proves to be helpful. For instance, if you make a bad move, the opponent will usually let you know, albeit sometimes in a not-so-subtle manner. Depending on your tastes, you'll likely find about half of your opponents' banter amusing - and the rest annoying. It's a good thing that the game lets you adjust your opponents' chattiness.
If you get tired of battling the computer, you can always jump online and challenge a live player over the Internet. Your personalized characters carry over to Internet games, where you can use them to challenge and chat with others looking for a good match. You can also play most of the games with up to four players on one computer.
Board game fans will appreciate the graphics and easy interface found in Hoyle Board Games, though some of the opponents' chatter may be a bit off-putting. Still, this game is a good value if you don't already own a collection of these games for the PC.
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