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Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2008 | 
| From: Encore Software
Category: Software
Buy New: $19.99
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 76
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows, Windows Xp, Macintosh
Media: DVD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.3
MPN: 14310
Model: 14310
UPC: 705381143109
EAN: 0705381143109
ASIN: B000TK99PS
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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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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| Editorial Reviews:
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 24 more reviews...
 Know way of knowing August 29, 2008
Morisa Weiss (Norfolk, Virginia United States)
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
Dittohead (USA)
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
B. Klein (St. Louis, Missouri)
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.
HOYLE PUZZLE AND BOARD GAMES July 12, 2008
Victoria F. Jones (Elizabeth IL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Have not used it because it absolutely will not go on to my Vista computer. Help line at Vista has been zero help. Have to say Amazon is great in that it came quickly.
 Love games July 8, 2008
R. Manix
This game works well on a PC or a Mac. It has many great games.
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