Amazon.com Review

If you can't find anyone to play with you because you're just too good--or you just don't like cleaning up little wooden tiles--the Scrabble CD-ROM is for you. Up to four players (human or computer) can play on a variety of boards and backgrounds (try chrome in the desert for that Road Warrior look). You can choose your computer opponent from five levels of difficulty, from Novice to Champion, or you can create your own custom opponent, based on a chesslike rating.

Play is speedy and satisfying; the sounds of the tiles clicking on the board are alarmingly realistic. You can challenge words, be challenged yourself, or find definitions of words you don't know in the online Official Scrabble Dictionary. (You can even receive hints and suggestions from the "Maven.")

Online multiplayer is in full force, too. Play with bored students in Oxford using the network features; though this slows the game down depending on your Internet connection rate, you'll find you need more time to crush your human challengers anyway. Sharpen your skills with the minigames: find two- or three-letter words, do anagrams, or find the best play with a given setup. Even if you're a regular Scrabble player, you should find yourself returning to your computer time and again, either to brush up or to try again against the champion. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Smart Scrabble
This product is great for improving your Scrabble game, and it's also a lot of fun.You can play against 1-3 computer opponents with varying skill levels, or against real people.Unless you're in tournament mode, you can take advantage of features such as a word lister that generates suggestions for how to score the highest points with the tiles you have.There are also features such as instant summaries of letters remaining to be played.

My one annoyance is with the dictionary: it challenges some words you'd think it would accept, while accepting some words you'd think it would reject.If in doubt, doublecheck a word with it prior to finalizing your move, or add words to your own custom dictionary.

Overall, though, MacSoft's Scrabble exemplifies the benefits of converting a board game to software.No more tedious adding up points for tiles--the computer does it all for you!

Scrabble for Macs
This is a great way to play Scrabble if your partner doesn't play. It has a dictionary, word lists, and other guides. It would be nice if you could click once for a new game and not have go back to the menu and re-do your preferences. Another problem (with Macs) is, it crashes when interrupted by indexing and other automatic computer functions (updates, etc.) All in all it's an easy and fun way to squeeze a little Scrabble into your life, and to improve your game.

A winner
I play this game on the new iBook (128 RAM; 10G). It may be necessary to restart your system before playing if you left the iBook on for many days without shutting it down. Otherwise Scrabble plays without a glitch.

The game is a joy to play. There are numerous modes (e.g., 2 or 3 letter words, anagrams, 'bingo' or 7 letter words, etc.);numerous set ups (one or many players, networking, human or computer players); and different levels of difficulty. Sometimes I play for the sole purpose of learning new words, in these sessions I use extensively the hint menu and the word suggestion menu. For a word lover it is pure joy.

The interface is beautiful--it is an excellent mix of the quaint traditional feel and possibilities of technology. Although different 'look and feel' are available from high tech, to desert, landscape, etc.

The game set up menu is a bit clunky (player selection, score summaries, etc.). Regardless this is a great design.

Highly recommended for all ages

Scrabble - a guilt-free use of time!
We finally succumbed to purchasing Scrabble for the computer before Christmas and promptly lost our seven year old son and houseguests to various parts of the house.Friends and acquaintances have become hooked too.

The game is positively additive.Both adjectives can be equally applied - which parent can complain when a child will sit for an hour playing a game that expands his vocabulary, spelling and strategy?Our vocabulary has been broadened too.

Although we give the game 5 stars overall, there are a couple of glitches that could be ironed out for better play.Maven (the computer player) is both judge and jury in game play and assumes that he, and he alone, knows all words.If he doesn't recognise a word opponents are instantly chalenged and loose their turn.There is no opportunity for "appeal" or the facility to educate the computer as you play.The custom dictionary feature is not entirely intuitive and can only be revised outside game play which gives the computer opponent a distinct advantage.One can avoid such conflicts by checking the on-screen dictionary before playing the word, but that's not really how the game is played.

The computer's suggestions for word play are slightly limited - it manages to see individual words, but lacks the breadth of perception to "see" stacked word play and the higher points that can be played in this manner.It also isn't particularly good on strategy.

These niggles aside, we are happy to give the game an unequivocal "two thumbs up".As a way to hone skills and play a game when either no-one else wants to or is available, it's great.

Countless Hours of Fun for Scrabble-philes Eveywhere!
This new, update version of Scrabble on CD-ROM is as entertaining as its' boardgameequivalent. Providing challenges that even the most professional players will find challenging,Scrabble is a great to kill free time or develop your vocabulary skills.

The addition of a dictionary, in addition to the games screen views only adds to the excitement thatthe boardgames lacks when it comes to design and usefulness. The people at Hasbro have done itagain, and I am totally elated that they decided to release this updated version on CD-ROM.

So if you are a single player in look for some major competition, or want to compete with a friendonline, Scrabble is your guarantee for an entertaining time. Add this to your shopping baskettoday, and see what I am raving about. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Shanghai: Second Dynasty extends its tile-matching puzzle and traditional Mah-Jongg game empire with 10 new and classic games. Pair up tiles as fast as lightning in Classic Shanghai, battle and build in Dynasty, and try to predict the ever-changing winds in the all-new Windstorm. Plus, enjoy four versions of the genuine, four-player game of Mah-Jongg. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Limited XP Compatibility
Obviously, this program is one of the best of the Activision Shanghai family variants available for the PC, being the most recent and offering the greatest variety of options over the other versions.Indeed, the WindStorm variant itself is so unique as to have breathed new life back into mahjongg tile games in general!
However, I find that when this program is installed into Windows XP Home or Professional on a system which has a typical built-in sound card...there seems to be no background music available!Sound effects are present as normal under Windows XP.Clicking on 'Sounds & Music' under the "Preferences" tab causes a lock-up which can be resolved using the Task Manager to end the program.It may be possible to run this program under Windows XP with full compatibility if a sound card is utilized which closely represents one which was an industry standard when the game first came out (late 90s).Using the same system, this program runs well under Windows 95/98/ME, with no problems observed with either background music or sound effects.

Not for the iMac
After installing the Shanghai software on my iMac, I was unable to get the game to play.I have no trouble with the games software I buy from the stores, so I don't know why this one wouldn't work.The software in the stores is also cheaper.I was very unhappy with this product.

Not for the G4
Shanghai has been one of my favorite games. My biggest pet peeves about this version is the lack of a tutorial and software incompatability. Buyer beware, this game has compatability issues with OS 9 and any system higher than 266 MHz. I played it on my older iMac (266MHz), and it ran great. But when I tried to play it on my brand new G4, the game froze repeatedly.
Dynasty II not only offers new games and layouts, but new tile sets as well. My favorites were the monster and the space sets. I tried out the different levels such as the Pandemonium, in which you play with three computerized players. That overwhelmed me, but some of you may enjoy this level immensely. Overall, I would recommend this game despite its touchiness.

A nice package!
This software includes several entertaining solitaire and two-player versions of various tile-matching "Shanghai" games, as well as a very playable implementation of the traditional 4-player Mah Jongg, with Chinese, Japanese, Western, and American-style scoring.(It even comes with a AMJA playing card for the year 2000.)All the games include lots of options to customize play, but one thing you cannot do is play 4-player Mah Jongg with two real people vs. two AI players.

All in all, a great value.

SHANGHAISCORESA BULLSEYE!
This video game is a winner! Having played "Shanghai: Great Moments" for years, when I recently upgraded my PC, I thought that I would upgrade the game. I put "Shanghai: Second Dynasty"on my wish list, and, sure enough, my son bought it for me for my birthday. Am I glad that he did! The difference is like night and day. The graphics are more sophisticated and there are more games and variations. There definitely have been improvements. This is a great game! It is also suitable for children, as it can be put into a kid's mode, as well, providing hours of entertainment for the entire family.

"Shanghai: Second Dynasty" containsten new and classic games, with fifty four tile sets, and one hundred and forty three layouts. Those of you who love Mah-Jonng or other tile matching games will love this one. You can play alone, against the computer, or online. You can even customize the tile sets. Let the buyer beware, however, as this game is highly addictive. Enjoy! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Journey to the other side of reality, to a virtual city shrouded in secrecy. Welcome to Chemicus, a land where scientific knowledge from the beginning of time is protected and wields sacred powers. You play as an accidental intruder transported to Chemicus by an ancient amulet. Your unintended presence has threatened the tranquility of this virtual city, and it's up to you--if you dare--to restore harmony before it's too late.

In Chemicus: Journey to the Other Side players gain knowledge and use their intelligence to solve challenging riddles and unlock the city's darkest secrets. Take up the quest for ancient science truths and discover powerful tools; explore science facts and gather essential resources; experiment with chemical elements and discover the ultimate power. Chemicus awaits your return with stunning 3-D movies, riveting animation, more than 2,000 3-D images, exotic landscapes, and mysterious interiors. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Much Better Than Physicus, But...
My wife and I are avid adventure gamers and, to help pass the time until "URU: Ages Beyond Myst" is released later this year, we decided to try "Chemicus". We played "Physicus" a couple years ago and, while we enjoyed it, we both thought that it could have been a much better game if it had tied into Physics a little deeper and if more effort was put into the adventure game design (look for my earlier review).

We just completed "Chemicus" and I can honestly say that this was a MUCH better overall attempt. Nearly all of the puzzles of the game are chemistry-related ranging from the fairly easy and logical to the pretty hard and requiring a hint or two (we peeked into the included walkthrough only a couple of times to get us unstuck).

The greatest improvement over "Physicus", however, was on the game design side. Like "Physicus" the graphics and music are lush and inviting. But, the scope of the game is where "Chemicus" shines over its predecessor. "Physicus" was just a singular environment or location to explore with very few cut-scenes and conveyances to enjoy along the way; both popular elements to a successful adventure game. In "Chemicus", even though the "subway" system was a little on the cheesy and repetitive side, at least it felt like we were transporting between unique locations (thank goodness the space bar forwards you through the animations). Plus, after solving some particularly difficult puzzles, we were rewarded with some nice cut-scenes; the balloon ride over the city being the best one. It wasn't on the same level as the bigger games like Riven and Schizm, but still an improvement.

One thing that "Physicus" did get right and that "Chemicus" fails on, is its link into the "Brain Center", the included chemistry text book. The content of the chemistry text is impressive, although, it looks as if the inclusion of animation and narration of some of the experiments and topics went by the wayside probably due to the added scope of the underlying game. What really annoyed us was the fact that we couldn't follow a link from the particular puzzle we were working on into the appropriate chapters or topics of the textbook. Along the way, you pick up "Knowledge Chips" that add chapters to your Brain Center and I suppose, if you kept up with the reading along the way, the new topics would relate to the new puzzles in the area. But, later on, when we were still working on the puzzle, it was very difficult to find those same topics in the textbook again. Like "Physicus", a link to just the appropriate topics would have been very useful.

Other than that, the game was very well written and designed. The user interface was very intuitive and easy to use. Could have done without the gratuitous, politically-correct diatribes on "greenhouse gasses" and "socially responsible science" that we have come to expect in these games (easy to ignore, though). We just started on "Bioscopia", but it looks as if that one more closely resembles "Physicus" in design and scope, bummer. I hear they are working on a "Chemicus II" game, so once we finish with URU, we will probably give it a go, too.

Education and confusion come together in Chemicus
Okay, okay, I had fun.But I was also incredibly frustrated by the set up and "logic" (or I should say lack of logic) of this game and that truly detracted from my enjoyment. I wanted to learn something from this game, but I didn't get the connections half the time!
This game has so much potential for teaching chemistry, but the set up was lacking logic - you don't know what you are supposed to be doing, and you have to go back and forth between the various "stops", never knowing if you have really done what needs to be done. And because you have to go back and forth so much, you have to wait for each area to load when you go to another stop. I tried skipping the animation of the transport zooming through the tube, but it still took a long time for the stop to load. And you want to scream when you click on the wrong button and have to wait twice!!
One example of frustration for us is that you have to melt the ingredients for solder someplace other than the melting furnace before you put it into the melting furnace... How does that make sense? The logic behind why some ingredients are placed in certain places is very foggy, and sometimes you just don't have enough (understandable) information to figure something out, or the information is there but so obscure that you have to be a rocket scientist to understand it.
So you look for help, and all you are given is a walkthrough, when hints would be so much better... and would help you learn why you are doing things. I have thought of making my own hints to pass on to someone who would like to learn something from the game.
I ran Chemicus on a mac running OSX. It had to run on classic, so there were many times when it lagged. Don't know how it runs on a PC.

Not bad for edutainment!
This is great game but it is NOT easily solved.It has Myst like elements where you find puzzles and solve them to move around.The game has a twist where you keep an inventory of items you will need in other areas of the game.The hints that came with the game were helpful..I hated to use them but after getting stuck and not making progress after a few hours I had to take a quick peek to continue.At first I thought it was too easy but then it got hard.If anyone writes otherwise they are not being truthful.I took many chem classes in college and not everything is intuitive in the game.Infact, sometimes you know what to do but the game only lets you do things in order to perform a task and you think that you are wrong (but you're not).You only switch CD's once ever and then you are done. I copied the help file to my computer so I would not have to reference it off of the disk. The only part I did not like was the navigation.If it had not been for that I would have given it 5 stars..All in all I have zero regrets getting this game.I had just finished playing Myst III and I wanted another same type game.great buy

Very Challenging and Quite Lovely
Your friend, Richard, a Chemistry buff, has discovered a strange amulet that, combined with certain experiments, allows him access to another dimension.You are supposed to meet with him to discuss his findings, but discover he has disappeared.It seems the denizens of this other dimension aren't too pleased!They think Richard's visits have upset the stability of their world and are holding him prisoner.Now you must cross the dimensions and prove your friendship by restoring a mysterious "Transmitter Molecule."

_Chemicus_ is a first person game very much in the style of MYST:you are wandering through a virtually empty world picking up clues and solving puzzles.From time to time, as in the MYST series, you might see another person from a distance or receive a transmission from your imprisoned friend, but there is no character interaction. So the draw of this game is not clever, pun-filled scripting, but using close observation, deduction and sheer brainpower to get from point A to point B.There is not very much more story than is given to you in the introduction;to enjoy _Chemicus_ you have to enjoy solving inventory-based mechanical puzzles.

And the scenery, of course._Chemicus_ is a really gorgeous game.The "Other Side" is depicted as a place enough like our own world to be somewhat familiar, but enough different to give a certain sense of alienation -- again, much like MYST.The buildings and landscapes have a kind of organic texture that I personally find appealing.Unfortunately, there is no 360-degree movement;_Chemicus_ is a slideshow game.That means you're quite limited as to what you can view closely and where you can go.Personally I didn't find that too annoying (my husband hates it!), particularly as this game is so long and full of puzzles.I just didn't feel as put out by not being able to explore more fully as I might have.

Aside from the graphics and the sound -- mainly subtle f/x -- the strength of this game is in the puzzles.Because they are all based on chemistry, there is a logic to them that is often lacking.Some of the puzzles are a bit confusing, but none is arbitrary.It does in fact help to have had a course in chemistry and some math, however.The game provides a "BRain Center" to teach you what you need to know to proceed, but I found that often the information it gave you wasn't quite enough.However, I was pretty astonished at how many of the tasks could be accomplished with no specialized knowledge.In a way, this game helps point out how much we use chemistry in everyday life, without thinking about it.

I had some serious problems running this game, however.Despite having far more than the system requirements and using a full install, _Chemicus_ ran at a frustratingly slow pace.The scene transitions and animations were especially slow;I found them a good place to grab a snack or make a cup of tea.I also had trouble with the game crashing, often when I was accessing the Brain Center.If it hadn't been for those two things, I would easily have given _Chemicus_ 5 stars.

Several other annoyances were minor:games were saved as a list with each game defined by date and time only, so it was hard to tell what each one was.I consider this minor beacuse I don't tend to backtrack much.There was a lot of back and forthing -- inventory was almost never used in the place you found it -- and some of the locations were hard to keep track of.One or two puzzles involved somewhat obscure solutions, aside from the chemistry.

_Chemicus_ comes complete with a PDF walkthrough in case you get stuck.I did have to access this a few times.I didn't really like the way it was set up because, as walkthroughs tend to, it only told you what to do without telling you how.It also presents events in a specific order, which might not be the way you've played, _Chemicus_ being extremely non-linear.And I think it would have been helpful if you could have accessed the help file without totally exiting the game.

Althoughmarketed for "Everyone" _Chemicus_ will probably appeal best to science oriented teens and adults;I don't think it will really appeal to just any adventure gamer.A long game, it took me about 30 hours to complete.

If you like MYST-type games and if you like science experiments, you will probably like _Chemicus_.

I love a challenge!
Beautiful graphics, and really hard. This game is not easy, and that's the way I like it! (If you aren't like me, the makers of the game put a walkthrough on one of the CD-ROMs in case you get stuck.) This game is a first-person point & click in the style of Myst. There is a lot of area to cover and a lot of hard puzzles. It ran smoothly, and was hours of fun. For the length of time this game will take you it's also a really good value for the price. I liked it more than it's two predecessors (also good!), Physicus and Bioscopia. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The popular and long-running TV game show is brought to your PC. Hosted by Louie Anderson, Family Feud contains more than 1,500 surveys, and, of course, the most popular answers. Choose to compete against friends and family, or challenge the computer opponents. Watch full-motion video segments of the TV show that feature Anderson. The game lets you customize family members with names and likenesses, or you can choose from a variety of preset characters. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Family Fun
This game is so cool!!!!!!!! It's a great game to play with your family & friends. If you buy this you will have a blast!

Survey Says...Number 1 Answer
It is just so amazing how many flaws game shows have had when they become computer games and video games. The gameplay really isn't as fun or exciting as the reality of the actual game show itself. Not always in this particular case. With some game shows, they have to really seem to fit the right key. That right key came with Family Feud and Louie Anderson. Although Louie is no longer the host of Family Feud, and Richard Karn of Home Improvement fame is, Louie brought a realistic sense of humor that blended in uniquely and to the fullest sense of the survey.

With Family Feud for the P.C., you get a choice from 5 families to choose from to play for the big bucks. But, if you aren't satisfied with those families, you can always make your own family with the create a family option. The game is exactly the same as Louie used to host the feud. Still, he seems a little mild-mannered during the game, but shows a better sense of humor at the end, with a little dance he pulls to say goodbye. Otherwise, the game also includes several other features to the mix, including a question level difficulty, and a adjustable time limit on all questions. Still, unlike some game show hosts, Louie looks a little more realistic than the actual contestants. That is really no surprise there. The game also includes something that really isn't in the box, fun. This is actually fun.

I just still don't understand that when it comes to game shows making it for the P.C. there are always flaws. When it comes to Wheel Of Fortune, all you see is Vanna and no Pat Sajak. When it comes to Millionaire, it seems more like the newer version without Regis Philbin. When Pyramid was released in 2001, the game really wasn't like the actual game show. Unlike those game shows, Family Feud hits it exactly right. If you're a fan of the Family Feud and you have a computer, get it for the P.C. You will have a good time with it.

FAMILY FUED
THIS ONE IS GREAT AND YOU MIGHT NEED THE BOOK THAT HAS ALL OF THE WORDS FOR SPELLING
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN

Very entertaining...
I give this game 4 1/2 stars. I feel like I am actually at the game. Since I seriously doubt I will be a contestant on Family Feud any time soon, this game is as close as you can get to the real thing.

My one real gripe is that Louis, as lovable as he is, can be a little annoying at times. The game has no way to turn him off so it slows up the game.

Other than that, I recommend this game for great family fun!

Simple, But Fun
The makers of Family Feud tried to make this game as much like the game show as possible. The questions are read by host Louie Anderson, the background includes stage lights, and audience sounds are added in. Surprisingly, most of these features add to the fun of the game rather than taking away from it. You can choose one of their pre-made families or create your own family and family members. However, you are limited to creating 10 characters and 5 families. Once you've reached the limit you can create new characters and families by editing the old ones, but the original characters/families will be lost forever. The character creator allows you to adjust each individual facial feature, as well as the hairstyle, body type, and clothing. Some of the features have a limited number of choices, and most of the features are better suited for women's faces than for men's. The main complaint I hear about this game is that the computer opponents are too easy. I can see how that would be true for expert players, but for the average player setting the computer opponent level to Hard should be sufficient. You could also reduce the answering time for questions or lower the acceptance of misspelled words. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Quick--name a fabulous party game starting with the letter S! Super Scattergories from Hasbro Interactive turns your computer into a wise-cracking game-show host that will have even the designated drivers screaming at the tops of their lungs.

Based on the familiar pencil-and-paper game, the object of the game remains to find members of particular categories; each answer must start with the same letter. The computer version adds some complexity--there's now five different games, including picture identification, category matching, and simple word listing.

The answer interface simplifies the game a bit and speeds it up greatly--only the first three letters of a correct answer are required. Without worrying about misspellings or long guesses, the pace picks up dramatically. The look, sound, and feel of Super Scattergories is reminiscent of You Don't Know Jack, and play is just as fun solo or with teams of any size.

While some of the animations might be poky if you have other programs running or a slower machine, the game clock seems to work fine even under the worst of conditions. If you want something new to distract your guests or just want to work on those language skills, Super Scattergories is just the thing. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Lot's of fun, but problems with the last round
This game is a lot of fun, but I am having problems with the last round of the game. It just does not respond. I have only had the game for 1 month. This is the third time buying the game and every single CD that I have bought has been defective.

Great fun to play
I have played this game night after night....I actually bought it in a package of 2 boxes of Old El Paso taco kits.

This has to be one of the most entertaining games I have had.As far as gameplay.The only sad thing is...I emailed them and they have no updates for the word lists and will not make any (according to my email).

Nonetheless it is great fun....if you see this CD between to boxes of Old El Paso taco kits, grab it....it is well worth it, since there is no cost for the game in that package. =)

Awesome
Super Scattregories is a "awesome" PC Game. Anyone who plays this game I guarentee they will love it.I wish it was a little easier to purchase. Thank you for your assistance .

Sincerely,
C Goodwin

Last Section doesn't work
We have had problems with the last section on
the Scattergories that we bought not working
It just quits responding.We love the game but
hate to miss the total.Any ideas?

Problems make it impossible to play
I stumbled upon this game after buying "Scrabble" by the samecompany. After reading the reviews posted, I thought it'd be a great gameto play. Unfortunately, I really can't answer that question as I nevermanage to even get started playing the game; the game will just shut downon me just as a round begins to start. This happens repeatedly and invarious degrees at startup.I don't know if it is my computer as I've doneeverything I can to remedy the situation -- without success, but there'sobviously some kind of glitch in the game and I think people need to beaware of that before they buy it. It may be among the best games out there,but for some of us, that will make no difference if you can't play it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If you are the type of gamer who can forgive a game with mediocregraphics as long as the gameplay is solid, Shanghai Double Pack is aterrific bargain. For those unfamiliar with the game, Shanghai usesmahjong tiles that have been arranged in specific patterns and layers. It's theplayer's job to match like tiles (or tiles from the same family) to remove themfrom the board and clear more of the playing field so more tiles can be removed.Of course, there are rules in place regarding when you can remove tiles, andoften there are several possible matches, so a good deal of strategic planningis involved.

Like all great puzzle games, Shanghai is far more difficult to explainthan it is to play, and it took us less than 10 minutes to learn the basicmechanics. This package comes with two of Activision's popular Shanghaititles: Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye and Shanghai: Great Moments.Purists will love the first title, which has eight tile sets includingeverything from standard Chinese characters to pictures of flags.

We liked Shanghai: Great Moments for adding multimedia flourishes and newmodes of play to the standard Shanghai game. The Great Wall modeintroduces gravity to the board, making tiles above a removed tile fall towardthe bottom of the screen. Action Shanghai is a decent game for adrenalinejunkies, as new tiles are added to the board every few seconds. Players have toact fast to make matches before they are blocked by incoming tiles. Finallythere is Beijing, perhaps our favorite mode (besides classic), where rows oftiles must be moved all at once to make matches. This mode requires moreplanning than other variations. We also liked the themed tile sets in the game,depicting great historical figures, landmarks, and artworks. The ShanghaiDouble Pack is a great overall puzzle compilation for the price. --T. ByrlBaker

Pros:

• Plenty of play modes
• Highly addictive
• Two great games for a low price

Reviews (10)

Strategical Genius
If one is looking for a compelling strategical plethera of Colonial battles during the days of Colonial Empires; this would be th game for thee.Choose between three different settings, numorous different army's,and countless different strategies because the entire game can last and keep one entertained for decades.Whether one is looking for a hard or easy challenge this is the game to fight over.I absolutley adore it.

I love this game
I really enjoyed this game, I had left it in a hotel while travelling a year ago, and I have not been able to locate it until today.Now I just re-ordered it and can not wait to start playing it again.I definately recommend this game to anyone who likes the board game.There are two version, the classic risk rules we are all used to, and the new computer rules.Basically more than one of your territories can attack making the game more strategic.If you can locate this game, get it then and now.It took me 2 months to finally find it.Amazon.com discountinued it, and so did everyone else.A reseller posted it on here and I grabbed it that minute!

Too much fun
I have owned this game for a year now and find it to be very fun. I own many war games and this is my favorite. I play alot on-line too at MSN games. Lots of great times!

The fun doesn't last
I bought this game as a Risk fanatic expecting a whole new game with new exciting challenges. It was not. Although the game was still fun because it's Risk and it had great graphics it wasn't enough to keep my intrest too long. It's just normal Risk with the add-on "Same Time Risk" which isn't very fun, just confusing. If you haven't already bought a Risk CD I strongly recomend buying the origonal because of Ultamate Risk which can keep your eyes glued to the computer screen for mounths.

Like the board game, but more
The Risk II computer game is a lot like the original board game (same map, same rules, etc.) but there are even more option.You can add territories and add conections between territories.You can play by yourself, against the computer, or over the internet.One thing I liked about playing Risk II on the computer was that things go a lot quicker than if you're playing the board game (i.e. you can practicaly fast-forward the computer vs. computer battles).Another thing about playing onthe computer is that you can learn the rules really quickly if you've never played before because the computer will prompt you as to what is going on and what you have to do.The only problem I have is that your computer enemies can be a bit erratic, and you never know what they will do.Of course this also adds a little something to the game as well.But overall, if you like the board game you'll love the computer game.If you've never played the board game you'll love the computer game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Stratego, the popular board game of battlefield strategy, comes to life on the computer. You have an army of men and weapons at your disposal. Your mission: capture your opponent's flag and protect your own. Your troops range in rank from scout to marshal--but your opponent doesn't know the ranks of your players. Each is disguised as an innocent drummer boy marching across the battlefield while cautiously sidestepping hidden bombs. When engaged in battle, characters morph into toy soldiers, and their ranks determine who emerges victorious. This is the game for developing your strategic skills. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Don't buy it
I put in a lot of hours playing Stratego as a kid.With the goal of searching through a board filled with different ranking army members to capture the enemy's flag, Stratego contained the right amount of pure strategy with just enough luck that a well placed bomb could easily turn the tide.I would have loved to have seen a reputable conversion of this classic.Unfortunately, Hasbro, in their zeal to cash in on the popularity of board games, rushed this problematic hunk of junk out the door so quickly that it's virtually unplayable.

First of all, this game was made in 1998, so the graphics are pretty chunky and clunky.Secondly, and this is a huge problem, they made it so you are unable to tell any of your pieces apart!Remember all those pieces you have on the board?Now you have to remember the ranks of all of your pieces as well as the enemy.This problem could have easily been solved by displaying the ranking as you mouse over your individual pieces, but nope!Makes too much sense.

Third, weren't the highest ranking members #1, #2, and so on respectively?I'm certain the miner was #8 in rank.Well, in this version the numbers are backwards (!)Now your miner is a #2 and your top ranked marshal is a #10.So now not only do you have to remember the numerical rank of all your pieces, you also have to remember them backwards.

Are you starting to get the feeling none of the developers have ever played this game before?

This feeling will be confirmed once you play against the computer.The A.I. is so incredibly bad that it will put its top ranking pieces on the front line, charge your line, but won't attack anyone unless they move.My first game against the computer my scout spotted the top ranked #1 (err... #10) piece on the front line.It then came straight at me and sat there until I sent my spy over to kill him.Well, that was easy.And when you charge the computer it gets even better.Just send one of your top ranked pieces over.One by one it sends lower ranked pieces at you and it's not until it gets right next to your top ranked guy that it "remembers" how tough your guy is.As soon as the computer moves away from you, chase it down and kill it.Tough game, eh?

Unlike the other reviewers, I was able to get it to work on Windows XP, but even at a bargain bin price this game is a joke.One was all it took for me to hit the uninstall button.So take it from me, your Amazon spy, drop the bomb on this game and send it to the trash can it came from.What a waste.

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Strategic, Customizable, and Slow
This is easy to play if you've played the board game, but the animations are time-consuming.I do NOT recommend this for hotseat play (multiple players on the same computer), since this is inevitably difficult to play in a "stealth" game.I'll describe the game; if you've played, skip to ////////.This game is strategic.The goal is simply to capture the flag.You start by placing your pieces, which include a spy, a flag, 6 bombs, and several ranked pieces.That's the part where different strategies come in.You can make a decoy for the location of the flag, or surround it by mines, or put your high-ranking pieces in the front.It's up to you.The bombs can only be diffused by miners, and scouts can move great distances at a time.//////// The computer game has battle sequences, all well animated and visually appealing, but they can be time-conuming.There are 5 boards to choose from (wood, grass, board, etc.).Various setups can be saved to memory, so you don't have to redo it every time.The internet play is frustrating to set up if you don't know what you're doing.For Ultimate Stratego lovers, all versions of Stratego are included, including the 4-player game.Ultimately, I recommend this for people who like the board game or other strategy games.

Great recreation of a classic strategy game!
I purchased this game in December of 1999.I am very pleased with thisgame.It has animated battles that are very entertaining.Also, theon-line playing option is exceptional--with a lot of challenging opponentsfrom all over the globe!

If you are looking for a great strategy gameand a lot of tough competition, this is a winner!If you buy it, look meup on the zone!

matt_da_brat ... Read more

Product Description

Own it All! Get ready to wheel and deal! Mr. Monopoly is your Master of Ceremonies as Atlantic City comes to life. From Park Place to Baltic Avenue, you'll be entertained by state-of-the-art animation and sounds as you try to bankrupt your opponents and stay out of jail! ... Read more

Features

• Electronic version of the classic board game
• Animated board pieces
• Bright 3-D graphics
• Compete with your friends over the Internet
• For 1 or more players over Internet

Reviews (7)

Bloody Hell!
I love Monopoly but it's a pain in the royal chambers to set up all the money and clean it up after you're done. I thought this game would get rid of those problems, which it did, but it also made new ones. The host sound like a yankee carnie from the early 90's, dare I say. The computer always maanages to land on his own properties all the time and is quite stubborn in the trade aspect. This game frequently freezes, which is another annoyance. Finally, the map editor. It seems like a brilliantidea, but you can't save your bloody work! Overall, if you enjoy playing cartoon-like games, this is for you.

If you love the board game then you'll like this.
Monopoly is one of those games you may not want to play with friends because basically someone has to win and everyone else really loses.However, here you can play with someone on-line or on another computer hooked up to your or with computer players.One word of caution: the computer players cheat a lot!

The tail is wagging the dog
For the first few minutes, you're likely to think this is pretty cute.The view of the board zooms around in 3D, the little dog wags its tail, and the characters make droll comments.But after those few minutes it will dawn on you--all this cute stuff is getting in the way of playing the game.It takes the patience of a saint to make it all the way through an entire game, and you're unlikely to want to play another.Even if you disable as much of the cutsie stuff as you're allowed to, the view of the board still zooms around in a way that will make your stomach turn (and prevents you from getting any real sense of the location of the pieces).Play is excruciatingly slow, and frequently interrupted by the silly (and ineffective) attempts at trading by the computer players.

It's loaded with sound and graphics but it's essentially unplayable.Buy this only if you DON'T like to play Monopoly.

What OS are you using?
On anything OS 9+ on two different machines a CD game that worked a few years ago is now totally unsupported and useless. I hope this current CD works for you.

Great Classic Game Of Monopoly
This game is great fun and is the best CD-Rom I have ever had! ... Read more

Reviews (26)

What an "AWESOME" PC game!!
Love it!!It's from Masque and I knew I'd love it.I look at it this way...why should I go to a casino and lose money, when I could just stay home and play the same slot games (as in a casino) in my livingroom?I lose no money, but get the thrill of playing a replica of a "real casoino" slot machine .Every game one this CD-ROM is at the casino.Same look, same reels and same payouts.The only difference is the sound.And that's great too!
I really think Masque Publishing has a great product and I hope they can continue to produce awesome PC slot games.I am a loyal customer to them and avid IGT and Bally game player, both PC game and at the real casino.

As close to you can get to the casino
I love these games!! It's as close to the casino that you can get without driving! I especially love the Betty Boop slots. This Cd includes:
Several Betty Boop regular and as well as progressive slots
Diamonds and Devils
Blazing 7's
Black and White
99 Bottles of Beer
Platypus Game
Boxcar Bonus
Hot Hot Hot

and many many more. Max out your bet and never worry about losing money for real!

Options include .05, .25, $1, and $5 slots as well as payout options and ability to reset your bankroll at any time. I can't say enough good things about this software!!!!

Very Fun!!!
This is a companion to Slots By Bally, and it is almost as fun as the original, Slots by Bally has plenty of regular slots but also have 20 plus Video Slots with Bonus Payouts which are extremely fun. On Slots 2 we have 6 Video Slots with Bonus Payouts and they are 99 Bottles of Beer, Boxcar Bonus, Hot Hot Hot, Money Poppers, Play the Market and The Platypus Game; All are very fun and I find I play these the most. One negative is you can play them only in 5 cents, Quarter and One Dollar modes and not five buck mode like on Slots By Bally (I like betting $225 a hand when its not realLOL). But the graphics are great and there machines are very fun. This Disk Slots 2 has a lot of slots you will find in casinos like, All American, Ball of Fire, Betty BoopTM All American Girl, Betty Boop'sTM Big Hit, Betty Boop'sTM Double Jackpot, Betty Boop'sTM Re-Spin Roundup, Black and White 5 Times Pay, Black and White Double Jackpot, Black Velvet, Blazing 7s, Blazing 7s - $5, Blazing 7s - 3 Coin, Blazing 7s Reel Gems, Bonus Blazing 7s, Bonus Times, Born to BoopTM and many others. If you into slots this is a great game, overall I prefer Slots By Bally better; but I like this one (Bally 2) as well.

What a great gaming software
Wow we had played their previous version and had thought that was fun, but this sure topped their old version. New games, more video slots with those terrific bonus rounds. If you like casino gaming you'll love this software. It will bring hours of entertainment to you and your family. Their latest release(Slots From Bally Gaming) is also a five star hit. They all have realistic graphics and are easily installed on windows 2000 and windows 98.

best ever slot game
I was sceptical of buying this game, after having bought several other slot machine games from other company's which had turned out to be boring.First day I received this I immediately started to play it. I was amazed at the enjoyment that I, as well as a friend, got from this.I love the bonus screen games. Its just like the ones you find at the casino.Its fantastic having several different ways that you can win to keep the game interesting.I suggest that anyone that likes the slots will love having this game.I'm hooked on this,I will be playing this all the time,if my friend doesn't get to it first.To bad I didn't have two computers in the home. My friend loves the 99 bottles of beer, where as I like the party poopers one. Hope another one comes out.Thanks again ... Read more

Product Description

Generations of kids and adults have loved these games and now they’re available together for fun on your PC. Try to get Home in SORRY!®, create high-scoring words from jumbled letter cubes in BOGGLE® and roll the dice for the highest total score in Ultimate YAHTZEE™. It’s family fun for everyone!

Sorry!:

• Super charged 3D animations, great sound effects, and pawns with attitude
• Fun for 1-4 players
• 4 game variations: Classic, Team, Strategy and the exciting Way Sorry

• Five unique and addictively fun 3-minute word games
• Online dictionary for reference and quick rulings on word spellings

• 5 challenging game variations
• Amazing 3D graphics, sound effects and original music scores
• Bonus Hint features and instant odds

Amazon.com Product Description

This classic game of strategy and tactics comes to life with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and stunning 3-D graphics. Play the Classic Risk game, or for even more action, take on Ultimate Risk with realistic terrains, forts, generals, rebel forces, and natural disasters.

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Reviews (8)

FUN
This game is the Video game version of the old board game named RISK.But it has a few extra features on it that you do not find on the board game, which in only available on the computer version since it involves different situations that allow you to see actions on the screen.A game in which the graphics aren't amazing but good enough for this type of game. But is still fun to play and worth the money that you have to spend to get it

If you don't mind the guillotine...
Risk is kinda fun, but they didn't need the gulliontine shot at the end.This version is not for kids under 18 in my mind.If you can handle the idea of beheading the enemy at the end of every game, this game's for you.Otherwise, go buy another version.Ratings are pretty weak on most violent video games.My back cover says 9 to 49.I think this is because anyone over 49 was raised with values, and they wouldn't like the killing part that was added on to the game.Try Risk II.I don't have that one.

Graphic, Long-Lasting, and Strategic
This game is very good and best for Risk players.I'll explain the game; if you've played, skip to ////////.Risk is a battle game that combines strategy and luck.The goal is to conquer the world with your armies, country by country.Owning entire continents gains extra reinforcements, as does owning individual countries.Risk is unfortunately downhill for players that are behind.//////// The computer game offers several customizable features, such as "blind Risk".The game offers an Ultimate Risk variation, but it's not explained and not very good.Fortunately, there are three levels of AI (artificial intelligence).The graphics are good, and there's a neat winning clip.I recommend this for people who like Risk or other strategy games.

Ok game
It's all right. It is a good RISK simulation. If you love the board game this is a must have. The 3-D battles were fun and the game never gets repettitive. The only reason I gave the game 3 stars was I'm not personallya fan of RISK.

Risk
This game is pretty good playing wise...but I can't seem to get the software to save games.I always get an error.It makes so I have to play a single in a single sitting. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Unlock the wide variety of tile-matching challenges this value-packed bundle offers. Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye is the evolution of the classic Shanghai computer game. Face the challenge with 12 unique tile layouts in solitaire, challenge, or tournament modes for one or two players. Easy to learn but difficult to master, Shanghai II will have you seeing tiles in your sleep. Shanghai: Great Moments takes the ancient Chinese tile-matching idea behind Shanghai and brings it up to date with hundreds of animations, video clips, and four exciting variations on the original game: Great Wall, Beijing, Action Shanghai, and Classic Shanghai. With more than 400 different tiles of nine themes--including music, art, and invention tiles--it'll drive you to puzzling distraction. ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Help me find updated XP version!
I've played this marvelous game on my Mac ever since it first came out. It's a hassle as I have to put the CD in for one set of games, but I do it. That says quite a lot about how much I love it, as I wouldn't do it for any other game!! I'd love to get an updated version for Win XP and my Mac OS 10, but so far I have not been able to find it anywhere. This game keeps me challenged, and I have to use all my self-discipline to turn it off. It is a change of pace from all the other Mahjong games that offer 100's of beautiful tile sets and multitudes of layouts. This does that, but gives some variety in the types of games played. I've never come across another like it.

Won't work on Win 2000 with patches
I've been playing SHGM since 1995 but, unfortunately, it lost functionality when I installed all the latest MS O/S patches.It worked fine before the Blaster worm but the subsequent patches have created some kind of glitch that neither Activision nor Microsoft cares to address.

Shanghai computer version 2 ?Windows XP
I have used Shanghai Version 2 for years and just loveit!
Unfortuneately my computer fried and I lost my software to install on my new computer.Where can I buy Mahjong Shanghai version 2 for Windows 2000 XP?I have tried until I am ready to give up.Can someone please help me.Thanks Pat

Dragon's Eye
I have owned the Dragon's Eye game for many many years and love it.Mah-Jongg is a fantastic game and this edition has an Alphabet tile set which makes it easier to play.I have had my grandchildren playing this at age 3.Now everytime they come over it is the first thing they want to do.My husband is color blind and the large letters make this one of the few games he can play.

Shanghai
I love this game and was trying to get a copy for my new XP system.Just a warning for others who have XP - it will not run even using the Program Compatibility Wizard.I donated it to the library.I am so disappointed. ... Read more

Reviews (22)

Fritz 8 is nice.
I guess Fritz 8 is stronger than chessmaster 8000 (GOOD). I have almost the whole family of chessmaster xxxx (from 2000 to 8000). Fritz 8 human interface is not very friendly or intuitive, maybe I spent too much time with the chessmaster series. I could not find the self-play mode in Fritz. The analysis of Fritz is very professional, it even uses the international symbols to grade the position. However I'd like to see another mode to give numeric values at each position like chessmaster, the symbol =/+ , +/=, etc. are not specific enough (at least to a detail player like me.) The user manual is hard to follow.
OK, 4 1/2 stars.

Worst User Interface Ever Designed!!
This program has a lot of features, however, it's pretty close to impossible to figure out how to get the features to work. I've never in my life seen a program with such a non-discoverable, non-intuitive, obscure interface.What is truly amazing about this program, is you can read the manual and still not figure out how to use the features!I've just spent 2 hours (including studying the manual) trying to figure out how to load a PGN file of some games that I've played to use the analysis features of the program and I still have no clue how to do it. Unbelievable.I've used several other chess programs and never had to even open the manual.I've used 100's of windows programs and this is clearly the worst interface I've ever seen.

Many Features combined with easy gameplay!
I don't know why someone would complain about bugs in this game because I have yet to find one! My guess is that the person complaing about them is using a pirated version of the software and thus his problems were created.

Anyhow, the game is definitly loaded with features (most of which are already explained by other reviews) but the one thing I wanted to emphasize is that this game actually helped better my game play tremendously!

Un buen juego de Ajedrez
La verdad, resulta sorprendente lo facil que resulta jugar.
Saludos Cordiales!
España

This Beast is Best
I have most of the top commercial chess programs in the world (Shredder, Fritz, Junior, Hiarcs, Chess Tiger, Deep Sjeng, Ruffian 2, Rebel and Chessmaster), and Fritz is my favorite program.I don't even use Chessmaster anymore.Fritz is a Chessbase product, so it is state-of-the art in all respects.I can't imagine why some of the other reviewers had some problems with it.Myself and my chess-playing friends have had none.

For those who are saavy about chess programs, yes, I admit that Fritz is the second-strongest program ... Shredder 8 (also a Chessbase product) is definitely stronger than Fritz, but if you aren't Gary Kasparov, who knows the difference?Besides, in my view Shredder suffers from several defects ... its principal variation (PV) in analysis can be complete rubbish (ie: hanging a queen for no compensation), although it's first move of the PV is always first-rate.Also, Shredder's playing style is "dryer" and more technical (e.g. boring) than Fritz.If you want a tip-top program that plays like a boring machine, grinding out wins, then get Shredder.If you want a program that will come at you like a doberman, then get Junior, Hiarcs or Chess Tiger.But if you want the best of both of these worlds, then get Fritz!

Hey, let's face it ... unless you are a Grandmaster, any of the top programs I named, on their top level, will tear you to tiny little pieces every time, especially when you're playing blitz.However, Fritz has many modes (like Friend, Sparring and "personalities") that can lead it to playing like you!There are dozens of ways to change or "dummy down" Fritz's play, and you can have fun with all of them.You can also use Fritz's GUI to play the many FREE winboard or UCI engines freely available on the Internet (I have about 3 dozen, but many more are available).So, it's like having a whole chess club at your disposal, and you can even have the various engines and personalities play each other in matches or tournaments, or help you play against Fritz.(I don't know about you, but I need help against the silicon beasts.)

One observation ... which program does Gary Kasparov (and other top players like Anand, Kramnik, Leko, etc) use and analyze with?Fritz.Did Chessmaster get a match with Gary Kasparov or Vladimir Kramnik?Nope ... only Fritz and Junior did.If Kasparov says Fritz analyzes the best, that's good enough for me!

Fritz's database is also very useful and it's GUI and many features are top-notch.Also, if you are a serious chess player and want to get the top chess database program, Chessbase, then Fritz will fit in seamlessly.How can you go wrong, especially at this discounted price?(Don't hold your breath looking for a discount at Chessbase...ha, ha.)

So the bottom line?Fritz is #1.Get it from Amazon!I did, and don't regret it a bit. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

It's New Year's Eve, 1938. On board the private yacht of the wealthy and eccentric Ian Masque, you find yourself part of a "select" group of guests invited to an "unusual" New Year's Eve party. Each guest has a story to tell, but their connection to you and to each other remains hidden. Something strange is bound to happen, and everyone is a suspect.

Get ready to put your best deductive reasoning to work and unravel the true story behind this game. Along the way, you'll find challenging puzzles to solve and minimysteries to unlock. This is a totally engaging mystery adventure that is sure to keep supersleuths entertained--from the opening scene to the exciting cliffhanging climax. ... Read more

Reviews (20)

"It is the Eve Before the World Changes...."
I grew up playing "Clue" with my sister and cousins, and no one could possibly love the board game more than me: it is a quintessential part of my childhood memories. So when I saw that it was a PC game - well, I just had to buy it!

The result was both good and bad. Though it was wonderful to see my favourite Clue characters move and speak right there before me, the game-play and the underlying mystery was both dull and confusing.

After an exciting opening sequence that reveals a murder on an Egyptian excavation site, the game opens on board "the Rhine Maiden", the luxury cruise liner of the eccentric Ian Masque. You play a private investigator, and have been invited by Masque on board the boat to see in the New Year and mingle with his unique collection of guests. Along with the familiar Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard, Mrs Peacock, Mrs White and Mr Green (who is not a Reverend here, but a playboy), there is also a hypnotist, a psychiatrist, a magician and a clairvoyant artist whose sketches foretell the future.

But before the party can begin in the magnificent chateau built upon the mountain side, Masque is killed by a mysterious puzzle box. With the host dead, you must halt the boat, ride the cable car to the chateau, and mingle there with the other guests admits an Alpine blizzard...

It all sounds wonderfully sinister and mysterious, and to a point it is. The atmosphere is both tense and opulent, and the interiors of the boat and chateau are beautifully rendered - in particular the macabre and spooky chateau was so beautiful I wish it was a real place that I could visit! Likewise the "Clue" characters look, sound and behave exactly as I imagined they would - with the exception of Green, as previously mentioned. Scarlett, Plum and White in particular embody their stereotypical characters perfectly.

But the story itself left something to be desired. It is an extremely easy game (made even easier due to the fact that hints could be accessed from the toolbar) and most experienced gamers could whiz through it in no time. Most of the game is taken up not with a whodunit or a mystery, but with a basic treasure hunt, as you look around the chateau for six jewels. There are no hidden motivations, secret desires or tangled webs of secrecy among the guests, and conversations with them are painfully restricted. Often, the creators seem to run out of ideas on how to use their characters - Peacock, Mustard and Plum are so one-dimensional that they didn't even really need to be in the game at all. Red herrings float around everywhere (which are mostly characters blaming things on other characters) and background stories (such as Peacock's scandalous affair) are needless.

Finally, at the end of the game when all is revealed, you realise that it makes very little sense. Some characters die for absolutely no reason and certain components of the game (such as White's involvement and the opening sequence) are not explained at all. By the end of the game I wasn't quite sure what had just happened, or why.

So yes, it was ultimately a little disappointing: both too simplistic and too confusing. However, I don't regret my purchase, as exploring this beautiful game and meeting these famous characters was something I really enjoyed. Despite its faults, it was fun while it lasted - and on more than one occasion it made me jump! Make sure you watch the closing credits, as they come with small pictures that reveal more about what the other characters were doing during the game.

clue chronicles
i didnt like clue chronicles i sat there for 5 hours and still couldnt figure it out, i got so far and couldnt get any further. this was a waste of my money, if i could sell it i would, i like the regular clue better, that is why i bought this i thought it was something like the old one, when i seen it wasnt, i thought this might be fun, but as i was playing it i hated it more and more. i have sat down and tried this game 10 different times and i end up in the same spot and cant get no where else. i hate it

This is the coolest mystery game made
This is a great game for puzzel lovers and isn't easy.This is a great game to play on stormy dark night.Sharpen your detective skills with jewels to find murders to solve and a party to save.Just when you think you have it figured out something new happens.Even if you play it again and again you will discover something new every time.Trust me you will never be bored.

Clue-Fatal Illusion
I dont know what everyone else's reviews have said but beleieve me this game is awesome!The graphics are out of this world, and its very suspenseful.There's a murder or dead body around every corner, and you get to firgure out who did it!The ending was the best, it took me and my brother at least 24 hours, (not all at once of course), to solve this mystery.It's a really great buy! ~Andrea

Clue Chronicles: Fatal Illusion
I absolutely loved this game. I couldn't stay off my computer, it was addicting. The game was long but the puzzels and clues really get you thinking, It was very entertaining and I would recommend it to everyone who loves a mystery. I can't wait until the next one comes out. ... Read more

Features

• It's up to you tolead the dopey Lemmings around and keep them from getting hurt, in a world full of hazards and obstacles
• Each type of Lemming has different skills - use your standard, lava, and water Lemmings to get around obstacles
• Teach the Lemmings more skills to help them survive
• Avoid the lava and perilous heights and get them to the hot air balloon safely!

Amazon.com Product Description

In this game, it's your diplomatic skills, not merely your military prowess, that count. It's the early 1900s, and World War I is looming on the horizon. Use your flair for negotiation to decide the fate of the world as you deal with the world's major powers, including Austria, Hungary, England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Turkey. Study detailed maps of North America, Europe, and the Middle East to see where military forces are positioned. Your goal: to outsmart your opponents through cooperation. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

Not worth the money
I suppose that if you have never played Diplomacy before, this game could be a good tool for learning how to move your armies and navies, how to transport, how to support a force, etc.But that is about it.I have never seen anyone playing this version game online, even though it is available at GameSpy.You are better off playing more traditional versions of the game.

I bought it in the hopes of having some decent solitaire play.If that is what you are hoping for, then forget it.The AI, even at its highest level, will not give you any sort of test.It is just about as idiotic as can be.

Diplomacy is such a great game.It is a shame that its PC version is so incredibly boring and unchallenging.

Fun
The game is fun and captures the spirit of the board game, but i often find that i have a hard time telling the computer where i want each piece to move and which pieces are going to support each other. Definantly a good buy if it comes back into stock.

Won't replace the standard internet game
Anything that introduces Diplomacy to the next generation is to be welcomed, but this game is a bit week.I would suggest getting the board game instead and joining in one of the many e-mail games on line.You will enjoy it more without this interface.

Disappointing
I am a long time fan of Diplomacy and have played by mail, face to face and by e-mail. So when I saw this game in a store one day I bought it on impulse. However it is disappointing. The computer player(s) is not gifted and it is easy to win. Add to this the unwieldy nature of the negotiation phase (often the computer player just walks away when you are talking to it) and I cannot recommend this for anyone other than novices.

The Best Strategy Game
When first I played this game, I just loved it. This is the best strategy and tactics game. The best it is played with friends or, over the net.It is fun, when you try to outsmart the others in order to conquer. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

All of the games
Here are a list of the games.There are a lot of solitaire and slot machine games, so overall it is an average collection.

Video Poker (5 versions), Slot Machines (5 versions), Keno, Video, Keno, Roulette, Backgammon, Checkers, Chess, Dominoes, Reversi, Bid Whist, Cribbage, Euchre, Five Hundred, Gin Rummy, Hearts, Oh Pshaw!, Spades, Crazy Eights, Go Fish, I Doubt It, Old Maid, Baker's Dozen, Beleagured Castle, Bristol, Calculation, Canfield, Chessboard, Eagle Wing, Flower Garden, Four Seasons, FreeCell, Golf, King Albert, La Belle Lucie, Pyramid, Rainbow, Scorpion, Solitaire (Klondike), Storehouse, Strategy, Yukon

What are the games?
Please list a few games on the CD.I do not want to spend money on a CD that contains the games I already have.I am looking for gin rummy.

Mislabeled
I purchased this game pack with the understanding it included the card game bridge.It does not.Oops.

Family Game Pack
Good for a few games, but there are many I have never heard of and there is little instruction to help you learn. I bought it looking for a cribbage game. The cribbage progran is OK as is the Backgammon. The rest are a waste... ... Read more