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Centipede, the arcade game of the '80s, has been brought full speed into the '90s. You play Wally, an ordinary person who must defend his village against the onslaught of centipedes as well spiders, army ants, fleas, and scorpions. Command a custom-built centipede-fighting vehicle called a shooter. Battle across many different areas to the centipede temple, saving captured and stranded people along the way. Finally, meet up with the mother of all bad creatures--the queen centipede. See if you can put an end to this. ... Read more

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Back in the golden age of crappy computer games--when the prepubescent digerati pecked away at C64s and TI-99/4As--any game that displayed thoughtful design and an engaging play mechanic always got its due. The original Lode Runner, released in 1983, was one of those solid games. Since memory was measured in Ks back then (not MBs), you couldn't get away with all the fancy window dressing that sometimes passes for game design these days.

So it's with great joy that we can greet Lode Runner 2, the Presage-designed remake of the arcade-style, puzzle-solving classic. You're still this strange little fellow intent on stealing gold from a mysterious band of monks (what's up with that anyway?), but that simple, addictive 1983 game mechanic remains intact: You're running through a maze, up ladders, dropping through pits, etc., trying to pick up all the gold on a level before any of the monks can lay a hand on you. To temporarily ice a monk or create an escape route, you can dig a hole to either your right or your left.

But Presage has elegantly expanded on the original by making the mazes 3-D, giving your runner a boost in firepower, and supporting multiplayer play. Surprisingly, the added dimension can actually make getting around a little more challenging (usually a good thing), but the new power-ups more than make up for this bit of confusion. You can also pick up invisibility cloaks, mines--even a beach ball that makes you invincible. LR2's multiplayer option supports up to eight players, in either collaborative or death-match play.

A well-executed remake, wisely faithful to the original, certainly worth picking up, and promising many hours of hair pulling with its 150-plus levels. And when you run out of those, you can even make your own with LR2's level editor. --Paul Hughes

Pros:

• Faithful remake that's as addictive as the original
• Excellent fusion of arcade play and puzzle solving

• 3-D can be a little distracting, adding unnecessary complexity

Reviews (3)

THIS GAME is cool IF...
If you have a gamepad, like the Microsoft Sidewinder or something similar with many buttons, you can have more fun playing this game! Just customize the buttons to perform the actions required to play the game. I have found this of great help as I hold the gamepad at an angle to coordinate with the screen.

THIS GAME IS ALSO FOR WINDOWS PC!I have been running it with NO PROBLEMS under WINDOWS ME for three weeks now and it works fine. Why Amazon.com has it listed strictly as a MAC game, I do not know, because it works on both systems.

The drawback to the game is the lack of ability to JUMP or hit anything. I have yet to figure out how one is supposed to attack any of the "monks" to destroy them...

All in all, I like the game.

3D does not always equal "improvement"
The original Lode Runner was endearing because it was so simple--left, right, up, down, blaster, holes. In this version, the player has to use direction-specific bombs to open walls, hide in little "invisible" cubes, avoid monks with different agendas. . .It all gets tiresome after several levels.

More maddening is the apparent disconnect between keystroke actions and Lode Runner actions. Several times, I thought I timed my jump, turn, or climb perfectly, only to find that the program did not detect the keyboard interrupt (input) for a second or two--long enough to guarantee level failure.Moreover, it's easy to mis-hit a direction key (instead of the usual four direction keys, you get eight--twice the opportunity for error).

In sum, you might want to investigate other side-scrolling action games. This one is just too fraught with nuisances, keyboard bugs, and needless complications.

A Game That Could Have Spent A Little More Time In The Shop
Thsi game has some of the most incredible graphics, and buildson the renowned Lode Runner, but it lacks its zany run-around fun.This game which has expanded capabilities from its predecessor, lack in the zeal of it.I'll lay it out in a simple format.

Pros:

--It has good grpahics

--It has good replay

--It has several different types of bad guys instead of just one

--the levels are expanded, with floors that are capable of falling out underneath you and the like

--It is challenging and fun to watch

--It has a level creator

Cons:

--It is difficult to gain a perspective because the things which are farthur away in the scenario don't appear smaller, so, what look like a floor that you can walk onto, might actually be the floor of the balcony to levels up and you go plummetting to your death as you fall off the edge

--It is difficult to tell what direction you will go when you hit the controls...the scenarios are on the diagonal so their is no true forward

To sum it up, even though it has many a pro, the cons, though few, just spoil the game. It quickly becomes frustrating when you run into wall that look like floors or drop when you should run.Though it is visually attractive, and their are many crazy things that are put into the background of the scenarios, I would not reccommend this game for the simple reason that gameplay is so difficult.The lack of easy gameplayreally detracts from the fun and potential that this game has.If it had only spent another couple of months in the works...END ... Read more

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Test your ability against the grand masters of chess. This award-winning algorithm allows players to choose between skill levels that range from beginner all the way to world champion. On its crystal-clear display screen, players can view each move from different angles by focusing on three-dimensional models designed by Silicon Graphics. In real time, the algorithm shows the opening move in process, evaluates each position, and lets the player know the best move to make. Your chess skills will improve. The algorithm will show you how. ... Read more

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Pinball Madness 2 includes 20 of the best pinball games. Pro-Pinball Timeshock, Balls of Steel, Full Tilt 2, Addiction Pinball, and Pinball Builder all help bring realistic pinball to your computer. Pinball Builder lets you create and play your own personalized table. ... Read more

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Predator, and The Fly come together to create the hottest pinball challenge ever. With more than 100 movie clips and sound bites, relive your favorite scenes. ... Read more

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See the ever-popular annelid Earthworm Jim as never before--in 3-D! In his next adventure, Earthworm Jim is knocked unconscious by a falling cow and finds himself transported into the madcap world of his own mind. The Earthworm Jim series has sold over 1.2 million units worldwide, putting Jim in the ranks with video-game mascots like Sonic and Mario. With a cartoon series and home-video distribution, this segmented superhero has spilled into the mass market, making him a favorite among both kids and adults. ... Read more

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Strange, doesn't make any sense, hey, it's his brain...!
This game is amazing! And all in wonderful 3D! MEMORY-Go back to your memory of the 1970 barn-yard war. Coop de-tat, and Barn to be Wild.

HAPPINESS-There's only one thing that keeps Jim happy-FOOD! Lord of theFries, and Are You Hungrey Tonight?

FEAR-Fear isn't 1 subject alone- it's4 warped, and completly different levels! Poultrygeist, Poutrygeist Too,Death ? , and Disco Zombies!

FANTASY-Think back to your child-hood asa worm, when you were in the Wild West! Violent Death Valley, and The Good,the Bad, and the Elderly.

Battle Psy-crow, Fatty Roswell, ProfesserMonkey-For-A-Head, and Bob & #4 in this warped comedy, where Jimhimself is in a coma! You must save Elvis, kill a vaccum, and fart likeheck in a strange game preffered to Earthworm Fans, and new-comers! ... Read more

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In Rayman's world, nature and people live together in peace. One day, the evil Mr. Dark defeats Betilla the Fairy and steals the Great Protoon, the provider of harmony and balance. The Electoons, who used to gravitate toward it, lose their natural stability and scatter all over the world. Strange phenomena begin to occur: freaks and hostile characters appear, capturing every Electoon they can find! The disappearance of the Great Protoon also neutralizes all of Betilla the Fairy's powers, and she needs time to regenerate before she can help in any way. They definitely need a hero to save them, don't you think? It's Rayman to the rescue! ... Read more

Features

• Complete set of great games for children
• Features puzzle & action games the help kids think

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Searching for new thrills in your pursuit of pure capitalist success? If you can limit at least some of your ambitions to a board game, you're in luck. Monopoly is here, and with integrated Internet connectivity, you can now challenge other Monopolists worldwide.

The classic game--updated for the PC--still gives you all the satisfaction of being the proprietor of Park Place and Boardwalk. It also lets you weasel your way out of jail with a thin excuse for a card in your (virtual) hands. Keeping to the visual appeal of its 1930s characters, the software also boasts animated versions of favorite board pieces.

While Monopoly is obviously a strong choice for a family of players, don't kid yourself that you'll beat the game every time in solo play. If you're not paying close attention, the package's superior A.I. engine is likely to see that you'll wind up broke. This is a rare success story of a classic game that makes the jump to a new medium. The creators of Monopoly deserve a firm handshake and slap on the back, and a big roll of funny paper money. --Jennifer Buckendorff ... Read more

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Turn your computer into a pinball machine with 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrill Ride. There are 15 different amusement park rides, including two minitables and Nighttime Fantasy. Three levels of play allow you to simulate authentic pinball or defy the laws of physics. Multiball action and interactive animations are just some of the features. Up to four players can get in on the action. When you are finished, post and compare high scores over the Internet. ... Read more

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3D ultra pinball : thrillride
this game is exciting to young and old a like. Being limited in
doing much walking or physical activities, my family and I spend hours trying to out score each other.

Great game for pinball fans!
When I got this game I was so amazed! This isn't the normol pin ball thingy!
It has Pin Ball mini games and (In the main feiled) 4 plungers!
Your Pin Ball can even go on roller costers!
There's the Fun Zone Thril Zone and Main Zone!
The Fun Zone can take you to a nother Pin Ball world to play a game, or just put some stuff on the Main Feild.
The Thrill Zone is were you try and put you Pin Ball on a ride the more you get it on, the more points you get!
A hole lot of modes like the Night Time Fantisy and the Rappids mode!

One of the most importint rules of the game is haveing fun!

Preciousmoment figurine club kit of 2003
This is a great item for collector and gift ideas.
It comes with a whole year of tid bid extras, like a newletters
acess to Enesco club web site that all kinds of treats.
A figurine for the year and much more.
Every year has some extrawhen we join.
So to join up ... call 1-800- near you

My families 1st computer pinball experience
Being the only computer pinball experience my sons and I have-its absolutely fantastic.We've spent hours going against each other for the highest score, most thrill points, brass rings, photo shots and bonus multipliers ect...but as we've gotten better, the faster we get that table moving the more it jams up on us and kicks us off in the middle of a game. I guess the high score now is the highest it goes, because anytime we start to pass it--its gone!I thought it was just the cd worn out but after reading other reviews I'm not so sure anymore and am anxious to try something new now instead of replacing this one as orginally planned.

Great
Living near Hershey Park and liking computer pinball, this is a natural.Sierra does a great job with all of their games.

Cheaper than a trip to the park, and just as much fun. ... Read more

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Enhance your game library with 7 classics in one collection! Enjoy these seven classic hits that never grow old. The Sega Smash Pack 2 also includes addictive puzzle game SegaSwirl as an added Bonus! ... Read more

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Go to college, get a career, get married, buy a house, and have children. No, this isn't a wish list delivered by your parents; this is the classic Game of Life brought to the PC. If you are looking for some harmless, wheel-spinning fun, grab the nearest computer and get ready to play.

There are two ways to play the game, Classic and Enhanced, both with the same concept: spin the wheel and hope for a chance to gain money, not lose it. In the Classic version, you earn "Life Tiles" for certain experiences (which later equal money); in the Enhanced version, you play "Life's Little Games," which offer small puzzle-based side games for extra income. As you can see, the basic concept of Life is to finish the game with the largest amount of money. Along the way, you will encounter: burglars and natural disasters--so make sure to get insurance; Hollywood premieres and world travels--get ready to pay for your fun; stock market surges and taxes--both instant effects to your income; and the beloved Payday--the one time when wealth comes with a reliable figure.

The appealing animations, music, and side games offer a new aspect to the Game of Life, one that triggers a larger sense of chance. The network play option lets up to six players join together and make the opportunities in life a little more competitive. Since the game is based on the idealized norm (marriage, two kids, and a retirement home with a large pension), you cannot quite think of the game as comparable to life, but you can think of it as Leave It to Beaver with a twist. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

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Faster than you can say "cha-ching," Disney has released Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: a terrific realization of the wildly successful television game show. Boasting voice work by Regis Philbin himself and a game engine by the makers of the well-respected You Don't Know Jack series, this is the perfect family title.

We originally reviewed the title for about an hour and a half before surmising its rating. By all means a good title, there's one big problem that arises only after repeated hours of play: the questions repeat, and repeat ... and repeat. Frankly, the resurfacing of questions--there are only about 200 total--was the only way we made it to a million dollars, but we can see that not everyone sees this as an enjoyable "asset." The justification from the manufacturer is that the package is at a low price and was never meant for hard-core gamers (or people who install the game on multiple machines). But even for just twenty dollars, you'll wind up being really sure how many stock make up the Dow 500 after five to ten hours of game play, and may walk away annoyed. People looking to purchase this game for multiplayer action also won't be pleased, since players who have spent time with the game will be at an advantage to climb to higher dollar amounts.

The best elements of the real-life game show through: in particular, Regis and his friendly-yet-sarcastic commentary. The software even mimics the pauses Regis takes, building tension as the (virtual) dollars mount up. "You think it's D?" he asks. With more inflection, and as if you're nuts, he adds: "That's your answer?" Then he bellows: "You are correct!" With touches like these, players really do feel like they're in the hot seat. (Regis even makes fun of you when you flunk out, exhorting you not to spend your zero-dollar check in one place.)

The game begins with the same painfully simple hundred-dollar-increment questions, revolving around pop-culture topics like Pac Man, the Jeffersons, and "Who's known as the 'Chairman of the Board'?" Just like the show, the easy questions soon dissipate into the more challenging, with topics revolving around things like the United Nations Security Council. The same lifelines are also in place, but instead of calling on your own support person--who's most likely standing behind your shoulder, ready to play the next round--you're saddled with Regis's own friends. (He seems to travel in a pretty uneducated crowd, since they provided wrong answers much of the time, tripping us up.)

Another warning: this isn't really a multiplayer game in the true sense of the word. All the parties try to buzz in on one question, ranking certain choices, for example, in numeric order. Whoever is quickest with the right answer wins the chance to see the questions through to the full million. That translates to a lot of time spent watching someone else play, but with this game, it's somehow excusable.

With great, simple graphics influenced by the show and the same violin-and-heartbeat soundtrack, Millionaire deserves to be a runaway success. The creators worked quickly but well, creating a game that everyone can enjoy, provided you can accept its considerable glitches. For fans of the TV game, time spent with this game will have you smiling as broadly as million-dollar-winner John Carpenter--without all the tax headaches in the morning. --Jennifer Buckendorff ... Read more

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GOOD GAME BUT MY AUNT HATES IT
Let's face it i'm a giant Millionaire fan and was so psyched when the cdrom game came out.When I have time I still play it.But i'll tell who was the big naysayer when I played it. My aunt actually couldn't answer all the questions and couldn't even get past the FF round then finally got discouraged when Regis gave her the wrong answer. But what can you expect from a not really true Millionaire fan who was smart than her true fan niece.But with my help my aunt knew how to play. This is a really cool game which I think is really easy.Now if a Meredith Veira hosted 4th edition comes out

FUN IF YOU CAN DEAL WITH QUESTIONS THAT REPEAT
This is the only game of the Millionaire series that actually made me happy and actually a fan of Regis Philbin.But the happiness was short-lived when I noticed that some of the questions repeated repeated and repeated.I mean like a broken record but anyway I actually won the milllion over the weekend with help from my Dad and boy were we whooping with joy when I won or shall I say we won.Then by the next days I played it it would suddenly freeze and shut down but I didn't mind starting it again.The only drawback I have is as with all the games in the Millionaire series is WHY OH WHY don't they put the whooping sound that signals the end of the show when you quit.The most wonderful part is the way Regis thanks you for winning by saying I love you and I wondered why he didn't blow you a kiss. A great game for any Regis Phibin or Millionaire fan.
Enjoy,
Regis {REGIS PHILBIN'S #1 FAN AND PROUD TO BE}
P.S. Don't forget to head out to the new Who Wants to be a Millionaire Play It live show At Walt Disney World and also at Disney's California Adventure

Great Black Screen to Go with Every Question!
We got this game free in a box of Corn Chex. We thought, Oh this will be fun since the show is cool. So we got home and played it and it was so annoying! There's just like a black screen before and after the question shows up and a black background. Just, don't buy it if you want to have any fun.

Insipid version of a passing fad
When Millionaire first was on in the summer of 1999, I was thoroughly addicted. This was novel, new television. Now, of course, it's repetitive and boring, but for a while there was really a spark there.

The computer game, however, always.... It hogged memory, was hard to control, and wasn't very much fun. It's sad, but the online free version at ABC.com was a lot more fun. I generally don't like games where there's no flexibility and very little fun, so if you're like me (and I would hope so!), avoid this one!

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? . . . I Do, I Do!
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is equal parts fun and frustrating.It's fun because you get to test your knowledge and see just how smart you are.It's great for getting your heart beating.But it's also frustrating because it makes you feel like such an idiot at times."If only I would have used one of my lifelines instead of guessing on the $64,000 question.What was I thinking?!"

I have expressed my frustrations more than once while playing this game.But that's good.It just makes me want to beat it even more!

The game plays just like the TV show.For single players, you're thrown into the hot-seat immediately.But for multiple players, you have to play the Fastest-Finger Game, something that I seem to get beat at a lot.For this review, we'll just say I won the Fastest-Finger Round.Hey, I feel like a millionaire already!

Just like the TV show, you pit your skills against what the computer has to offer.A negative thing about this is that you don't get all the time in the world to guess the answer like people do on TV; you only get 30 seconds, which can be irritating sometimes.

Let's say you decide to use one of your lifelines.The trick here is that using a lifeline doesn't always assure you of the right answer!It's not a trick by the designers; all the questions you are asked by the computer were asked of hundreds of people before the game was brought out.The actual figures you're given, for example, when you use the "ask the audience" lifeline are real figures.So it is possible for 90% of the audience to go with an answer and still be wrong.Only until you've played the game do you realize how FRUSTRATING that can be.

Regis Philbin commentates throughout this game like he does on the TV show, and here he is both funny and a pest.Depending on your mood, you'll find his wisecracks after you've crashed and burned for the 100th time either acceptable or annoying.

About the only actual negative thing about this game is that once you have played it enough times, it gets WAY to easy.There are only around 200 questions total, and so they just keep getting recycled.After having played for a short while, the first five or so questions are a snap.They shouldn't be, however.Games like this should be a challenge.

But there is still enough fun in it for a person to enjoy.The questions do get harder as you go along, and your heartrate and pulse do start to rise as you inch your way closer and closer to the million.Of course, it's only a game, you keep telling yourself.But still - a million dollars, real or otherwise, is still a million dollars!

Despite its few shortcomings, this game is a lot of fun to play.Personally, I think this game should have come with a lot more questions instead of forcing the buyer to buy the 2nd, 3rd, Sports, Kids, and whatever other versions of the game that are out on the market.

Regardless, there is still enough challenge and charm in this game to play it multiple times.And finally winning the million does bring a great deal of satisfaction.Even if all you get is an imaginary check. ... Read more

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The addictive game that started it all is now an incredible 3-D experience. The premise is the same--keep your opponent from scoring. But now you have the option of single- or multi-player games and over 20 unbelievably fun, action-packed levels of competition. Best of all, Pong now has loads of offensive and defensive power-ups, game secrets, and fully functioning paddles that can catch, throw, and spin the ball. Get ready to take your skills to a whole new level with Pong! ... Read more

Features

• Explore the powers of Peter Parker after he is bitten a radioactive spider and gains amazing new powers
• You'll get to swing around the skyscrapers of a massive 3D recreation of New York City
• Use your spider-like abilities to do the impossible -- stick to walls, shoot webs and more
• Battle criminals as you go beyond the storyline presented in the hit movie - threats like Kraven and The Vulture
• New combos and webbing types, plus new puzzles and challenges are waiting for you

Features

• Great new graphics bring the 3D animation and computer-generated opponents to life
• Play in Classic or Tournament versions
• Customizable dictionary lets players add new words as they go
• Challenge your friends or try your skills against Maven, the ultimate computer-controlled Scrabble player

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Rediscover the fun of a treasured childhood board game with Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion. With network play options and an animated "accusation screen" that incorporates your suspicions into an incriminating video, Clue is more mysterious and fun than ever.

There are two different ways to play: Classic and No Die Roll. Both include play with up to six human or computer opponents, three being the minimum. Computer players are offered to make up for missing challengers, and they can even play by themselves (which is almost worth it just to watch all the animated videos of the accused). Players must choose their character--Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Professor Green, and the rest from the original board game--receive the appropriate amount of cards dealt from ghostly hands, and step into Boddy Mansion.

The difference between the two types of gameplay lies in the title of No Die Roll. This version takes you beyond the dice of chance and provides a standard nine options for each turn. Be wary that some actions cost more options than others. Making a suggestion or taking a secret passage each costs three options, while steps to each room cost one.

The newfound enjoyment of the game lies in the graphics. You can view the board as a 3-D mansion, seeing the furniture, looking through the walls and the hidden passageways; or view it as the traditional playing board--which is not as snazzy, but is easier to navigate. Characters are well animated, whether they're walking through the mansion or displaying their prowess with candlesticks and ropes in the accusation screen (don't worry parents, it is more exciting than morbid). The only drawback in this new version is that you may have to ask your noncomputer opponents to close their eyes when you peek at your cards, but reverting to the pen and paper system won't hurt, and the game will be just as suspenseful as you remembered. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

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Complicated Clue
I really like this game, with all the fun features it is the best! I really like how it keeps the game quality but remains real! I love it. Although it would be only fun for kids 10 and older. It can be hard to understand at times but it is oh so much fun!!!!! Have a Clue of a Time!

Clue is 3D!!
This clue game is fun but they could have done a better job. It is hard to move. I always get stuck on the corners. But there are some good things. It follows the game clue very well. The graffics are also great. At the sound of the game you would think you see someone murdering someone. This is not true. All you see is a person, holding [something]. Then you hear a scream. That's all.

A spectacular Clue computer game finally made for the PC.
All Clue fans remember the debacle of the previous incarnation of Clue for the PC. This version more than makes up for the last version. Go to Hasbro Interactive's web site first to download a patch after installing this. The graphics are breathtaking, the music gets you in the mood immediately, giving the feel of an old-fashioned murder mystery movie (sometimes it almost feels like a movie too!) and never becomes annoying. Top-down view and angled view are two of many choices you have in customizing the game to your liking. Little mini-clips of your "suggestion" in action play as you make them, giving a small sense of "re-enactment" of the crime. Animated nuances such as wind-blown curtains, wind howling outside and clicking on various ornaments in the room make for some nice surprises. I don't get to play with my friends on the board game so playing on this CD version is a delight. Rich, full graphics, beautiful music, customizability and its strong adherence to Clue's game rules makes a fabulous game you'll want to play over and over.

Just Like When You Played It As A Kid...
The graphics and music for this game are excellent!I particulary like the fact that you have several different choices about how you play the game.You can choose the classic die roll version or a version in which every player gets the same # of moves.The computer will keep up with your checklist if you want it to.You can also choose to view the playing board two ways:like the standard board game or in 3-D.If you choose the 3-D version, be sure to make your character walk around in the rooms and touch the pictures, the pool table in the Billiard Room, the armor, etc.If you choose to view the game in the standard boardgame set-up, the secret passages are the little yellowish boxes.All-in-all, a fun game, but reading the directions before you start is helpful.

great game
I played this game with a relative of mine and we both love the graphics, jazz music, and the '20-'30 design on the page. It's easy to load and take the time to read the instructions carefully otherwise you have to start thegame again just when it's getting good. I'm purchasing the game myself sothat we can play via internet.We are clue lovers since way back. ... Read more

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Rediscover the fun of a treasured childhood board game with Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion. With network play options and an animated "accusation screen" that incorporates your suspicions into an incriminating video, Clue is more mysterious and fun than ever.

There are two different ways to play: Classic and No Die Roll. Both include play with up to six human or computer opponents, three being the minimum. Computer players are offered to make up for missing challengers, and they can even play by themselves (which is almost worth it just to watch all the animated videos of the accused). Players must choose their character--Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Professor Green, and the rest from the original board game--receive the appropriate amount of cards dealt from ghostly hands, and step into Boddy Mansion.

The difference between the two types of gameplay lies in the title of No Die Roll. This version takes you beyond the dice of chance and provides a standard nine options for each turn. Be wary that some actions cost more options than others. Making a suggestion or taking a secret passage each costs three options, while steps to each room cost one.

The newfound enjoyment of the game lies in the graphics. You can view the board as a 3-D mansion, seeing the furniture, looking through the walls and the hidden passageways; or view it as the traditional playing board--which is not as snazzy, but is easier to navigate. Characters are well animated, whether they're walking through the mansion or displaying their prowess with candlesticks and ropes in the accusation screen (don't worry parents, it is more exciting than morbid). The only drawback in this new version is that you may have to ask your noncomputer opponents to close their eyes when you peek at your cards, but reverting to the pen and paper system won't hurt, and the game will be just as suspenseful as you remembered. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

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Online Gaming
The specs say that this game is playable online, however, the online function directs you to a page that is 404. If you are getting this game for online use I would not recomend this. If you are getting it just for personal fun or for use on a single computer, it may be a good investment.

Pretty Good Game
This game is pretty good and the service with Amazon was great. The game freezes but there should be a patch to download at the Hasbro website. Other than that it's fun!

Its a Gas!
I planned to give it to the Niece, but I keep playing it!When a character suggests a murder scenario, you see the dinner guest come after you with that weapon!You complete your 'scorecard' in colors so its a lot easier than the board game cards.If you dont have 3 people around, you play against novice or expert computer players.There's a slight delay after each player's move, but no more than kids around a coffee table.I cant stop Playing!

Fun To Play, Have never been able to complete
The game has never let me complete it. It freezes up and won't let me move accross the board. I have windows XP. Maybe the game isn't compatable.

Great Game
Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion is based on the famous board game.Clue has been a family favorite for over fifty years, and now it is available on CD. This game has VERY good graphics.The music is pretty nice, too.Each charactar looks almost LIFELIKE.After someone suggests, you will get a little surprise.There are "suggestion movies".For example, if you suggest Mrs. White with the revolver, a short movie will play of Mrs. White shooting the revolver.The first time I saw these movies, I was freeked out. I got used to them... The knife looks like it really went into YOUR flesh, and so on... For your convenience, there are "Auto-Notes". The computer will take notes for you.For instance, if you are Mr. Green, and you have the Dining Room, Hall, Ms. Scarlet, Rope, Mrs. Peocock, and Candlestick, you will fine small green squares next to that item in the list and a check mark next to it.You can click on the colored square to change the color, likewise with the check. It can be an X and other symbols.You can also write short notes about each item such as "Miss Scarlet might be the killer", or "The Lounge was the murder scene."

Overall, this game is VERY good and VERYVERY fun.
Thanks.

BUY IT NNOOWW!! ... Read more