Product Description

Lex the BookWorm feeds on words. Feed him by linking letters to form words and he'll feed you big points! Lex is a hungry guy, though, feed him to many short words and he'll send down burning letters that could set the entire library on fire! ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Loads of great fun!!!!
I found this game at an online game site and HAD to have it as soon as it was available to purchase!
Lots of fun and I am admittedly addicted to playing this game whenever I get in front of my computer.
The animation with the dragon is cute and so amusing that he is an inspiration to make bigger, difficult words just to see him react.
This is one of the best word games that I have played. School age children and adults will all enjoy this educational and fun game.
I highly recommend everyone to purchase this addicting, enjoyable (and educational) game.

Bookworm is weird person!
I really like it. I play it online game at bigfish game site. I really love it. I am going to get one for me!. I really like cd-rom version because it great than download. MICHELLE

Great Fun, Addictive and Educational! High Marks All Around!
I am addicted to Bookworm and need to acquire more willpower, fast, to limit my daily gametime. I find myself spending hours playing, late evenings especially, and, (blush), sometimes at work. Trying to accumulate a high score - my personal best - like at the Olympics, is the most addictive part for me!! I used to play Scrabble on the PC and loved it, but Bookworm is by far the better game - I think. I have limited myself to no more than an hour per day, OK sometimes 2 hours - but that is time used to build vocabulary and other skills, rather than watch one of my favorite TV programs. See how easy it is to rationalize? Actually, Bookworm has helped to improve my Scrabble skills also. There's almost an entire dictionary of possibilities stored on the CD.

The concept of Bookworm is simple. One needs to make words by linking adjacent letter tiles. The more complex the word and more difficult the letter, (z, x, q, like Scrabble), the higher the score. Short, or low scoring words, cause fires to start with letters at the top of the PC screen, the library wall. If a word is not formed from the burning tile letters before they reach the bottom, then the game explodes - kaput! The higher your score, the more burning tiles appear. Thus the level of difficulty increases. Also, the longer one plays a particular game, thus using up a variety of tiles, itbecomes more difficult to find either vowels or consonants. Scoring then becomes even more difficult.

There is a leisurely paced Classic Game, and no beat the clock option. I personally prefer this one. It gives one time to really think and look for many-lettered words. Then there's the Action Game, where you have to beat both the clock and the burning tiles. Since one is more inclined to go for short words when the clock is ticking, there are more burning tiles here. It really gets the adrenaline going! There is also a Save Game option which is terrific. Once I begin to score in the high numbers, which can take a while, I get tired, and am able to save the game without losing points, and can come back to it another time. The players' high scores are saved in the Hall of Fame, so it is easy to compete against yourself or another player.

The book worm, Lex, (from lexicon), is a funny and bizarre creature who makes weird noises, supposedly to encourage the player to feed his endless appetite for words. When a particularly good word is formed, he belches! I enjoyed this feature for all of five minutes, and then turned down the sound. However, I think kids would love this vocabulary tapeworm. And Bookworm is perfect for children and adults alike. The game is from Activision. It is fun and educational and I highly recommend it. The CD version is more complex and has many more possibilities than the free download found on the Web. I tried the download before buying the game.
JANA

Always on the look-out for word games .
This game can keep me occupied for hours . I'm sure it improves memory , vocabulary , etc., but most of all , it is just plain fun . Although it is not really pertinent to this review , I am 65 + and have been a Scrabble fan for years . I now prefer 'Bookworm Deluxe'. P. J. Kale

BookWorm Deluxe - Excellent!!
I bought the online version before the CD came out...It is the very best word game I've ever played!! I'm also 50+ and I believe this game is great for all ages to improve memory, spelling and learning definitions of some words I've never heard of before. The worm is so funny when he starts to shake and sweat when the red, burning tiles get too close to the bottom. I HIGHLY recommend BookWorm Deluxe. It's everything it's advertised to be and MORE...it's also hard to stop playing!! You will love it!! ... Read more

Product Description

MahJongg Master Deluxe Suite is the ultimate MahJongg product available. Containing MahJongg Master 5, the latest in eGames best-selling MahJongg series, PLUS all new MahJongg Patience, this is the most full-featured MahJongg game ever! ... Read more

Features

• Contains two complete full-featured products
• Mahjongg Master 5 and Mahjongg Patience
• Includes 17 unique Mahjongg mini games
• Enjoy 389 3-D rendered tile sets, 261 distinctive tile layouts, and over 1400 backgrounds
• Create an infinite number of your own tiles

Product Description

2 Challenging word puzzles games in one collection! It is great fun for family and friends to see how many words everyone can make out of the letters given to you...the games that get you thinking! Take the word challenge and build your vocabulary today with Super Text Twist and Super WHATword. ... Read more

Features

• Includes the word puzzle games Text Twist and Super What Word
• Solve fun word games before times runs out
• Increase your brain power and vocabulary while having fun
• Fun and addictive gameplay
• For 1 player

Reviews (2)

Like Word Games? This one is great!
This is a great package - two fun word games! You can challenge your mind by looking for words -- or you can REALLY challenge your mind and play with a timer! Either way, it is fun, and you can make excuses that it is also educational. What more do you want?

makes Wordtris look like "chump"tris
What Word looks a bit like boggle, but don't shake the monitor. :-)

You're given a board of 5 rows by 5 columns - 25 letters. Some letters have a brighter glow, making them worth more points - this is a random occurance. On the right panel is a list of words and their point values, below that are the words you must complete before you run out of turns (depending on the number of letters you've used) and below that is a super "what" word that can only be completed by making words with special orange tiles.

Challenging and addictive!

Text Twist is almost like Hangman on steroids. You're given jumbled letters and you try to get as many words as you can. You can click a button to randomly shuffle your letters over and over again to re-order them to see if it stimulates your brain into spotting new words. You can play an untimed mode in which you have to find all possible words, or a timed mode in which you have to find the longest word to survive, and all other words are bonus points.

You can use your mouse, but an easier method is to just type out the word and hit enter. Easy and fun - and a great way to speed up your typing skills!

If you played Wordtris before, but got bored - this is the next level and you won't get burned out! ... Read more

Features

• Choose from Classic, Garden, or Waterwheel modes for three different game challenges.
• Over 50 custom puzzles and unique tile layouts.
• Gorgeous graphics and full soundtrack.
• Earn tokens you can use online for the chance to win cash and prizes.

Features

• PC Products
• ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
• Adventure

Reviews (17)

It's a RIPOFF!!!!!!!
This game is a ripoff of the MYST games. From the MYSTerious to just the overall game, you're much better getting the phenomenal MYST games. Honestly, don't spend your money on something that's only a small fraction equal to the beauty of MYST, Riven, Exile (well, MYST and Riven beat Exile...), or Uru.

Mysterious Dud!
I have never written a review before but this game is so bad that I wanted to warn people! I am a college graduate and have played a great many adventure games. If you are not a math and game playing geek, I suggest you read the cheat sheets at Gameboomers. Com to see what you will be getting yourself into before you invest anything in Mysterious Journey 2. The puzzles are continuous and so convoluted that you will spend hours and hours doing nothing but trial and error. There is nothing clever or original about any puzzle in this game. The good graphics are wasted. The characters are at best stupid and the story line is mediocre. By the way, if you do not understand base numbers, you probably will not understand even the cheat sheet. If you loved Syberia, than you will be very disapointed with this dud.

Puzzles Are Fun but not Integrated
A much better game than the original Schizm (at least on CD-ROM, I've heard the DVD version was great).Puzzles are challenging, but aren't very well integrated into the game.The storyline is pathetic considering it was written by a "real" science fiction author!Graphics are good, but for some reason aren't as engaging as others in the genre.Good user-interface.As far as the voice acting, let's just say that a certain female in the end destroys anything positive I have to say about the voice acting in this game.She was absolutely the worst voice actress I have EVER heard!!!

If You Have Vertigo forget this game!
I tried to play this game but quickly had to stop, as the beautiful 3d graphics also made me INCREDIBLY ill! I am very disappointed, the game looks very fun and challenging.

Disappointed
After Schizm 1 I had high hopes for this game. Too bad. In my opinion, it just isn't as good. I am very disappointed.

Why? The puzzles. The story. The graphics. I could go on, but I'd just be ranting and this isn't the place for it. I just didn't like it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

You are sitting on a luxurious lapis-lazuli-blue settee, surrounded by mahogany paneling and delectable culinary treats, riding Europe's most exquisite long-distance passenger train. It is 1922, and 40 intriguing ticket holders have boarded the newly designed train, the Orient Express, for a historic, event-filled journey from Paris to (then-named) Constantinople, covering 1,980 miles in less than 80 hours.

Before your elegant excursion, Puzz 3-D invites you to help construct this famous train. Taking on the project is hard work, but it comes with rewards. Orient Express begins with four puzzle levels: easy, average, challenging, and super challenging, each offering a different ticket status with the completion of the puzzle. Whichever level you choose to tackle, the pieces are laid out before you on a construction table complete with organization trays; snapshots of the finished Orient Express; historic sound, text, and video clips; and the optional timer.

Once completed, you board the train as an invisible presence--perfect for giving you access to passengers' personal information. Your passage crosses European country after country (no border patrols yet!), but your sole landscape is the plush train interior and your exotic fellow travelers, including a flapper, an Egyptologist, a famous French movie star, and even a psychic. The famed Madame Sosotris, known for her clairvoyant powers (and the only one who can see you), invites you aboard to be "destiny's agent," affecting the outcome of this fateful ride. Information and character clips, as well as mahjong tiles (Sosotris's tools for her psychic powers), lead you to answer questions and puzzles regarding a few of the suspicious passengers.

This 3-D puzzle provides hours of entertainment. The historical video segments and sound clips will help players glean a better understanding of the development of railroad travel, as well as its continuing allure outside the United States. In addition, the train itself has a story to tell. Orient Express takes advantage of its rich and mysterious past, making the CD-ROM much more than just a puzzle. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

Reviews (41)

Highly recommended challenge, but frustrating
The idea here is to give the user a virtual jigsaw puzzle building experience.The puzzle, when completed, is a three-dimensional reconstruction of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

In the beginning, the user chooses a difficulty level, which determines how many pieces the puzzle is broken into, as well as how the pieces are laid out on a semi-circular virtual table.Using the cursor and mouse, the user brings the pieces together, sorts them in areas of the table, and gradually constructs the cathedral.Visual clues are available, as well as views of the completed puzzle, from any angle.

The level of difficulty chosen has another effect, in the type of payoff at the end.When the puzzle is completed, the user gets a tour of the cathedral, including historical trivia, on virtual placques, and ghosts, surprises, and a guide.However, the higher the level of difficulty chosen, the more access the user gets in the completed cathedral.More difficulty = more rooms, more secrets, more trivia.

Oh, and by the way, the graphics are truly great here including clarity, color, and resolution, and the sound effects are pretty good, too.

Puzz 3D: The Orient Express
you have to like putting puzzles together or you won't like this gameBut if you do then its a great game but not for a 128.00 thats way to much for this gamei didn't pay that much for my.

Have patience!
I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle and gradually increased the difficulty as I grew accustomed to manipulating the pieces and connecting the sides.Having recently visited Notre Dame, I had a ball putting together this puzzle and look forward to trying the others by Wrebbit.Working this puzzle requires a good computer and, as another on-line reviewer noted, frequent saves to prevent lost work.The software taxes the computer memory and sometimes causes crashes.I've updated my machine since playing Notre Dame, so, now that I've ordered Bavarian Castle from Amazon, I'm hoping the new puzzle will be better tolerated by my hardware.

Good luck to all who love a challenge!

Great game
For those of you who are puzzle geeks like me, this is an innovative twist on jigsaw puzzles. You can learn how the game works on the beginner level and work through 4 total levels. Exploring the castle is really cool, but finding the missing sword pieces will make you crazy. My only complaint is that you can't control the viewing zoom level on the pieces. Still worth the time. I plan to buy all of the editions.

My Favorite Computer Game
I have not been able to travel to Germany yet, but on my first visit I want to see the Neuschwanstein Castle.This video game was a dream come true.It is a challenging puzzle, but once you have finished the most difficult level, you can continue to enjoy again and again the beautiful vistas inside and outside the castle.I put it in often, the game is like bringing an art museum inside your home. ... Read more

Product Description

Forget the hassle of spreading a large jigsaw over the kitchen table!This computer presentation takes all the inconvenience away, while still providing the satisfaction and diversion of the traditional game.

Features

• Hours of fun.
• 111 puzzles made from beautiful photographs.
• Suitable for all ageschoose the difficulty level from large, medium or small pieces.
• Rotating pieces simulate both the frustration and the pleasure of matching orientationjust like a conventional jigsaw.
• Auto-Complete for those times when you just can't find THAT piece

Features

• Over 100 all-ages puzzles for hours of fun
• Choose the puzzle size that suits you -- from 49-piece puzzles to massive 1000-piece challenges
• Pieces can be rotated to see where they fit in the puzzle

Reviews (2)

Can't beat this suite of diverse and creative games
I really can't say enough about this package of creative games:Bugdom 2, Cro-Mag Rally, Billy Frontier, Enigmo, and Otto Matic.Each game has its own style and theme; the diversity is outstanding.All of them demonstrate the same quality of graphics, music and versatility of action as the original Bugdom.Since I loved that software, this package wasn't a hard sell for me.Brian Greenstone of Austin, Texas is the owner of Pangea Software which recently incorporated in 1999.He contracts artists and musicians, so it makes sense that some of the products in this package have a distinct look and feel.The background style, weaponry, and action of Bugdom 2 and Otto Matic, are reminiscent of Bugdom, yet the games are different enough that they have an element of excitement, mystery and surprise.I was drawn into each new level of each game with"so, what's going to happen here?!" I love games with a quest and I love exploring new frontiers within each level.All of the games were rated high by the gaming magazines and most have downloadable demos on the internet for folks to sample before investing in the pack.All in all, the total price for each game purchased separately is $115, so the Super Pack is quite the bargain.I can't imagine how many hours of great exploration this package might offer.It would be a great gift for older children on travel with their laptops (ok, with their parent's laptops!).

Bugdom 2 revolves around Skip, the grasshopper (at least I think that's what it is) who loses his knapsack to a bad bug right in the opening scene.On his quest to retrieve his sack he has adventures with snails, friendly talking chipmunks, white rats caught in mouse traps, water toys, and garden gnomes (you know, those ugly little statues in English gardens).There's even more bad and good bugs, but that should give you a flavor for this rich and varied landscape.I had trouble sewer-surfing and still haven't mastered the last few levels, but found this game to be equal to the original in fun and required skill.

Otto Matic is a space nightmare over ten different planets or levels.The Giant Brain from Planet X is determined to take over the universe and the player, in the form of an otto matic robot, of course, is out to save humans and escape in his/her rocket ship (Thanks, Brian Greenstone, for not making this one gender -specific).There are 25 different space creatures and many different weapons in this colorful and action-packed game.The robot tries his/her hand at skiing, riding soap bubbles, bumper cars, and being shot out of a cannon, but that's not all.Very cool game with loads of diverse settings and tasks to master.

Cro-Mag Rally is a series of race courses involving a caveman in different vehicles.He avoids obstacles and picks up weapons like bone bombs and bottle rockets.Two players can be displayed on a split screen; multi-players can play over the internet(but the last is only supported by OS 9 and won't work with OS X).I'm not a race fan, so this one didn't appeal to me that much.Key driven only, this game doesn't use the mouse.I didn't like the voice or music in Cro-Mag Rally either, so I guess it just wasn't for me.

Billy Frontier is different altogether from the games already mentioned.It has a strong cowboy theme and the enemies are space creatures.Maybe it's better to kill a space monster, but the game does involve squirting blood... over and over as the player masters the keystrokes to win.I wouldn't recommend it to kids and was even a little grossed out myself.Target practice involves replicating arrow key sequences within the time allowed.The action is keyboard driven only; like Cro-Mag Rally, there's no mouse here.There's also stampedes, duels, and shootouts requiring different levels of skill and a repeating theme with chili peppers.The look and feel of the game is totally distinct from Bugdom, Otto Matic, or even Cro-Mag Rally, so it offers interest, a distinct change of pace, and a totally new challenge to the player.

Enigmo is still even more different.The action in this game requires logic and experimentation in solving 50 levels of liquid puzzles.Each level involves droplets of liquid (water, oil or lava) and a variety of tools (including bumpers, slides, accelerators and/or sponges).The object of each level is to combine the objects in a manner to capture the droplets in a repository or repositories.It's an amazing challenge given the configuration from "drip" to "bucket."I loved trying to figure out which tools to use where and the variety of combinations that were possible.I'm told that players can even make their own puzzles and post them on the internet or email them to friends.The game includes an additional 20 levels for kids; I could see the educational value right away.Very different and very cool!Excellent exercise in logical thinking for all ages.

Each game has different system requirements, but for all games to run, the user must have Macintosh GS3/400mhz, 256MB RAM, Mac OS 10.2.6, and ATI Rage 128 3D accelerator.Most computers since 2000 meet these requirements, but be sure to check.Pangea is also great in supplying free updates to its products.

Great Fun!
This is a good deal on some of Pangea's most popular titles.I'd rate each game like this:1) Otto Matic -- best game of the bunch, extremely creative, somewhat challenging, though it seems to be written with kids in mind, hence not too tough, great graphics.2) Enigmo -- fantastic puzzle game, never seen anything quite like it.Very challenging, especially if you try to beat the clock and get the bonus points, great graphics.3) Bugdom 2 -- also extremely creative, easier than Otto Matic to complete, suitable for kids, great graphics.4) Cro Mag Rally -- this was ok, I'm not a fan of racing games, but it's very suitable for someone looking for a cartoonish racing game.5) Billy Frontier --This game was mediocre and I would've rather see some other game included in the collection instead of this one.Besides average game play, I didn't care for the spewing blood that frequents the Billy Frontier experience and stands in stark contrast to Pangea's record of making fun, yet psychologically sound games.I contacted Pangea, and they said there's no way to turn off the blood effects which makes Billy Frontier, imho, unsuitable for children or anyone with a sense of humanity 8-) ---------------------------------------Overall, it's a nice collection at a reasonable price.Each game ran perfectly at max settings on my 1.25gz G4 Power Mac running 10.2.6 w/ 768 MB of memory.My only other complaint is also part compliment.Of the games I liked, which was 4 out of 5, I found each game a bit short and left me wishing for more.10 levels on Otto Matic is not nearly enough! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

When Alexey Pajitnov, creator of Tetris (one of the most addictive games of all time), designs a new puzzle title, fans everywhere perk their heads up and take note. While it's not quite up to the irresistible standard set by its legendary predecessor, Microsoft's Pandora's Box: Puzzle Game of the Year Edition was named Puzzle Game of the Year by the Electric Games website, and offers hours of nonviolent, uncomplicated enjoyment through its 10 different types of puzzles.

Nearly all of the Pandora's Box conundrums resemble the traditional jigsaw puzzle, though you'll find plenty of visual twists, such as sliding pieces on a circular plane or having to solve a puzzle built on a complex 3-D object. Some deviate from this formula, but the most addictive puzzles follow this model, and those provide the most extended--and replayable--diversions.

For those overwhelmed by complex computer games, Pandora's Box: Puzzle Game of the Year Edition offers a simplistic interface and basic rules, easing computer novices into the puzzle environment. This edition features 40 new puzzle games, as well as the original 350 puzzles from the original Pandora's Box. There are five difficulty levels, plus various hints and wildcards that remove the frustration factor when you're unable to complete a particular puzzle. Looking for new puzzle games to replace your Tetris addiction? Check out Alexey Pajitnov's engrossing Pandora's Box: Puzzle Game of the Year Edition. --Doug Radcliffe ... Read more

Reviews (32)

A Puzzling Experience.
Loved the game. Still do. I have played it many times before, just to get a better understanding of the different puzzles included in the game, and also to try and better my personal scores. If there is a better puzzle game out there, I would like to see it. It has kept me captivated hours on end each time I open up a new account for play, and I will keep playing it for years to come for that reason.

A computer game for people who don't play computer games
Pin ball makes me grit my teeth, other computer games are either too violent, too complicated to figure out how to play or too juvenile. But Pandora's Box is the exception. It's the game for lovers of geography, art, history, mythology and for jigsaw puzzle lovers. The graphics are stunning, the music, while not the best feature, lends the right note, changing from African drums to a Caribean beat to pomp & circumstance depending on what parts of the world your game takes you. If you don't want to keep score you can also solve the puzzles on their own. This is my second copy and I hope Microsoft brings out a third installment with new puzzles.

A computer game for people who don't play computer games
Pin ball makes me grit my teeth, other computer games are either too violent, too complicated to figure out how to play or too juvenile. But Pandora's Box is the exception. It's the game for lovers of geography, art, history, mythology and for jigsaw puzzle lovers. The graphics are stunning, the music, while not the best feature, lends the right note, changing from African drums to a Caribean beat to pomp & circumstance depending on what parts of the world your game takes you. If you don't want to keep score you can also solve the puzzles on their own. This is my second copy and I hope Microsoft brings out a third installment with new puzzles.

Most intriguing
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I had played it at a friend's house, and enjoyed it immensely.
A young student and I spent hours just having fun with it.Each puzzle opens up a new dimension.A new way to look at a problem to solve it.

Encourages thinking and problem solving.
I don't know why Microsoft discontinued it, but I found it to be most thought provoking.
Mr. Gates, get it back out there.

Give me more!
Our family has delighted in playing this game for several years.We've enjoyed the variety of puzzles and the various challenges offered at each of the levels.And beyond that, we've enjoyed the photography and art that is featured in the games.I have looked in vain for other computer games that are as enjoyable...until I saw that there is a millenium edition of Pandora's Box with 40 more games.I am so disappointed that I can't find a copy that I plan to search for a used one.After 7th Guest and 11th hour games were exhaused, we revelled in Pandora's Box.I long for more of these challenging types of computer games. ... Read more

Product Description

Super Collapse! II builds on the gameplay offered in Super Collapse! with four distinct modes:

• Traditional: The original game that hooked so many players
• Puzzle: Ten brainteasers that challenge players to clear the screen with only the blocks provided to them
• Relapse: The blocks enter from the top and bottom of the screen, forcing players to keep an eye on two piles of blocks at the same time
• Strategy: Gamers must think ahead by pushing up a new row of blocks every time they click to clear a few from the screen.

Features

• For Windows 98,ME,NT,2000,XP/ Macintosh 10.1 OR HIGHER
• Has ESRB rating of E for Everyone

Reviews (6)

BEWARE of hidden shipping prices
This might be a real cool game, but I won't be buying it from
amazon.com.They ship via a third party, J&R Music and Computer
World, that charges $16.50 just to send this software to your home.I'll look elsewhere to buy.

Many years of fun
I have enjoyed Rat Poker for years since it appeared in a test download from the NY Times(I think).It has many twists and turns and many ways to philosphize about winning.Several others are ok but it by far the most fun for whiling away the hours and testing your brain.

Additing !! as in Betty Ford !!
You will never get tired of this collection. It is definitely for puzzle/logic lovers. Chance does affect the outcome, but if you're good, you'll find yourself battling to increasing your score. It may not take forever to learn all the rules, strategy or any names ( which I appreciate ), but you could spend forever perfecting your skills - and every once in a while going back to it because you just enjoyed one of the games.

Not packed full of entertainment
There were only onw or two games I found to keep my attention. It lacks a bit of excitment and I'm not hard to excite.

A nice time killer, but lacking in real depth
After having this game for several months, I regularly play only one of the games. Several of them are quite confusing, even with the pop-up hints. Some are just too cute for their own good.

If you're looking for simple,short games, this software will do fine. If you're a serious puzzle person,get Pandora's box instead. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

For expert and novice puzzlers alike, Dell Crosswords offers variety, challenge, and fun for the whole family. New for 2001, Dell Crosswords includes a combination of 1,200 crossword puzzles from Hoyle Word Games, as well as a fresh new assortment of puzzles from Dell Magazine's crosswords. Also included is Webster's New World College Dictionary, a quick reference tool for when you're stumped on the meaning of a word.

There are 1,200 different puzzles with tons of options, including the ability to play head-to-head against a friend. You can select your skill level--easy, medium, or hard--or you can let the computer mix and match the difficulty level for you. Need help? Let the computer solve a word, a letter, or the entire puzzle for you. The mistake alert option notifies you when an error has been made. Use the puzzle timer to challenge yourself or a friend and keep track of your statistics. ... Read more

Features

• 2 New Games - Rays & Word Searches - A newly created mind-bending game of logic and deduction, Rays will make its first appearance in Hoyle Puzzle Games. The long-time favorite - Word Searches, will also be included.
• High Score Board tracks top scores for proof that you're a pro - See your name in lights for the ultimate bragging rights. Do well enough in a game and you'll be offered the opportunity to put your name on the leader board.
• PDA Content - Backgammon & Mahjong Tiles - New PDA content to be included in Hoyle Puzzle Games, for both the Palm OS and Windows CE handheld devices.

Reviews (37)

It knows what you have in your hand!
This game is OK for the basics, but don't expect anywhere near a real experience here. I can't tell you how many times I get beat on the last card, with just one higher card, say a 9 high to my 8 high. Always with only one card higher! That's not real. Plus, too many of the players are idiots, while a few are otherworldly lucky. It's nothing close to a random draw, and that's what you need for a real experience.

This toy is so fun!
I first played this toy at my friends house and thought, "How fun!"Of course then I wanted the game for myself.When I bought it, I played every game and loved it right away.This game rocks!

Card Games is Great !It's from the experts.
Hoyle Card Games is a great way to learn the finer points or learn a new game all together.This CD is free of bugs; the graphics and audio are very good.Hoyle are well-known rules experts.

have to learn all over again
It takes some time to get used to the fact that you have to play it with the CD in.

Puzzle Game
I read the reviews and was thrown for a loop because 99% of the complaints were talking about card games.I was looking for review of the puzzle games and I found only a few.Puzzle is outstanding, addictive, fun, relaxing and frustrating.What more can you want? ... Read more

Product Description

Slingo is the unique and exciting combination of classic favorites Bingo and Slots. It features sharp graphics, saved stats, top ten lists, and custom backgrounds. The Slingo experience appeals to anyone who enjoys playing games, winning prizes, and having fun! ... Read more

Features

• Also includes 5-Card Slingo and Bumper Deluxe
• Saved stats and Top Ten lists help you see how
• Custom backgrounds let you enjoy the games your way

Features

• A fun and fast-paced word spelling game the whole family will love.
• Three games in one, a huge dictionary of words, and hints from the gophers.
• A great way to improve spelling and build vocabulary.
• Earn points for tokens you can use online for the chance to win cash and prizes.

Amazon.com Review

Pit Droids poses the age-old math question: "If a droid traveling five miles per hour leaves Mos Espa at dawn, how long will it take to get to the Arena Gate?" Watto, Tatooine's notorious junk dealer, has purchased a large pit-droids shipment to help with the pod races. Naturally, the droids don't know the way, leaving you to direct the capering mechanoids to their goals by placing various arrows in their path.

Right from the slick panoramic interface, Pit Droids is a blast. C-3PO's thorough tutorials (featuring the inimitable Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2's chirpy in-game help will have you herding the hordes of droids in no time. Not only do you need to avoid collisions, you need to change droids' attributes, sort them, and adjust the timing of their patterns. While holding your attention with the frenetic puzzle-solving fun, Pit Droids quietly refines your logical-thinking and problem-solving skills, making it a great game for older children as well as adults.

Pit Droids rewards progress with comic short films of the clowning droids in action. Eight locations offer more than 300 puzzles spanning three levels of difficulty, and the Puzzle Editor lets you build your own devices. It's enough to keep you interested for as long as the droids keep you scrambling. --Jack Gardiner ... Read more

Features

• For 1 player
• 8 challenging game levels
• 300+ puzzles
• Create your own custom-made puzzles
• 6 unique Star Wars game environments

Reviews (8)

The second best game!
This is my second favorite game next to runescape. I really love to make up my own puzzles and have my dad (yes he plays to) try them. The whole family enjoys this game. I would reccomend it to anyone who likes puzzle games.

Great Fun Game!!
Almost endless amount of pre-created puzzle But then!You can creat your own!Loads of fun!

This is not good
YO people, dont waste money on this. Trust me! It is boring. i mean, it takes forever to just beat one!

Challenging, Graphic, and Limitless
Star Wars Pit Droids is not exclusively for Star Wars fans, and is an excellent puzzle game if you want one.It has three levels of play for all people.The goal is to use the arrows provided to literally point the different pit droids in the right direction.However, they have different colors, helmets, and tools, so you have to guide each type to their destintation.It's 3-D and has pretty good graphics.There's an online exchange for puzzles that you make, which has some EXTREMELY difficult puzzles, much harder than the game provides.Making a game in this is pretty easy, but picky.It doesn't agree with the standard Microsoft interface, and forces you to use buttons for cut-and-paste.The major downside to this game is that you can only save after completing a level, not during one.Overall, I suggest this for people who want to be challenged or to challenge others.

This is hard,escpecially Hard Mode,but fun
This game is fun.You work on many puzzles to get your pit droids to the Podrace Arena.I won a T-shirt for a 13 year olds contest on this game,I had to get 144 pit droids to the Podrace Arena before too many other opponents did the same.I would recommend this game to any one who isn't too (not smart) as I wouldn't want to insult you readers! And also,if you want a cool pit droids T-Shirt,you can buy it now and practice until sometime in Year 2001.Then you can sign up for a totally cool contest! ... Read more

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Wrebbit's Victorian Mansion 3-D Puzzle combines mystery and puzzle-building with 3-D graphics, a revolutionary puzzle interface, video clips, and an original score. Tea, scones, murder, and 3-D puzzle pieces all play a role in this Victorian puzzle. ... Read more

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Highly recommended challenge, but frustrating
The idea here is to give the user a virtual jigsaw puzzle building experience.The puzzle, when completed, is a three-dimensional reconstruction of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

In the beginning, the user chooses a difficulty level, which determines how many pieces the puzzle is broken into, as well as how the pieces are laid out on a semi-circular virtual table.Using the cursor and mouse, the user brings the pieces together, sorts them in areas of the table, and gradually constructs the cathedral.Visual clues are available, as well as views of the completed puzzle, from any angle.

The level of difficulty chosen has another effect, in the type of payoff at the end.When the puzzle is completed, the user gets a tour of the cathedral, including historical trivia, on virtual placques, and ghosts, surprises, and a guide.However, the higher the level of difficulty chosen, the more access the user gets in the completed cathedral.More difficulty = more rooms, more secrets, more trivia.

Oh, and by the way, the graphics are truly great here including clarity, color, and resolution, and the sound effects are pretty good, too.

Puzz 3D: The Orient Express
you have to like putting puzzles together or you won't like this gameBut if you do then its a great game but not for a 128.00 thats way to much for this gamei didn't pay that much for my.

Have patience!
I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle and gradually increased the difficulty as I grew accustomed to manipulating the pieces and connecting the sides.Having recently visited Notre Dame, I had a ball putting together this puzzle and look forward to trying the others by Wrebbit.Working this puzzle requires a good computer and, as another on-line reviewer noted, frequent saves to prevent lost work.The software taxes the computer memory and sometimes causes crashes.I've updated my machine since playing Notre Dame, so, now that I've ordered Bavarian Castle from Amazon, I'm hoping the new puzzle will be better tolerated by my hardware.

Good luck to all who love a challenge!

Great game
For those of you who are puzzle geeks like me, this is an innovative twist on jigsaw puzzles. You can learn how the game works on the beginner level and work through 4 total levels. Exploring the castle is really cool, but finding the missing sword pieces will make you crazy. My only complaint is that you can't control the viewing zoom level on the pieces. Still worth the time. I plan to buy all of the editions.

My Favorite Computer Game
I have not been able to travel to Germany yet, but on my first visit I want to see the Neuschwanstein Castle.This video game was a dream come true.It is a challenging puzzle, but once you have finished the most difficult level, you can continue to enjoy again and again the beautiful vistas inside and outside the castle.I put it in often, the game is like bringing an art museum inside your home. ... Read more

Product Description

Un-chain your brain with CHAINZ! Rotate colorful links to create valuable chains in this challenging puzzle game. Set up chain-reactions and incorporate bonus links for increased rewards.

• Unique Chain-linking Gameplay
• Normal & Time Attack Modes
• Save your progress for later play
• Valuable Bonus Links
• Bright, Colorful Graphics
• Playful Sound Effects and Soundtrack

Features

• Think fast to deal with the black links that can't be rotated
• Use the Get Hint feature when you're stuck -- but it'll cost you 2,500 points
• Choose to play normal or timed games
• Switch between window and full-screen modes
• Track your success on the high score board

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Challenge Yourself Piece by Piece!

There's something for everyone in this collection of over 500 jigsaw puzzles! What's your favorite puzzle stylelandscapes, abstracts or famous art? We've got what you're looking for and more! You can even import pictures of your family, pets or memorable vacation shots to create one-of-a-kind puzzles to share with family and friends!

• No More Lost Pieces! Save partially completed puzzles until you’re ready to finish them.
• Fun for the Whole Family! Track each person’s jigsaw puzzle genius statistics.
• Get Hints on completing even the toughest puzzles with the help & tutor tip features.
• Select from 500+ Unique Puzzles that will ENTERTAIN novice puzzlers and CHALLENGE jigsaw masters.
• Create Your Own Puzzles! Import your own favorite pictures for one-of-a-kind jigsaws.
• 3D Puzzle Solving Fun! Piece together each picture in engaging 3D environments with cool background music.
• Play for Fun or, for the ultimate challenge, complete your puzzles playing against the clock.
• Choose Your Difficulty Level Select from fun 100 piece puzzles to complex 1,000 piece challenges