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There’s something for everyone with HOYLE Puzzle Games 2009. It’s the biggest and best assortment of 21 classic and challenging favorites. This great collection features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams PLUS mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku, Kakuro and Crosswords. All games are designed with the official rules from HOYLE, the Official Name in Gaming. Challenge friends, family or play alone and take the high score. Automat… More >>
Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009
If you already have the 2008 version, stick with that and forget about this 2009 version. If you don’t have 2008, buy that instead of 2009. The only new games are some Big Bang games, and they are hardly enough to recommend this “update”. You are forced to play with a snarky little Geni (I guess that is what he is), and these classic games are neither particulary interesting or engaging. One additional problem is that the CD is a little buggy (some stuttering and the “orange” screen of death after playing for a while). There is nothing new here to recommend this 2009 version.
Rating: 3 / 5
This program is just “OK”. I actually don’t like it as well as my 2005 version, but was told that 2005 wouldn’t work with Vista and sooner or later I’m going to have to upgrade to Vista.
I don’t think they have much improved the program at all. They have added a game or two and the “Big Bang” games are fun but not to many of them in the game, at least that I like to play.
Not sure I’d have bought it had I know what ie was like. Most of the interface on this one is pretty much like the 2005 version I already had.
Rating: 3 / 5
After a long wait for fresh game as it stands this game is stale same content except for the online games. The BIG BANG was a whisper, even after all fans of Hoyle was asked for ideas none was followed. Next year I might pass on Hoyle. Even with the on line games the game is not worth buying, maybe the card and casino games will be better.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have owned previous versions of the Hoyle games and was excited to use the 2009 version with my new Vista laptop. Unfortunately, it crashes at times and causes problems with my system. Also, there are major bugs. I love to play Parchisi. It takes several tries for the game to allow me to place my piece where I want it to be. Sometimes, it automatically places the piece where it chooses and you can’t undo the move. I’ve uninstalled it from my computer and I’m considering purchasing the 2008 version. Do not purchase this version. I will trust the other reviewer who recommends purchasing the 2008 version.
Rating: 2 / 5
Well the product I received was clearly opened already. I assume returned. The packaging was bent up. But I figured for the price, it is just a disc.. try it anyway. The disc didn’t look scratched up. It seems to work fine. It is VERY close to the same as the 2005 edition with a few more games. But for the games you play on previous editions it will look and sound exactly the same. Overall I am fine with it. I have NOT had any crashings or freezing up.
Rating: 3 / 5