Cradle of Rome

by Bold Games

Product Features

• The Match Three style is one of the most beloved puzzle game types in history. This gameplay style includes critcally acclaimed smash hits such as Bejeweled, Pokemon Trozei, Planet Puzzle Leaque, and more!
• Bejeweled has sold over 25 million units since launch.
• Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has sold over 275,000 units to date.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RL8X2I
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 31, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,819 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #26 in Video Games > Wii > Puzzle
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Master the Jewels. Create an Empire! Step into the world of ancient Rome and craft a civilization with addictive puzzle gameplay. Swap icons to create matches of three and collect resources to build an empire. Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome takes “match three” gameplay to the next level! Match gems to gain resources and build Rome into the greatest civilization the world has ever seen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars just as addicting as the DS version, April 2, 2009

By 

Jeanine "jneen277" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Cradle of Rome (Video Game)

I am addicted to the DS version. I can sit for hours at a time playing, sometimes draining the battery life. I was excited when I found out a Wii version was coming out.

If you enjoy the "match 3" type games like Bejeweled or Collapse, you will most likely enjoy this. With each level, you earn gold, building supplies or food, plus special bonus items that will help you finish the level. In order to "build Rome" you need to earn a certain amount of each item in order to buy either the building or other item to place in the city of Rome.

I very highly recommend this game if you are a fan of other "match 3" games.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great game with PROBLEMS, February 14, 2010

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C. Watson (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cradle of Rome (Video Game)

I purchased this game after reading the reviews (I can't get Bejeweled for Wii). The game is really fun but it has technical problems. I contacted the manufacturer and they are aware of the problem. They said they are working on a solution but in the mean time I'm out of money. You can't review epochs after you begin the game. After getting to the end it doesn't record that you completed because the game gets stuck and make a humming noise. The only way out is to unplug your game. Once you do you have to begin where it last recorded your score, which doesn't recognize tha you completed the game. Not fair to the consumer. Supposedly this happens on some Wii consoles but they don't know why. Purchase at your own risk.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for Fans of "Match 3" Games, July 31, 2009

By 

Nancy J. Boyle "Nancy J. Boyle" (Pompton Lakes, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cradle of Rome (Video Game)

I have had a Nintendo DS for a couple of years, but there are very few games in this category. I played "Cradle of Persia" on my laptop which was great to play "match 3" on. My daughter received a Wii from a friend for Christmas, but she has the more exercise and sport games which are harder for me because I'm disabled.

This game is really great on a 52" TV where you can see the game really well. Since my daughter is so sweet she told me that when I wanted to play the Wii she would bring it up so I could play. We happened to be at one of the "Video Game" stores and I picked up this one and it is terrific. Even "Baby Boomers like me, would find quite a few of these kind of games and I recommend this one for everyone.