Hoyle Card Games 2005

by Sierra

Product Features

• Over 15 card games
• Tutorial Mode and In-Game Strategy and rule book
• 10 Interactive characters
• Facemaker feature allows you to customize your very own character
• Adjustable skill levels so you can start as amateur and play like a pro

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001BR9Q6
• Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 14, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,866 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #33 in Video Games > PC Games > Cards
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Hoyle Card Games 2005 is lively, interactive and fun gaming for the true fan of card games! Also includes Hearts, Cribbage, Old Maid, Memory Match, Go Fish, Pitch and Euchre Spades, War, Solitaire and even tarot -- 18 great games in all! Features: Over 15 card games Tutorial Mode and In-Game Strategy and rule book 10 Interactive characters Facemaker feature allows you to customize your very own character Adjustable skill levels so you can start as amateur and play like a pro

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

179 of 184 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two New Card Games, October 1, 2004

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J. Siegel (Gaithersburg, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hoyle Card Games 2005 (CD-ROM)

While the 2005 version is much the same as 2004, there are two new games. Spite & Malice and 500 Rummy have been added to the mix. In addition, while there are no new characters to play with, the Facemaker has several new characters that can be bought with Hoyle Bucks. These, like the others, can talk and are animated.

One major improvement is that after installation, the games can now be played without the CD.

Still great fun. Highly recommended.

74 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good value, November 2, 2004

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John Doe (Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hoyle Card Games 2005 (CD-ROM)

This is a fun game and the price is right. 33 card games total. Installation was a breeze. I don't know how to play some of the games included but this will serve as a training tool for me to learn. It features in-game tutorials & tips. I only wish there were more choices to customize the look of your player. Bare bones inside the box, no CD cases for the 2 discs & no manual at all. works on windows 98/Me/2000/XP

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Investment, October 3, 2004

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Michelle Cook (Worcester, MA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hoyle Card Games 2005 (CD-ROM)

I was reticent about buying this after the reviews of 2004. I have often bought each updated version. One thing I like about this is that it is 20 bucks instead of 30 like the previous versions were. I think there is a good cross section of games as well as a good format for solitare. The music is good. I also like the way one can accumulate Hoyle bucks to buy new backgrounds, cards, etc. It gives an added incentive to play the games.I haven't been smart enough to figure out the more complex games but I like the characters. Sierra no longer exists as it's company was restructured so I recommend buying this while it is available. Hoyle has been the best in terms of software stability, presentation, and variety of various games. Friday Night Poker which was included wasn't that great. I don't play that stuff. The 20 dollars for the main disk is well worth it.