Hoyle Kids Games 2002

by Vivendi Universal

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MJ9J
• Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 25, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,529 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Childhood gaming chestnuts like Old Maid and Snakes & Ladders get so spiffed up on this CD-ROM, adults may find themselves indulging in these games when the kids aren't busy with them. The multilevel appeal of Hoyle Kids' Games is best illustrated by their version of Hangman: not only can players hang 'em high in settings that range from the Wild West to a sandy beach, but at the advanced level, the game throws players words like dysprosium.

There are 15 games to play on this Mac- and Windows-friendly disc, and up to four players can compete at once. The standards are: Tic-Tac-Toe, Old Maid, Crazy 8s, War, Hangman, Snakes & Ladders, Chinese Checkers, Checkers, Go Fish, Battling Ships (similar to Battleship), and Memory Match (a.k.a. Concentration). New games include Bump 'Em (imagine Aggravation with cars and oil slicks), Placer Racer (an aiming game that requires spatial skills and strategy), The Music Game (hearing and repeating musical sequences), and Speedy Racer (type the letters that are rapidly falling out of the sky to save the houses of the Three Little Pigs). In addition, this game has the best "build your own face" function we've ever seen. Realistic noses, eyes, and mouths coupled with arrow functions that allow players to stretch necks, slide mouths, and widen eye spacing turn character creation into engrossing mad-scientist fun. The characters the program provides as opponents aren't too shabby either. Among them are Ethel the granny, Roswell the alien, and a pup named Pepper who whines, "This is worse than obedience training!" when he's losing at War.

Technically, it's all here. Graphics are great, games can be interrupted for dinnertime and saved in mid-play, and nothing takes too long to load. An option to play the game in a window allows use of the computer's other functions while this program runs. Folks who have forgotten how to play Checkers (you know who you are) will appreciate the many different helpers at the bottom of the screen--they range from a genie who reads the rules out loud to various cop-out buttons that will give hints or do your next move for you. And, of course, upper-level Go Fish players can get rid of the help bar, and simply immerse themselves in the Zen of casting for the perfect card. (Ages 5 and older) --Anne Erickson

Product Description

Have you ever played Go Fish with an alien? Or sunk a dinosaur's sub? You can do all this and more with Hoyle Kids' Games! Play with friends and family on your computer, or try to beat the animated characters. Includes a new board game called Bump 'em!

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS GREAT!, July 25, 2002

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Sue Weindorf "MissKitty" (Lincoln, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Kids Games 2002 (CD-ROM)

I BOUGHT THIS CD FOR WHEN MY GRANDCHILDREN COME TO VISIT. THEY HAVE ALL GIVEN A "THUMBS UP" TO IT. I PLAYED EACH GAME WHEN IT FIRST GOT HERE SO I COULD SHOW THEM HOW. I NEED NOT HAVE BOTHERED! IT IS SO EASY TO LEARN THE CONTROLS AND BUTTONS. THE KIDS HAD A LOT OF FUN MAKING THEIR OWN FACES. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adults will love it too, March 12, 2003

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S. Howe (Arlington Heights, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Kids Games 2002 (CD-ROM)

This is a great computer game! My 3 year old loves to play "Battling Ships" and my 5 year olds favorites are "Go Fish" and "Placer Racer". The computer characters are fun to play with (we especially love Marvin) and you can also play against another real person at the computer. They list the appropriate ages for this product at 5-12 but I confess to sneaking a few games of "Chinese Checkers" by myself and enjoying a game of "Bump Em" with the kids. there are different levels of play from easy to very difficult to keep different age levels happy. Gotta have this one!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, October 11, 2005

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StarLady "starlady499" (Rigby, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoyle Kids Games 2002 (CD-ROM)

This is by far the best kid's game CD I have ever found (and I have bought quite a few....) The character's who speak are child friendly, and the scaled back version of creating them is perfect for younger players.

I have always loved Hoyle games on CD, but not all of the games were appropriate for children. This one really is. It has all the games kids love, and is perfect for those times when they really want to play a game with someone, but no one is able at that minute to do so.

The only thing I can't figure out is why you click on the fishbowl to play tick tac toe, instead of Go Fish. Other than that, I can't rate it high enough. I hope Hoyle comes out with a new version so that buyers won't have to depend on resellers to find one. The games are so good that there should be enough for anyone who wants to purchase one.