Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009 [Old Version]

by Encore

Product Features

• Something for everyone
• 21 classic and challenging favorites
• Features traditional puzzle game standards like Hangman, Mahjongg and Anagrams
• Mind-bending puzzle classics like Sudoku, Kakuro and Crosswords
• All games are designed with the official rules from HOYLE, the Official Name in Gaming

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• 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: B001B5MOCU
• Item model number: 8021920
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,441 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

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. Automatically earn HOYLE Bucks: the more you play, the more you earn. Get new backgrounds, music tracks, etc. As a bonus, you receive Big Bang Board Games. Play Checkers, Chess, Backgammon and others against animated computer opponents. And now it comes with built-in compatibility for both PC and MAC users alike.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pass On 2009, September 23, 2008

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

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This review is from: Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009 [Old Version] (DVD-ROM)

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.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Puzzle & Board Games 2009, October 15, 2008

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Kaye (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009 [Old Version] (DVD-ROM)

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.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars my thoughts, September 20, 2008

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kenneth maynard (kenova, wv United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2009 [Old Version] (DVD-ROM)

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.