Hoyle Word Games 2000

by Vivendi Universal

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000031KJY
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,980 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Eight addictive word games are offered on this CD: Anagrams, Crosswords, DoubleCross, Speedy Racer, Word Searches, Hangman, Enigma and Word Yacht. If you're not familiar with some of these, Speedy Racer is a typing game, Enigma is a phrase decoding game, and Word Yacht is kind of like Yahtzee but uses words instead of numbers. Overall, this is a great set of games, offering something for everyone. You can print out the puzzles for completion away from the computer. The games are easy to get started with, and there's a wide range of difficulty levels, making the program appropriate for both kids and adults. It would work well in both homes and classroom settings.
Teaches: games, spelling, reading
Age Range: 8-up Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue

Amazon.com Review

Crossword puzzles, word searches, and anagrams are just a small portion of what you can find in Hoyle Word Games. For the letter lover, it provides hours of challenges for every skill level. Plus, the software gives you the option to print your word game so you can continue solving your puzzle while you're away from your PC.

You begin by using the Facemaker feature to create your persona for challenging friends, family, or computer-generated players. This is a fun step and you could get stuck here if the games weren't so enticing. Next, you start playing. Games include Word Yacht, which is similar to Boggle; Speedy Racer, which helps develop typing skills; Hangman; anagrams; and more. Each game puts you up against challenging computer-animated opponents. The playful and interesting graphics provide a great backdrop to some of your favorite word games.

You can play Hoyle Word Games alone, with friends, or over the Internet. The program includes an instruction manual with sample games, access to the Hoyle and Sierra Web sites, Hoyle Games Online, and Webster's Interactive Dictionary--an easy reference for those complicated crosswords. You won't get tired of this program; it provides entertainment for all skill and age levels. --Madeleine Miller

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Addicting, May 18, 2000

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Deborah A. Woehr (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Word Games 2000 (CD-ROM)

I have been a long-time fan of Hoyle games. This one has the typical features you would expect, except they've added a face making feature. This is really cool. You can create some really outlandish characters with this game. The only thing I found disappointing was the narrow list of players. Hoyle Board Games has ten characters you can play with. This version only has five.Enigma was the first game I tried out. For those of you who are familiar with cryptograms, this is pretty straightforward. For those that aren't, this is a game of code-breaking.Next, I tried anagrams. This was especially hard for me because the game was timed and those stupid monkeys really annoyed me. Turn their voices off, if you're easily distracted. Crosswords is just that, a crossword puzzle. An enjoyable game with a solve letter feature that won't give away the whole word. You can, of course, solve the word or the entire puzzle if you're stumped or tired of it.Double Cross is fun and frustrating. It's a two-player Scrabble game. You'll win or lose points based upon where you put your tiles. And, you have to out-think your opponent. I beat the computer once with this game.Speedy Racer will test your typing skills. This game is especially good for kids who are learning to use the computer.Word Searches isn't very challenging, but it's a good way to relax. I haven't played Hangman yet, so I can't rate this one.Enigma was the second game I played. Once I got the hang of how to work the codes, it was a lot of fun. There are messages, proverbs, and sayings you have to solve.Word Yacht is my ultimate favorite. I beat the pants off the computer eight out of eleven times and really enjoyed doing it. The object of the game is to type in as many words as you can from the lettered dice. The trick is to use as many plurals as you can.The graphics are very good. The sound effects and music are good. The levels of difficulties are the same as the previous Hoyle games. Overall, I think this game is their best. I would recommend this for both children and adults.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game!, May 9, 2000

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C. Y. PAN (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Word Games 2000 (CD-ROM)

I got Hoyle Word Games from Amazon.com a month ago and haven't gotten tired of all the games in the CD-rom. Threre are 8 different games in a CD-rom and all of them are awesome!

My favorite is "Hangman", which provides you several different formates like classic, playing against a player or two different players. You will be able to guess a ramdom word, a word under cerain category or a proverb. I enjoy having different crazy and funny opponents playing "Hangman" with me! Plus, the settings for Hangman are really delightful!

Also, "DoubleCross" is another great game in this CD-rom. This game is more like a scrabble game, but even more interesting. I learn a lot of new words from the game and also have a great time playing with my friends.

I think this game is both for kids and adults. If you like word games, "Hoyle Word Grame" is something that you won't want to miss!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Word Games, July 8, 2002

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P. J. Humphreys "Pamigirl" (West Bridgewater, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle Word Games 2000 (CD-ROM)

I got this based on the previous reviews and they are right on target. This is by far one of the best I've played so far. I like the fact that you have several computer personalities which range from easy to tough, and you can also control the level of play for each game. I usually tire of games after a while, but I think this will keep me challenged longer than most. If you like word games, you'll love this!