Big Screen Solitaire

by Radica

Product Features

• 2 games in 1: Klondike and Las Vegas
• Electronic timer
• Saves a high score
• Fun for all
• Good for hours of fun

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 6.3 x 6.8 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AXMLCC
• Item model number: I5009
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,400 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Experience the fun and excitement of Solitaire with two ways to play. Klondike Solitaire is classic Solitaire where players pick 3 cards from the deck at a time. Or, test your skills at Vegas-style Solitaire!

Product Description

Play the classic game of Solitaire anywhere you go with this addicting handheld game. Big Screen Solitaire game has two games in one - Klondike and Las Vegas. It features an electronic timer, large screen for better viewing, undo button and auto light for night or indoor play. Saves the high score. Requires 4 "AAA" batteries, included. Measures 4"W x 1.2"D x 5.9"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Program error in game, January 3, 2006

By 

Beau "beau" (california) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Big Screen Solitaire (Toy)

I recieved the new big screen lighted version for christmas and did notice that it is a lot harder to win than my older version. I do like the new high score recorder and the undo button. However there seems to be a problem with the programing, the game is suppose to allow three passes through the deck before penalty points are deducted however, if you play the first three cards dealt during any pass through the deck, it will deduct points or will assume you have made another pass through the deck when you deal the next three. It will continue to do this as long as you play the first three cards. I have contacted the manufacturer but have not recieved a response


UPDATE:

I recieved a response back from Radica and they confirmed that there is a problem with this game. However, there was no definative plan for resolving the issue. Below is the exact response from Radica:

"We are aware of the problem and are in the process of attempting to resolve this issue. Unfortunately we do not have a guaranteed time frame for the resolution to take place. I apologize for the inconvenience".

Please let me know if you have any more questions.
LaTisha
Consumer Services
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I would not buy this product until Radica has fixed the problem and has provided a replacement to all the customers who already own this game. What is truly bothersome is that they continue to sell the product with a known defect.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, January 3, 2007

By 

J. Cummins (Indep.Mo. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Screen Solitaire (Toy)

I have had a previous version of this game from this company for many years and have played thousands of games. It finally began to malfunction; the keys were hard to press and often didn't function properly. Knowing I could never break the habit, I went online and found this newer version. Its great! A little larger with a nice feel and responsive controls. It even has a background light which the old version did not. I know, its just a simple game, but a very nice and reliable item! I recomend it!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love game, but, February 25, 2006

By 

George Carte "Sourdough" (Palmer, Alaska USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Big Screen Solitaire (Toy)

I've played solitare on the earlier model thousands of times over a few years. In the new Big Screen Soltaire - Blue, in Vegas style, when you loss, you hit 'new game' to continue the series. When you win a hand in Vegas, you continue to a new hand by hiting 'deal.' This also allows cumlative scoring. But if you inadvertently hit 'new game,' after winning, it ereases everything and starts over. In the earlier model, when you were in Vegas, you could hit either deal or new game without erasing everthing and restarting. That is taking some getting used to.
I must admit I still prefer the old model.