Solitaire Antics Ultimate

by Masque Publishing

Product Features

• Check for no more moves and highlight moveable cards
• Players can even create their own game from millions of possibilities, using the Game Builder
• Unlimited undo and redo
• Easy-to-use help system features gives detailed instructions
• Player statistics are tracked - win percentage, streak and time are recorded

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008JW20
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: February 17, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,331 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > Mac Games > Cards
  • #11 in Video Games > PC Games > Cards
  • #91 in Video Games > Mac Games > All Games

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Solitaire Antics Ultimate features over 225 solitaire games and 80 new "ant" animations. All new decks and backgrounds are included.

Features:

• Individual statistics for each player are tracked by game including win percentage, streak and time
• Unlimited undo and redo
• Select a particular deal by number for each game
• Check for "no more moves" and highlight moveable cards
• Create your own game from millions of possibilities using the "Game Builder"
• Help system features game layout and detailed instructions
• Compete online

Product Description

Solitaire Antics Ultimate is the most complete collection of Solitaire ever created. This ultimate version features over 225 different solitaire games and includes more than 80 "Ant" animations that are sure to delight the whole family.System Requirements:Windows 95/98/XP/2000/Me/NT Pentium or better 64 MB RAM 32 MB hard drive space Macintosh Power PC System 8.1 or higher 32 MB RAM 32 MB hard drive spaceFormat: WIN 98ME2000XPVISTA/MAC 10.3.8 OR LATER Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating:  UPC: 098252101996 Manufacturer No: 10199

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

195 of 197 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Programme of Solitaire Games!, January 27, 2004

By 

Tiggah "the Anglophile" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solitaire Antics Ultimate (CD-ROM)

If you enjoy playing the solitaire games that come pre-loaded with a pc, this is a real treat. This was my first computer game purchase (and I only bought it because our pre-loaded games became corrupted). I basically wanted to replace that which we'd lost, and I ended up with something I wish I'd bought years ago!

I'm no computer whiz, so I was pleased to find installation was a breeze (it took no more than a couple of minutes). Not much is included by way of instructions, but it's surprisingly sufficient--just a little card that tells you how to install if your computer doesn't do so automatically and a few key tips to get you started (just be sure to install the antics when asked!).

The 225 games include Freecell, Klondike (ie. regular solitaire) in both three-card flip, one-card flip, and three-card flip Las Vegas versions, Ukranian Solitaire, Agnes, and Spider, to name but a few. One can also create one's own game or play online. I recommend checking out the company's website (masque.com) if you want a more detailed listing of the games included or screen shots of what a couple of the games actually look like during play. I love Freecell, but I'm finding other games I really enjoy too. One nice feature is the ability to choose games that are skill-based, luck-based, two-deck, one-deck, usually winnable, rarely winnable, and so on.

A key feature is the fact that you DO NOT have to insert the disc every time you want to play games (unlike some of the programmes on the market!). Another nice feature is being able to set up a "profile" for each player. Everyone has his/her own "playing area" (I've set each with a different coloured background) which tracks his/her own personal statistics, includes his/her own list of favourite games, etc. When one returns to one's area, the game resumes where one left off.

A wealth of game options are available, such as: Show all moveable cards (rules are provided for each game, but this is a super tool when learning a new game); one-click smart move (you can always drag the cards, but this does with one click what normally occurs with a double click); check for no more available moves and smart send to foundations (like the pre-loaded Freecell does); 3D perspective; and a cheat option. The speed for card flying is adjustable. There is a choice from 13 card decks (with adjustable deck sizes), and if I've one complaint it's that only two decks are really clear and useful (two others aren't bad, but a couple are quite blurry; then there are tarot, parchment, and reversed (ie. white on black) decks which seem impractical to me).

The ants range from cute to humorously nasty as they engage in activities like figure skating, bull fighting, horse jumping, car chases, a western shoot-out, and loads more. They are complete with sound effects (including the odd ant comment--like "ouch" or "look at me"). Illegal moves are met with an ant-voiced "uh-oh". An antic occurs when a game is won and occasionally during play. It is optional, however, and one can turn off the sound and/or the antics altogether.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this programme to anyone who enjoys playing solitaire on the computer. It's very easy to use, there's a huge assortment of solitaire games which one can readily customize according to one's preferences, and it's entertaining. Not being familiar with other computer games, I can't really comment on the sophistication of the graphics. But I can say this: It's miles ahead of the pre-loaded solitaire software, and it's something we certainly enjoy!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun, November 10, 2005

By 

Kelly Dannettelle - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Solitaire Antics Ultimate (CD-ROM)

This is a fantastic game. I have many solitaire games for pc and this is the favorite. The animation is a delight and the ample selection of variations of the game means you'll not get bored.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suprises!, September 4, 2005

By 

Mary E. Nazzaro - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Solitaire Antics Ultimate (CD-ROM)

We enjoyed this game very much. It is greatly improved over their previous game with the antics and graphics much more superior-and enjoyable!
It was billed for Mac and windows and it worked flawlessly in my Mac.