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Hong Kong Mahjong

Version of the traditional dice game. In addition to the preset rule options, the game allows you to alter the rules to suit yourself. The computer-controlled opponents demonstrate reasonable AI. The game's graphics are adequate.

Publisher: Crystal Interactive Software
Hopmon

Developer: JJSoft , Publisher: Xicat Interactive
Hoyle Backgammon & Cribbage

This game recreates these two traditional favorites. It is available for Mac and PC. You can play against the computer or a friend on the same PC or for free on-line. There are 10 AI opponents and each has their own playing styles. The game offers a high degree of customizability including difficulty levels, background and rule variations. A selection of easy-listening tunes accompany play. The game's graphics and control system are effective.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Board Games

Compilation of fourteen traditional board games; backgammon, checkers, battling ships, mancala, reversi, chess, line 'em up, dominoes, snakes and ladders, placer racer, pachisi, yacht, chinese checkers, and zen bones. The game is available for PC and Mac. Play against 10 AI characters or up to four players (depending on the game) on the same computer. You can also play backgammon, checkers and chess on-line. The game offers a high degree of customizability including difficulty levels, background and rule variations. A selection of easy-listening tunes accompany play. The game's graphics and control system are effective.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Board Games 2000

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Board Games 2003

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Hoyle Board Games: 2001 Edition

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Bridge

Bridge game and part of this popular series of traditional games. The game offers a selection of rule options and settings. You can choose from 12 virtual players to partner/oppose you. You can also play against other people online. The AI is reasonable and the graphics and controls are good.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Card Games

Compilation of traditional card games. There are 14 games to choose from; poker, solitaire, gin rummy, go fish, memory match, bridge, cribbage, hearts, spades, euchre, old maid, pinochle, crazy 8's, and war. The game is available for PC and Mac. Play against the 10 AI opponents or a group of friends. Cribbage, spades, and hearts can be played on-line.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Card Games 2000

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Card Games 2002

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Card Games 2003

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Hoyle Casino 2000

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Casino 2001

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Casino 2003

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Hoyle Casino Empire

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Classic Casino

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Craps and Blackjack

Casino sim that recreates the popular games of craps and blackjack in a selection of casino settings. There are customization options that include rule variations. Players have a virtual stash of cash to begin with and can decide whether to pay for high or low stakes. You play against a selection of computer-controlled opponents or other players (same machine or online). A tutorial is on hand to familiarize new players to the games. The game boasts detailed graphics, good design and an effective interface.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Crosswords

Crossword game and part of the popular Hoyle series of traditional games. The game incorporates around 500 crossword puzzles of varying difficulty and the full Webster's New World dictionary. There are five difficulty levels available. You can play by yourself or 'against' another player in the challenge mode (same machine or on PC, online). A good hints system is available if you get stuck. The puzzles are well-designed and the interface is effective. A notable feature of the game is the option for a full install, particularly useful for laptop-owners.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Kids' Games

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Kids' Games 2002

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Puzzle Games 2003

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Hoyle Solitaire and Mah Jong

Part of the popular Hoyle series of traditional games. This installment offers some 30 variants of solitaire and a similar number of Mahjong game options. You can play Mahjong against the computer or another player. The game's graphics are good. The interface could be better.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Video Poker and Slots

This part of the popular Hoyle series of traditional games recreates horse racing as well as slots and video poker. The game offers a choice of almost 300 game variants covering a wide variety of slot design and poker rules. A tutorial is on hand to help beginners. The graphics and interface are good.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Word Games

Compilation of word games that comes complete with an online version of the complete Webster's New World College Dictionary. The games includes are anagrams, hangman, word searches, crosswords, and enigma (a code-cracking game), doublecross is (similar to Scrabble), word yacht (similar to Boggle) and speedy racer (effectively a typing speed and accuracy test). You can play against the computer or a group of some of the game's are for one player only, whilst other are played against the computer or human opponents.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Word Games 2000

Part of the popular Hoyle series of traditional games. This installment offers 14 different games including 3 board games, 3 card games and 8 word-based games (such as crosswords, an anagram game, hang man and word searches). The difficulty level can be adjusted and a strategy guide is available. You can play against the computer or other player in the challenge mode (the PC version supports online games). The Webster's New World College Dictionary is incorporated and notably the game can be fully downloaded for use on lap top computers. The graphics and interface are good.

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
Hoyle Word Games 2001

Developer: Sierra , Publisher: Sierra Attractions
 

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