Binding: CD-ROM Brand: Encore EAN: 0705381165408 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Format: CD-ROM Label: Encore Software Manufacturer: Encore Software Model: 8021922 Publisher: Encore Software Release Date: August 19, 2008 Sales Rank: 78 Studio: Encore Software
Features:
All games are based on the official rules from Hoyle
Create your own character with Face Creator, customizing everything from facial features to clothes
Interactive computer opponents with multiple skill levels to challenge everybody
Play together on the same computer and challenge your friends and family for bragging rights or play solo with 55 different solitaire games included.
Over 75 card games including - Texas Hold'em, Hearts, Bridge, Crazy Eights, Gin Rummy, Omaha Hold'em, Pinochle, Rummy 500, and much more!
Product DescriptionStep up to the best deal in town and test your skill. Shuffle the cards and deal yourself in to the greatest card games of all time. Hoyle drops you right into the action with over 150 classic games, official rules, tips and strategies. From classic games like Cribbage to new favorites like online Texas Hold'em, HoyleCard Games 2009 has something for everyone. Now with built-in compatibility for both PC and Mac users alike ESRB Rated T for Teen
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Pointless and useless
First, I had to download over 250 files from the manufacturer to get the thing to work right out of the box. The process took over 4 hours and several tries. I don't understand why new software isn't sold complete.
Second, the graphics are neat but they take the space of the cards. The cards are very tiny and extremely difficult to see so the games are very tough on the eye.
Third, it has been a week since I emailed the manufacturer and still no response. That says it ... Read More
Rating: - Earlier Version is MUCH better
When we upgraded our PC to a Vista platform, we thought it was necessary to upgrade our Hoyle Card Games 4.0 too. So we purchased the Holyle Card Games 2009 (which claims Vista compatibility) and have been extremely disappointed with it.
So much effort has been put into to creating vivid backgrounds but not enough thought went into the visual aspect of the cards. When trying to play solitaire it seems that the cards are too small to see clearly and the cards are placed too close together to ... Read More
Rating: - Smallllll Cards
The cards are so small in "Competitive Games" like Poker and the games where the player has a hand. The players on the home version are few and there are many wierd cartoon players like birds, bears, etc., and you have to exchange them every game. Just not a good match for me.
Plus, the 250 plus file download updates fail at file 154 and never finish. I won't wait the long time required to get hold of customer service.
Rating: - Great product
This game is everything it says it is. We put it on the computer and enjoy playing everyday. Well worth the money for interactive czrd games.
Highly recommend.
Rating: - review of card games 2009
I owned an older version of this product and liked the way it was set up better than this newer version. The older one was easier to use.
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