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Bad Software

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Couldn't get to load on my XP-Pro System. Crashed my computer every time I tried something to get it to load. When I called the number for tech support, I was told that the free tech support expired and I'd have to pay for help. NEVERMIND! I returned software for refund.

GREAT FOR THE KIDS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: August 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I got a new computer, and the old games didn't work with it, so bought this. My granddaughter loves to play Go Fish when she comes over, and she was ticked to death to see I bought it for the new computer. I enjoy playing Euchre myself, so these games get a lot of use.

Hoyle Card Games 2003

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Euchre:
I basically play euchre when my phone line is tied up. Otherwise I play on Yahoo!

Overall, Hoyle isn't too bad, but I find that even on the "advanced" setting, your partner is too timid, mostly by failing to lead trump on your call or order. However, they often order up from first with 2 bowers and no support, when they could have had 3 or 4 trump by passing for "next".

Also, 1st chair never donates.

Unrealistic loners, the computer often takes trick 1 with trump or off Ace, and properly leads the Right, but then leads offsuit to give the opps a chance to stop the loner. Even when holding JJ9, AK.

Pinochle:

In viewing the meld, you gain additional information that can be used later in the gameplay. The computer never makes use of this. Say your P in double-deck has 3 aces of diamonds (which you only know after the fact) and you make diamonds trump with a run (so the computer should know you have the 4th ace). You lead the Qd. Your P should play the 10 of diamonds and lead back at least 2 ace of diamonds before playing other suits.

Also, in the bidding, if you are in a game to 3550 and both teams have around 3000, you cannot count on your P to bid even if you have no marriage yourself. This is very frustrating because you now have to bid a lot more. I think it is so the player can have the glory, but I want the computer to play with the understanding that you must bid to win.

Canasta, Go Fish, Old Maid, You Name It!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Hoyle Card Games are really great! There are many characters you can play against in the different games, with different personalities. The facemaker isn't as great as some other Hoyle Games, but I got used to the difference quickly. The only other negative is that only one person can play the gamesat a time, because otherwise you could see each other's cards. This is a really great game, though! I give it a thumbs up!

Hoyle Card Games 2003

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: November 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am satisfied with most games except for Bridge, the main reason I made the purchase. The players take far too long to respond and even longer to play their cards. It is so bad that I never even play bridge!
In hearts, the players make inappropriate comments when playing the queen of spades.
In gin rummy, you don't get a good look at the cards when the game is over.
Overall, the older versions are better for both the games and the characters. I look forward to reviews for the 2004 version to see if there is any improvement before I think of buying it!

Play away!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: October 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

After starting up the program, you'll see a ring of card games from which to choose -- including a few you're probably not familiar with. Hoyle does a good job at teaching you the basics so you can play even the more advanced ones with little startup time.

Solitaire games are a dime a dozen, but the clear cards and speed makes for a nice gaming experience -- even though you could have done the same thing by pulling out a deck. Hoyle is more interesting when you have opponents to play against, but if you want games like poker or blackjack, you'll have to buy Hoyle Casino (the flagship of the Hoyle series).

It's certainly likable and well done, but your own interest will depend on how many new card games you can learn.

Card games are very bad

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: July 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Solitaire is not fun at all, I play solitair for relaxiation, and hoyle's solitaire is like playing in a championship. I feel that I upgraded from the 2001 version to the 2003 for nothing. I cannot recommend this card game disk.

it wont run on xp

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: June 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I like the hoyle games i play them on line to, i have an older version of the CD and i now have windows xp and it is installed ok but will not run i cant play it no more or make faces up, and i cant find anywhere in UK that sells the 2003 CD

Don't waste your money

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: May 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Nice graphics, and clear audio. But, many of the games are poorly programed. In the case of hearts, I doubt the programmer had ever played a game before he programmed this joke. The computer plays very similar to the hearts game built into windows (poorly) The characters make comments, but half the time they are inappropriate. Like gloating when they're losing, and complaining when they're winning. Over the years, I've never had a Hoyle game that really "got it right." This is no exception, and is the last one I'll buy.

You're playing against your partner too!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Characters are very stupid especially when playing a Spades game. After playing for a while, you discover that your partner is stupid and is getting you in trouble. You end up playing against your partner, by correcting his/her mistakes, as well as against the other team. Overall, the game is not bad; looking at its graphics and comparing it to other card games on the market.

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