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| From: Encore Software
Category: Software
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $12.99
You Save: $7.00 (35%)
New (13) Used (3) from $12.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 85
Platforms: Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Macintosh
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: 14290
Model: 14290
UPC: 705381142904
EAN: 0705381142904
ASIN: B000TKH6H6
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new in factory-sealed packaging.
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| Customer Reviews:
 disappointing August 13, 2008
Disappointed in the quality of programming. For example, in spades, the characters routinely make dumb plays -- last one playing uses a high spade rather than a low one or the partner has played an ace and will take trick but the character uses a spade even though the trick would be taken by the team. The poker game often results in similar hands being dealt (e.g., 3 pairs of 5s over 6 hands) which seem to defy statistical odds. The programmed verbiage gets old quick (how often does one need to hear "let me see,........check"). Could use a decent version of hold 'em - the "video poker" edition was found lacking.
 Hoyle Card Games 2008 August 9, 2008
If you enjoy playing card games, and who doesn't, this is a great product to purchase! If you are a beginner or not familiar with some of the games, Help, or the Book that comes with the CD, is very informative.
 2008, complete, easy, basic, as expected August 6, 2008
Easy to read, Games are listed. Kings corners, and the card game "500" (not Rummy 500) are NOT on this release. I did learn how to play Canasta after 39 years of not playing. Powerful, takes over my computer completely. Hours of entertainment to relax by. 50 different Solitaire.
My grandchildren love the facial creation area, where they can choose everything from the eyebrows, mouth hair, color etc. Be sure to get the CD/DVD version. Comes with the thick "how to" book. games are complete, although you can purchase different card backs and styles.
 Virus? August 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Anyone besides me end up with a Trojan virus alert upon installing and using this game? To top it off, I bought two so now I have to worry that I may corrupt someone else's computer.
Terrible.
Adults: Get out that old Tarot deck and play... July 31, 2008
The standard Tarot card decks (78 cards) now have a gaming use, beside fortune telling.
Ok, sorry for Francophile babbling about one game, but it is my by far favorite :).
Actually there is only one dedicated English language Tarot playing software online that I know of, but this suite costs the same and has 70 games.
Hoyle has full screen (for using the whole screen in widescreen laptops and monitors), high resolution, sound support. Not exactly rare features in today's commercial boxed games, but many downloadable card games don't have these simple features.
Tarot is much easier than say contract Bridge and even easier than games like Canasta. What I like about it is that it's ancient, historical, and it puts our paper Tarot decks to good use when running across the border into Canada, after learning on the computer.
You can find Tarot decks for sale online (real cards) that are replicas from the 1400's and 1500's. Obviously these are colorful and interesting to look at, and much different from modern divination decks. No, these are completely differently themed. That is, for instance instead of a new age "Hierophant" card, we have a real Renaissance Pope.
Another thing you can do after virtually learning with Hoyle: play real humans online at various French or Canadian sites. Once you learn the game specific terms, you can navigate the popup boxes asking things like; 'Prise/Garde' (declare normal or double points this round).
By the way, the online French sites have a 100 or so players round the clock in free play tables of various skill levels; yes, there are a very few gambling sites if you must look around for them.
The one negative is that the Hoyle Tarot deck has only one graphic version, near as I can tell. But the numbers 1,2,3,...21 are all there on the edges, so you can identify the trump suit cards just fine, even if your real decks are pictured differently.
If your favorite game is somewhat rare, and if its also in Hoyle, this software might also be for you. It won't beat the dedicated competition in Bridge or Hold 'Em (obviously).
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