MySoftwareOutlet: Software: Hoyle Solitare and Mahjong Tiles

9 reviews
Sales Rank: 14026

Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 7075930
Model: 71033
UPC: 020626710336
EAN: 0020626710336
ASIN: B00004RJXP

Release Date: April 22, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new, factory sealed retail box.

Customer Reviews:

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My parents love this August 11, 2008
When I lived at home with my parents, I had this game on my computer. That copy had long since been lost in moves since then. This one was purchased so Dad could have it on his laptop. Mom & Dad both love playing this. Dad = Tiles. Mom = Solitaire. I have it since on my laptop at home & after 10 years, I still enjoy playing both as well. There are so many different layouts on the tiles, you will not get bored. The same is true with the Solitaire - there are so many different games to play.

This is a great game to have!

1 out of 5 stars

Beware this outdated software September 26, 2003
25 out of 26 found this review helpful

This software is designed to run on a monitor at 640x480 resolution. This means that if you are using a relatively new computer (less than 5-6 years old) your resolution is probably greater than 640x480. If so, the game area will not fill your screen, rather it will shrink depending on how high your resolution is. The window you are running in will fill the screen, but Sierra fills the space not used by the shrinking game area with black. My monitor is a couple of years old, but was designed to run at 1280x1024. The actual game area uses about the center 1/3 of the screen. The card backs on the Solitaire are so small I have to strain to read them. I guess you could change your screen resolution before you play and then change it back afterwards, but that makes the game too much trouble for me. It is a shame too, because the games are quite good (probably 4 stars) if you can see them.

2 out of 5 stars

Not very Mac OSX-friendly . . . May 3, 2003
21 out of 22 found this review helpful

Not sure how this package of games works on a PC, but is is not very Mac OSX-friendly, from what I can tell. (It is listed as Mac friendly, but I suspect it is probably more PC-oriented.) There are no drop-down menus, and finding instructions for the numerous games - - when there are some - - is not easy, either. The printed materials are virtually useless for this purpose, also. Finally, it seems to be fickle about whether it will let you add players. In short: the CD has dozens of games you can play; but if you are unfamiliar with the game's rules or objects, you wind-up having to try to figure it out for yourself. All-in-all, this CD is a letdown and not what one would expect from Hoyle.

5 out of 5 stars

There IS an Undo Feature June 19, 2002
38 out of 41 found this review helpful

I almost didn't buy it because other reveiws said the game lacked an undo feature. Perhaps in older editions, but the one I bout last week has an undo for every game I've tried so far.

This game is tremendously varied. It will take months of steady play to go through every game once. The MaJong tiles even have an option where you can design your own layouts, if you ever get tired of the ones they have.

And you can decide to play with someone elso, too! I'm glad I've got it (although it may take more of my time than it should!)

1 out of 5 stars Don't Make The Same Mistake I Did... September 30, 2001
89 out of 100 found this review helpful

When we switched from a Mac system to a PC system, I needed to replace the Eric's Ultimate Solitaire that I had enjoyed on the former system. Because Eric's isn't available, I replaced it with Sierra's Hoyle Solitaire and Mahjong Tiles, the best I thought available. Boy was I wrong! Sierra's Hoyle Solitaire DOES NOT HAVE FEATURES/OPTIONS that are available on other software (not only Eric's Ultimate):

NO "AUTOPLAY", so every card must be clicked and dragged even when winning is definite;
NO "RETRY GAME" - you get one chance and that's it;
NO "HINTS";
"UNDO" is good for only one play;
NO "FLYING CARDS" option.

Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a solitaire game and don't make the same mistake I did.