Hoyle Word Games offers Crosswords, Word Yacht and Hangman for play from among eight demos while the Hoyle Board Games demo of 14 games allows play of Zen Bones, Placer Racer and Backgammon. A laptop version is included on the CD and the game can be played without the CD after installation with the loss of some functionality (background music, character speech, and animation).As in previously released collections in the Sierra Hoyle series, bonus games that showcase other collections are offered. Hoyle Card Games can be played by a group of opponents on the same computer or over the Internet. The manual also contains comprehensive rules, examples of play, trivia, strategy tips, gameplay options, and a brief history of how each game evolved. Rounding out the collection is Bridge, Crazy Eights, Cribbage, Euchre, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Hearts, Memory Match, Old Maid, Pinochle, Spades, War and variations of poker and solitaire.Interactive features include an assortment of ten adjustable Hoyle animated characters, a rulebook and strategy guide, free Internet play, customization options (music, background and skill levels), and both print and save functions.An option to create personalized characters is available through Hoyle's Facemaker program which provides sufficient numbers of hairstyles, facial features, and clothing apparel for thousands of combinations. Two new games have been added to the mix: Pitch and Canasta. A total of 16 games are included, many of which can be played by as many as four human players or against computer controlled characters. The 2000 edition of Hoyle Card Games updates and enhances a previously released Sierra collection.

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