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Hoyle Official Book of Games Volume 2: Solitaire

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Review by Underdogs:
The second volume in Sierra's Hoyle series based on the authoritative guide to parlor games, Hoyle Volume 2 features 26 solitaire games, all complete with synopsis of rules. The games range from the popular (Klondike, Golf, Pyramid) to the obscure (Spiderette, Bristol, Nestor).

The absence of famous Sierra game characters (not surprisingly, since this is a solitaire game) mutes the entertainment value of Hoyle Volume 2 somewhat. However, it still offers many options that card game beginners will appreciate, such as the "Easy" and "Hard" modes for each game, as well as Quick Replay option and the variety of decks and background colors to choose from. In terms of pure value for the money (and file size), though, QQP's incredible Solitaire's Journey is a far superior product in every respect, from the number of games to the range of options, including tournament mode. As such, Hoyle Volume 2 is recommended only to beginners who want an easy, user-friendly challenge. Those who are looking for the atmospheric fun of Hoyle Volume 1 will be sorely disappointed. Fortunately, Sierra's characters will return in Hoyle Volume 3, which you can also download from this site :)

Average Rating:7.42 [21 votes]
Genre:Strategy
Designer:Warren Schwader
Developer:Sierra On-Line
Publisher:Sierra On-Line
Year:1990
Software Copyright:Sierra On-Line
Theme:Licensed
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Related Links:Hoyle Casual Games , The House of Cards , The Gallery of Unusual Playing Cards
More Info:Mobygames | The Web
System Requirements:DOS
If you like this game, try:Hoyle Official Book of Games, Hoyle Official Book of Games Volume 3, Solitaire's Journey
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