Hoyle Board Games 1998
Hoyle Board Games 1998 PC CD Yahtzee Pachisi Mancala Reversi Backgammon Dominoes
Game
Windows
Sierra
1998
CD
$9.99
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HOYLE BOARD GAMES 1998
The Hoyle Board Games 1998 is a comprehensive collection of classic board games that have stood the test of time, appealing to players of all ages. This collection not only offers a nostalgic journey into traditional gaming but also provides modern features like premade characters and a "create a player" option that allows for a personalized gaming experience.
Included Games:
Backgammon: Test your strategy and luck in this ancient game that combines elements of chance and tactical consideration. Players race to remove all their pieces from the board before their opponent.
Checkers: A straightforward yet strategic game where players must capture all of their opponent’s pieces by jumping over them.
Battling Ships: This game of naval warfare involves strategic placement of ships and clever guessing to find and sink your opponent's fleet.
Mancala: An ancient African game focused on strategy and counting, where players collect stones in pits and aim to capture their opponent's pieces.
Reversi: A board game with easy-to-learn rules that challenges players to outflank their opponents, flipping their pieces to achieve victory.
Chess: The ultimate strategy game where players command armies of pieces, each with unique movements, in a battle of wits to checkmate the opponent's king.
Line 'em Up: A fun and engaging game where players connect pieces to create lines and outscore their rivals.
Dominoes: A classic tile-matching game where players place tiles in a line to complete sets and score points.
Snakes & Ladders: A simple race game where players climb ladders to ascend and slide down snakes to descend, testing their luck along the way.
Placer Racer: A fast-paced game that combines speed and strategy, challenging players to navigate their pieces across a racecourse.
Pachisi: Known as the Royal Game of India, this cross-and-circle game involves moving pieces around the board based on die rolls, aiming to be the first to reach home.
Yacht: A dice game akin to Yahtzee, where players roll dice to create combinations and score points across various categories.
Chinese Checkers: A strategic game for two to six players aiming to move their pieces across the board and into the opposing home area first.
Zen Bones: A unique game that combines strategy with calmness, focusing on creating patterns and eliminating distractions.
14 Classic Board Game Favorites
This collection includes 14 classic board game favorites, ensuring that players have a diverse range of options to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a strategic challenge or a light-hearted game, there's something for everyone.
Play Solo, With Friends, Or On The Internet
The flexibility of Hoyle Board Games 1998 caters to different gaming preferences. You can enjoy these classic games solo, challenging yourself against AI opponents, or engage friends and family in multiplayer modes. Additionally, the online capabilities allow players to connect with gamers around the world, expanding your social gaming network.
You Control Your Animated Opponents' Attitude And Skill Level
This innovative feature enhances the gaming experience by allowing players to adjust the difficulty levels and the behaviors of their animated opponents. Whether you prefer a challenging match or a friendly game, you can customize the opponents' skills and attitudes to suit your gameplay style. This feature makes each session unique, catering to both novice players and seasoned veterans alike.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The Hoyle Board Games 1998 is a comprehensive collection of classic board games that have stood the test of time, appealing to players of all ages. This collection not only offers a nostalgic journey into traditional gaming but also provides modern features like premade characters and a "create a player" option that allows for a personalized gaming experience.
Included Games:
Backgammon: Test your strategy and luck in this ancient game that combines elements of chance and tactical consideration. Players race to remove all their pieces from the board before their opponent.
Checkers: A straightforward yet strategic game where players must capture all of their opponent’s pieces by jumping over them.
Battling Ships: This game of naval warfare involves strategic placement of ships and clever guessing to find and sink your opponent's fleet.
Mancala: An ancient African game focused on strategy and counting, where players collect stones in pits and aim to capture their opponent's pieces.
Reversi: A board game with easy-to-learn rules that challenges players to outflank their opponents, flipping their pieces to achieve victory.
Chess: The ultimate strategy game where players command armies of pieces, each with unique movements, in a battle of wits to checkmate the opponent's king.
Line 'em Up: A fun and engaging game where players connect pieces to create lines and outscore their rivals.
Dominoes: A classic tile-matching game where players place tiles in a line to complete sets and score points.
Snakes & Ladders: A simple race game where players climb ladders to ascend and slide down snakes to descend, testing their luck along the way.
Placer Racer: A fast-paced game that combines speed and strategy, challenging players to navigate their pieces across a racecourse.
Pachisi: Known as the Royal Game of India, this cross-and-circle game involves moving pieces around the board based on die rolls, aiming to be the first to reach home.
Yacht: A dice game akin to Yahtzee, where players roll dice to create combinations and score points across various categories.
Chinese Checkers: A strategic game for two to six players aiming to move their pieces across the board and into the opposing home area first.
Zen Bones: A unique game that combines strategy with calmness, focusing on creating patterns and eliminating distractions.
14 Classic Board Game Favorites
This collection includes 14 classic board game favorites, ensuring that players have a diverse range of options to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a strategic challenge or a light-hearted game, there's something for everyone.
Play Solo, With Friends, Or On The Internet
The flexibility of Hoyle Board Games 1998 caters to different gaming preferences. You can enjoy these classic games solo, challenging yourself against AI opponents, or engage friends and family in multiplayer modes. Additionally, the online capabilities allow players to connect with gamers around the world, expanding your social gaming network.
You Control Your Animated Opponents' Attitude And Skill Level
This innovative feature enhances the gaming experience by allowing players to adjust the difficulty levels and the behaviors of their animated opponents. Whether you prefer a challenging match or a friendly game, you can customize the opponents' skills and attitudes to suit your gameplay style. This feature makes each session unique, catering to both novice players and seasoned veterans alike.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
