Hoyle Board Games 2003

This game is absolutely ter-riffic! The drawback is that it is only partially compatible with the new Vista Operating System. You are unable to get the official rules for the game or connect to other online players. It is not the fault of the game, it is the failure of the Vista System. Still, for solitaire play it is more than adequate.

I constantly play this game. The characters are almost alive, and they insult you at every opportunity.

Better games in this version than in the 2005 version, especially the MahJongg layouts. It's hard to find the 2003 version, but well worth it if you can.

I enjoy Hoyle Board Games 2004 better than previous versions. Would recommend it to anyone (if you can find this version anymore).

The programmers for Sierra Entertainment which produced this game, have a warped sense of "sadistic" humor. Many of the games are rigged, especially the backgammon game. The dice does not generate "random" numbers, but is coded to ensure the computer "opponent" always wins under certain configurations. My advice: Look elsewhere. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK.