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Puzzle and Board Games Computer Game

$6.00 to $25.00



Get in on the action with Hoyle Puzzle Games and Hoyle Board Games. Bend your mind around 18 challenging puzzle games, from crosswords to word searches. Then test your skill at backgammon, chess, pachisi, and more than a dozen other board favorites. They're two great titles for one great price, with all the quality and fun you've come to expect from Hoyle! Includes in-game tutorial and tips!Minimize

Manufacturer:Sierra Online, Inc. Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN72201
Publisher   Sierra Online, Inc.
Genre   Puzzle • Board and Card
ESRB Rating   E - (Everyone)
Platform   Windows, Pocket PC, Palm OS
Release DateNovember, 2004
UPC20626722001


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puzzle, and, board, games, computer, game,

Age of Empires 2 Age of Kings Computer Game

$11.00 to $37.00



When it comes to vast, kingdom-spanning ambition, you can't do better than Microsoft's Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings. Microsoft went all out to create this real-time strategy game, and it fairly hums with gorgeous graphics, sophisticated AI, and challenging scenarios for the novice and experienced player alike. The point of the game is to shepherd your fledgling civilization to world domination, using war, trade, and exploration. You start with the bare minimum to get going, and you've got to balance your people's needs with your desire to be a little Napoleon. The Age of Kings gives you a ton of new units and technologies to enrich your strategic options. Each scenario is placed accurately within history, but you're also free to create your own.Minimize

Manufacturer:Microsoft Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNTL108LL/A
Publisher   Microsoft
Genre   Strategy
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen)
ESRB DescriptorViolence • Blood
Platform   Windows
Game SeriesAge of Empires
OnlineOnline Gaming Support
Control ElementsMouse
Distribution Media   CD-ROM
Release DateAugust, 2001
UPC805529948075


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age, of, empires, 2, age, of, kings, computer, game,

Star Wars Empire at War Computer Game

$8.00 to $53.00



Set a few years before the events of Episode IV A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vaders rise to power.

Manufacturer:LucasArts Entertainment Company Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN99998
Publisher   LucasArts Entertainment Company
Genre   Strategy • Action
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen)
ESRB DescriptorFantasy Violence
Platform   Windows
Game SeriesStar Wars
OnlineOnline Gaming Support • LAN Gaming Support
Control ElementsMouse • Keyboard
Distribution Media   DVD-ROM
Release DateFebruary, 2006
UPC23272854188


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star, wars, empire, at, war, computer, game,


Nancy Drew The Phantom of Venice Computer Game


In the 18th installment of the award-winning adventure series, the Italian police have asked Nancy Drew for help in unraveling a crime ring that is threatening to steal all of Venice’s priceless artifacts. Assuming the role of Nancy, players arrive in Venice during Carnival and begin taking on a series of challenges, including an undercover spy mission for the Italian police. Along the way, players must take advantage of the unique Venetian culture such as learning the language and navigating the transportation system (gondola or walking) to accomplish the mission at hand.Minimize


Mystery P.I. The Lottery Ticket Computer Game


Mystery P.I.: The Lottery Ticket puts players on the case to help Grandma Rose find her lost prize winnings. Collect clues by solving 20 puzzles throughout 20 cluttered crime scenes, which include a toy store, a diner, and a park.


Sims Life Stories Computer Game


The first of these games, The Sims Life Stories, introduces an all-new Story Mode with two stories that follow the lives of Riley Harlow and Vincent Moore, two very different characters who have reached similar crossroads in their love lives. A comic romantic plot centered around engaging characters guides players through twelve chapters of this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Players can take their Sims through unique and entertaining storylines filled with romance, intrigue and dramatic twists. Will female lead character Riley ditch beau number one to marry and have kids with beau number two? Will successful entrepreneur Vince ever find love, or the culprit who's been foiling his heart-earned efforts to find it?Minimize


Sims 2 Computer Game


Those lovable Sims are back and better than ever in The Sims 2. Create and customize a variety of characters and build relationships to accomplish an endless amount of peculiar tasks. What’s your life goal? What are your wants and fears? It’s up to you to nurture the needs of your Sims and guide them to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Play a variety of mini-games that yield humorous rewards and aspiration points you can use to develop your character.Minimize