Baseball Word Search

Game Description: Find all of the words before time runs out.

How to Play Baseball Word Search:

• Words can run horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and even backwards.
• Select each word by clicking on the first letter and dragging your mouse along the word. When you reach the end of the word, let up on the mouse button.
• If you find a word on the list, then that word will remain circled and the word will be crossed off the list.
• You have 5 minutes to try to find all 15 words. Good luck!

Baseball Word Search Playing Tips:

• Do play the game on full screen. It will be a lot easier on your eyes, and you will have much more fun.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Pro: Baseball Word Search is quite challenging... at least it is for me.

Con: It's a shame that the game does not show the solution at the end. (Instead, it just quickly goes back to the 'Play Again' screen). It also would have been nice if the game had a pause button, so you could have the option of taking a break to rest your eyes.

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Buttonhunt

Game Description: Find and click the red button on each level.

How to Play Buttonhunt:

• Use your mouse to interact.
• Complete tasks in each level to locate the button. Sometimes obstacles will come between you and the button. Use your mouse to click, push, pull, drag, and be creative to get past them.
• Your goal in each level is to find and click the red button. This allows you to move to the next level.
• If you get stuck, click the blue 'H', located in the upper left corner, for a hint.
• There are 30 challenging, fun-filled levels of play.

Buttonhunt Playing Tips:

• As you move your mouse, watch the pointer. When your mouse pointer changes shape, you know you are on the right track! Click in that spot.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: Buttonhunt is inventive, challenging, and so much fun. I think the game itself is a terrific addition to Richard's Game Reviews. Unfortunately, what you will find after you complete the final stage is very disappointing... keep reading.

Con: After you solve level 30 you unlock the golden cup. You can now click the previously locked, but now accessible 'Secrets' button #1 on the Main menu to access what the game developer calls a 'bonus'. I strongly suggest you do not do this. Unfortunately, what you will find there are some very offensive Polish jokes. I did not realize these were there because I didn't advance all the way through the game until after I published it here on Richard's Game Reviews. I am going to leave the game up because the game itself is quite good. Why anyone, in this day and age, would think this is funny I really don't understand.

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The Buttonhunt Solution: There are quite a few youtube videos that show the solution to all 30 stages of Buttonhunt. I think I have looked at all of them. From these, I tried to select the best one for you. Unfortunately, all of them are very fast. So, if you do decide to view the video you will likely have to replay it several times. Before you decide to see the answers, try clicking the blue 'H' button one more time. I know ButtonHunt is quite challenging. Sometimes finding that red button seems impossible. But you will only get true satisfaction if you can solve it yourself. What a great moment it is when you finally figure out a level that had you baffled for so long! So, think twice before you look at the answers. Are you really sure you want to spoil your fun? Okay, enough said. For those of you who cannot resist here is the complete Buttonhunt Walkthrough.

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Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix

Game Description: Sneaky is going across country, this time he is in Phoenix. There are several hidden items that need to be found. Use your magnifying glass to take a closer look!

How to Play Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix:

• All of the items you must find are listed on the left side of each game screen.
• Click on the magnifying glass to turn it on or off. You can use the magnifying glass at any time.
• When you find an item, click on it with your left mouse button.
• Try not to click anything other than items or you will be penalized 5 seconds.
• The more items you can find, and the faster you can find them, the higher you will score!
• Click the 'Pause' button at any time to take a break and rest your eyes. To resume, click the 'Play' button.
• Once you find all of the items you will automatically move on to the next level of play. (Should you be unable to find every item you may click the 'Skip' button to move to the next level. However, once you click 'Skip' you cannot go back).
• There are 5 fun-filled levels of play.

Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Playing Tips:

• Don't forget to search near the edges of each picture. Sometimes, the hidden items are there.
• When you click, make sure that you click directly on the item, or else you will get a 5 second penalty.

Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Walkthrough: If you would like to see the complete solution to all five levels of Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix, I have the links right here. I suggest, if you get stuck, to go ahead and take a quick peek. Then, try to do it on your own. Later, if you should need more help, then take a longer look.

• Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Level 1 Walkthrough.
• Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Level 2 Walkthrough.
• Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Level 3 Walkthrough.
• Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Level 4 Walkthrough.
• Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix Level 5 Walkthrough.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: Sneaky's Road Trip Phoenix is yet another great addition to the marvelous Sneaky's Road Trip series of games. Yes, it is quite challenging to find every item... and very fun too. Enjoy!

Con: There appears to be no control (at least that I can find) that allows you to turn off the background music or sound effects. So, you will need to adjust your speakers accordingly.




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Castle Wars 2

Game Description: Destroy your enemy's castle, or be the first to build a 100 storey castle. Crush, or be crushed!

How to Play Castle Wars 2:

• From the main menu select 'Campaign' or 'Practice.' ('Practice' lets you play against an opponent of equal strength. 'Campaign' lets you play against opponents from 3 tribes: Easy, Medium, or Hard. Each tribe has numerous opponents which you will battle one at a time).
• The purpose of this game is to be the first to build a 100 storey castle or to destroy your opponents castle.
• In this game, cards are used to perform different actions; and each card has its own action (building, attacking etc). Your job is to select, and use, the cards you think will be most useful and help you win.
• To find out more about a card, during play, click the 'Card info' button at the lower right corner of the game.
• Each card requires resources to be used (bricks, crystals, weapons etc.) If you currently have enough resources to use a card, the card will be lit up. To use a lit up card just click on it. Dimmed cards cannot be used because you currently do not have enough resources.
• If you don't have any cards lit up when it is your turn, you must click the 'Discard' button. This button allows you to discard up to 3 cards. (After you click the 'Discard' button, click on the card or cards you wish to eliminate. If you change your mind, click on a card a second time to put it back in your hand. When done, click OK). You may also click the 'Discard' button when you simply want some new cards. However, each time you use 'Discard' you will lose a turn.
• In 'Campaign' mode, you can battle any opponent from any of the 3 tribes anytime you want. To reset 'Campaign' mode back to the beginning, so you can battle any of the opponents you have already defeated, click the 'New' button located at the lower left corner on the map page. It is not necessary to defeat every opponent within a tribe. You may switch to either of the other two tribes after a match by clicking the 'Change tribe' button which is also located at the bottom of the map page.
• 'Campaign' mode should automatically save your game progress as long as you have not turned off the default 'Auto save' feature.

Castle Wars 2 Game Options: All game options can be accessed by clicking the symbol in the upper right corner of the game screen (the one that looks like 2 circles). There are 3 separate tabs.

• The Audio tab controls the Music and sfx volumes. You can also change the sound track. There are 5 different sound tracks available. But, you probably really don't need to change this because the game seems to use all 5 sound tracks as you progress through the various matches.
• From the Video tab you may select an Image quality of High, Medium, or Low. Fullscreen Mode may allow you to change the game screen size on some web sites but that feature will not work here on Richard's Game Reviews. (However, I have installed my own full screen link directly below the game. So, if you want to play Castle Wars 2 in Full Screen mode, which is very fun, you do have that option). There is also a control for Fade speed.
• The Game tab really does not need any changes. The default for Card speed is set for fast and you will probably have more fun if you leave it that way. The Action and Castle animations can be turned off. But, why would you want to? The Auto save feature can be disabled. But, then your game may not save automatically.

Castle Wars 2 Playing Tips:

• If this is your first time playing Castle Wars 2 click 'How To Play' from the main menu. The game will take you through a brief guide and explain some of the basic rules. It doesn't explain everything, of course, but this is a good starting point.
• Don't worry if you don't understand all of the rules... or even any of the rules. Just start playing. The best way to learn this game is to simply start playing. The game is very intuitive. In no time at all you will be playing at lightning speed.
• If you are playing 'Campaign' mode begin with the Easy tribe, then work your way up to Medium and Hard. 'Practice' mode is also very fun, and is a great game in and of itself.
• Watch the Stat bar at the top of the game. These stats show your, and your opponents, resources. Your stats are on the left. Your opponents stats are on the right. The most important stat, by far, is the castle stat. (This is the one that is near the center. It looks like a castle with a tower on each side.) Pay extreme attention to the number under your castle stat and your opponents castle stat. This tells you the height of each castle. Remember, you and your opponent are both building a castle. If your castle height gets to 100 storeys first you win. If your opponent is able to build its castle to 100 first... you lose!
• When your opponent does not have a wall up in front of its castle... this can be an opportune time to attack! Without a wall to absorb part, or all, of your attack you can inflict maximum damage to your opponents castle.
• Learn how to 'read' the cards. The top left corner of the card tells you the type of resource you must spend to use the card. The number in the top right corner of the card tells you how much of this resource must be spent. And, probably the most important part of the card... the bottom, tells you what the card will do.
• When you know that your opponent has used a 'Magic Defense' card, (which is like a magic shield that will protect its wall and castle from the next attack), try not to waste a large attack card. Instead try to use a smaller, weaker, attack card. This is because the shield will repel most, if not all, attack cards. Using any attack card will remove the shield, but no damage will be done. So, keep the bigger attack card if you can, and just waste the smaller one.

Richard's Rating: 5 out of 5.

Comments: Castle Wars 2 is phenomenal! The animation is absolutely extraordinary. The graphics and audio effects are exceptional and clever. And the wonderful music ties everything together in one perfect package. (Oh, and it also happens to be a fantastic strategic game as well!) I cannot even begin to tell you how truly great this game is in mere words. The only way you will truly know, is to play this game and experience it yourself.






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Marble Lines

Game Description: Destroy all of the marbles before they reach the hole.

How to Play Marble Lines:

• In Marble Lines the marbles are lined up, and gradually advance towards the hole.
• The marbles are shot from a turret located near the center of the screen. Move your mouse to change the direction of the turret. Click the mouse to shoot the marbles.
• The turret shows two marbles. The larger marble is the one currently loaded in the turret and ready to be shot. The smaller marble shows the next available marble to be shot. Press the space bar to swap the larger marble with the smaller marble when it is to your advantage.
• Your goal is to destroy all marbles by forming groups of 3 or more marbles of the same color.
• If you destroy all of the marbles before they reach the hole, you will advance to the next level. If you fail, the game is over!

Marble Lines Game Options:

• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the microphone icon, located near the upper right corner of the game screen.
• To pause your game, click the question mark located to the left of the microphone icon. To resume, click 'Start'.

Marble Lines Playing Tips:

• Make sure your mouse cursor remains within the game screen. If your cursor goes off of the game screen you will be unable to shoot the marbles.
• Marble Lines will always show you the next available marble that can be shot. (You will see the next available marble displayed as a smaller marble in the turret). Pay attention to this. Knowing what marble comes next can help you plan your next shot.
• Sometimes the marble in the turret may not have a clear shot at two adjoining marbles of the same color. There are four things you can do. One option would be to wait until you do have a clear shot. (Only use this option if the wait will be very short). A second option would be to fire at a marble of the same color. Now you have two adjoining marbles for that color. The next time this colored marble appears in the turret you may be able to shoot this group of two. A third option exists if you have a clear path to any edge of the game screen without any marbles blocking your way. In that case, simply rotate the turret and fire toward the edge of the game screen. The ball will harmlessly exit from the game screen and not add to the number of marbles you need to destroy. Finally, a fourth option, would be not to fire the marble currently in the turret, but instead, to swap it with the next available marble. To make this swap, click your space bar. (This swap is only possible if the two marbles in the turret are different colors. If the two marbles are the same color; no swap is possible. You will have to fire the current marble in the turret before you can get to the next marble).
• Look for combinations. For instance, if you have the following sequence of marbles: yellow, yellow, red, red, yellow, and yellow; you could fire a red marble at the two adjoining red marbles and all 6 marbles will be destroyed! (Your shot would take out the 2 red marbles because the red marble you fired from the turret creates a match of 3 red marbles. And, the 2 yellow marbles to the left of the 2 red marbles, would join with the 2 yellow marbles to the right, forming a combination of 4 yellow marbles). Once you become a little bit experienced with Marble Lines you will easily learn how to recognize these combinations.

Richard's Rating: 5 out of 5.

Pro: Marble Lines has a very clean, sleek look, with superb graphics. It is simply an outstanding game in every way!

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Mini-Bingo!

Game Description: Play the classic game of Bingo against computer controlled rivals. (Please note: this game is played purely for fun. No money is actually won or lost).

How to Play Mini-Bingo:

• Select 'Easy' to play 1 card, 'Medium' to play 4 cards, or 'Hard' to play 9 cards.
• You begin the game with $500 dollars.
• Each round costs you $2.
• If you select 'Easy' there are 10 players, including yourself. (Mini-Bingo will refer to you as guest. The other players are called robots). The pot is only $20, but with fewer players you have the best chance of winning.
• If you select 'Medium' there are 25 players, including yourself. The pot is worth $50, but because there are more players your chance of winning is less.
• If you select 'Hard' there are 50 players, including yourself. The pot is worth $100, but with 49 other players your chance of winning, of course, decreases.
• The numbers are called out one at a time.
• Mark your numbers as they are called by clicking with your mouse. (It is only necessary to mark the numbers that are within the blue highlighted pattern because the other numbers are of no importance).
• Once you fill the blue highlighted pattern you have Bingo! Make sure you click the Bingo! button to call it out!
• If you are the only player to have Bingo you win the entire pot! Otherwise, you split the pot with the other winners. Good luck!

Mini-Bingo Game Options:

• The game sounds can be turned on or off by clicking the microphone icon located in the upper right corner of the game screen.
• The game may be paused or resumed by clicking the pause button located just to the left of the microphone icon. Click once to pause. Click again to resume.
• Select your dauber color by clicking on the colors at the bottom right.
• You have the option of keeping or changing cards at the end of each round.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Pro: Mini-Bingo is a relaxing and fun game for Bingo fans!

Con: There does not seem to be any way (at least that I can find) to change your selection from 'Easy', 'Medium', or 'Hard' in the middle of the game. That would have been a nice feature. But, to make this change, the only alternative seems to be to start the entire game over again from the beginning.

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Whizz Wordz

Game Description: Try to spell as many words as possible in each category to get a top score... Are you a word whizz?

How to Play Whizz Wordz:

• The game of Whizz Wordz consists of 8 rounds and 8 categories.
• To begin a new round click on the green 'New Letters' button.
• For each round, 16 random letters will be dealt from the bag.
• Each round lasts 2 minutes. You have these 2 minutes to create as many words as possible.
• Words are created by clicking on the letters. (To remove a letter from your word just click on the letter again.)
• To complete a word, click on the 'Enter' button located near the lower right corner.
• Words must be at least 3 letters in length to be valid, and found in the Whizz Wordz dictionary.
• If the word is valid (found in the dictionary) scores will be added to the relevant categories and the word will be displayed in the list.
• If the word is invalid (not found in the dictionary) no score will be awarded, and you simply must try again.
• Each word can only be used once per round.
• At the end of each round you will need to select which of the 8 categories to score. (You do this by simply clicking inside the box to the right of each category. This will place a green checkmark inside of the box, telling you that the category has been scored).
• Each category can only be scored once. So choose carefully!
• Once a score has been selected click on the 'New Letters' button to begin a new round.
• Play ends after the 8th, and final round.

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Whizz Wordz Game Categories: Here are the 8 Whizz Wordz categories. (In addition to these 8 categories you can score an extra 200 points in any round by completing an 8 letter word. This is called the Bonus 8. The Bonus 8 may only be scored one time per round).

• 3 - Words with 3 letters.
• 4 - Words with 4 letters.
• 5 - Words with 5 letters.
• 6+ - Words with 6 or more letters.
• 20+ - To score in this category you must spell 20 or more words in a single round.
• Slam - To score a slam you must use every letter at least once in a single round.
• Straight - To score a straight you must have at least a 3, 4, and 5 letter word. Additional points can be scored for 6, 7, and 8 letter words.
• Count - Simply score 5 points for every valid word.

Whizz Wordz Playing Tips:

• There are two ways to play Whizz Wordz. One way is wrong. The other way is right. The first way would be to build all kinds of words willy-nilly. Then, after the round is over, decide which category to score. That is the wrong way! The second way... the right way... is this: As soon as you see the letters dealt for each round make an immediate decision within the first 5-10 seconds. Decide which category you will score... then go for it! For example, if you decide to go for the 5 letter word category then only concentrate on building 5 letter words. Remember, make a quick decision and stick to it. This allows you to concentrate on only one category at a time, which is precisely what you need to do to achieve a high score.
• Anytime you have the letter 'S' available, take advantage and make plurals. For instance from the words rat, bat, and cat; make the words rats, bats, and cats.
• Always try, if possible, to build an 8 letter word for each round regardless of which category you choose. This will give you an extra 200 points per round!
• Although the game tells you that you may click the 'Help' button, located at the bottom left corner of the game screen anytime, to review the game rules; do not do this during game play. Because if you do, the clock will not stop and will continue to run down. So if you need to reread the rules, do this between rounds.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Comments: If you enjoy word games, you should find Whizz Wordz quite fun.

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Bomboozle

Game Description: Destroy blobs by making matches of 3 or more. Explode bombs to destroy even more blobs!

How to Play Bomboozle:

• Click the Start button.
• Choose your style of play... Infinite, Timed, or Skull.
• Select 'Infinite' or 'Skull' if you want a game where you can take your time to plan each move.
• 'Skull' is similar to 'Infinite' but a little harder because the skull blobs are introduced earlier in the game. (As the game progresses, different blobs are introduced making it harder to match blobs of the same color.)
• Select 'Timed' if you want a fast-paced game. A timed game lasts only 5 minutes. So, you will have to make fast decisions to score as many points as you can before the 5 minutes are up.
• Find a group of 3 or more blobs of the same color and draw a line connecting them by clicking and dragging with the mouse.
• Let go, or click again, to make the selected blobs explode and those above drop down! (Incidentally, skull blobs can be destroyed just like any other blob.)
• Lines of 6 or more blobs are rewarded with a bomb.
• Click on a bomb for maximum carnage!
• The multi-colored wildcard blobs will match with blobs of any color.
• The 'Infinite' and 'Skull' games end when there are no more groups or bombs on the board.
• A 'Timed' game lasts approximately 5 minutes. When the 5 minutes are up the game ends. (I suppose it is theoretically possible to run out of moves before the 5 minutes are up, and the game would end then. But practically speaking, this would seem highly improbable.)

Bomboozle Game Options:

• The music and sound volumes may be adjusted by clicking the 'Options' button located on the Main Menu. (If you are currently playing a game, and wish to adjust the sound volumes, first click the 'Pause' button. Then click the 'Main Menu' button. Click the 'Options' button and adjust the music and sound volumes. Next, click the 'Back' button to return to the Main Menu. To return to your paused game from the main menu click the 'Start' button. Then be sure to click the style of game you are currently playing; either 'Infinite,' 'Timed,' or 'Skull'.)
• The game may be paused by clicking the 'Pause' button. Click the 'Continue' button to resume your game.

Bomboozle Playing Tips:

• Try to make as many bombs as you can by making groups of 6 or more blobs. Bombs will give you lots of points and keep you in the game longer.
• Use multi-colored wildcard blobs, when possible, to help make more bombs.
• Sometimes Bomboozle will suggest a move by showing a white moving arrow. Please remember, this is just a random move. Look around. You may find a much better move!
• If you are playing the 'Infinite' or 'Skull' styles take your time and plan each move carefully. Study the board. Look at the blobs above. Where will they fall? When they do fall, will they make more matches for you? (It is also important to plan your moves with the 'Timed' style as well. But, you will have somewhat less time to think.)

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Comments: Bomboozle is great fun! All 3 styles: 'Infinite,' 'Timed,' or 'Skull' have their own advantages. Overall, it is a terrific game!

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Sultan Solitaire

Game Description: The goal of the Sultan Solitaire card game is to end the game with the Sultan (King of Hearts) surrounded by his eight Queens. The cards in the foundation piles must be built up by suit in order.

How to Play Sultan Solitaire:

• Sultan Solitaire consists of 2 full decks of cards, minus the jokers.
• The cards are dealt with the King of Hearts (the Sultan) in the middle, and 8 foundation cards surrounding the Sultan. There are also 6 cards placed face-up around the main layout to make up the reserve. The remaining 88 cards remain face-down and form the deck, with one card face-up immediately to the right of the deck. That card is the first card in the waste pile.
• The foundation cards consist of 7 Kings plus the Ace of Hearts.
• The goal is build each foundation by suit and in order up to Queen (so the sultan ends up surrounded by his 8 Queens!)
• For the Ace of Hearts foundation you would build 2 of Hearts, 3 of Hearts, etc.
• On the Kings, the order is Ace, 2, 3, etc, of the appropriate suit.
• No cards may be placed on the Sultan.
• Once the cards are dealt the player can make moves by clicking with his mouse.
• Click the deck to move the top card from the face-down deck and place it in the face-up waste pile.
• Click the top card in the waste pile to move it to one of the foundations.
• Click a reserve card to move it to one of the foundations.
• Click an empty reserve space to move the top card on the waste pile to the empty space.
• When there are no more cards in the deck, the player may redeal. This will shuffle the cards in the waste pile and put them face-down in the deck.
• Only 2 redeals are allowed per game. (This means you go through the pack 3 times. First, with the original deal, and then the 2 redeals.) At that point the game ends, and you will have either won or lost.
• Your final score depends on the combination of two factors: your skill of how fast you are, and the total number of cards added to the foundation cards. Please note, a lower score is better! (As a personal note, I don't really bother with the score. I play in a relaxed manner and simply enjoy winning the game!)

Sultan Solitaire Game Options:

• The music may be turned on or off by clicking the Music on/off button located at the lower left corner of the game screen.
• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the Sound on/off button also located at the lower left corner of the game screen.

Sultan Solitaire Playing Tips:

• Stay alert! Try not to miss any moves when a card is eligible to be moved to a foundation pile (either from the waste pile or from the reserve cards.)
• Always move a card to a foundation pile as soon as possible. The less cards remaining in the deck, the better.
• Use strategy when moving a card from the waste pile to an empty reserve space. This is where the game will be won or lost. Do not simply move a card from the waste pile to an empty reserve space simply because that card happens to be the top card on the waste pile. It is better to wait until you find a card that will help you. Generally, you want to place cards in the reserve spaces when you believe there is a good chance that you will be able to soon play that card to one of the foundation piles. For instance, if the top card in one of the foundation piles shows an 8 of clubs, the 10 of clubs may be a good choice to put in a reserve space because as soon as the 9 of clubs comes up you can then immediately play the 10. (This would be especially true if you have noticed that the 9 of clubs has not yet come up in the deal. You may also be able to look at the face-up cards in the waste pile if it is still early in the deal. If you can clearly see all of the overlapping cards in the waste pile and do not see the 9 of clubs then you know for sure it is still in the deck. Later in the deal, as more cards overlap, you may not be able to do a visual check because the cards get too closely bunched.)
• Sometimes it may be to your advantage to leave several reserve spaces blank at the same time until you can find some good cards that you think will help you the most. Only then, should you fill the reserve spaces. Of course, you don't want to wait an unreasonable amont time to fill the reserve spaces. This is where judgment and strategy comes in.
• Remember, you go through the deck 3 times. On the final deal try to position cards of the same suit so the lower ranked cards are on top of the higher ranked cards in the waste pile. For example you would want the 7 of diamonds to be closer to the top of the waste pile, and the 8 of diamonds to be buried further down in the waste pile. And the 9 of diamonds to be buried even further down than the 8 of diamonds. (You can somewhat manipulate the waste pile by your choice of the cards you choose to place in the six reserve spaces.) You will not have to be perfect to win. But do this as much as possible to increase your chances.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Comments: This very winnable, yet challenging, game starts off slowly... then builds. With the first deal you may not be able to make too many moves. The second deal allows you to make more moves. And, if you have played your cards right, the third and final deal will be a flurry of decisions and moves. With a little practice, you should be able to overcome even a bad hand and still win. Large, and easily readable, cards enhance the experience. Overall, Sultan Solitaire is a super game to play!

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Street Sesh 2 Downhill Jam

Game Description: Perform awesome skateboarding tricks. Earn bonus points for collecting special shoe boxes. Use your skills to collect all of the items you can.

How to Play Street Sesh 2 Downhill Jam:

• Use your arrow keys to control speed and direction.
• Use spacebar to jump.
• Combos and big air earn extra points.
• Get bonus points and a new pair of shoes with the special pink shoe boxes.
• Add points to your score with the brown shoe boxes.
• Finish quickly to earn a time bonus.

Street Sesh 2 Downhill Jam Playing Tips:

• Use your left hand for the spacebar.
• Use your right hand to control the arrow keys.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: Just like its predecessor, Street Sesh 2 Downhill Jam has amazing 3D graphics. Some of the best I have seen in a flash game.

Con: There doesn't seem to be any built-in sound control. So, you will have to adjust your computer speakers.

Other Games: If you like Street Sesh 2 Downhill Jam, you may also like to play the original Street Sesh game.

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The Queen's Jewels

Game Description: Power up the center jewel, by lining up 3 or more gems of the same color, before the time runs out.

How to Play The Queen's Jewels:

• Type a name in the space provided.
• Click 'Play'.
• You may wish to view the brief built-in game tutorial if this is your first time playing. Or, just click the 'Start Game' button at the bottom of the game screen to begin play immediately.
• Click and drag a gem one space at a time clockwise or counter-clockwise to line up three or more gems of the same color.
• You can also line up three or more gems by moving a column toward or away from the center jewel.
• Matching rows of gems earns you points that power up the center jewel. When it is completely powered up, you advance to the next level.
• If you need help to make another move, you can click the center jewel to reshuffle the gems, but this drains some of the center jewel's power.
• Your game is timed by a string of pearls that disappear one by one. If they run out before you complete a level, the game is over.

The Queen's Jewels Game Options: All of the game options are located at the bottom of the game screen. The options are:

• Click the 'Pause' button to pause the game. Click 'Resume' to continue.
• Click the 'Help' button to review the built-in game tutorial. Click the 'Resume Game' button to continue playing.
• The sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the 'Sound Off/On' button.

The Queen's Jewels Playing Tips:

• Look for matches of more than three. These will earn you extra points and allow you to power up the center jewel faster.
• Try to make muliple matches with a single move when possible. This will earn you more points to power up the center jewel.
• Don't ignore the innermost circle of gems. Because these gems are smaller you may have a tendency to overlook them. You really can't afford to do that. You need all of the matches you can make. (Hint: If you have difficulity seeing the intermost circle of gems, try changing the zoom level on your computer. I have a 17" monitor, and changing my zoom level to 150% works great for me. Or even better than that, try playing The Queen's Jewels in full screen mode).

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: The Queen's Jewels is unlike any other game I currently have here on Richard's Game Reviews. It is similar to a traditional Match 3 game, but the way you make matches is completely different. The graphics and sounds are outstanding! Anyone, whether you are a Match 3 fan or not, should enjoy this unique and challenging game.

Con: It would have been nice if The Queen's Jewels gave you at least 3 lives per game. Maybe even 3 lives per level. The game is certainly challenging enough to warrant some extra chances.









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Turkey Shooter 3D

Game Description: Have fun shooting some turkeys!

How to Play Turkey Shooter 3D:

• Click 'Play'.
• Click 'Start Game'.
• Click 'Proceed'.
• Click 'Proceed' again.
• Click 'Hell Yeah'.
• Use your arrow keys to find turkeys.
• Each time you click the Up arrow you zoom in, but you get a narrower view.
• Each time you click the Down arrow you zoom out, but you get a wider view.
• Click the left arrow to scroll left.
• Click the right arrow to scroll right.
• Move your mouse to position the cross hair on a turkey.
• When you have a turkey within the cross hair click your left mouse button to shoot.
• The number of turkeys you have left to shoot for each level are displayed at the upper left corner of the game screen. Shoot all turkeys to advance to the next level.
• The number of shots you have missed in a row are displayed at the upper right corner of the game screen. Be careful! If you miss 5 shots in a row... it's game over.
• Turkey Shooter 3D has 8 levels of play.

Turkey Shooter 3D Playing Tips:

• Sometimes the turkeys will hide behind trees, bushes, or rocks. Be patient. Wait until you can get a clear shot.
• Use your 4 arrow keys to get the best shot possible. With a little practice, you will be able to zoom behind the trees, bushes, and rocks.
• When zooming in or out it is not necessary to use individual clicks. To zoom in or out faster, press and hold down the up or down arrow key until you reach your desired zoom. Then release.
• Sometimes you will hear a turkey before you will see it. Know that when you hear a turkey, there is one nearby.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Pro: The best feature of Turkey Shooter 3D is the arrow keys. It is so fun to zoom in and zoom out. The 3D effect is nice, and the sounds are quite good. Even though it is rather easy to get through all 8 levels, Turkey Shooter 3D is still quite a fun game to play.

Con: Turkey Shooter 3D would have been more exciting if each level had a time limit of, say, 60 or 90 seconds.

Other Games: If you like Turkey Shooter 3D you may also enjoy playing these other Shooting Games.

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GardenScapes

Game Description: Create the perfect garden! Comb the rooms of a gorgeous mansion for hidden items and restore a once stunning garden to its former glory. Choose from a variety of garden accessories to customize the garden to your taste. No worries if you are a garden design novice - an amusing and witty butler, Austin, will always be of assistance. Become an outdoor décor pro in this cutting hedge game!

How to Play GardenScapes: I am just going to go over some of the basic things you need to know to get you started. You will have fun figuring out the rest on your own! (There will be some surprises along the way. I haven't figured all of them out yet myself). There is also an animated butler, named Austin, who will help you along the way.

• You begin the game with $750. This is enough money to buy your first garden accessory. You may buy either the White Picket Fence for $550, or the Wrought Iron Fence for $650. (You may also save your $750 for something else later).
• To earn more money to buy garden accessories, click the 'Start' button in the lower right corner of the game screen. This allows you to play your first hidden object game where you can earn more money for your garden.
• The hidden objects you can find will be listed on the left side of the game screen.
• Each hidden object has a dollar amount that you can earn.
• When you click on a hidden object, the object will float to the left side of the game screen. It will then disappear and be replaced with gold coins.
• To earn the money for your account, you must now click on the gold coins.
• Once you click on the gold coins the money will be deposited into your account at the bottom, and a new hidden object will appear on the left side of the screen to take its place.
• Continue clicking on hidden objects. And don't forget to click on the gold coins to deposit the money into your account.
• Earn as much money as you can before the time runs out.
• There are also usually a few gold coins scattered around the room itself. Always click on these coins to earn extra money.
• Sometimes a hidden object will consist of more than one object. For example, you may be asked to find 3 phones. In that instance you must find all 3 phones to earn the gold coins.
• When the time is up, click where it says 'Click to continue' to go back to the main garden screen. You may now buy garden accessories by buying items from the Design tab. Mouse over each item to see how much it costs.
• Any money not spent will carry over to the next round.
• If you don't have enough money to buy that special item you want... no problem. Remember, you can always earn more money by clicking the 'Start' button and playing the next hidden object game.
• At certain intervals the game will ask if you would like to purchase the full version. To continue playing the free version here on Richard's Game Reviews just click the 'Continue' button and continue your game.
• The free version of GardenScapes has 7 levels of play. There is no way to save your game progress with the free version. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete all 7 levels.

GardenScapes Game Options:

• You may pause the game by clicking the 'Menu' button. To continue, click 'Resume'.
• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the Sound On/Off button. You can access this button by first clicking the 'Menu' button.
• If you would like to pause the game and just enjoy the garden view click the little eye icon located in the upper left corner of the main garden screen. To continue, click anywhere within the game screen.

GardenScapes Playing Tips:

• The Hint button is located at the lower right corner of each room. When you click the Hint button a picture of each hidden object that you are currently looking for will appear under each text description. (Before you click the Hint button make sure that there are no undepoisted gold coins on the left side of the screen for your found objects. Because if there are, you will not get a picture hint for that square).
• If you see something that looks like a 'question mark' click on it. This can earn you an extra hint!
• Sometimes it can be a good idea just to click randomly. You may accidently find a hidden object, or find something even better.
• Don't forget to search around the edges of each room. Sometimes hidden objects will be there too.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: GardenScapes is quite fun. The graphics are outstanding! If you enjoy hidden object games, you should really like this one.

Con: I have, of course, the free version of GardenScapes here on Richard's Game Reviews. The free version has only 7 levels of play. It would have been nice if the free version had a few more levels to enjoy.








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IncaBall

Game Description: Destroy the balls by getting 3 or more of the same color in a row. Don't let them reach the skull!

How to Play IncaBall:

• Slide the pad back and forth with your mouse along the bottom of the game screen.
• Click the left mouse button to shoot the colored ball from the pad.
• Your goal is to create matches of 3 or more balls of the same color to destroy them. Make sure to stop the balls before they reach the skull!
• Destroy all balls to reach the next level. (You must do this several times, on each level, before you may advance.)
• You begin the game with 3 lives.
• Lose 1 life each time you fail to stop the balls from reaching the skull.
• There are 28 fun-filled levels of play.
• After completing some levels, the game will ask if you want to download a full version of the game. If you wish to play for free, just click Continue, and play for free here on Richard's Game Reviews.
• I am not sure, but I think it may be possible to save a game in progress, if you use the same computer and come back here to Richard's Game Reviews. I have tried this a couple of times after publishing the game, and my game automatically saved each time. But, I am not completely sure this will always work. But, hopefully your game will save too.

IncaBall Game Options:

• To pause the game, click the Menu button located at the upper right corner of the game screen. To continue your game, click Resume.
• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the Sound On/Off button. This button is accessed by clicking the Menu button located at the upper right corner of the game screen.

IncaBall Playing Tips:

• Make sure your mouse cursor remains within the game screen. If your cursor goes off of the game screen you will be unable to shoot your ball.
• IncaBall will always show you the next available ball. (You will see the next ball displayed at the bottom of the game screen). Pay attention to this. Knowing what ball comes next can help you plan your next shot.
• Watch for multicolored balls. A multicolored ball can destroy balls of more than one color.
• Sometimes the ball in the pad does not have a clear shot at two adjoining balls of the same color. There are four things you can do. One option would be to wait until you do have a clear shot. (Only use this option if the wait will be very short). A second option would be to fire at a ball of the same color. Now you have two adjoining balls for that color. The next time this colored ball appears in the pad you may be able to shoot this group of two. A third option exists if you have a clear path to the top of the game screen without any balls blocking your way to the top. In that case, simply slide the pad and fire toward the top of the game screen. The ball will exit through the top of the game screen and not add to the number of balls that you need to destroy. Finally, a fourth option, which is sometimes available, would be not to fire the ball currently in the pad, but instead, to swap it with the next available ball. To make this swap, click the next available ball displayed at the bottom of the game screen. (This swap is only possible if the two balls are different colors. If the two balls are the same color no swap is possible. You will have to fire the current ball in the pad before you can get to the next ball).
• Look for combinations. For instance, if you have the following sequence of balls: yellow, yellow, blue, blue, yellow, and yellow; you could fire a blue ball at the two adjoining blue balls and all 6 balls will be destroyed! (Your shot would take out the 2 blue balls because the blue ball you fired from the pad creates a match of 3 blue balls. And, the 2 yellow balls to the left of the 2 blue balls, would join with the 2 yellow balls to the right, forming a combination of 4 yellow balls). Once you become a little bit experienced with IncaBall you will easily learn how to recognize these combinations.

Richard's Rating: 4 out of 5.

Pro: IncaBall is pure fun!

Con: Although I believe this is a very rare occurrence, sometimes the game will freeze and you must helplessly watch as the balls advance into the skull. I tested this game for a couple of hours just to see if I could make it all the way through all 28 levels and the game did freeze on me on level 23. I don't think this happens very often... but just beware!

Other Games: If you like IncaBall, you may also enjoy playing Chinese Gem Quest.

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Pac Man Advanced

Game Description: Play Pacman with a variety of mazes.

How to Play Pac Man Advanced:

• Use your 4 arrow keys to control Pacman.
• You begin the game with 3 lives.
• When the ghosts eat Pacman you lose a life.
• When Pacman eats the red food, then Pacman can temporarily eat the ghosts instead of the ghosts eating him!
• Gobble up all of the yellow dots, and eat all of the red food, in the maze to advance to the next level.
• The game ends when you lose your last life.

Pac Man Advanced Game Options:

• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the microphone icon located in the upper right corner of the game screen.

Pac Man Advanced Playing Tips:

• Plan when to eat the red food. Then, chase the ghosts.
• Watch out for dead ends in the maze. Try to enter a dead end only when you think you have enough time to safely exit.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Pro: What I enjoy about Pac Man Advanced is that each time the game reloads you get different mazes. So you are not simply playing the same mazes over and over again. Many of the mazes have dead ends which keeps things interesting and provides a nice challenge.

Other Games: If you like Pac Man Advanced, you may also like to play Pacman, and Ms. Pacman.

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Fort

Game Description: You have found the treasure in the middle of the ocean... in the heart of the old FORT. But before you pick up your treasures, you will have to destroy pirate ships who want to take your treasure. Do not let the pirates destroy the fort and take your treasures!

How to Play Fort:

• Click the start button. On the next game screen, click Close.
• Use your left mouse button to click on 2 adjacent objects that are in the same row or same column to attempt to swap their positions. (You may also attempt to swap their positons by dragging with your mouse).
• The objects will only swap if there is a resulting match of 3 or more identical objects in-a-row.
• On each level pirate ships will fire on your fort to try to destroy it.
• You fire back at the pirate ships by making matches of 3 or more bombs.
• Destroy all pirate ships before they destroy your fort to advance to the next level. (Each pirate ship has a red damage meter next to it. When this damage meter gets down to zero the ship is destroyed and will disappear from the game screen.)
• Carefully watch the Damage meter on the left. This meter shows how much damage your fort has sustained. If it gets down to zero before you are able to destroy all pirate ships you lose... and the game is over!
• Once the game ends, there seems to be no button that allows you to replay the game. At least none that I can find. So, you will need to refresh the page to play again.

Fort Game Options:

• The game sounds may be turned on or off by clicking the musical note icon located on the left side of the game screen (just to the left of first game piece in the upper left corner of the board.)
• The game may be paused at any time by clicking the Pause button.

Fort Playing Tips:

• If you get stuck for a period of time, Fort will show you a random move by blinking two objects that are eligible for swapping. However, keep in mind this is just a random move. There could be other moves that are better.
• Also, when you get stuck and absolutely cannot find a move, you can click the Pause button. When the game is paused you can still clearly see the game pieces even though they are dimmed. Take a little time to study the board. Another advantage is Fort will always, or almost always, show you an eligible move during the game pause. (Sometimes this may take a few seconds).
• If you encounter a situation where there are no more moves remaining, Fort will let you know and immediately reset the board. Then, just continue play as usual.
• Use strategy. Sometimes you will have to make matches of objects other than a bomb in order to move the bomb close enough, so you can then match that bomb with 2 other bombs.
• Once you get to level 3 there will be two types of daggers. Some daggers have a design on their blades. Other daggers have a plain blade with no marking. Pay close attention to this because you can only make matches with identical daggers.
• As you progress in the game you will find some objects are single-locked or double-locked. Locked pieces can only be unlocked if you can line up the locked object with two other identical unlocked objects to make a match of 3 or more. For a single-locked object only one such match is required to remove the lock. For a double-locked object the first such match will remove the first lock. A second such match will be required to remove the second lock. Once an object is completly unlocked it can be matched like any other object. The reason to unlock a bomb is obvious... so you can use it! But, perhaps a more important reason to unlock as many objects as you can is this. Locked objects clog up the board and it becomes harder and harder to get bomb matches. So, try to unlock as many objects as you can. But remember your main objective is to destroy the enemy pirate ships before they destroy your fort. You can win a level when locked objects remain locked. But unlocking them makes your task much easier. This is especially true on the higher levels where you will encounter many more single and double locked objects.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Comments: If you are an experienced Match 3 player, you will find the lower levels rather easy. Just consider these a warm-up for the higher levels... where you will be challenged! If you are brand new to Match 3 play, you will probably find even the first level a challenge until you gain a bit of experience. Although the graphics are only average, at best, I still think that Fort is a nice game to play.

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Shoot 15

Game Description: How quick are you? Shoot 15 plates and don't miss 10! Good luck!

How to Play Shoot 15:

• Click the Start button.
• Use your mouse to shoot the plates. (To shoot a plate, quickly move your mouse to get the plate within the cross hair. At the instant the plate is within the cross hair, click your left mouse button to shoot.)
• You may fire multiple shots at each plate.
• Shoot down 15 plates to win the game!
• If you miss 10 plates you will lose the game.

Shoot 15 Playing Tips:

• It may take you a few minutes to get used to the rhythm of Shoot 15. I know it took me about 5 minutes to get used to the speed before I felt comfortable.
• As the plates fly to the top they get smaller and smaller. So, it is easier to shoot the plates when they are near the bottom or the middle because you have a bigger target to hit.
• Shoot at each plate multiple times. Take as many shots as you can.
• A good technique can be to position the cross hair ahead of the plate. Then fire multiple shots as the plate comes to the cross hair.

Richard's Rating: 3 out of 5.

Comments: The graphics and sound effects for Shoot 15 are outstanding!

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