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    December 10, 2012
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Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
230 of 280 found this review helpful
CHRISTMAS ISN'T CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS STORIES
PostedDecember 7, 2017
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fromThe dog is "scaring" the fox and I feel sorry for him, so I use a loud megaphone to scare away the dog?
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Current Favorite:
Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition
4.7 out of 5(325)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Curses! The evil witch has cursed everyone who attended the Royal Wedding of Prince Edward and Rose! (it's a good thing I was late!) This is no ordinary curse, that witchy woman turned everyone into something else, it's a good thing the best man is now a fox, how else would I have strung the Christmas lights on that gigantic tree? (hey, don't laugh, the wedding may be off, but Christmas must go on!) Poor Rose is, well, she's still a Rose, but now she's a Rose with thorns, and roses don't last long. Their only hope for normalcy, is to repair the clock that cursed them, when the clock strikes Midnight, the curse will end. Unfortunately this clock isn't striking anything, because it's missing vital parts, 2 ornamental pieces, 2 gears and 2 screws, which is the equivalence of finding a needle in a haystack, compared to the size of the Royal Palace. Everyone has a stake in this cursed game, so you'll be assisted by some pretty unusual wedding guests, on this magical Christmas adventure!
Christmas just isn't Christmas until Christmas Stories releases their annual magical game. There are 3 Christmas themed games that I so look forward to each and every year. This game has beautiful Christmas themed music, gorgeous graphics, and a whimsical story adaptation of the classic tale, A Little Prince, what could be better? You're not going to experience any logic in this silly game, after all, how logical is a curse that has turned people into pianos, foxes and mice? None of that matters, what matters is the entertainment factor, and I hope you like solving puzzles, because there's enough Mini Games and Puzzles to stretch out two different games in this Christmas themed game! This Collector's Edition is worthy of it's namesake, because there are so many collectibles. Each Scene has a Morphing Snowman, and at least one hidden Jigsaw Puzzle Piece, and some scenes contain collectible Wedding Guest Figures. The only disappointment I have with this 6th game in the series, is that there aren't many objects you can interact with, other games in this series, have had presents you could open or various decorations you could fiddle with for absolutely no reason other than entertainment. I should at least be able to shake a snow globe or throw a snowball! (come on Elephant, be creative!)
The Hidden Object Scenes are just you're average HOP's, nothing really creative, but then again, it's pretty hard to change this feature, it is what it is, even I don't have any fresh ideas for a more interesting HOP. There are only four HOP's offered in the demo (the mini games make up for that) and so far there aren't any alternative games offered. There are Interactive Listed items, Silhouetted Shape finds with minimal interactions, Finding 6 Pairs of Objects hidden under piles of styrofoam balls, and an Interactive List find HOP that leave gems behind each item to repair the main object.
The Mini Games are between the easy and medium range of difficulty, and are in abundance, and that's awesome! Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Restore the day and night cycles on the stone by swapping discs. Click the green button to check your solution.
2) Swap tile sections to align the musical notes correctly.
3) Swap square tiles to complete the image, select tiles that are turned over to complete each section.
4) Enter the code using the clue, by dragging the dial either left or right as indicated.
5) Guide each train to their matching colored stations by selecting levers to create paths.
6) Remove all but one set of berries by jumping over another set of berries, berries can only jump onto blue tiles. Repeat on the next board.
7) Cover the gold center by selecting petals to move the silver disc in that direction. The larger the flower petal, the further the disc will move.
8) Guide each beam of colored light in a continuous line to the center by rotating hexagon sections.
9) Follow the instructions to create a potion, by selecting and placing items in the scene correctly.
CHRISTMAS STORIES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Nutcracker (November 29-2012) 4.7
2-A Christmas Carol (December 5-2013) 4.5
3-Han's Christian Andersen's Tin Soldier (December 4-2014) 4.2
4-Puss In Boots (December 3-2015) 4.3
5-The Gift of the Magi (December 1-2016) 3.8
6-A Little Prince (December 7-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 14 Wallpapers,16 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 20 Achievements to earn, 12 re-playable Mini Games, 13 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, a Secret Room, 14 Collectible Wedding Guest Characters, 26 Morphing Snowman's, 48 hidden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces to assemble 3 Screensavers, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the Magic of Christmas Stories!
I recommend this game!
+180points
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Team up with fantastic characters and complete challenging solitaire puzzles.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
119 of 128 found this review helpful
BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, RELAXING SOLITAIRE
PostedDecember 6, 2017
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pennmom36
fromWill Jack be joining the search for magic beans?
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Current Favorite:
The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire
4.6 out of 5(147)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I realize that Solitaire lovers keep asking BF for something different than the Higher/Lower type solitaire. I agree that there are a ton of other Solitaire games out there, but I also realize that every time Solitaire games are offered with several varieties, they are horrible games that are highly criticized. Therefore I understand why developers are leery to produce a game that sits on the shelf collecting dust! Once you start offering a more complicated version, it's difficult to incorporate features that will appease everyone. Looking back on games that tried (and ultimately failed) such as Solitaire 220 & 320 Deluxe, just about every reviewer had a different feature they liked or disliked, and personally, I only enjoyed a few of the hundreds of types offered. Higher/ Lower, Spider and Tri-Peaks are my go to Solitaire games, and only when they have specific features, particularly the option to remove all cards on the board, not just "special" cards.
Snow White Solitaire has all the features I want in a Higher/Lower type Solitaire game, and really none that I don't like, and I will buy this game to pick up where the demo ended. This game is very similar to one of my favorites, The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire, but with much better graphics. You can choose from 4 different card themes, and 2 face card fonts, and there are 14 Achievement Trophies to earn on your journey through the Cursed Kingdom, to find 5 Magic Beans required to lift the curse of eternal slumber.
The goal is to earn 3 stars per level, and any level can be replayed as often as needed, if you want to earn all 3 stars. If you remove all cards from the board, you'll earn 3 stars, if 1 or 2 cards remain, you'll earn 2 stars and if 3 or 4 cards remain, you'll earn 1 star, if 5 or more cards remain, you won't get any stars, and you must earn at least 1 star on every level to unlock the next world. There is an Undo feature that allows you to undo your last move, and each level allows for a single use.
Bonuses appear randomly on some of the cards, but only temporarily, so if you're not able to use that card within a few seconds, it will disappear, but usually reappears fairly quickly on a different card. The type of Bonus varies, the Coin will give you 50 extra coins if you're able to include that card in a chain, and the Tornado will reveal 2 random face down cards on the board once you include the card in a chain. You will occasionally earn number specific Wildcards and Jokers as you progress. Obstacle cards are eventually introduced as a challenge such as cards with Leaves that require two plays, the first time the card is used, it removes the leaves, the second time it's included, will remove the card entirely.
As you search for the Magic Beans, Helpers will join you on your quest. During the demo, the Knight offers his service to swap a card from the deck, with a useful card. You can upgrade the Helpers abilities with the coins you earn, in the shop once they become available. Eventually the Goblin, Golem, Dragon and Sorceress will join forces with you. You can also purchase the Titan's Eye Amulet that let's you see available moves on the board, the Amulet of Hermes which adds two cards to the deck at the beginning of each level, or purchase Jokers to use as a wildcard.
I found this game very relaxing, with beautiful 2D graphics, soothing Music, a good storyline, and all of the must have features I want in a Solitaire game, such as removing all cards from the board, not just the special cards and you're done with the level even though regular cards still remain. Give it a try, especially if you enjoyed The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire which is very similar, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
+110points
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Accompany Diana as she chases the thief of an ancient artifact into another world in this hidden object adventure!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
173 of 194 found this review helpful
FIVE-BN GAMES HAS RISEN TO THE TOP OF MY HOPA JUNKPILE
PostedDecember 5, 2017
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pennmom36
fromKitron: "I'm dying of thirst, could you bring me some water?" Me: yea, in a second, but first let me search this room for collectibles, I've got quite the collection going ya know!"
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Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Diana has gotten herself into another predicament! She just returned home from the last portal that swallowed her, and she hasn't learned her lesson, don't mess with ancient gadgets! Once again she has tampered with an ancient portal, and once again, Diana is trapped in another world, a prison at that! The good news is that she's not alone, this prison has two other prisoners, one of which is a volunteer. The prison was built to imprison Rhitoris, an evil demon, and Kitron has sacrificed his freedom, using his own magical powers to block the demon's evil powers. Diana will need to use her skills to avoid traps, and help the people of this strange new world, as she searches for a way to return home, that is IF there's a way home!
Five-BN Games have created some powerful games before, but this sequel has to be their best creation yet. I'm a fan, I can honestly say that every game series they have created is amongst my favorites, and they are truly worthy of a 5 star rating! Lost Lands, Darkness & Flames, New York Mysteries, House of 1000 Doors, Sacra Terra, Eternal Journey, and one of my top 5 favorites, Forbidden Secrets: Alien Town, are just a few of their epic games available. The Legacy is quickly becoming a Legacy adventure.
The sights and sounds are so realistic, I have surround sound speakers hooked up to my computer and I can't tell you how many times my poor little dogs and cat, have perked their ears up and looked all around the room, to try and figure out where those birds were. They have done a fantastic job of creating an atmosphere to make you feel as if you were there. I love the abundance of Collectibles and Morphing Objects, and that they unlock puzzles and mini games in the Extra's section of the Collector's Edition. Each and every scene has them, they blend in with the scenery very well, AND you can choose whether or not you want the cursor to change when you scan across an item, and if you want the items to be included on the map as to whether or not they have all been found, how awesome is that!
The Hidden Object Scenes have the standard Interactive Listed items, that includes finding all the cliche objects, a hat, shoe, teddy bear, spoon, necktie, wrench and necklace with missing beads. However, they also have a very creative HOP style that was a staple in the original game, and if I'm not mistaken, I think they were also in Darkness & Flames. The Progressive, Interactive, Silhouetted Shape find type, in my opinion is one of the best HOP's I've ever played, they are creative, items and tasks are very well blended, logical, and extremely entertaining. Some of the HOP's have a small puzzle to solve as well, but at least in the demo, there isn't an alternative game available.
The Mini Games are all solvable, non frustrating, and well crafted, although not really original. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Enter the correct code on the keypad using the clue you found earlier.
2) Place exhibit items correctly using the photo as reference.
3) Enter the number of the lost artifact into the GPS, recalling by memory or referring to the Journal. (YEA, a journal to recap the story and use for referral, has returned!)
4) Rotate the circle parts to align the fragments into their matching grooves.
5) Using the hint you found, draw a line to connect the dots of the constellation.
6) Select the matching plates until all but one tile remains.
7) Move the block with the emerald to the exit on the opposite side in a game of "blocks" where you must move other sections to clear a path.
THE LEGACY GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Forgotten Gates (March 11-2017) 4.1
2-Prisoner (December 5-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 21 Wallpapers, 37 Concept Art pictures (wow) 16 re-playable Movie Videos, 8 Music Soundtracks, 13 re-playable Mini Games, 7 re-playable Puzzles, 22 Achievements to earn, 30 Morphing Objects that will unlock a Bonus Game in the extra's, 48 Collectibles (4 Vases, 4 Masks, 4 Golden Dishes, 7 Seashells, 5 Beetles, 6 Skulls, 12 Statuettes) that will unlock a new Bonus Puzzle for each Category Completed, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
+152points
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Become a beautician and help Sally find her long lost love in this wonderful time management game!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
26 of 33 found this review helpful
SALLY JUMPED ON THE DELICIOUS TRAIN AND DERAILED!
PostedDecember 4, 2017
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pennmom36
fromSnuggford has a mouse problem!
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Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
The Sally's series was an excellent Time Management game series. I say was, because Sally's Salon: Beauty Secrets is nothing like the earlier games. It seems that nowadays, every TM game by this dev jumps on the Delicious Series train, to incorporate all the characters that made Delicious so lovable. Just because Emily and her family and friends, pop in to get a beauty treatment, doesn't mean this game will be just as great or just as fun. Snuggford may be a small town, but it sure has a lot of businesses, and everybody seems to know everybody. Sally games used to be unique, but now it's nothing more than a spinoff extension of Delicious, a spinoff without quality entertainment!
You can play this game in Beginner, Normal, or Expert difficulty modes, and all the features are the same as the Delicious, Fabulous Angela, Mary le Chef and Hearts Medicine, with just different Salon related tasks. Even Carl the mouse makes an appearance for bonus points. There is a Star Meter to show you when you have reached Expert status, and you can replay any levels to try for a better star rating. Every fourth level has a bonus level you can play to earn Diamonds that will allow you to help Sally complete her memories of her favorite singer Julio, and there are 17 Trophy Achievements to earn.
The goal is to provide clients with the service they desire, as quickly as possible to keep their heart score as high as possible. When clients arrive, you simply click on the station that matches their thought bubble, and then complete a quick minigame such as shampooing their hair or using scissors to clip the stray hairs. You select the items necessary to complete the tasks such as scissors, curlers, blow dryers or hair color. Some items may require combining several items, others may just require a single click. To apply the task at hand you simply click on the client, and at least in the demo there is no need to drag the customer here or there which is a feature I don't really like. When the customer is ready to pay, you click on the register to check them out. You need to clean the stations after each client leaves to allow new clients to arrive, and you can use the money you earn to upgrade counters, stations and equipment that will keep customers happy and more patient, or give them faster service or allow more clients to be served at the same time.
Sally's Salon, unfortunately ain't what it used to be. Here's a listing of Sally games offered By Big Fish
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-Sally's Salon (April 6-2007) 4.6
2-Sally's Spa (June 4-2008) 4.7
3-Sally's Studio (July 14-2010) 4.5
4-Sally's Salon: Beauty Secrets CE (November 23. 2017) n/a
+19points
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Can you catch a murderer that’s terrorizing a local university?
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
20 of 21 found this review helpful
SOMEWHAT OF A SURPRISING ENDING BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN MORE INTERESTING AFTER DEMO
PostedDecember 4, 2017
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fromReminds me of a "Fringe" episode, I miss Walter :(
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Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I spent a few hours yesterday playing this game, there are 6 chapters and a bonus chapter, so the quantity of the game is good, but the quality of entertainment could have been better. I was truly expecting this "whodunit" mystery to take a few twists and turns from chapter to chapter, but it simply drove the story home. By this I mean that instead of taking several chapters to set up the plot by making me think , oh he did it, well maybe she did it, making me unsure who did it while suspecting nearly everyone, as you'd expect from a whodunit murder plot. Because that wasn't really the case, chapters 5 and 6 got a bit boring at times, because nothing new was introduced to thicken the plot, to keep me constantly guessing, therefore, it could have been wrapped up by chapter 4 or 5! Other than that, the game is good, but could have been epic. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
The Discipulus University should consider changing the name to Murder College, because the faculty is dropping off like flies lately! Miss Douglas, the author of the Dead Reckoning novels, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her literary contributions. The ceremony will have to be postponed, however, because someone has been murdered, again! Look on the bright side, it's great material for her next novel!
I've always wondered if devs actually read the feedback we fishies give on their games, and other games as well. I think they must, because it looks to me like Eipix has tried to duplicate the font and style of one of my favorite devs (not sure I'm allowed to mention which rival it is) I don't remember this particular style being used by Eipix before. If you play a lot of HOPA games, I'm sure you'll recognize the familiar font used, and even the same modern look of the information tabs, and the style of all the extras, even the look of the icon that pops up when you select the hint to allow you to travel quickly to that scene. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's one of the things I love about the other dev, the clean sharp lines, crisp graphics, and the use of modern technology! In my opinion, Eipix has evolved (a teeny tiny bit)! They were able to take a dated series (I reckon I should say dead series) and modernize it to be relevant with just a few tweaks. NO, this isn't a cookie cutter version, take notice, because I for one, want these guys to know that we grew weary of the same thing over and over in every game series they create. I want them to know that we "see" the change, even though they are are just small changes, and appreciate their effort! Otherwise they will remain in their comfort zone, and never attempt anything new, baby steps, one step at a time.
I don't have a gimmicky gadget that allows me to see glowing orbs or hidden symbols, I have a modern Tablet to use, YEAH! Just proof that once again Eipix is evolving, when is the last time you pulled out a pad of paper and a pencil to write down something important when you are on the go? Everyone I know uses a smartphone or tablet. Need a flashlight or a magnifying glass? Need to take a picture or reference information? The first thing you reach for is your cell phone or tablet, and nobody leaves home without one! Because this is a college of cutting edge technology, important apps are automatically downloaded to your tablet while on the campus grounds (ok, that's a bit intrusive) In the Collector's Edition version, there are 37 Mortar Boards (black academic caps) to find, one in each scene, (but because they have a red tassel, they tend to be easily spotted,) the usual achievements and extras, Morphing Objects within the HOP's, and eventually 12 Souvenir's to collect.
The Hidden Object Scenes are modern with crisp graphics. Again, some have a familiar flare, particularly in the computer screen HOP where a computer generated voice tells a story one sentence at a time, and you must find the computer generated sketches representing the Keywords in the sentences. There are also Spot the Difference HOP's with small puzzles to solve, and of course the Dead Reckoning famous HOP's where you find clues and signs, indicating whether or not suspects are being truthful in their statements. In the CE version, there is a Morphing Object available in most of the HOP's, and some have an alternate Bubble Shooting game to play.
The Mini Games are decent, but could use a little modernization as well. Most of the games are doable on the first attempt, but I personally don't mind easy puzzles, or difficult puzzles for that matter as long as they are fun to solve. Most of these games are fun throughout it's entirety, but nothing really new. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Create a path that avoids strong wind currents, by rotating tiles in a "pipes" style game. (on the tablet)
2) Connect the dots to form the correct pattern that matches the clue shown.
3) Turn all of the lights green by selecting the flags in the correct order. (on the tablet)
4) Drag the key across all of the lock symbols, filled squares can't be crossed over, empty squares can only be passed through once. (repeat on second level)
5) Swap pool balls to match the clue shown.
6) Select angles of bumpers on a pinball machine to direct the ball correctly.
7) Swap trophies correctly according to clue.
DEAD RECKONING GAMES AVAILABLE:
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Silvermoon Isle (July 12-2014) 4.4
2-Brassfield Manor (March 12-2015) 4.4
3-The Crescent Case (July 23-2015) 3.5
4-Broadbeach Cove (February 20-2016) 3.8
5-Snowbird's Creek (August 27-2016) 3.5
6-Death Between the Lines (October 29-2016) 4.4
7-Sleight of Murder (June 10-2017) 3.6
8-Lethal Knowledge (November 4-2017) 4.1
The Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers, 4 Concept Art pictures, 6 Movie Videos, 7 Music Soundtracks, 10 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 9 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 12 Souvenirs, a Souvenir Room, replayable Bubble Shoot Games,19 replayable Mini Games, 23 Achievements to earn, 37 Hidden Mortar Boards to find, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy
I recommend this game!
+19points
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Awaken the Christmas Spirit with the all new Solitaire Jack Frost and complete festive solitaire puzzles!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
60 of 73 found this review helpful
JACK FROST HAS RETURNED TO NIP MY NOSE!
PostedDecember 4, 2017
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fromWhy can't I have an option to continue playing after removing Gold cards?????
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Current Favorite:
Magic Cards Solitaire
3.4 out of 5(28)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I am utterly confused by this game! I know it's a Monday, but after reading the Big Fish synopsis, I was prepared to play a Solitaire game of the Mahjong Style where you match pairs of the same numbered cards. At least that's how I interpreted this description:
"Solitaire Jack Frost - Winter Adventures 2 brings classical solitaire gameplay and improves on it with a new game mechanic - collect pairs of cards! A special multiplier increases your reward if you find card pairs quickly. Join Jack Frost on his new adventure today!"
After downloading this game, I created a profile and clicked on the Help section to read the game's instructions, which showed a picture of two cards (# 7) as if it were indeed a Match 2 type Solitaire. But as I read the instructions, they sounded as if it were the Higher/Lower type solitaire, as they talked about making chains regardless of suit, to fill up the multiplier Index Bar. Now I'm even more confused, so I begin to play, and sure enough it IS a Higher/Lower Solitaire game where you try to play cards on the board that are either one card higher or one card lower than the last card on the deck. So either BF has an incorrect description of the game, or I'm completely wrong in my perception of what it says about the game!
I gave this game only 3 Stars, not because of the above mentioned confusion, but because I really dislike the cookie cutter mechanics that this dev offers in ALL of their Solitaire games. The goal of each level is to remove all Special or Gold cards to win. Once you remove all special cards, the level is done, and you aren't given the option to continue playing to try to remove all of the cards on the board, and that drives me nutz! Another feature that drives me nutz, is when you remove a Bonus card (as indicated by a snowflake on the top right of the card) all game play comes to a screeching halt, the screen darkens and your prize is revealed, either 499 extra points, a joker, undo or shuffle feature. It only takes a second or two, but I hate the interruption!
Here are some features available in this game:

* There are 9 Winter Themed (not Christmas Themed)
card backs to choose from
* There are 3 different Face Card Fonts and styles to choose
from.
* Newbie Mode allows you to replay any level.
* Professional Mode only allows you to replay the
entire pack, of 10 levels.
* You only need to remove the Gold cards to win,
the maximum amount of points.
* You can purchase bonuses in the shop with the
coins you earn, a Shuffle feature, an Undo feature
and a Joker feature.
* Cards that have a Snowflake icon are bonus cards
that award you with either 499 coins, or one of the
above mentioned bonus features.
Hopefully I have cleared up the confusion about the type of Solitaire game this actually is, and I haven't just added more confusion. Personally, I'm not a fan of a Solitaire game that doesn't allow me to try to remove all of the cards on the board, not just some of the cards. Other devs have added the option to continue playing after removing all Gold cards, and I can't understand why they wouldn't give you that very simple feature option. Because of that, it's a no buy for me, but if that feature doesn't drive you nutz, this game could be right for you, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
+47points
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Help the Christmas Elf make toys for the holiday in this festive mosaics game!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
56 of 70 found this review helpful
LEAVE IT TO SANTA TO BRING SOME OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY COLORED MOSAICS TO SOLVE USING LOGIC!!!!
PostedDecember 4, 2017
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pennmom36
fromI helped the elves make a penguin toy for you know who, lol!
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Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Tis the Season, and the Elves are working overtime in Santa's Workshop, bringing us some of the most brilliantly colored Mosaic Puzzles I've ever seen! You can choose between 9 different tile types, and I choose the metallic style, which really made these vibrant colors pop. I've played just about every Mosaic Puzzle offered by Big Fish, and I can honestly say I've never seen a puzzle with such shiney colors ever before, you have to see it to believe it! The best part is that every puzzle can be solved using LOGIC!
You can play in a Casual mode where the numbers are crossed off one by one, or Advanced where the numbers are only crossed off when a column or row has been completed. The object of a Mosaic Puzzle, is to either fill in or cross off the cells, as indicated by numbers located on each column and row. Each group of numbers must be separated by at least one empty or crossed off cell, and sometimes it's easier to cross off cells where you know a filled in cell can't possibly go. This will narrow down the field, and switching between colors also helps solve the puzzles by narrowing down the field. Left Clicking will fill in a cell, and right clicking will cross off a tile, and you can switch between colors, by clicking on any of the 6 color bubbles located on the right side of the grid.
Each grid is different, some are small, some are large, some are squares, some are rectangular or oddly shaped. Each picture will create a toy to fill up Santa's Bag of goodies for all the good boys and girls, so you'd better be good, for goodness sake! When the demo ended (naturally just before I completed a puzzle!) I was so engrossed in the game that I forgot it was just a demo. When this happens, I know it's a winner, so I've already bought it, and if you're a Mosaic fan, you should definitely add this to your collection, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
+42points
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Can you stop a dangerous specter from destroying the opera?
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
102 of 134 found this review helpful
I KNEW THIS GAME WAS GOING TO BE BORING THE MOMENT I DISCOVERED I'M A SEAMSTRESS
PostedDecember 2, 2017
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pennmom36
fromFirst scene, and empty stage, second scene, an empty backstage, next up, an empty hallway, an empty dressing room...you get the picture, empty rooms empty game!
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Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
This game is so boring I don't even know what the story is about! Through sheer boredom, I either muddled through the demo on autopilot, or they have done a terrible job of relaying the plot. A Lover's Pledge? I met two women and a ghost in the demo, Julia Belmont and Clementine Lambert. The third character, Andrea Belmont had already committed suicide, so who pledged their love to whom is a mystery to me! One things for sure, I'm a Master Costume Designer, how exciting.
Danse Macabre is sliding down a slippery slope, one game at a time. The first few games in the series were really good, and they received a 4.4 average rating. By 2016 they slipped under the 4 star ratings, and by the end of 2017 the games are nearing the base of the slope as they dip dangerously close to average ratings below 3 stars. The truth of the matter is that this dev produces nothing but cookie cutter games, same story, same HOP's, same MG's, same Hidden Signs, same features, same graphics.
Lover's Pledge has everything you'd expect, it's predictable, it's just more of the same with a different title. Of course this Collector's Edition has 30 Hidden Signs, all Eipix games have Hidden Signs, and it's a feature that becomes so boring to look for after just a few scenes, that you don't care if you look for them or not. There's no challenge in finding them, they stick out like a sore thumb, and they aren't used for anything, they don't unlock special features, they just are what they are, "here's your sign". Other than a handful of Wallpapers and a Strategy Guide (which you won't need, it's an easy game) the only bling you get with this CE version are those signs, unless you count a Bonus Chapter as a plus. (which surely is just another chapter of boredom)
The Hidden Object Scenes are located in boring scenes with boring items to search for. The only HOP remotely interesting, was finding multiples of objects that pertain to a riddle, at least you have to think about what you're looking for. There are the standard, Interactive List Finds, Progressive Interactive Silhouetted Shape finds, Multiples of Objects finds, and Riddle Description finds. Some of the HOP scenes are repeated in the same location, something Eipix never did before, but have been doing so in the last few games offered, a feature most gamers hate because it's too boring a second time around! The good news is that there is an alternative Match 3 game to play, the bad news is that it's not a great Match 3 game.
The Mini Games are just okay, neither bad nor good, and certainly nothing new offered. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Click on pie shaped sections in the correct sequence as demonstrated.
2) Guide the ball through the maze to the center using directional arrows.
3) Complete the decoration by dragging sections of the decoration to empty slots.
4) Move all tokens to the frame located in the center, by selecting numbered buttons on each row and column, to push the tokens a specified number of spaces on the grid.
5) Arrange the four colored switches between their matching circles on the right by dragging groups of switches along the wheel or across the bar.
DANSE MACABRE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1- The Last Adagio (February 20-2014) 4.4
2- Crimson Cabaret (September 25-2014) 4.4
3- Deadly Deception (February 28-2015) 4.1
4- Thin Ice (June 11-2015) 4.1
5- Lethal Letters ( February 11-2016) 4.2
6- Ominous Obsession (April 10-2016) 3.9
7- Florentine Elegy (April 1-2017) 3.5
8- Curse of the Banshee (July 20-2017) 3.0
9-A Lover's Pledge (December 2-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 8 Wallpapers (no concept art pictures??) 9 Music Soundtracks, 7 Movie Videos, 12 Achievements to earn, 21 re-playable Mini Games, a Souvenir Room, 18 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 30 not so Hidden Signs, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter.
I don't recommend this game.
+70points
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Save your cousin and his new bride from a horrible beast!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
64 of 71 found this review helpful
BUT I HAVE AN INVITATION!
PostedDecember 1, 2017
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pennmom36
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Current Favorite:
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4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I really like what I'm seeing from 4 Friends games lately, yesterday's game just cinced the deal in my eyes. My only wish is that they would release more games in the Living Legends series, because these are fantastic, slightly twisted fairy tale games withe georgous graphics and really entertaining game play features. If you haven't played Living Legends games before, you're in for a real treat! Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
This ain't your mama's version of Beauty and the Beast! This is a Living Legends version of a hideous beast who took control of the castle, just hours before Leo Bonnet and Beatrix Chastel were to be wed. Uninvited guests are not welcome here, but Kate and Leo have stuck together since they were children, and Kate is always welcome at cousin Leo's castle. This invitation is either a curse or a cure, because nobody has left the castle alive, with the exception of Beatrix's father, who will stop at nothing to destroy the beast that holds his daughter captive!
Uninvited Guests reminds me of the earlier games in this series, and in my opinion, 4 Friends Games has been listening to us reviewers complaining about how games are becoming cookie cutter versions,. I hope other devs will follow suit and go back to their roots, when games were epic! In the Collector's Edition version, each scene has a Morphing Object, and 2 hidden Owls, one that looks like a statue, the other is usually a drawing and a wee bit harder to spot. They have a pull out tab on the left of the screen that tells you how many of each are in that location, and as you collect the owls, they become real when you visit the collections section. You are joined by a friendly squirrel helper, sort of. He doesn't really stick by your side, but he is in just about every scene, and he does get tricked into helping you occasionally, but he's certainly not an annoying helper per se.
The Hidden Object Scenes are mostly Interactive List finds, and that's alright by me, I kind of like old school in the HOP department. There are also Multiples of the same item finds, and Keyword in Sentences finds. I really enjoyed a couple of unusual one's where you had to find several predator's from different levels such as an eagle or hawk for the sky category, and I liked one where you had to find sketches of things that were alive. The graphics are clear and the objects for the most part are recognizable.
The Mini Games tend to be on the easy side of the scale, but I don't mind how easy or hard a puzzle is, as long as it's fun to solve. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Restore each animal's face by swapping pie shaped sections.
2) Find matching roses by choosing 2 roses to reveal at a time.
3) Assemble the portraits by swapping the pieces between 2 portraits. Pieces must be of the same orientation.
4) Click on puzzle sections until the correct image fragment appears.
5) Aim the crossbow and shoot when the scope turns green. (this is never a fun puzzle, the target is just standing still, where's the skill in this type of game?)
6) Engage in a Battle Royale by clicking on 3 or more identical tiles to remove them. The goal is to strategically remove all tiles, matches can be made horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or all of those directions, removing tiles will cause the tiles above the match to fall down. Repeat this game 3 increasingly difficult times.
7) Arrange the animals on the board so that no animal type repeat either horizontally or vertically.
LIVING LEGENDS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Ice Rose (March 22-2012) 4.5
2-Frozen Beauty (June 13-2013) 4.5
3-Wrath of the Beast (January 22-2015) 3.4
4-Bound by Wishes (March 3-2016) 4.5
5-Beasts of Bremen (February 16-2017) 4.5
6-Uninvited Guests (November 2-2017) 4.8
The Collector's Edition has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 4 Screensavers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 32 replayable Movie Videos, 16 replayable Mini Games and replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 68 Collectible Owls that become real when you collect specific amounts, Morphing Objects, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
+57points
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Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
100 of 125 found this review helpful
i'm afraid to write a title (must be the Revenant's curse)
PostedDecember 1, 2017
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pennmom36
fromI think I stubbed my toe on that last pile of leaves!
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Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(101)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Well, third times a charm, and I couldn't be more confused
Avondel is a small urban town in Vermont, so small you'd barely see it on a map, but Avondel has a very big problem! A supernatural problem! All those childhood urban legends about the Revenant's Hunt are true, and now the dead are returning to terrorize the living, but why? (just the right amount of detail, not too much, not too little, just right lol)
It's fall, and the leaves in Vermont are falling. Since this game is all about childhood legends returning when you least expect it, MCF has given us some good childhood memories to apply, when we least expect it, kicking piles of leaves of course! Throughout this Collector's Edition, you get to kick 10 different piles of leaves, as you search for 16 Morphing Objects (which is a feature I DO expect from MCF, but is surprising considering Eipic rarely offers Morps outside of the HOP's. There are 2 small icons underneath the inventory bar, to help you leep track of the CE bling. There are also 9 collectible Lore Cards that are stored neatly in your file box for easy reference, with various fun facts about the history of how the Reverant's Hunt came to fruition. (oops, did I say the word history?)
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with different types such as Interactive List finds, Keywords, and Interactive Progressive Silhouetted Shape finds, Some of the scenes are repeated in the same location, which is a feature I really don't like, however, most of the HOP's have a hidden piece of Alvin's Letter, to collect and eventually read in it's entirity within your journal.
The Mini Games are really good, but aren't really what we've come to expect from previous MCF games. The puzzles are much easier to solve, even the Super Puzzles, have become, not so super. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Make all dials point to the circled numbers. Select the valve you want to move to, then select the lever to choose which way to move those dials.
2) Move the colored squares to match the colors on Malcolm's watch by selecting and dragging squares to move them. Matching colored squares connect when placed next to each other.
3) Recreate the flag by swapping flag sections.
4) Select the tiles according to the clue on the emergency light.
5) Insert the coin into the slot, then select the same objects that are shown briefly, within the allotted time frame.
6) Place the coin and then select and drag items shown in the correct order as shown.
7) Use the phone dial to enter the correct number you discovered in step #6, and repeate the same process over 3 times.
8) Memorize the pattern on the tuner then select the guitar's parts in the same order shown.
9) shoot down the spaceships by selecting the red button when the spaceships cross over the target.
10) Create a mirror image on the right side of the screen by selecting the colored button you want to use and a screen tile to color it in.
MYSTERY CASE FILES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Huntsville SE only (November 14-2005) 3.7
2-Prime Suspects SE only (April 6-2006) 3.8
3-Ravenhearst SE only (December 15-2006) 3.6
4-Madame Fate SE only (November 7, 2007) 3.9
5-Return To Ravenhearst SE only (November 26-2008) 4.2
6-Dire Grove (November 25-2009) 4.7
7-13th Skull (November 25-2010) 4.4
8-Escape From Ravenhearst (November 23-2011) 3.6
9-Shadow Lake (November 20-2012) 2.6
10-Fate's Carnival (November 26-2013) 4.4
11-Dire Grove, Sacred Grove (November 25-2014) 3.6
12-Key To Ravenhearst (October 27-2015) 3.6
13-Ravenhearst Unlocked (November 24-2015) 3.5
14-Broken Hour (November 22-2016) 3.5
15-The Black Veil (March 23-2017) 3.0
16-The Revenant's Hunt (November 21-2017) n/a
This Collector's Edition has 9 Movie Videos, 8 Wallpapers, Artwork, Case Report Files, Pieces of Alvin's Letter in the HOP's, 9 Music Videos, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 14 re-playable Mini Games, 20 Achievements to earn, 9 Collectible Lore Cards, 16 Morphing Objects, 10 Piles of Leaves to kick, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy the Hunt!
I recommend this game!
+75points
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