Jewel Quest Solitaire 3 Review
Jewel Quest Solitaire 3 is another interesting Jewel Quest game. This time it’s a solitaire play with match 3 games in between levels. You can choose either full quest or just cards (forgoing the adventure story).
In the quest mode you are assisting Ratu Edward Kadanu search for his lost treasure (I didn’t play 1 and 2 so I have no idea what the tale was for the first 2 games). Rupert and Emma Pack (from the Jewel Quest series) commissioned Ratu for this expedition starting in the deepest jungles of Cambodia. Ratu Kadanu is more than qualified to research every aspect of this exploration and successfully complete it. He is a Fijian born Oxford professor hungry for new adventure and dangers.
In the Klondike format of solitaire there are platforms (initially 4) at the top of the screen with the dealt cards below. The top card of each row is faced up. The object of the game is to place cards of the same suit in ascending order starting from the ace (Ace, 2,3,4…). Below the platforms in the game board area you move any available card on to the cards in descending order (King, Queen, Jack, 10,9…) with each touching card in alternating suits. The deck at the bottom of the screen is flipped through to get additional cards, however each time you flip, the meter on the right will go back down. The only way to increase the meter is to place a card on the platform at the top. Once the meter reaches the top, you get a power-up. Some of the power-ups are the wild card, x-ray (you get to view the faced down cards for a limited time) and shuffle.
Buried cards are flipped when cards on top are moved to a different spot. When all the cards are removed from a row, you can replace the empty spot with a King or wild card only. When the computer determines you will win the game, it will ask you if you want the computer to automatically complete the level. This is an added plus because you do not need to do the mundane mechanics of the play unless you want to.
After winning your hand you will get pieces of a photograph to put together in a jigsaw puzzle fashion. This picture will reveal a precious 
artifact of your search. In addition there is a match 3 game to play for bonus points. The match games are basically identical to their other Jewel Quest match games, and although easy to play, the break from the cards is a welcome diversion.
Jewel Quest Solitaire 3 is a straightforward and addictive Klondike game with some great power-ups to advance your play. The extra games are an added bonus from the solitaire play. The graphics as always is well executed, however the story line is not as engaging as when the Packs are the main focus of the game. Enjoy this solid Mac card game Jewel Quest Solitaire 3.
Features of Jewel Quest Solitaire 3:
-100 Solitaire Boards and Match 3 Gameplay
-8 Power-ups
-Unravel the Mystery
You may also like Jewel Quest, Jewel Quest II, Jewel Quest III and Jewel Quest Mysteries.
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Classic Solitaire Review
Classic Solitaire by dogMellon is a well thought out, fully developed solitaire card games according to the developers. They said they play the games over and over to find any quirks, etc. They are telling the truth. After a few sessions of the over 50 different types of solitaire play, I believe everything they wrote in their promo.
You do not need to know how to play solitaire. Of course, it couldn’t hurt, but the help in this game is quite good. They not only explain the skill level, how successful you’ll be and step-by-step instructions, they also show you screenshots as well. The explanations are easy to understand and follow. The cards themselves are beautifully done and simple. The simplicity of the cards and gorgeous backgrounds help your eyes and relax you as you try to conquer each level of play. The large size of the cards is also helpful like the game Big Deck. If you are nearsighted, getting up in your years or just like the large numbers, you’ll enjoy the look of these cards. The face cards are very close to regular type of playing cards instead of having themed pictures like Fairway Solitaire with it’s golfers.
The variety of the different types of play is amazing and probably the right amount (50 plus) to fit any mood you may be in to play. Some are very familiar and easy, and others are quite challenging. They range from Aces Up all the way to Yukon. In between you’ll see games you readily recognize like Klondike Draw 1 and 3, Spider with 1, 2, 4 Suits, Tripeaks and more.
In the Help section you will get explicit instructions plus they will let you know how challenging the game will be and how to win the game. This is good for beginners to start out in games they will be successful in and enjoy. It will also help the ones who are looking for a more challenging play.
Other great pluses this game has are the save feature when you exit the game, full statistics, and the undo/redo button. The developers’ attention to all these details and more are what makes Classic Solitaire good.
The games are varied and not overwhelming. I think 50 or so is a good number to have more than enough to find the game that will not only challenge but entertain you at the same time. I tried the ones I know and some I’ve never tried before. I enjoyed the familiar ones and was surprised to find I liked the others as well. I am not a big solitaire player but I do like to challenge myself every now and then. I give this game a 4 out of 5 for a lot of solid solitaire games for your money.
Features of Classic Solitaire:
-55 Challenging Levels
-Clear Instructions
-Variety of Solitaire Games
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Ancient Tripeaks 2 Review
Ancient Tri-Peaks II is the equally fun and sequel to the original Ancient Tri-Peaks, but this time there is a change in the story. Instead of the original ancient societies of South America, the creators have decided to focus this game on Ancient Greece. Learn mythology along the way, as you try to find your way across the ancient Mediterranean Sea toward the capital of Athens.
Like most Tri-peaks games, the object is to remove all the cards from the board in the allotted time. The catch is that you can only remove a card that is either higher or lower than the one currently in "your pile." This means that it takes some quick thinking and strategy to remove all the cards without using up the reserve cards that are available to reset what is on top of "your pile." That being said, the only way to lose the game is to use up all the reserve cards and still have other cards left on the board.
Ancient-Tri Peaks II does have an objective besides the game. While you play, you reach certain roadstops that allow you to continue to build a marble statue of your subject (you learn about Greek myths like Helen of Troy, Paris and the Trojan War, etc.). Once you complete these tasks, the statue is complete and you can move on to learning about the next story. There are 16 different types of boards to choose from, ranging from fairly easy and straightforward to very complected and difficult. The catch is it is easier to sculpt your statue on these harder levels, as the harder the skill level, the more points come.
This game was fun, but it lacked something for me, in the end. I guess I couldn't necessarily pinpoint what was off, but I definitely did not enjoy the repetitive music and revolving help-questionmarks. Other than that, the game was fun and played exactly the way one of these games should. All in all, I would give Ancient Tri-Peaks II three out of five stars.
Features of Ancient Tripeaks 2
-16 Tripeaks Games
-Original or Power-up Modes
-Unlockable Levels, Card Backs
-Combo-based Scoring
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Heartwild Solitaire Review
The mystery behind the woman shooting her husband and escaping on horseback is hidden deep within the 80 levels in Mac game Heartwild Solitaire. The objective of the story is to complete each level to reveal the answers to the many moods of Anna the woman scorned.
The play is relatively easy but is it? Classic solitaire moves often have twists to the play and is not always straightforward. You must 
match 2 cards to clear the entire game board. If you run out of matches, you have extra cards to flip at the bottom of the board, the retry button, undo button and other helps. There are bonuses for matching in ascending or descending order. Other bonuses are rewarded for speed and matching identical cards. There are also power-ups for extra deals and shuffles.
Heartwild Solitaire is not for children even though the play is easy to learn, the storyline is for mature audiences only. It reads a bit like a romance novel. The artwork in the background of the game board and the deck of cards itself are beautifully executed. The play is relaxing and addictive and the story a little dramatic is interesting enough to keep your attention. Even if the melodrama is not your thing, the solitaire play is always fun and enjoyable.
Features of Heartwild Solitaire:
-80 Levels
-Engaging Storyline
-Create Own Levels
-Challenging Bonus Games
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Fairway Solitaire Review
I don’t come across golf related Mac games too often so Fairway Solitaire was a pleasant surprise. The last golf game I played was GL Golf and that was a straight sports game. Fairway Solitaire is both golf and card game combined to entertain golf and card players.
The main play is the solitaire card game where you select a face up card from the board that is either one higher or one lower than the face up foundation card at the bottom of the screen. Strategy and thinking is involved in order to use up all the cards on the board. And, like in golf there are sand traps to bypass by finding the sand wedge to overturn the cards. There are also water hazards to conquer. If you play 6 cards in a row, you will get a long drive. At the top of the screen you can see your progress on the golf course. The mulligan button is the undo or retry, but you get only 1 mulligan per hole.
Throughout the game you hear running commentary from 2 golf announcers regarding how you are playing. Just like watching a golf 
championship match on television. Polite applauds are scattered through your plays. What happened to the guy who yells out “in the hole”? Your scorecard is similar to the card you use in golf showing your pars, bogies, birdies and the eagles. In addition, you can win tournaments for extra points and shop in the pro shop for your golf needs like a polo shirt and pants to dress your golfer. The game allows you to win tournaments and big money by playing under par so you can unlock other golf courses. 
Another way to get more money is to have a 20 or more card run.
If you are not into golf, you will learn a lot of lingo to impress your golf playing friends next time you get together. There are a lot of golf facts you will learn in this game. I found it to be repetitive even with the mini games, but if you like this type of card play, the golf aspect gives you a little more interest to the play. So watch out for the sand traps and score a birdie.
Features of Fairway Solitaire:
-70 Courses
-Funny Running Commentary
-Golf Clothes Power-Ups
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