''Hoyle Card Games'' is a

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-only

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that was developed by

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and published by

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under their Sierra Attractions label.

Gameplay

The package includes eight competitive card games, such as

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and

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, as well as six variations of

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. Competitive games are played against the game's

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(AI), or against another player. Two players can use two separate Game Boy Color consoles and connect them with a link cable, or use a single machine and alternate their turns. The AI can prove a challenging opponent since the game lacks any difficulty settings. Each game's rules are explained within a menu. Each player must pick an avatar to represent them before they can begin, such as a crocodile or a teddy bear.

Reception

Jay Semerad of

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stated that the game's lack of difficulty settings and tough AI can result in players struggling to win against the computer, adding that Hoyles' books are a better reference for players wishing to learn how to play than the game's menus. He also stated, "Despite its faults, Hoyle Card Games is a good addition to any card player's game library."

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's Craig Harris stated, "Despite its issues in design, the game's still a great purchase and a real keeper." Both Semerad and Harris stated that players unfamiliar with the games should learn the rules elsewhere before trying to use ''Hoyle Card Games''.

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Gameplay

Reception

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