13 best hasbro pc games

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1. Battleship - It’s a hit! The all-time favorite naval battle game is reloaded for PC and Mac! Launch strikes with mouse-driven precision as you destroy enemies in Classic mode or Salvo mode. Witness 3-D guns blazing and smoke-billowing carriers sinking to their doom. Use strategic and tactical skills to earn Super Weapons, and improve your rank from Seaman all the way to fully fledged Admiral. Achieve total victory at sea! 2. Risk - Draft! Attack! Fortify! Play the original game of strategy and world domination — now for your PC. Enjoy the classic look and fun of RISK in an exciting new interactive experience. Play two ways as you strategize over the map and set out to conquer the world. Test your power against computer enemies, or compete with friends in Hotseat multiplayer. Use strategic thinking and tactical gambles and earn a host of achievements as you take territory after territory. Can you lead your army to victory?

• Battleship - Sink battleships on your way to becoming an Admiral in the fleet
• Battleship - Watch enemy ships smolder as you find the elusive PT Boat
• Battleship - Try an array of weaponry to help sink your opponents' hopes
• Risk - Strategize your way to world domination in this classic game
• Risk - Easily replenish troops and move them to the front lines of battle with our intuitive control scheme

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Released Nov 1997 and hard to find now.

With 3-D worlds, more levels, lots of enemies, more graphics, and new moves, Frogger is more fun than ever. With solo or multiplayer options (including play over the Internet), you and your friends will be hopping with Frogger for hours.

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Ever notice the stuff companies put on the labels of their products to make you think you're getting something new when it's really the same old stuff? You know what I'm talking about - those blurbs that say "cool new look, same great taste," or something equally obvious.

And that pretty much sums up Frogger, the remake of the classic from the nascent days of video gaming. Of course, the new Frogger is indeed a far cry from the old one, but if you read the ad copy for the game you'll see that it follows the same time-tested marketing formula used for decades by all sorts of manufacturers of consumer goods. After all, is there really anything special about "dozens of challenging new levels" or "9 unique worlds" in a remake of an old platform game? Of course not - no one's going to rerelease a game the whole world's played ad nauseam and use the same levels, and there's nothing particularly extraordinary about grouping them into worlds, either. And "3-D graphics and cool music" are pretty much de rigueur for any new release, aren't they?

That rant might make it sound like Frogger sucks, but that's not the case at all. What it does mean is that the "new and improved" Frogger probably won't convert anyone who didn't care for the old one, and that gamers who liked the first one will groove on this one, too. And what, you ask, about the generation of gamers that's never tried Frogger? Well, I've got a sneaking suspicion that guiding a cute frog to save his offspring - even if it is a 3D frog - somehow won't have quite the same appeal now that it did when MTV first went on the air.

Although Hasbro has included a few 2D levels from the original game for old time's sake and created a few extra 2D levels to ease players into the new world of Frogger, the big selling point for the remake is that the action takes place in three dimensions. Platforms moving both horizontally and vertically must be negotiated for Frogger to reach his destination, friendly birds can be mounted for a quick flight to a critical limb of a tree to begin a journey to the ground, and there's even a level where you take Frogger to the slopes for some ski-jumping action.

It's a far cry from the simple chore of helping a frog cross a busy thoroughfare, but is it really more satisfying? Certainly the visuals are better - how could they not be - but when compared with what you'll find in other current releases they're not what you'd call inspiring. And often they don't convey a true sense of three-dimensionality: Yes, you move downward through the limbs of a tree, but it doesn't really feel like you're moving down.

New power-ups add some spice to the game, but again it's really nothing earth-shattering - Frogger can grab flies and other items with his "heat-seeking tongue" to extend the level timer, score bonus points, earn an extra life, move and jump faster, and light dark passageways.

Where Frogger does disappoint is that while Hasbro spiffed up the graphics and gameplay in several categories, it left some of the old video game conventions unchanged. Controlling the little amphibian is tough enough when you're dodging "deadly" enemies like bees, squirrels, and spiders, but Frogger's basic design turns challenges into frustrations. The problem is simple: You wind up covering the same ground over and over again because once you retrieve one of Frogger's offspring you find yourself at the starting line.

This is a real drag, especially on levels like "Frogger Goes Skiing"; once you've picked up a couple of little ones you just don't feel like maneuvering past the same obstacles three more times. And that feeling gets even stronger if there's an especially tricky spot to navigate past: After three or four failures at trying to do something you've already accomplished two or three times before, it's likely you'll just toss down the gamepad and walk away - especially if the controls are as glitchy and twitchy on your pad as they were on my Gravis GrIP.

Frogger's multiplayer mode pits up to four players in a race to reach flags; local games (same computer) use a split-screen mode, and you can also compete modem-to-modem, over a LAN, and on the Internet. It's a little more fun when the little amphibian you're controlling is outdistancing other frogs, but the problem of repeatedly covering the same ground crops up in this mode, too.

But in the end, the biggest problem with Frogger is that it's so very... passive. If you're going to remake Frogger, why not make him a little more proactive in the pursuit of his young - maybe turn that "heat-seeking tongue" into something a little more forceful than a long-reaching bug zapper. And think how much better a multiplayer game would be if you could bump other frogs into pits of lava or into the grinding wheels of machinery!

A lot of gamers will pick this one up for the sake of nostalgia, and there's nothing wrong with that. Just remember that it often turns out that the things you thought were so great in your youth sometimes don't stand up so well years down the road - even if they have been given a face-lift. --Stephen Poole

Copyright ©1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. -- GameSpot Review

• up to four players with multi-player split screen
• nine unique new worlds
• 3-D graphics and cool music
• Competer over LAN, modem to modem or Internet
• dozens of challenging new levels

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Hasbro Interactive has managed to make an old-time favorite even better. This version of Monopoly includes the features we have loved for years--Boardwalk, Community Chest, Go Directly to Jail cards--but enhances enjoyment with some new features. Players can completely redesign the game board by importing their own images or using the included clip art. The 3-D graphics have never been this detailed--you can take game play down to street level and actually see your tokens dance around the board as they pass through the extravagant neighborhoods surrounding Park Place or the down-and-out areas along Mediterranean Avenue.

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Play the classic property trading game from Parker Brothers like never before. Follow all the action as fully animated 3-D Monopoly tokens respond to dice rolls and energetically move around the board. Create your own custom game board with clip art images or imported graphics for a unique gaming experience.

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I know what you're thinking: "It's Monopoly; how hi-tech can it be?" As unlikely as it may sound, Westwood has transformed Parker Brothers' classic board game into a box full of highly rendered, smoothly animated, multiplayer goodness.

Even in single-player mode, Monopoly shines as a brilliant example of what programmers can do with a simple concept if they set their minds to it. Attached to all game pieces, board locations and events are beautifully rendered 3-D animations--over 800 in all--that faithfully recreate the game's early 1930s appeal. The soundtrack is pleasant, though it can get annoying over the duration of what are often lengthy competitions. Besides the window dressing, Monopoly also offers everything you'd expect from the board game: money, extensive trading options that allow players to wheel and deal properties, and even "Get Out of Jail Free" cards.

Monopoly's greatest feature is its carefully designed multiplayer support.You can challenge up to five other players in either network or Internet mode. If none of your friends are ready to play, check out Westwood's Internet waiting room, where you'll find other players from all over the world who are looking for a game. (Yes, the game will even sort out differences in language and currency types.).

In the end, even with all the bells and whistles, Monopoly is Monopoly, and if you don't like the board game, you won't like the computer adaptation. But if you're a fan, Westwood's take on the venerable classic is a great way to compete with players all over the world from the comfort of your own home. --Trent C. Ward

--Copyright ©1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. -- GameSpot Review

• Please excuse the photo!
• Great gift
• Good for new users
• Shipped immediately
• Fun and entertaining

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Money, Intelligence, Strategy and the present are all represented. No need to choose which game to purchase, they are all included in one box! Monopoly 2008 allows you to acquire wealth by buying and developing the Monopoly properties you know and love. It's all about money - and making more of it than your opponents. Scrabble Champion Edition enables you to play like an expert with The Merriam-Webster Official SCRABBLE Player¿s Dictionary, Auto Word Validation, & Pop-up Hints. In the game of Risk you are battling to conquer the world. To win, you must launch attacks and defend yourself on all sides. The dangers are great but so are the rewards. The newest version of Monopoly HERE & NOW Edition is updated to the present. Gone are the days of low rents and paltry fines. In today¿s world the cost of living just increased 10,000-fold- and so could your fortunes.

• Hasbro Classic Games Collection 2009 combines four great games in one box:
• Monopoly 2008
• Scrabble Champion Edition
• Monopoly Here & Now

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 places players in charge of managing amusement parks; rides can be built or demolished, terrain and scenery can be adjusted, and prices can be controlled to keep visitors or "peeps" happy. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 features two methods of gameplay. In career mode, players must complete predetermined objectives in predesigned scenarios. In the new sandbox mode, players have unlimited time and money to create their own custom parks and rides. New features include the ability to import and export custom attractions, design custom scenarios and peeps, as well as design an in-game roller coaster and a fully three-dimensional world players can view from all angles. Like the previous games in the series, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is a strategy and simulation game in which players manage all aspects of an amusement park by building or removing rides, scenery and amenities, placing shops and facilities, adjusting the park's finances, hiring staff, and keeping the park visitors, known as "peeps", happy.

• Construction and management simulation computer game
• Including the original game and the Soaked! expansion pack

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Professor Erno Rubik is back with four easy-to-play games in addition to his famous cube. Games are Zigthrough, in which snakes make their way to the exit; Playground, where balls bounce around a maze; Cover Up, where the object is to unstack towers to cover a game board; and Paint War, whose object is to keep the opponent from painting the town red. Each game takes only about two minutes to learn--but you won't be able to stop playing that soon. Finally, if you need help solving a Rubik's cube, just ask the Cube Master for help and you'll get detailed instructions.

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Take care of a new cast of kooky characters with the Operation CD-ROM. Patch up patients in the operating room, or fix monsters at Haunted Hospital. Step back in time and cure the prehistoric creatures in Dino Hospital, or jump into the future and take care of aliens at the Space Hospital. You can even go wild and destroy nasty germs in the Microscopic Mission.

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This classic battlefield game is consistent with traditional Stratego but incorporates the highly praised Lord of the Rings story and characters. Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition Stratego pits good (Gandalf, Legolas, Frodo) against evil (the Witch-king, Saruman, Ringwraiths) as players secretly position their character pawns and bombs on the board and battle to gain possession of their opponent's ring. The first player to acquire their enemy's ring wins. Includes game board, 40-pc. gray army, 40-pc. beige army, label sheet and instructions.

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UNLEASH THE ULTIMATE TYCOON! Create, design and manage the beloved businesses of your dreams in this addictive collection of strategy games for would-be moguls of all ages! Release your entrepreneurial spirit and become a titan of industry. Transform your very own zoo into an incredible oasis for adorable and exotic animals! Design and manage prestigious hotels around the world as you construct a global lodging empire! Start with a passion for food and cook it up to create a culinary kingdom! Become king of the rails as you manage and operate a railroad empire. Make the critical decisions that determine whether your cities will expand and thrive! Battle your competition and the clock as you thrill your visitors with amazing theme park attractions, delight customers with delicious treats, and much more! This Collection features 10 COMPLETE GAMES IN ALL including HOTEL GIANT 2, RESTAURANT EMPIRE, ZOO GIANT, TRAIN GIANT, TRANSPORT GIANT, INDUSTRY GIANT II, and MUCH MORE! Make the decisions, take the risks, and reap the rewards! The hours of fast-paced fun are unlimited and the wealth of possibilities are yours!

• UNLEASH THE ULTIMATE TYCOON! Create, design and manage the beloved businesses of your dreams in this addictive collection of strategy games for would-be moguls of all ages!
• Release your entrepreneurial spirit and become a titan of industry. Battle your competition and the clock as you thrill your visitors with amazing theme park attractions, delight customers with delicious treats, and much more!
• 10 COMPLETE GAMES IN ALL including HOTEL GIANT 2, RESTAURANT EMPIRE, ZOO GIANT, TRAIN GIANT, TRANSPORT GIANT, INDUSTRY GIANT II, and MUCH MORE!
• Make the decisions, take the risks, and reap the rewards! The hours of fast-paced fun are unlimited and the wealth of possibilities are yours!

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Join Thomas and friends on a great festival adventure! It's classic preschool play for young Thomas fans. Kids ages 2 and older will love helping Thomas and company get ready for the big festival on the island of Sodor. There's a lot to see and plenty to do at every stop, including color matching, shape sorting, and counting.

Kids can play through seven engaging activities filled with rich 3-D graphics and animations and plenty of their favorite characters and locations. Go with Thomas on his journey around the island or choose a favorite location. Players get certificates of completion for each activity. Also see new video sequences featuring Thomas and his friends.

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Monopoly

In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, an unemployed heating engineer from Pennsylvania created the game of Monopoly. Realizing that his get-rich theme might appeal to other Americans, he had the game printed and distributed in a Philadelphia department store. When he couldn't keep up with the overwhelming requests for more sets, he arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. And the rest, as they say, is history. But Monopoly is far from a quaint historical relic. To this day, it remains a riveting game of luck, chance, and savvy wheeling and dealing--all of which can make some lucky dog rich, rich, rich! Based on the purchase of Atlantic City real estate (a city currently renowned for its get-rich gambling opportunities), Monopoly is now printed in 26 languages with more than 200 million sets sold worldwide. Players still scoot the same beloved board pieces: the old shoe, the terrier, and the hot rod. This set also includes rules for a shortened version of the game and a new token, winner of Monopoly's recent "design a token" contest. This is capitalism at its most fun and ruthless, a must-have edition in the family game closet. --Gail Hudson

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In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, an unemployed heating engineer from Pennsylvania created the game of Monopoly. Realizing that his get-rich theme might appeal to other Americans, he had the game printed and distributed in a Philadelphia department store. When he couldn't keep up with the overwhelming requests for more sets, he arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. And the rest, as they say, is history. But Monopoly is far from a quaint historical relic. To this day, it remains a riveting game of luck, chance, and savvy wheeling and dealing--all of which can make some lucky dog rich, rich, rich! Based on the purchase of Atlantic City real estate (a city currently renowned for its get-rich gambling opportunities), Monopoly is now printed in 26 languages with more than 200 million sets sold worldwide. Players still scoot the same beloved board pieces: the old shoe, the terrier, and the hot rod. This set also includes rules for a shortened version of the game and a new token, winner of Monopoly's recent "design a token" contest. This is capitalism at its most fun and ruthless, a must-have edition in the family game closet.

• The classic game of buying and selling
• For 2 to 6 players ages 8 and up
• Made in United States
• A game of luck, chance, and wheeling and dealing
• Includes a new game piece and rules for a shortened version of the game
• Classic family board game
• A game of luck, chance, and wheeling and dealing

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The classic game on a CD for the computer

Hasbro Interactive has managed to make an old-time favorite even better. This version of Monopoly includes the features we have loved for years--Boardwalk, Community Chest, Go Directly to Jail cards--but enhances enjoyment with some new features. Players can completely redesign the game board by importing their own images or using the included clip art. The 3-D graphics have never been this detailed--you can take game play down to street level and actually see your tokens dance around the board as they pass through the extravagant neighborhoods surrounding Park Place or the down-and-out areas along Mediterranean Avenue.

• the classic game on CD
• hours of entertainment
• keep the kids out of your hair for hours

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