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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Nintendo Power
    70
    If you plan on playing with your friends, it's indespensible; if you'll be going at it alone, there's a fair amount to do but you may lose patience with the scoring and lack of single-player variety. [Nov. 2006, p.87]
  2. Card and board game fans will find a lot to enjoy though, and the online integration and solid support for the lone player make a game that is well worth its budget price.
  3. A superior collection, Clubhouse Games is one of the best portable solutions for card and board games.

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#19 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#27 Most Shared DS Game of 2006
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 34
  2. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. PatrickC
    Jul 21, 2008
    7
    Great variety of games, good bargain. There are some downsides, though. For one thing, there are a lot of kids' card games, which we Great variety of games, good bargain. There are some downsides, though. For one thing, there are a lot of kids' card games, which we adults probably won't play much. For another thing, the game is pretty weak overall for single-player use. The AI is a pushover in games like chess and checkers, and not much better in backgammon; don't expect much of a challenge. There's also a fault in the checkers rules. In standard checkers, you can't king a man and jump off the king row in the same move; but in this DS version, you're forced to make that illegal jump. Nice interface, decent music, and some of the best games in the world, but the weak AI is pretty much a deal-breaker for me. Full Review »
  2. Jul 9, 2021
    6
    PROS - you get to play your favs on the go; bottle shake, chess, shogi, dart, and bowling.

    MEH - nothing ground breaking and dated
    PROS - you get to play your favs on the go; bottle shake, chess, shogi, dart, and bowling.

    MEH - nothing ground breaking and dated graphics.

    CONS - they force you to play games you don't like to unlock the other ones.
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  3. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Great ds game, got recently and have been super enjoying it, nice quick gameplay make it perfect for playing through out the day when ive gotGreat ds game, got recently and have been super enjoying it, nice quick gameplay make it perfect for playing through out the day when ive got a few minutes Full Review »