Ultimate Collection, The (16 All Time Classics) - Chubby Checker

Advantages: You don't have to clear away the game pieces
Disadvantages: The sound gets annoying after a while

...42 All-Time Classics is a game you should have if you own a DS. There's something in there for everyone and although the box says ages 12+, I have to disagree. I'm pretty sure there are some smart kids out there much younger that 12 who would give you a run for your money in multi-player mode. The games can be played single and multi-player against another DS opponent or the computer. Multi-player can be over the internet or wirelessly with another DS. You can also give another DS user a "gift" where you would send one of the games to his/her DS and they can play until they turn the DS off. When you first switch on you are presented with the start screen and three options, Single player, Multiplayer and Settings. The settings button is for adjusting background sound and music. This is where you will choose a username and an icon to... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: mixture of card games and boardgames
Disadvantages: there could always be more games.

...Since getting my DS i have been looking for games that go beyond the stable mario etc and 42 All-time Classics is one of the best i have come across. Featuring the likes of solitaire, rummy, blackjack and texas hold`em it is a great mix for card lovers. They have mixed in some extra games like billiards, darts and mahjong to add something new. Stamp play lets you try all of the games starting off easy and moving on level by level through all 42 games Mission play uses most of the games but uses rules set by the DS (some of them sound easy but the DS rules add that extra edge to the game) A great buy for all lovers of cards and boardgames.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Lots of variety
Disadvantages: Not very in-depth, maybe a little expensive

...42 All-Time Classics brings the best-loved card games, board games and parlor games to the Nintendo DS. The controls are simple and there's also a multiplayer mode that pits your skills against players across the world. Some of the 42 games include draughts, darts, poker, bridge, backgammon and billiards, so something should be up your street as there is a lot of variety. In all, I have not found one game in "42 All Time Classics" that has bored me or made me want to switch off, but if I was to mention a downside it would be that I can imagine some people could get bored of it rather quickly, or may want something more in-depth, but this isn't that sort of game, it's more of a pick up and play sort of experience. I would definitely recommend this game to anybody who enjoys a challenge, or constantly finds themselves with time... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful