estarr1218's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.8
- Helpful Votes:73
- Reviews Submitted:12
- First Review:December 24, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 11, 2024
- Featured reviews0
Unwrap the gift of holiday fun the whole family can enjoy!
Overall rating
5
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5
LOVE these games!
PostedDecember 11, 2024
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
SOOOO very happy that this was another year added to my collection! I've done these every year since they've started - and once Thanksgiving hits, I go back and re-play the old ones... they've come a long way but they've always been such a festive way to get into the Christmas Spirit! Nothing crazy, nothing spooky - just pure fun. I love the music, noises, and scenes... this year did not disappoint! Lots of familiar faces, items, and scenes but yet there's still so much new stuff. Lots of nostalgia!
Developers! Please, please, please - never stop making these!!!
Developers! Please, please, please - never stop making these!!!
I recommend this game!
Revisit romantic Regency Britain to build a glorious garden in this charming solitaire sequel!
Overall rating
5
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5
HOOORAY! A SEQUEL!
PostedSeptember 5, 2024
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
OK - I love, love, loved the first one - the story line was sweet and light, yet interesting... and the game play was perfect - I really like how the solitaire game is set up and the types of "power-ups". I have re-played it several times - which is why I was so happy they came out with a second one! Yay! Thank you developers - it's SO refreshing to not have ghouls, spirits, and other junk stuffed into a game - just pure fun! Thank you - please don't stop with this one! More! Highly recommend this game!
I recommend this game!
Take off for the great outdoors on a long weekend of puzzles and inspiration!
Overall rating
5
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5
I wish it didn't end!
PostedMarch 22, 2024
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This was SUCH a great game! I feel like if you like any of the Vacation Adventure games (Park Ranger, Cruise Director, even Christmas Wonderland) you might very well like this... It isn't the SAME but similar. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm a huge fan of the Vaca Adventures. The visuals were excellent, noises were fun, scenes were happy, nothing offensive. I LOVE that you can constantly click without being penalized, and I felt that they added SO much for the CE version, so it's worth it. There are also additional games, additional scenes to find, a jukebox to play the music... VERY fun. VERY relaxing. VERY enjoyable. DEVELOPERS: PLEASE Make another one SOON!
I recommend this game!
Join Santa and friends in this instant holiday classic!
Overall rating
5
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5
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!
PostedDecember 3, 2023
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have played all of them, ever since they started... every year I begin at # 1 and go through. They've come a long way but each and every one of these games are just SO much fun! Please, please, please don't ever stop making them! I don't care if you have 200! LOL
If you've never played them before, be prepared to get hooked! They can be easy or hard - you choice, the pictures/graphics are nostalgic and wonderfully festive. The music is always great (btw, developers - please put a playlist together on YouTube!!) and there is no junk, no ghosts, spirits, evil ghouls, etc. - just pure, clean fun!!! HIGHLY Recommend! I'd keep my subscription to BF even if this was the only game I could play. SO happy it's here for 2023!!! Keep up the great work developers!
If you've never played them before, be prepared to get hooked! They can be easy or hard - you choice, the pictures/graphics are nostalgic and wonderfully festive. The music is always great (btw, developers - please put a playlist together on YouTube!!) and there is no junk, no ghosts, spirits, evil ghouls, etc. - just pure, clean fun!!! HIGHLY Recommend! I'd keep my subscription to BF even if this was the only game I could play. SO happy it's here for 2023!!! Keep up the great work developers!
I recommend this game!
Save the family store in this unique mix of Time Management and Hidden Object gameplay!
Overall rating
5
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5
THIS IS FUN!!!
PostedSeptember 5, 2023
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Oh my goodness - just good clean fun! I didn't want to stop... not too hard, not too easy...just right! Artwork is perfect, and the game is simple to learn. Love this game - wishing I found it sooner!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!
I recommend this game!
Amateur travel blogger Kate is back with a new travel adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 13 found this review helpful
A Super-Fun Game!
PostedSeptember 4, 2022
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game is very good - I'm really not sure why anyone would leave a negative review... The play is easy-going, great pictures and sounds, fun storyline... overall great game. Good for if you just want to chill out. As for the "darkness" that some were talking about - I can only guess it's because they're playing on a cell phone, but this game is totally good on the PC. As for not being "Mia Faircroft" nope - it's not, and that's nice - there's already a game for that! I like the mom/daughter team, storyline is light and nothing crazy. Overall - great job developers! Thanks for another nice game!
I recommend this game!
Amateur blogger Kate goes on a life-changing adventure through Paris!
Overall rating
5
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5
42 of 48 found this review helpful
Stress-Free Fun
PostedMarch 10, 2022
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I love this game! Great artwork, food images are really good (makes me hungry - maybe I should take a star off for that! HA!), and I like the story - easy to follow, enjoyable, not too hard... something for when you just want a little entertainment without working too hard for it! Has no ghoulies or gore, nothing weird - just simple fun... Definitely recommend it!
I recommend this game!
Help Santa prepare for the most wonderful time of the year!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Another great one!!!
PostedDecember 27, 2020
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I have bought these games since they began and they are all wonderful! This is one of my favorites... it contains all the familiar features - sounds, music, scenes, characters, etc. - but then added new scenes as well. Some people may review and say it's the same thing just mixed up, but I disagree - they keep the same feeling and nostalgia, but they absolutely DO change it up. I don't think I'd like it changed all too much - I look forward to seeing this each year. I look forward to this every year, and I hope they never stop making them. It's so nice to have a game to hop on, enjoy and chill out for a bit, while getting into the Christmas mood without any goblins, gore, or yuck... no agenda, no weird stuff, just pure, clean Christmas. Keep up the fantastic work Casual Arts - LOVE this!!!!!!!
I recommend this game!
Board the SS Wonderland Princess and get ready to visit the most festive places on earth!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 20 found this review helpful
Have all 10 - love them all!
PostedNovember 13, 2020
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
These are a tradition in my home... I cannot WAIT for the new releases every year, and I'm hoping there will be another one this year! They bring a HUGE dose of nostalgia with the images, music and stories. I also love the sounds that some of the features make. Sorry if that sounds weird - it's kinda like when you have a click-y keyboard, just makes you happy! These are simple, no agenda, no weird ghouls or spirit stuff - just pure fun! Love them!!!
I recommend this game!
Show off your solitaire skills as you sail the seven seas!
Overall rating
5
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5
A Treasure for Sure!
PostedApril 17, 2019
estarr1218
fromSarasota, FL
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
LOVE this game! I've had it for a while and have been busy with other games, but then came back to this one... I love the beach and water sounds, and the game is challenging but not so difficult that you give up. The story line is also very well done and it makes you want to complete the game to find out what happens. Good ending - was worth it. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for a game without the wizards/witches/ghosts/evil junk that seem to permeate through almost every game here! Enjoy!
I recommend this game!