Clubhouse Games (DS) (Nintendo DS Games)

More royal flushes than a Buckingham Palace Toilet

The answer to life, the universe and everything

Not much value in revisiting such memories in digital form? Think again

42 All-Time Classics for DS Review - 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.

They may be classic, but does that mean they're any fun?

Surely you’d be better off playing the real things than this?

Let's just cut to the chase, shall we? Clubhouse Games is a must-buy for Nintendo DS owners who enjoy playing card games and board games by themselves or with friends....

Large number of titles with great variety ; Easy to pick up and play ; Forces players to learn new games ; Well-written, in-game instructions ; Good controls for 41 of the games ; Good bang for the buck ; Great overall presentation

Billiards could have used more TLC ; What, no Euchre

Witch Chess

Voice acting is nice ; Using a reasonable amount of strategy is rewarded

Still "cut-out" characters ; Trite story

Hmm i actually really like this series. It's got a better story, presentation, and use of sound than Final Fantasy Tactics A2. That review really nails it though, the game isn't really inventive or difficult whatsoever but does everything else...

Casual gamers (and hard-core dorks just looking for a respite), unite! As hopelessly nostalgic and retro (and cheap) as a virtual collection of board, card and ball games might sound on the surface, Clubhouse Games is a great little package for DS...

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.

42 classic games ; Online and single-card local multiplayer with chat ; Very accessible

PictoChat is only available for use among friends ; Not all games are available from the start

I noticed that about 1/3 of the games in the Japanese version are different, so I'm thinking I might pick that up too, but I'm waiting to see if they do an online version like they did with Yakuman DS.

As you proceed through the game, you'll be earning stamps of approval and working your way up the ladder in progress. Single-player isn't the most competitive mode out there, but it does give you plenty of practice on each of the games. Most of them...

42 games to delve through, both off and online for multiplayer enjoyment

Presentation is underwhelming

So there I sat on the Play-Asia.com page, wondering if I wanted to order The Billiards import for my Nintendo DS system. And then I thought to myself, "Is it really worth it to pay $30+ for a simple little pool game? What if someone saves the game and...