Big Fish Games Studios summons you back to the deep mystery and magic of Azada. Too afraid to enter the library, young Titus calls upon your courage and superior puzzle-solving skills to disarm the magical menace. Luckily, Titus has given you a magic medallion to call upon him when in need. Enter the lives of storybook characters in more than 20 magic puzzle books. Meet famous legends like King Arthur, Rapunzel, Henry Jekyll, Buffalo Bill, and many more. Can you unveil the dark hidden secret in Azada: Ancient Magic?
Step into the shoes of Erica Dean as she investigates crime scenes in New York City. It`s a man hunt for a vigilante on a killing spree through 16 locations containing over a thousand hidden objects. With the help of Sergeant Vasquez, Erica will use clues she collects in a number of detective-themed mini games. Inspired by the motion picture film, Righteous Kill features clips from the movie and 15 animated levels.
Join Gordon Jones and his grandfather on a dangerous adventure to unearth a worldly artifact. Scour the bowels of a sunken ship and solve dozens of ingenious puzzles. Stay steps ahead of other treasure seekers - the enemies are in close pursuit! Race into an exhilarating hidden object quest and wind down with relaxing mini games. Join the Treasure Masters, and discover this secret, captivating world.
Give Old MacDonald a run for his money in this frenetic Farm Frenzy sequel. Feed hens, collect eggs, and stock your warehouse to ship your goods to market. Kick up your heels while earning enough money to upgrade your buildings. You`ll find a crop full of fun with 17 secret gags to locate, and 19 awards to win. Buy five products in the city and deliver goods for happy customers in Farm Frenzy 2, a Time Management adventure.
Jane restored her family hotel business and now she`s ready to expand an entire city. First, she`s got to manage major construction then move on to remodeling and renting homes. Help her learn the ropes by buying constructible surfaces and upgrading resources. The payoff is a modern town with magnificent infrastructure, and 24 professional levels in Jane`s Realty, a Time Management venture.
Spruce up your dream home and see it featured as a magazine cover story. As Sunnyville`s newest resident, the town is counting on you to beat your snooty neighbor Atia in the Superstar Homes Magazine Contest. Hit the local yard sales and search for hidden swag in Sunnyville`s most eccentric homes. Use your crafting expertise to make divine décor out of everyday items in Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville.
Meet beach goddess Maria and revel in the summer sun. Earn cash by tending to other sun worshippers and managing their every need. The sand and surf are your domain as you serve food, drinks, and stock the nearby souvenir shops. Interact with ten types of sun-kissed clients while conquering seven mini games in this Time Management tanning session. Catch the Beach Party Craze with cool calypso-style music in 50 levels.
English detective Carol Reed has arrived and settled into her new apartment in Sweden. In a blink, she`s caught up in a messy chain of events dating back to World War II. Solve a 60-year-old murder case by visiting homes decorated with realistic dolls, knick-knacks, and photos. Collect items and store them in an inventory feature in Time Stand Still. Will Carol crack the case in this point-and-click murder mystery?
Mosey into the Wild West, circa 1888 after finding Grandpa Willy`s old cowboy gear in an attic. Transported in time, you`ll scour gold mines, stagecoaches, and saloons in search of hidden objects. Be light on your feet as a gang of banditos is hot on the trail of your Grandpa Willy. After sleuthing 36 Wild West locations, the prospect of gold is near in Wild West Quest.
Klaus Werner returns with his creative inventions delivering chocolates to the mouths of calorie-starved customers. Set in the year 1904, revisit the Chocolatier period with an all-star cast including Evangeline Baumeister and her confection-loving friends. Face new challenges and visit exotic locations. Embark on the Great Chocolate Chase, and savor this new Assembly Management adventure.
Go Uptown traditional or Greenwich cool in the perfect New York wedding. Pick the couple, explore the lucky bride`s Manhattan apartment, and scout locations for wedding day items. Hunt for hidden objects in brilliant NYC backgrounds like Central Park, a custom gown shop, and others. Can you reveal the final registry gift in this joyful sequel? Play Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan, and experience bliss.
Ginger is a starry-eyed young chef competing for fame and glory. Join her in a plight to win the celebrated Go Go Gourmet Chef of the Year Contest. Pitted against seven of the world`s best chefs, help her sauté her way into 1st place with mouthwatering recipes. Add some spice with up to 21 fashionable cooking outfits! Cook with Go Go Gourmet: Chef of the Year in a Time Management tour of seven countries.
Imagine running your own fashion boutique with cozy chairs, hot coffee, and ambient music. Meet Jane, a savvy fashionista, determined to make a name for herself in the fashion biz. Start small and provide top-notch service to clients - then upgrade your boutique with more fitting rooms, a sleeker design, and a fat cash register. Sell the hottest collections and offer 130 distinct clothing options to customers. Can Jane manage the Dress Up Rush in this Time Management venture?
Heidi has graduated from Burger Rush, and now she wants to become a famous chef. The pressure cooker`s on to create fabulous dishes in her cooking school. Grease the skillet and prepare 50 international recipes like Filet Mignon, Dim Sum, and Pizza Marinara. Visit the new Farmer`s Market for fresh ingredients and use the jukebox to help customers like Supergeek feel right at home. Restaurant Rush combines Match 3 game-play with Time Management strategy in 80 mouthwatering levels.
Big Fish Games Studios takes you on an Adventure into the stunning world of the Amazon with the Hidden Expedition team in search of a missing professor. A tattered map referencing the legendary Beetle Temple is your only clue as you begin your adventure deep into the Amazon Rainforest. Explore cities, temples, and ruins while unlocking the secrets of an ancient yet advanced civilization. This adventure is the largest yet for the Hidden Expedition team, and the discovery of the Beetle Temple is just the beginning.
A morning jog presents a chilling find, and a new wave of fear descends upon San Francisco. Enter the world of James Patterson, America`s #1 storyteller, and study murder scenes as Lindsay Boxer, Claire Washburn, and hotshot crime reporter Cindy Thomas. Find hidden objects inside nine investigations, brain-bending puzzles, strikingly-beautiful artwork, and an all-new spine tingling storyline. Discover the truth and stop a psychotic killer in Women`s Murder Club: Death in Scarlet.
Francis von Amadeus was a child prodigy and talented composer. The city of Godesberg has given you access to his journal filled with secrets and riddles. Use the clues to detect hidden objects within the many chambers of the Moonlight Opera House. You`ll notice a gaunt, ghostly figure still graces the second floor balcony. Between treble clefs and Forgotten Riddles, can you solve the mystery behind the Moonlight Sonatas?
Curse of the Pharaoh: The Quest for Nefertiti is a unique adventure game containing a perfect balance of mind-bending puzzles and classic Hidden Object game play. Mainly set in Egypt of the 1930's, Curse of the Pharaoh provides a compelling ancient Egypt themed experience which combines exciting storytelling and incredibly addictive game play. Mini-games deepen the adventure while point-and-click puzzles raise the excitement.
The Count of Monte Cristo is an epic Hidden Object game based on the famous novel by Alexander Dumas. Help the romantic hero, Edmond Dantes, escape from a perilous prison and exact his vengeance on those who betrayed him. Follow the thrilling plot as you scour scenes for thousands of hidden objects, investigate 8 suspects, and solve over 15 puzzles. Find the person that wrongfully imprisoned you in this one-of-a-kind adventure!
WINNER! #1 Puzzle Game of 2007
Trapped in a magical puzzle book, the adventurous Titus needs your help to release him from his spell. To do this, you must solve the tricky puzzles of Azada â„¢. Crack the series of puzzles and fill in the missing pages of the enchanted book to free Titus from his prison.
Jane Morion always considered herself to be an ordinary girl. Then a letter from England arrived describing the inheritance of a family castle. Solve a looming mystery where dreams and magic intertwine. Explore rooms inside the castle while detecting hidden objects. Can you reveal the secrets of the manor's inhabitants and discover the Morion legacy? The Mystery of Unicorn Castle contains a dark spell thats haunted the family for centuries.
Let the little cares of life fade away in this mesmerizing Match 3 wonderland. Line up dazzling jewels and eliminate tiles across 150 levels of casual fun. As you progress, you`ll collect coins to purchase unique powers. Use your new abilities to break the chains that lock certain gems in place or send lightning ripping through tiles. Build majestic castles and enjoy spellbinding visuals in Jewel Match 2.
WINNER! #1 Hidden Object Game of 2007
Madame Fateâ„¢, a mysterious fortune teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight this very day. She has asked for your help in investigating each quirky carnival worker to determine their whereabouts at midnight. Your investigation will include a multitude of fascinating personalities, from Art the Carny to Lucy the Bearded Beauty, while exploring the magical world of Fate`s Carnival. Each suspect has a motive, but only a Master Detective can discover the secrets hidden within Madame Fate`s crystal ball.
On the heels of Virtual Villagers 2, comes the sequel. Grow your little people in real-time as you embark on a journey to re-populate the city ruins of Isola. Along the northern island shores, find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and make a variety of unique potions from hidden herbs. Discover real-time weather with clouds, fog, and sudden rain storms in Virtual Villagers 3, The Secret City.
Create the perfect dream aquarium for all your finned friends. See your pet sims grow and thrive in their happy kingdom, Fishdom. Progress through challenging boards and solve puzzles to earn cash. Use the money to buy eye-candy fish and attractive ornaments. Win awards and upgrade your virtual tank as you perfect your aquarium design skills in Fishdom, a subterranean Match-3 game.
Ever gathered eggs from ostriches or collected honey from bees? Help Sara turn a failed nursery into a thriving Ranch Rush with three acres of empty land. Will her clever experiments and hard work really pay off? New challenges await you on every level, while speedy upgrades give you a boost when you need them most. Rack up trophies and watch your profits grow with every achievement in this Time Management Rush.
Dr. Remington has unearthed a relic of the mysterious Pelasgians. To truly discover and unravel the mystery of an ancient civilization, you must travel to the city of the majestic Parthenon, Greece! Work your way through seven exotic locations in Story mode or tackle over 100 puzzles in an extra puzzle mode. Safeguard the history of World Mosaics in this globe-trotting Adventure.
It`s best not to mess with Texas in this battle to poker superstardom. Earn your title by challenging old western poker pros and see your name in the local paper. Compete for cash, fame, properties, transport assets, and more. Youda Governor of Poker revisits the roots of this riveting card game. You`ve got to hold em and know when to fold em to take over Texas.
Wave your magic wand and enter Woodland. The mysterious Fairy Queen has made an appearance promising to reveal a secret, but first you must guess her name. Search for eight beautiful fairies from the Rose Queen`s court, each fairy holds a piece of the puzzle. Get hints by way of fairy dust in Enchanted Fairy Friends: Secret of the Fairy Queen, a mesmerizing Hidden Object game.
Faye returns in this riveting sequel to face Lilith, the evil Fairy Queen. Help Faye navigate intricate puzzles and magical landscapes while piecing together clues. Can you discover the origin of the fairies and find each distinct dream jewel? Seek advice from foliage and feel your way out of the Eternal Maze, while traveling back and forth between the realms of humans and immortals. Help Faye find the true nature of things in Dream Chronicles â„¢ 2: The Eternal Maze.
Travel to Saqqarah, an ancient Egyptian dwelling, where an eclipse transpires every thousand years. Below this eclipse, a magical underground oasis exists under a pyramid filled with puzzles, treasures, and legends. You must fulfill an Egyptian prophecy to stop an evil god from breaking out of his tomb in this Match 3 puzzler. In order to succeed, master seven distinct types of puzzles in Ancient Quest of Saqqarah.
Behold a blue sky and a wide stretch of soil fit for farming. Harvest your crops and earn money for a hard day`s work. Till the ground, plant seeds, and water to your heart`s content! Dotted with sunflowers, Sunshine Acres is a vast stretch of land waiting to cultivate your dreams. Visit five manufacturing plants and plow through 30 fertile levels in this Time Management challenge.
Beyond the bright piazzas and open markets of the Venice Carnevale lurks a masked thief. Despite months of investigations, the Italian police remain helpless as stolen treasures vanish in the night. The authorities have asked you, as detective Nancy Drew, to join the case and infiltrate a dangerous crime syndicate. Can you catch the phantom thief before he or she destroys the heart of Venezia? Find out in the Adventure of Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice.
John, a hardworking manager, has been fired from his job at Herfty`s Trucking. Anxious to put his boss out of business, John decides to open his own trucking enterprise. An initial investment puts him on the move for On-The-Road orders. Steer your truck at breakneck speed on the Road to Riches in this entrepreneurial Time Management pursuit. Choose your own orders and show "The Man" who`s really in charge!
Rumors surrounding the history of stately Ravenhearst Manor have circulated for decades. The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind this unsettling place, yet the pages are missing. Players assume the role of Master Detective to unlock secrets held within Ravenhearstâ„¢, scouring a myriad of enhancing rooms in the manor for cleverly hidden clues. Locating and assembling diary pages helps tell the story of the house and, ultimately, unlock the mystery.
Join Tex&Ally Carter as they travel the world escaping danger in their quest for the ruby ring. Collect artifacts for the Museum, but be sure to play your cards right. Complete hands to advance Tex and Ally while avoiding hazards. Explore new temple sites in India, China, Easter Island, and other secret locations. Win six new card backs in Tri-Peaks 2: Quest for the Ruby Ring.
Do you have a keen eye for detail? See if you can locate enough hidden clues to solve the crimes and become a Master Detective. Mystery Case Files: Huntsvilleâ„¢ provides players with a collection of intriguing mysteries and brain-teasers to solve. There are picture puzzles to ponder, strange crime scenes to explore, and much, much, more! With thousands of hidden clues it's a new game each time you play Huntsvilleâ„¢!
Head down under to join the next Big City Adventure! Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items around the amazing city of Sydney. Discover 75 fascinating and obscure facts about Sydney and its history, plus, earn 75 cool mementos from the 26 amazing locations you'll visit. With 74 rounds of exciting mini-games and 76 rounds of treasure hunting, Big City Adventure: Sydney, Australia is sure to be one of your favorite games of all time!
Rhonda`s been overworked, and she`s lost her job as a prestigious art restorer. Help her rebuild her career and her confidence by working her way back to the top. Fortunately for Rhonda, an ancient, mysterious puzzle game has arrived to provide artistic aid. Can Rhonda master Azuba, a magical jewel swapping game, and earn the tools she needs to refurbish beautiful paintings? Meet colorful characters and choose from one of two modes in Restoring Rhonda.
Study the blueprints, it`s time to design a new town in Build-a-lot 2. Use your entrepreneurial eye to spot the right locations for parks and shops. Pick your paint colors, upgrades, and landscaping to create the ultimate curb appeal for outstanding profits. How about a latte from the new coffee shop? Maybe new flower boxes for the garden center? Flip houses in this fancy resource management sequel. Welcome to the neighborhood in Build-a-lot 2!
1st Runner-Up Best Hidden Object Game of 2007Fresh from a successful exploration of the wreck of the Titanic, the Hidden Expedition Club will pit one of its stellar members against a formidable group of opponents in a race to the summit of Everest. Other groups will battle you to be the first to summit Mount Everest. Expert Everest climber Ed Viesturs will assist you along the way. Explore mysteries of the world as you find hidden clues. Race to the Roof of the World!
Dust the magnifying lens and get ready to scour London locations as Sherlock Holmes. Join Watson, Mycroft, and Inspector Lestrade along with other historical characters in this multi-dimensional Hidden Object game. In the Lost Cases, you`ll investigate hundreds of potentially relevant clues in 16 cases of forgery, espionage, theft, murder and more. Use your skills at deduction to narrow down the culprits in The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes.
Enter the gates of Good and Evil with Laura Jones, the daughter of a famous adventure duo. On her way to the Portal, Laura must find six sacred keys in order to open the Gates. Will she prove she`s worthy of the Keys by passing challenges crafted by the Guardian Spirits of the Gates? Meet amusing characters and hunt for hidden objects in Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil.
Help Susan work her way through the rubble of the National Museum of History after an earthquake rocks the city and separates her from her daughter. Escape the Museum is a unique game pulling on the familiar Hidden Object mechanic while building on the casual-friendly Adventure game play. Can you help Susan get back to Caitlin, her daughter, and escape the museum together?
Dusty drapes and ancient chandeliers dot the spooky Margrave Manor house. As Edwina Margrave, you must find your grandfather who`s been missing for ten years. Your only clue to his whereabouts is a strange door with an odd puzzle to unlock. In each room, collect hidden objects and view your strange medley in the collection room. Margrave Manor is the only Hidden Object game that changes the positions of the items every time you visit a room, so you`ll always have a fresh challenge. Can you discover your family`s forgotten past?
Compete against five cut-throat teams in the worldwide adventure spanning 30 locations. Race past spots like Niagara Falls in Challenge mode, or relax and explore at your own pace in World Explorer mode. Sleuth for hidden objects using tools like a magnifying glass and a compass, or hurl a bomb to knock off a team in the lead. Blaze through 120 rounds in The Race World Wide Adventure and sharpen your scouting skills.
If you thought life in the big city was crazy, wait until you get a load of the country life in Farm Frenzy! Daily chores have never been more entertaining as you cultivate your fields, feed your animals and gather the items they produce. You can spend the money you earn on upgrading your farm! Offering plenty of finger-clicking action, just enough strategy to keep things interesting and an amusing cast of characters, Farm Frenzy is a game the whole family can enjoy!
2nd Runner-Up Best Puzzle Game of 2007
Welcome to the Dream Chronicles, where the lines between reality and fantasy fade away. Follow subtle clues to help Faye find her missing husband and escape from the mysterious sleeping spell that has taken over the town of Wish! Stay sharp and focused and you just may unravel this intriguing, dreamy mystery!
The Queen's Hope Diamond has been stolen! It's up to you to search for clues throughout 22 levels, find the offending culprit, and recover the stolen gem in Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspectsâ„¢. Expand your investigations through the game's 29 unique locations by finding items that will unlock subsequent levels. Thousands of clues are cleverly hidden within the beautiful illustrations, creating a new game experience each time you step into this masterpiece of visual indulgences!
On April 14, 1912, the great steamship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and within hours it sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. As part of the Hidden Expedition Adventure League, it`s your job to explore the wreckage of this once-majestic ship and collect antique artifacts for the Titanic Museum. Through 14 diving missions you will scour 17 locations on the ship for cleverly-hidden clues that will lead you to the ultimate artifact: The Crown Jewels. Get ready to lose yourself in a historic adventure of epic proportions!
