There's always somebody to play with when kids use Hoyle's Kids Games (Sierra); it's jam packed with classic kid's games. Twelve favorites-including Old Maid, Crazy 8s, Snakes and Ladders, Battling Ships, Chinese Checkers, Go Fish and more-take on a new interactive dimension as play unfolds against other humans or talkative computer opponents. From a bookshelf full of games, kids pick which game they want to play, create an onscreen persona for themselves including a face, and go at it. A blue genie is stationed in the corner of the screen for an instant out-loud reading of the rules if any questions arise about how the game is played. Family tournaments are easy to set up, as ten of the games are multiplayer and up to four people can play on the same computer at one time. This software can also be a parent saver on the road. It's laptop compatible, so load it on your business machine and use it without the CD for long waits at the doctor's office or on a car or plane trip. Despite the fact the box says this software is "All Play, No Work," be comforted by the fact that these games are the ones we played as kids to learn strategy, logic, problem-solving, and other handy skills that educators tell us our kids need more of these days. This package is a winner on many levels.