List of WON-Enabled games

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The World Opponent Network (WON) operated in its original form, more or less, from 1996 until about 2001. WON then went through many changes until the last of the WON-based game servers shut down in 2008. [1] See the main WON article for its complex history after 2000.

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Graphic used to tag games as Won Enabled.

WON provided features for online game servers—primarily for multiplayer games —for matchmaking and chat. Games that used these features were tagged as "WON Enabled" in the WON downloads database. While this database ultimately included hundreds of titles regardless of WON capabilities, this is a list of only the WON-enabled titles (with some exceptions as noted below). [2]

A sister feature of WON, called "WONswap," allowed for user-created DLC sharing. [3] [4] While many titles supported by WONswap were also WON enabled, this was not always the case and this list does not include WONswap-only titles. For example, StarCraft is not in this list because, even though it appeared on WONswap, [5] the game itself was served by Battle.net instead of WON.

Retail games

Most of these games used WON game servers to enable online multiplayer capabilities. A few, however, such as Shivers II, just used some of the other WON features such as chat (for chatting while playing solo) and puzzle sharing. This list also includes WON-enabled demos of retail games that were, essentially, free online multiplayer mini-games.

While chess.net for Windows (1999) is a retail game that was linked to from WON.net (eventually replacing/outlasting Power Chess), it is not included in the list below because there is no indication that any chess.net products were WON enabled. [6] [7]

TitleRelease dateDeveloper(s)PublisherSIGS/WON
launch date [α] 		SIGS/WON
shut-down date		Online fate [β]
3-D Ultra Cool Pool Aug 16, 1998 Jeff Tunnell Productions Sierra Attractions May 1999 –Oct 1999 [7] [8] Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
3-D Ultra MiniGolf Apr 15, 1997 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Aug 4, 1997 [10] Offline
3-D Ultra MiniGolf Deluxe Jul 1, 1998 Dynamix Sierra Attractions Jul 1, 1998Offline
Alien vs Predator 2 Oct 22, 2001 Monolith Productions Sierra On-Line Oct 22, 2001Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [a]
Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura Aug 21, 2001 Troika Games Sierra On-Line Aug 21, 2001Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance Jul 31, 1997 Synergistic Software Sierra On-Line Sep 18, 1997 [11] Offline
Caesar IV Sep 26, 2006 Tilted Mill Sierra Entertainment Sep 26, 2006Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Civil War Generals 2 Oct 20, 1997 Impressions Games Sierra On-Line Oct 20, 1997Offline
Cyberstorm 2: Corporate Wars Apr 14, 1998 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Apr 14, 1998Offline
Cyberstorm 2: Corporate Wars Jun 4, 1998 Dynamix Dynamix Jun 4, 1998Offline
Dark Reign 2 Jun 30, 2000 Pandemic Studios Activision Jun 20, 2000 [12] [13] Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Day of Defeat May 6, 2003 Valve Activision May 6, 2003Jul 31, 2004 [14] Steam
Edgar Torronteras' eXtreme Biker Oct 21, 1999 Deibus Studios Sierra On-Line Nov 1999 –Jan 2000 [15] [16] Offline
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom Sep 9, 2002 Impressions Games, BreakAway Games Sierra Entertainment Sep 9, 2002Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Empire Earth Nov 13, 2001 Stainless Steel Studios Sierra On-Line Sep 21, 2001 [17] [18] Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Empire Earth 2 Apr 26, 2005 Mad Doc Software Sierra Entertainment Apr 26, 2005Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest Sep 17, 2002 Mad Doc Software Sierra Entertainment Aug 5, 2002 [19] Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Bass 3D Jun 16, 1999 Dynamix Sierra Sports Jun 16, 1999Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Bass 4 May 25, 2000 Dynamix Sierra Sports May 25, 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Bass 5 [c] Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Bear Hunting 1999 Dynamix Sierra Sports May 2000 –Jun 2000 [20] [21] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Big Game Hunting Apr 26, 2000 Dynamix Sierra Sports May 2000 –Jun 2000 [20] [21] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Buck 1999 Dynamix Sierra Sports Feb 1998 –Feb 1999 [22] [6] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Hunting 1999 Dynamix Sierra Sports May 2000 –Jun 2000 [20] [21] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Hunting 4 Sep 21, 2000 Dynamix Sierra Sports Sep 21, 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Field & Stream: Trophy Hunting 5 Jun 21, 2001 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Jun 21, 2001Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Front Page Sports: Football Pro '97 Dec 1996 Synergistic Software, Dynamix Sierra On-Line Dec 1996 [23] [24] Offline
Front Page Sports: Football Pro '98 Nov 3, 1997 Synergistic Software Sierra On-Line Nov 3, 1997Offline
Front Page Sports: Golf Apr 30, 1997 Headgate Studios Sierra On-Line Apr 30, 1997Offline
Front Page Sports: Golf, 1998 Edition Sep 24, 1997 Headgate Studios Sierra Sports Sep 24, 1997Offline
Golf Pro '98 Sep 24, 1997 Headgate Studios Sierra Sports Sep 24, 1997Offline
Front Page Sports: Trophy Bass 2 Sep 30, 1996 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Nov 1996 [25] [26] TB 3D
Front Page Sports: Trophy Bass 2: Northern Lakes Mar 13, 1997 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Mar 13, 1997TB 3D
Front Page Sports: Trophy Rivers Nov 30, 1997 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Nov 30, 1997TB 3D
Ground Control Jun 1, 2000 Massive Entertainment Sierra Studios Apr 2000 –May 2000 [27] [20] Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus Jun 18, 2004 Massive Entertainment Sierra Entertainment Jun 18, 2004Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Half-Life Nov 19, 1998 Valve Sierra Studios Nov 19, 1998Jul 31, 2004 [14] Steam
Half-Life: Counter-Strike Nov 9, 2000 Valve Sierra Studios Nov 9, 2000Jul 31, 2004 [14] Steam
Half-Life: Opposing Force Nov 18, 1999 Valve, Gearbox Software Sierra Studios Nov 18, 1999Jul 31, 2004 [14] Steam
Homeworld Sep 28, 1999 Relic Entertainment Sierra Studios Sep 28, 1999Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Homeworld: Cataclysm Sep 1, 2000 Barking Dog Studios Sierra Studios Sep 1, 2000Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Interstate '82 Nov 22, 1999 Activision Activision Nov 22, 1999Offline
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 May 7, 1998 Epic MegaGames Gathering of Developers May 7, 1998Offline
Leisure Suit Larry's Casino Jul 17, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jun 10, 1998 [28] Offline
Leisure Suit Larry's Casino demoJun 10, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jun 10, 1998 [28] Offline
Lords of Magic Nov 19, 1997 Impressions Games Sierra On-Line Dec 1997 [29] [30] Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline [b]
Lords of the Realm II: Siege Pack Jun 13, 1997 Impressions Games Sierra On-Line Jun 13, 1997Offline [b]
MissionForce: CyberStorm Jun 12, 1996 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Dec 21, 1996 [31] [32] Offline
NASCAR Legends Nov 11, 1999 Papyrus Sierra Sports Nov 11, 1999Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 2002 Season Feb 14, 2002 Papyrus Sierra Entertainment Feb 14, 2002Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season Feb 14, 2003 Papyrus Sierra Entertainment Feb 14, 2003Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 3 Oct 12, 1999 Papyrus Sierra Sports Oct 12, 1999Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 3 demoOct 12, 1999 Papyrus Sierra Sports Oct 12, 1999Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 3: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2000 Papyrus Sierra Sports 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing 4 Feb 6, 2001 Papyrus Sierra On-Line Feb 6, 2001Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
NASCAR Racing Online Series [d] [e] Nov 12, 1997 Papyrus TEN Nov 12, 1997 [33] Oct 14, 1999 [34] N3
NASCAR Racing Online Series demo [e] May 4, 1999 Papyrus TEN May 4, 1999 [35] Oct 14, 1999 [34] N3
NFL Football Pro '99 Dec 22, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Sports Dec 22, 1998Jan 21, 1999 [36] Offline
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way Oct 1, 2002 Monolith Productions Sierra Entertainment Oct 1, 2002Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Outpost 2: Divided Destiny Aug 25, 1997 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Aug 25, 1997Offline
PGA Championship Golf 2000 Jun 2000 Headgate Studios Sierra Sports Jun 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
PGA Championship Golf, 1999 Edition Jun 1, 1999 Headgate Studios Sierra Sports Jun 2, 1999 [37] Offline
Police Quest: SWAT 2 Jul 11, 1998 Yosemite Entertainment Sierra FX Jul 11, 1998Offline [b]
Power Chess Sep 30, 1996 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Dec 1996 [38] Offline
Power Chess 98 Nov 3, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Nov 3, 1997Offline
Power Chess 2.0 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 1998 –Dec 1998Offline
Sierra's Complete Chess 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Feb 1998 –Feb 1999 [22] [39] Offline
Professional Bull Rider Oct 27, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Sports Jan 2000 –Mar 2000 [16] [40] Offline
Professional Bull Rider 2 Sep 30, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Sports Sep 30, 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Quake II Dec 9, 1997 id Software Activision Feb 1998 –Feb 1999 [22] [6] Steam
Red Baron II Dec 16, 1997 Dynamix Sierra On-Line Dec 16, 1997Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Red Baron 3D Oct 29, 1998 Dynamix Dynamix Oct 29, 1998Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Sanity: Aiken's Artifact Sep 26, 2000 Monolith Productions Fox Interactive Sep 26, 2000Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Shivers II: Harvest of Souls [f] [g] Apr 14, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Apr 14, 1997Offline
Soldier of Fortune Mar 28, 2000 Raven Software Activision Mar 28, 2000Jul 31, 2001 [41] [42] GameSpy
Speed Busters: American Highways Nov 23, 1998 Ubi Soft Ubi Soft May 3, 1999 [43] Offline
Star Trek: Armada Mar 27, 2000 Activision Activision Mar 27, 2000Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Star Trek: Starfleet Command II: Empires at War Dec 12, 2000 Taldren Interplay Entertainment Dec 12, 2000Offline
Starsiege Mar 18, 1999 Dynamix Dynamix Mar 18, 1999May 12, 2004 [44] Offline
Starsiege: Tribes Dec 23, 1998 Dynamix Dynamix Dec 23, 1998Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle: Elite Edition Oct 6, 2000 Sierra Northwest Sierra Studios Oct 6, 2000Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle: Elite Edition demoDec 14, 2000 Sierra Northwest Sierra Studios Dec 14, 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
SWAT 3: Tactical Game of the Year Edition Oct 10, 2001 Sierra Northwest Sierra Studios Oct 10, 2001Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
Team Fortress Classic Apr 7, 1999 Valve Sierra Studios Apr 7, 1999Jul 31, 2004 [14] Steam
The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions [g] 2001 Jeff Tunnell Productions Sierra On-Line 2001Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
The Time Warp of Dr. Brain Jun 1, 1996 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Dec 1996 –Feb 1997 [45] Offline
Throne of Darkness Sep 25, 2001 Click Entertainment Sierra On-Line Sep 25, 2001Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Tribes 2 Mar 29, 2001 Dynamix Sierra Studios Mar 29, 2001Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline
Unreal May 22, 1998 Epic MegaGames GT Interactive May 22, 1998May 2000 –Jun 2000 [46] [20] [21] UT
Unreal Tournament Nov 22, 1999 Epic Games, Digital Extremes GT Interactive Nov 22, 1999Offline
Vampire: The Masquerade: Redemption Jun 7, 2000 Nihilistic Software Activision Mar 2000 –Apr 2000 [40] [27] Nov 1, 2008 [1] Offline [b]
YOU DON'T KNOW JACK: 5th Dementia Oct 30, 2000 Jellyvision Sierra Attractions Oct 30, 2000Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
  1. ↑ Side note: AVP1 (but not AVP2) is on Steam with some Steam assistance for self-hosting multiplayer games.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Single-player version on Steam.
  3. ↑ F&S Trophy Bass 5 does not exist and appears to be a mistake in the shut-down notice, which likely meant to list Trophy Bass 3D instead.*
  4. ↑ Pay-to-play game.
  5. 1 2 There is no evidence that the NROS extension to NASCAR Racing 2 was ever WON enabled to any degree (even though Papyrus did modify NASCAR Racing 2 to be client-server based for the project).† Rather, TEN-based games were VPN-based with proprietary tech by TEN and Concentric Network Corporation.‡NROS is included here because WON.net linked NROS.com as one of their hosted sites.**
  6. ↑ Single-player game that used WON for chat.
  7. 1 2 Single-player game that used WON for puzzle swapping.
Nested references from notes above: * [9] † [47] [48] ‡ [49] [50] ** [51]

Announced retail games

Games announced as coming to WON.net but never appeared.

Free games

This is a list of all free/ad-supported, browser-based/download-on-demand games that were featured on WON.net. Some are WON enabled (such as ARC and Silencer); some not (such as the single-player "Quick Games"); [58] [59] some difficult to tell after the fact. Hence, all free games are included here as the list is not very long.

The PrizeCentral.com games are not listed here (which could be the topic of its own list). Likewise, games that appeared after the breakup of WON.net into Flipside.com and, later, UPROAR.com also are not listed here. These games came with the acquisition of WON.net by Havas (who had also acquired PrizeCentral.com and other properties). It is not known that any of these later Havas-acquired games are WON enabled.

The instant messaging games are not included here (which appeared in download.won.net in Sep 2000, and later on Flipside.com). Even though some like IM Backgammon are tagged as WON Enabled in the downloads database, they are built upon ICQ and not WON (and have no known WON components). [60] [61]

TitleRelease dateDeveloper(s)PublisherSIGS/WON
launch date [α] 		SIGS/WON
shut-down date		Online fate [β]
Absolute Zero [a] Apr 2, 1998 Eye One Eye One Mar 11, 1999 [58] Offline
Acrophobia Dec 1997 Berkeley Systems Berzerk.com Oct 1997 [62] Offline
Roof Rats [b] [c] Oct 29, 1998 Berkeley Systems Sierra Attractions Nov 1999 –Feb 2000 [15] [63] Offline
Any Given Sunday Trivia Challenge [c] 1999 Jellyvision WON.net Nov 1999 –Feb 2000 [15] [63] May 10, 2000 [64] [65] Offline
ARC 1995 Hoopy Entertainment Hoopy Entertainment Feb 28, 2000 [66] Aug 16, 2007 [9] Offline
Austin Powers: Operation: Trivia [b] [c] 1999 Berkeley Systems Sierra Attractions May 1999 –Oct 1999 [7] [8] Mar 2000 –May 2000 [40] [64] Offline
Burning Metal [a] Mar 27, 1998 Eye One Eye One Mar 11, 1999 [58] 2000Home
chess.net for Java [b] [a] 1996 Eplay Network chess.net Mar 11, 1999 [58] Jun 2000 –Aug 2000 [21] [67] Home
Cosmic Consensus [c] May 17, 1999 Berkeley Systems, Electronic Hollywood Berzerk.com May 1999 –Jun 1999 [7] [68] [69] Home
Roach Invaders [c] 1999 Electronic Hollywood WON.net Mar 11, 1999 [58] 2000Home
Loco [c] 1999 Electronic Hollywood WON.net Feb 1999 –May 1999 [6] [7] Nov 1999 –Feb 2000 [15] [63] Home
Get the Picture? Jun 8, 1999 Berkeley Systems WON.net Jun 4, 1999 [70] Offline
Manic Media [c] [d] Mar 1997 EPG Multimedia LAUNCH Media Feb 1999 –May 1999 [6] [7] May 1999 –Oct 1999 [7] [8] Offline
S.P.I.T.E. [c] [d] Sep 1998 EPG Studios LAUNCH Media Mar 29, 1999 [71] Dec 1999 [72] Gameplay
Silencer beta only Mind Control Software WON.net Nov 1999 –Feb 2000 [15] [63] Oct 2000 [73] Offline
SnowCraft [c] Dec 1998 Nicholson NY Nicholson NY Feb 1999 –May 1999 [6] [7] Home
SpiritWars [e] Jun 8, 1999 Kellogg Creek Software WON.net Dec 20, 1998 [74] Jun 17, 2000 [75] Home
Stock Market Challenge 1995 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line 1995 [76] Feb 1997 –Apr 1997 [77] Offline
The Cypher [c] [d] Jul 1995 EPG Multimedia LAUNCH Media Oct 31, 1998 [78] Dec 1999 [72] Gameplay
Trivia Blitz [a] 1997 E-Pub UPROAR.com Jul 13, 1998 [79] Jul 1998 –Feb 1999 [39] Home
What's the Big Idea? 1998 Berkeley Systems Berzerk.com Dec 14, 1998 [80] May 1999 –Jun 1999 [7] [68] Offline
Wordox [f] [a] Jul 1, 1999 WON.net WON.net Jul 1, 1999 [81] Offline
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK Sports the netshow [b] Feb 1997 Berkeley Systems, Jellyvision Berzerk.com Nov 11, 1998 [82] Offline
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK the netshow [b] Dec 1996 Berkeley Systems, Jellyvision Berzerk.com Nov 11, 1998 [83] YDKJ Offline
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Requires a Java-enabled browser.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Free adaption of a retail game (not a demo).
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Requires Macromedia Shockwave Player.
  4. 1 2 3 Requires RealPlayer.
  5. ↑ Both free and pay-to-play.
  6. ↑ Became part of the Hoyle series.

Hoyle retail games and Hoyle Channel

The Hoyle series of games evolved from retail to free on WON and, as such, are difficult to classify in the other lists here. Hoyle retail games started much like all the other retail games here until it was announced that the servers for the retail and demo versions would be shut down in favor of the new free versions. The new free versions were dubbed the "Hoyle Channel." It was also announced that future Hoyle retail games would work with the Hoyle Channel for online play--only with more features (such as choices for backgrounds and card graphics) plus the usual array of offline features and games. [84] Thus, here is a detailed list of the retail releases, plus a simple list of the free games (due to version evolution of the free games being unknown, and staying in sync with the retail releases anyhow).

For the most part, bundles are not included in the list, but a-la-carte splits (Hoyle Bridge being a split from Hoyle Card Games for example) are included.

TitleRelease dateDeveloper(s)PublisherSIGS/WON
launch date [α] 		SIGS/WON
shut-down date		Online fate [β]
Hoyle Battling Ships and WarFeb 1, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Feb 1, 1998Offline
Hoyle BlackjackJun 30, 1996 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Oct 4, 1996 [85] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Board GamesSep 1, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 1, 1998Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Board GamesSep 21, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 21, 1999Offline
Hoyle Board GamesOct 3, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 3, 2000Offline
Hoyle Board GamesSep 25, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra Entertainment Sep 25, 2001Offline
Hoyle Board GamesSep 7, 2002 Sierra Entertainment Vivendi Sep 7, 2002Offline
Hoyle Board Games demo [a] Nov 24, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Nov 24, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle BridgeAug 25, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Aug 25, 2000Offline
Hoyle Bridge & EuchreFeb 1, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Feb 1, 1998Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Card GamesSep 1, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 1, 1998Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Card GamesSep 21, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 21, 1999Offline
Hoyle Card GamesOct 3, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 3, 2000Offline
Hoyle Card GamesSep 25, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra Entertainment Sep 25, 2001Offline
Hoyle Card GamesSep 7, 2002 Sierra Entertainment Vivendi Sep 7, 2002Offline
Hoyle Card GamesSep 2, 2003 Sierra Entertainment Vivendi Sep 2, 2003Offline
Hoyle Card Games demo [b] Nov 24, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Nov 24, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle CasinoOct 1, 1996 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Dec 1996 [87] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle CasinoNov 28, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Nov 28, 1997Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle CasinoOct 1, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 1, 1998Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle CasinoSep 20, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 20, 1999Offline
Hoyle CasinoOct 3, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 3, 2000Offline
Hoyle CasinoSep 25, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra Entertainment Sep 25, 2001Offline
Hoyle CasinoSep 7, 2002 Sierra Entertainment Vivendi Sep 7, 2002Offline
Hoyle CasinoSep 2, 2003 Sierra Entertainment Vivendi Sep 2, 2003Offline
Hoyle Casino demo [c] Nov 13, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Nov 13, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Classic Backgammon & CribbageMar 15, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Mar 15, 1999Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Classic Board GamesNov 30, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Nov 30, 1997Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Classic Board Games demoOct 9, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jun 16, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Classic Card GamesNov 30, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Nov 30, 1997Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Classic Card Games demoSep 27, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jun 16, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Craps and Blackjack1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions 1999Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Poker [d] Apr 14, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Apr 14, 1997Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Poker demo [e] Jul 24, 1997 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jul 24, 1997 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Poker demo [f] Jul 23, 1998 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line Jul 23, 1998 [86] Feb 29, 2000 [84] Hoyle Channel
Hoyle Word GamesOct 13, 1999 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 13, 1999Offline
Hoyle Word GamesOct 3, 2000 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Oct 3, 2000Offline
Hoyle Word GamesSep 1, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra Attractions Sep 1, 2001Offline
  1. ↑ a.k.a. Hoyle Board Games Internet Play
  2. ↑ a.k.a. Hoyle Card Games Internet Play
  3. ↑ a.k.a. Hoyle Internet Casino
  4. ↑ Hoyle Poker (1997) was re-released under various names including Hoyle Classic: Poker (1998), Hoyle Poker (2000), and Hoyle Friday Night Poker (2003). It has not yet been shown that the game was updated between any of these releases.*
  5. ↑ a.k.a. SIGS version of Hoyle Poker
  6. ↑ a.k.a. Holye Internet Poker 3
Nested reference from notes above: * [88]

Hoyle Channel games

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 SIGS/WON Launch Date should be one of (in this preferred order, and cited if not the game release date): news announcing date of server launch (including open beta servers), SIGS/WON feature patch date, date (or date span) game appeared on SIGS/WON website (if known, and if the date span does not span the release date), game release date, or game executable date.
  2. 1 2 3 Online Fate is intended to indicate where the property owners officially took the online features of the game after WON, if anywhere (or, with leased web games, back to its "home" website). (Also, if a newer title in a franchise forced a retirement, that title is listed here.) This is intended to show only the first stop after WON and not the entire legacy of the game. (See the game's main article for legacy details.) Supporting the new platform was done by releasing a patch. While, yes, some of these games can technically still be played online with LAN-over-internet tools (such as Kali) or VPN, these technologies are exploiting the LAN features of the game and not the online features of the game and, thus, not relevant here.

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