Fantasy Mosaics 28: Treasure Map > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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DIDN'T THEY NOTICE THE TREASURE MAP BEFORE?

PostedApril 23, 2018

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Fun Factor

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Those rascally little penguins have discovered a Treasure Map in their backyard, and you know what that means...it's time to set out on another Fantasy Mosaic adventure!

Fantasy Mosaics has been around for a long time, and I have a feeling that our grandkids will be playing the new releases someday. I would love to see a little more of a storyline, one that was told a little at a time after ...Show more

Those rascally little penguins have discovered a Treasure Map in their backyard, and you know what that means...it's time to set out on another Fantasy Mosaic adventure!

Fantasy Mosaics has been around for a long time, and I have a feeling that our grandkids will be playing the new releases someday. I would love to see a little more of a storyline, one that was told a little at a time after each level, rather than just getting a new Garden item. I would also enjoy a few new features added, the locked colors are okay, but surely one doesn't need 28 versions of a game with the same basic features. Fantasy Mosaics is an excellent series though, but I think I enjoy the Rainbow Mosaics games just a tad bit more (sorry Mr. Penguin)

The Locked Colors have returned, where some of the colors aren't available until you uncover Keys by filling in certain cells. This feature would be awesome, but it seems that the puzzles are far too easy since this feature was added.

They have also added a choice of 5 different tile sets, ranging in color vibrancy and styles. This feature has been standard within the Rainbow Mosaics series which offers twice as many, including unusual shapes like lego pieces, and they have a solid storyline throughout the game, so FM has some competition. The Eye feature has returned, which allows you to hide the grid to get a look at the puzzle without all the lines, and they added a reset icon too.

Fantasy Mosaics 1-4 only offered single colored puzzles, and the introduction of 6 colors wasn't introduced until FM 16, and really with the exception of adding the Stars for not using Hints within the last few games, they are a bit slow to give FM fans new options.

You can earn a Gold trophy if you make no mistakes, a Silver trophy if you make one mistake and a Bronze trophy if you make two mistakes. You will also earn up to three gold Stars if you don't use any hints, one star is deducted each time you use a hint. Therefore, it is possible to make a mistake or two but still earn 3 stars as long as you don't use any available hints.

The game may seem complicated if you're new to this genre, but it really is an easy game to learn. There are groups of numbers located on each column and row of the grid, each group of numbers must be separated by at least one blank or crossed off cell. Sometimes it's easier to figure out where numbers can't possibly fit to reduce the number of cells and narrow the playing field down a bit. Some cells contain bonuses such as extra hints, extra mistakes allowed or an extra pickax which allows you to choose which cell you want a hint on. There is a Sun icon as well that when fully charged, will give you a mega-hint, filling in or crossing off a 3x3 area of your choice.

I'm still a fan of the Fantasy Mosaics series, they are always based upon logic, which isn't always the case with similar games. The pictures are always easily recognized, and they always seem to come up with a wide range of colors, so happy griddling and enjoy!

FANTASY MOSAICS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

1-Fantasy Mosaics (May 6-2014) 4.0
2-Fantasy Mosaics (May 27-2014) 4.1
3-Fantasy Mosaics (July 2-2014) 4.2
4-Fantasy Mosaics: Art Of Color (September 2-2014) 4.2
5-Fantasy Mosaics (December 1-2014) 4.1
6-Fantasy Mosaics: Into The Unknown (January 19-2015) 3.9
7-Fantasy Mosaics: Our Home (March 3-2015) 4.1
8-Fantasy Mosaics: New Adventure (April 21-2015) 3.7
9-Fantasy Mosaics: Portal In The Woods (July 8-2015) 4.0
10-Fantasy Mosaics: Time Travel (October 7-2015) 4.8
11-Fantasy Mosaics: Fleeing From Dinosaurs (October 7-2015) 4.0
12-Fantasy Mosaics: Parallel Universe (January 6-2016) 4.3
13-Fantasy Mosaics: Unexpected Visitor (February 16-2016) 4.5
14-Fantasy Mosaics: Fourth Color (March 29-2016) 4.6
15-Fantasy Mosaics: Ancient Land (May 17-2016) 4.3
16-Fantasy Mosaics: Six Colors (July 6-2016) 4.0
17-Fantasy Mosaics: New Palette (August 31-2016) 4.5
18-Fantasy Mosaics: Explore New Colors (December 5-2016) 4.1
19-Fantasy Mosaics: Edge Of The World (January 19-2017) 3.8
20-Fantasy Mosaics: Castle Of Puzzles (March 20-2017) 4.7
21-Fantasy Mosaics: On The Movie Set (May 8-2017) 4.6
22-Fantasy Mosaics: Summer Vacation (June 12-2017) 4.4
23-Fantasy Mosaics: Magic Forest (July 24-2017) 4.7
24- Fantasy Mosaics: Deserted Island (September 18-2017) 4.2
25-Fantasy Mosaics: Wedding Ceremony (November 13-2017) 3.8
26-Fantasy Mosaics: Fairytale Garden (January 22-2018) 4.0
27-Fantasy Mosaics: Secret Colors (March 5-2018) 3.6
28-Fantasy Mosaics: Treasure Map (April 23-2018) 4.5

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I recommend this game!

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best one of all

PostedMay 1, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved the new Fantasy Mosaics. The puzzles were a higher level of difficulty. Sometimes in the older versions it seemed like they were just too easy. Also the color choices were a very nice addition. I did not find one puzzle that I simply could not solve with logic. That is the highest praise of all for a number style mosaic game.

I recommend this game!

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PENNY PENGUIN LEADS US TO ANOTHER TREASURE TROVE OF GREAT NONOGRAM PUZZLES

PostedApril 23, 2018

sunnyglow

fromSearching for gaming treasure today! Getting ready to dig into this game and bring up some great puzzles to play!

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

OVERVIEW: Open another treasure trove of great nonograms in this game! Penny Penguin has located a treasure map. Now, she has enlisted the whole Penguin family to search for the treasure by playing these puzzles!

NEW FEATURES HAVE RETURNED: As with the last game in this series, you cannot switch from color-to-color for all the colors at the beginning of the game. You must play into the game to ...Show more

OVERVIEW: Open another treasure trove of great nonograms in this game! Penny Penguin has located a treasure map. Now, she has enlisted the whole Penguin family to search for the treasure by playing these puzzles!

NEW FEATURES HAVE RETURNED: As with the last game in this series, you cannot switch from color-to-color for all the colors at the beginning of the game. You must play into the game to unlock some colors. This makes this game a little more difficult! You also have a choice of five (5) different styles of tiles for the game.

What a wonderful Monday surprise! A BIG THANK you to BFG for offering a game in one of my favorite genres. Match Gems has upped their game with these new additions! This is another excellent 5-star game from Match Gems.

GAME FACTS:

• Levels: Casual and Advanced.
• Colors: The game has up to six colored screens. In this game you will need to play one color until you have uncovered enough of the cells to release the next color.
• You have the choice of five (5) different styles of tiles in which to play the game.
• Autofill: There is auto-fill so you do not have to fill in the unused boxes. However, you can use your mouse to right click “X’s” for unused spaces.
• Hints: Hints are given as you proceed and are based on the difficulty of the puzzle and how well you perform in solving the grid
• Number of Levels and Puzzles: There are 100 puzzles – 20 levels with 5 puzzles per level in the game.
• Aids: You have a pickax as an aid in the game
• Awards: There are 3 trophies: a gold trophy for no mistakes, a silver trophy for 1 mistake, and a bronze trophy for two mistakes. If you make 3 mistakes, you must start the game over again.

I highly recommend this game if you like Sudoku games or any type of mathematical puzzle. Show less

I recommend this game!

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love it

PostedMay 31, 2018

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Fantasy Mosaics 28: Treasure Map

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

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5 / 5

fantasy mosaics love them all want more next adventure plz

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YOU CAN TELL IT'S A GREAT MONDAY WHEN THE PENGUIN FAMILY POPS IN!!

PostedApril 23, 2018

MrsBen

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5 / 5

Still loving these Penguin games, even though this will make my 28th purchase!! The choices of tile colors make it fun, too...I noticed they'd changed one from a pyramid shape to a convex, lower tile. I like the new one better. I think the music is repetitive, but everything else is PERFECT!! Is this a record for game sequels??? I don't usually keep tabs on such things....I just know what I like!! ...Show more

Still loving these Penguin games, even though this will make my 28th purchase!! The choices of tile colors make it fun, too...I noticed they'd changed one from a pyramid shape to a convex, lower tile. I like the new one better. I think the music is repetitive, but everything else is PERFECT!! Is this a record for game sequels??? I don't usually keep tabs on such things....I just know what I like!! I also thank the devs and BFG for keeping us so regally entertained! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Thanks for the good time...

PostedMay 8, 2018

zandu2

fromVictoria, B.C

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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4 / 5

I must admit that there is some beautiful art work done on these mosaic. This mosaic is well done and I am truly enjoying it... I just wished that the music wasn't on a loop.

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Charming

PostedApril 23, 2018

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

How wonderful to have a new edition so soon from the release of the 27th one. A big thank you to the developers!

All the familiar features are back with a great improvement on background graphics! The colors and music are soft and calming making for a nice experience.

I recommend this game!

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Love those Penguins!

PostedApril 24, 2018

JesusFavorite

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Current Favorite:

Fantasy Mosaics 28: Treasure Map

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I love, love, love these...and especially since they changed them to locked colors. I, more than once, wanted to go to a different color but found I needed to fill in more spaces.

I have all 28 of these games and hope they continue to release them at a frenzied pace...I will buy them.

I like the fact that you can get all three stars for each puzzle without using any hints -- logic, not ...Show more

I love, love, love these...and especially since they changed them to locked colors. I, more than once, wanted to go to a different color but found I needed to fill in more spaces.

I have all 28 of these games and hope they continue to release them at a frenzied pace...I will buy them.

I like the fact that you can get all three stars for each puzzle without using any hints -- logic, not guessing.

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I recommend this game!

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Very difficult to say if i really want more of the same.

PostedApril 24, 2018

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Now, my father has filled the crossword puzzle at the end of his newspaper daily for at least 60 years.... it is always a crossword, but, of course, a different one each day. I feel it is the same here. The 28 games are all EXACTLY the same, with minor differences in powerups or number of colors, but, of course, you get 120 new schemes if you happen to remember the 120 from the previous games, or ...Show more

Now, my father has filled the crossword puzzle at the end of his newspaper daily for at least 60 years.... it is always a crossword, but, of course, a different one each day. I feel it is the same here. The 28 games are all EXACTLY the same, with minor differences in powerups or number of colors, but, of course, you get 120 new schemes if you happen to remember the 120 from the previous games, or simply if you like it so much that you want more. The main problem with this games, for me, is the horrendously ugly garden or forest or seaside that gets filled up with equally horrendous animals, creatures and features as you progress. Other games have devised more appealing outcomes to justify your efforts in solving schemes, but that is secondary. The penguin games work excellently well, colors are bright, schemes are fun. Do you want more? buy more! The only thing one can say about each new episode, is that some are more difficult, and some are just logic based while some others are not. This one tends to be on the easy side, and not always you can solve a scheme just relying on logic. In this one, you will have to use powerups or blind guess. But after that, schemes are on the easy side. Enjoy as many penguins you like! They are not a species endangered with extinction! Show less

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Fantasy Mosaics perhaps should get a name change to Overkill Mosaics

PostedApril 23, 2018

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3 / 5

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2 / 5

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4 / 5

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1 / 5

The initial FM game I bought was FM2 which was on 6/4/14. This means on average Match Gems has released 7 of its mosaics games annually. I have long thought this is way too much and have opined as such for a couple years.

I understand some players cannot get enough of these and to its credit Match Gems is unmatched in what it does. This developer was the first to introduce multiple color grids ...Show more

The initial FM game I bought was FM2 which was on 6/4/14. This means on average Match Gems has released 7 of its mosaics games annually. I have long thought this is way too much and have opined as such for a couple years.

I understand some players cannot get enough of these and to its credit Match Gems is unmatched in what it does. This developer was the first to introduce multiple color grids and later on was the first to provide its fans with 6 color grids which is all well and good. My problem is getting tired of all the teddy bears, kittens and cats, birds, buildings of various sorts etc. and infinitum.

I have also bought 10-12 of these griddlers so I have reached my saturation point. Why should I pay more for the very same thing?? Whenever I have an urge to complete mosaic puzzles I have an abundant stack of repeatable games at my disposal.

I do recommend all FM games since they are the best of its genre. If and when Match Gems adds something unique to its repertoire I will certainly consider . As matters stand now I have long ago bought my last in the constantly expanding FM series. If you cannot get enough of these, then have a blast with #28 even though you will be playing the same as #27, #26, #25 and so on. Show less

I recommend this game!

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