Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 13 Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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THIS VACATION WAS VERY SPECIAL & WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN დდდ

PostedApril 14, 2022

pennmom36

fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away, until we meet again on the Rainbow Bridge one day. დ Loki

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Thank you Casual Arts, you have always taken me to a special place every time I play Vacation Adventures but this trip to Pinecreek Hills National Park was a journey I will treasure forever!

What other game series instantly gives you that warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling? I have purchased every game by this developer before even playing the demo and have yet to be disappointed. There's just ...Show more

Thank you Casual Arts, you have always taken me to a special place every time I play Vacation Adventures but this trip to Pinecreek Hills National Park was a journey I will treasure forever!

What other game series instantly gives you that warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling? I have purchased every game by this developer before even playing the demo and have yet to be disappointed. There's just something about the atmosphere, the familiar gameplay, the fun little puzzles, and the infamous music that puts a smile on your face. Smiles are priceless and I'm grinning from ear to ear today!

You can play in a Casual Mode (untimed-faster hint recharge) a Challenge Mode (timed-normal hint recharge) or Extreme (timed as to how long it takes to complete the scene-all wildlife & recyclables must be found) There are 20 Achievements to earn for completing various tasks such as finding Wildlife, buying souvenirs, or finishing a mini-game quickly. You can purchase 16 Park Souvenirs which are stored in a Display Case tab at the top of the screen.

There are seek and find puzzles in scenes all around the park, and even scenes where you find multiples of similar or related objects, Riddle Clue finds and clever Spot The Difference HO's.

Each scene has several Wildlife Animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar and when all the animals have been spotted, the doors will close. There is a Wildlife Notebook that allows you to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found.

You will also Recycle cans, bottles, and paper found in each scene, and when all recyclables have been found, the recycle Can icon will be displayed as full. Some of the trash items are located within Zoom Zones as well.

There are 16 Photo Op scenes that allow you to take a photo for your Album whenever you see the Camera Icon so don't forget to keep an eye out for those Photo Ops.

You will earn an Eagle Eye achievement if you don't use either the Hint Magnifying Glass that shows the location of a single random item or the Mega Hint feature which shows the location of all available items from the list. You'll earn a Bronze Star for completing the Search, a Silver Star if you find all Wildlife OR all Recyclable Items, and a Gold Star if you find all Wildlife AND all Recyclable items.

Words listed in Blue are Tasks that require an interaction of some type, and words in Red are hidden inside or behind things. Most of the scenes have at least one Zoom Zone (indicated by sparkling stars) that has hidden items and sometimes includes Recyclables or Wildlife. Levels can be replayed at any time to better your time/score or pick up missing recyclable items or wildlife. and the items to find are usually different each time you replay it.

After each Search Scene, you'll play a variety of Mini Games such as Placing Map Shapes, Spot The Difference, Word Search, or several different types of Jigsaw Puzzles (Rotate Squares, Swap Tile Sections, Flipsaw's, Slider Puzzles, etc.)

Collector's Edition Extra's:
3 Extra Scenes, 18 Wallpapers, 20 Music Soundtracks w/player (that familiar Vacation Adventures soundtrack is called Bluewaters Heaven btw) 20 Achievements, 16 Photo Op Screenshots (available in Photo Album) 16 Gift Shop Souvenirs with Display Case, 144 Wildlife Critters to find (available in a Photo Album) 48 Replayable Mini-Games.

EXTRA MINI-GAMES:
8 Jigsaws
8 Flipsaws
8 Rotation
8 Spot the Difference
4 Concentration
6 Word Search
4 Label Placement (place icons & labels correctly)
1 Simple Math Puzzle
1 Coin Fragments Puzzle

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I recommend this game!

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Yay!

PostedApril 14, 2022

kimodogamer

fromPhoenix, AZ

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

So happy to see this release - VA:PR13!! I love this series and can't wait to play.

Now, bring on VA: Cruise Director!

I recommend this game!

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A Game That Never Disappoints

PostedApril 14, 2022

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

From the very beginning of the series the quality has never faltered. Always excellent, always brimming with challenging HOs and great puzzles, always fun tasks and activities included in the bustle of the park's agenda. If you like this sort of game, this is a wonderful one to add to your collection.

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From the very beginning of the series the quality has never faltered. Always excellent, always brimming with challenging HOs and great puzzles, always fun tasks and activities included in the bustle of the park's agenda. If you like this sort of game, this is a wonderful one to add to your collection.

There is not much change, if any, from game to game but each one is so full of things to find, puzzles, park related activities, great features, that it is hard to just say no when a new one arrives. The graphics are beautiful and very colorful. Each scene is so busy with something going on all around, people working and playing, beautiful sights for photo ops. I love that the visitors are not cartoonish, except for a few regulars that are created. The nature surroundings are really pretty with what you would expect to see in a park setting, animals are here and there adding to the beauty and interest. Park employees are going about their daily jobs, rangers are busy keeping the park safe and mingling with people, organizing fun events.

I really love this series and the CE is always my pick because I want the extra levels and puzzles. Some gamers may find it boring and never-changing but all in all this is an excellent HOG, family/age friendly and it has great replay value. A refreshing change from the fantasy, paranormal and dark games that fill BF's inventory. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Guaranteed Fun!

PostedApril 14, 2022

spicey12

fromNashville, TN

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I bought this without even playing it first. I have an expectation from Casual Arts and this series that has yet to let me down. I eagerly anticipate a new Vacation Adventures in the same way I can't wait for Christmas Wonderland. The cast of characters and extras are just like seeing old friends. The scenes are wonderfully vibrant, the music great, and the game play is always generous (for CEs). ...Show more

I bought this without even playing it first. I have an expectation from Casual Arts and this series that has yet to let me down. I eagerly anticipate a new Vacation Adventures in the same way I can't wait for Christmas Wonderland. The cast of characters and extras are just like seeing old friends. The scenes are wonderfully vibrant, the music great, and the game play is always generous (for CEs). To tell you how good these games are, there have been horrible attempts at knocking them off, bootlegs to be exact. The original cannot be duplicated! Well done, once again, Casual Arts! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Yessss!

PostedApril 14, 2022

pattya58

fromErie Pa

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Been waiting for the new series to come out..love this series I have gotten all of them...I don't play the demo cause I am never disappointed...I like the new scenes and adventures and adding new park rangers...and enjoy the activites in the park...This series is so fun and relaxing and i like the feeling that you are right there in the park having fun to...It can be educational to learning about ...Show more

Been waiting for the new series to come out..love this series I have gotten all of them...I don't play the demo cause I am never disappointed...I like the new scenes and adventures and adding new park rangers...and enjoy the activites in the park...This series is so fun and relaxing and i like the feeling that you are right there in the park having fun to...It can be educational to learning about the different types of trees and flowers in the park...and seeing the animals walking around. The scenery and music is great love it...Great job devs! now bring on the new Cruise adventure... Show less

I recommend this game!

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THE BEST PARK RANGER ADVENTURE TO DATE

PostedApril 14, 2022

Blackie110

fromLong Island, New York

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This one was a joy to play. Great scenes and a lot to do. Now let's see a great Vacation Adventure Cruise Director

I recommend this game!

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This game is always fabulous and never disappoints

PostedApril 14, 2022

mhatfie

fromPiedmont California

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is such a relaxing and fun adventure along with beautiful scenery and challenging hidden object scenes and puzzles.
I wait for this game each year along with Cruise Director.
Who wouldn't want to spend a summer at Pinecreek Hills National Park?

I recommend this game!

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Another Winner

PostedApril 15, 2022

dumplie

fromSaffron Walden, Essex, England

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I was so happy to see a new Park Ranger. I've loved every game so far and this one did not disappoint. It is fun to play and enjoyable to get to the end. Vacation Adventures is a wonderful collection of games and they are my absolute favourite. Will the next release be Cruise Director? Hope so

I recommend this game!

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vacation adventures park ranger 13

PostedApril 14, 2022

langlant21

fromsaulon la chapelle

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

super jeu d objets cachés. j adore.a quand la suite.rachel.

I recommend this game!

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Casual Arts does it again

PostedApril 15, 2022

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fromColorado Springs, CO

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

When I saw this early release of Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 13 CE, I had to blink twice. I don't have to wait until summer? What a treat! Of course, I have every version of this game, so of course, I bought the CE, no questions asked. Nice to hang out with old friends at Pinecreek Hills and enjoy several hours of escape with gentle background music, fun play, and a sense of camaraderie that ...Show more

When I saw this early release of Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 13 CE, I had to blink twice. I don't have to wait until summer? What a treat! Of course, I have every version of this game, so of course, I bought the CE, no questions asked. Nice to hang out with old friends at Pinecreek Hills and enjoy several hours of escape with gentle background music, fun play, and a sense of camaraderie that is sorely needed in these troubling times. As always, graphics are great, scenes are incredibly detailed, and the hidden objects not always easy to find. Love, love, love this game and can play it over and over again. It makes me smile, so I guess you can say that #13 is a success! Show less

I recommend this game!

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