Grandpa's Table > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

73 of 79 found this review helpful

Wow! This is different!

PostedJune 28, 2017

phatkhat

fromAsh Flat, AR

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Large File, Marble Popper, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Very atmospheric, a tad melancholy, and wholly engrossing. The music is lovely, the graphics lovely, and the whole thing just was relaxing.

The story will, no doubt, unfold as it goes. The puzzles are just right up my alley - sort of a mechanical slider. It took me a bit to figure out exactly what to do - the instructions are sparse. Once I got the hang of it, it was fun and ...Show more

Very atmospheric, a tad melancholy, and wholly engrossing. The music is lovely, the graphics lovely, and the whole thing just was relaxing.

The story will, no doubt, unfold as it goes. The puzzles are just right up my alley - sort of a mechanical slider. It took me a bit to figure out exactly what to do - the instructions are sparse. Once I got the hang of it, it was fun and challenging.

You can explore the room - move your cursor until it turns blue, then click. You will find things. Not sure what will be done with them, yet.

I still don't quite know how to exit - if there is a way. I just finally pushed "Escape" and it immediately took me to the game manager. This is a must buy with the sale. A new puzzle game - the nonograms are getting just a little old... Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

49 of 52 found this review helpful

Love it

PostedJune 28, 2017

Lyndy20

fromLondon, UK

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This reminds me a bit of the old logic puzzle Sokoban type games where you moved objects around a maze to a specified location, usually to fill holes or cover lights.

Here, you are strategically lining up same coloured tiles to cover stars. Tiles will slide until meeting a wall or another tile. When there is more than one colour, and a match is made, the tiles don't disappear as in a M3, but ...Show more

This reminds me a bit of the old logic puzzle Sokoban type games where you moved objects around a maze to a specified location, usually to fill holes or cover lights.

Here, you are strategically lining up same coloured tiles to cover stars. Tiles will slide until meeting a wall or another tile. When there is more than one colour, and a match is made, the tiles don't disappear as in a M3, but become covered, immovable objects and may block your path to the stars (heh).

The music is lovely, and the main room is interactive. There was a strange light in the distance where I found an object that I don't know what to do with yet. I do like games with mystery and discovery!

There's no timer, so relax, put your thinking caps on and enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

37 of 41 found this review helpful

just right if you need chill time

PostedJune 28, 2017

acecyberwitch

fromuk

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

this is a different take on match 3 the graphics are limited as the name suggests you play on the same table. but the game looks good sound quality is also good the music fits well. there isn't a storyline to speak of as you just move from challenge to challenge. if you like your games fast paced and full of action this is not the game for you. if your looking for something to clear your mind of ...Show more

this is a different take on match 3 the graphics are limited as the name suggests you play on the same table. but the game looks good sound quality is also good the music fits well. there isn't a storyline to speak of as you just move from challenge to challenge. if you like your games fast paced and full of action this is not the game for you. if your looking for something to clear your mind of day's stress give this ago Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

22 of 22 found this review helpful

I love "rooms"plus

PostedJune 28, 2017

JRMSG

fromKeller, Texas

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Grandpa's Table

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This reminds me of the 2 "rooms" puzzles and I love these (don't know exactly what they are called) mind twisting types! I totally agree with the other player, the instructions do leave a lot to the imagination, could be better. But I figured it out after a few tries. The only way to exit the game that I have found so far is to hit Esc, a screen pops up and ask if you want to exit the game? Other ...Show more

This reminds me of the 2 "rooms" puzzles and I love these (don't know exactly what they are called) mind twisting types! I totally agree with the other player, the instructions do leave a lot to the imagination, could be better. But I figured it out after a few tries. The only way to exit the game that I have found so far is to hit Esc, a screen pops up and ask if you want to exit the game? Other than those two small things, instructions and a way to exit, this is just the type of game I will go to over and over, love it, keep them coming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 14 found this review helpful

Finally, a true puzzle game!

PostedJuly 3, 2017

PawPrinted

fromVirginia, USA

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Grandpa's Table

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I was so excited to see a real puzzle game! No tedious hidden objects, or running around picking stuff up, or being chased by bad guys. Nothing but untimed problem solving.

You end a round by grouping pieces by color. Not too hard, if you don't care where they end up. If you match them on top of star spaces, you earn coins that can be used to buy solutions for hard levels. Overachievers like me ...Show more

I was so excited to see a real puzzle game! No tedious hidden objects, or running around picking stuff up, or being chased by bad guys. Nothing but untimed problem solving.

You end a round by grouping pieces by color. Not too hard, if you don't care where they end up. If you match them on top of star spaces, you earn coins that can be used to buy solutions for hard levels. Overachievers like me will try to end every level with 3 stars. There's no award for it, and you probably won't need all the coins, but it makes it more challenging.

The people who said it was boring must not have gotten very far. It kept introducing new elements to keep things interesting.

It's true that there aren't instructions. I liked that better than games that keep interrupting with hints. Figuring out how each new element works is part of the puzzle. So is trying to quit. I searched for a while before trying the Esc button.

The graphics are great. I was near the end of the game when I discovered that I could zoom in/out with the mouse wheel. The music is OK, but clashes with the special effects sounds. Their volumes can't be controlled independently, so I ended up turning it off.

Storyline? There is one, and you reveal it as you go along. I ignored it. When looking for the exit button, I discovered that I had uncovered things as I played. I didn't bother exploring them. I'm just here for the puzzles.

I've played through the game twice. There are so many puzzles that I didn't remember the solutions. In fact, I bought solutions to a couple of them again.

This is where I found my biggest complaint: You can't start a new game. The puzzles are already solved, and the coins have all been earned. Each puzzle lets you solve it from the beginning, but it's hard to keep track of overall progress. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but the game data was still there. I'll have to figure out how to delete that before I play again. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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More than a game ... a work of art.

PostedAugust 5, 2017

GalaxyJim

fromSouth Carolina, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Grandpa's Table

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Emotionally stirring game. *wow*.

The music alone, to me, is worth the purchase. If you liked Enya back in the day, you will *love* this piano soundtrack.

The slider-puzzles in the game vary; some are easy, but some are head-scratching. You have to really understand how sliders work, in order to get 3 stars on every level. And THEN there are the clues in the room, beginning to unlock, to ...Show more

Emotionally stirring game. *wow*.

The music alone, to me, is worth the purchase. If you liked Enya back in the day, you will *love* this piano soundtrack.

The slider-puzzles in the game vary; some are easy, but some are head-scratching. You have to really understand how sliders work, in order to get 3 stars on every level. And THEN there are the clues in the room, beginning to unlock, to tell the whole story behind it all.

Overall, a very human work of art, more so than even its worth as a game. Not everyone plays for those reasons, and those in search of a fast puzzle-clicker may see it as 'meh' ... but it is much more than that, IMHO. Bought it. Very, very happy with the purchase. Over the past six years, I've purchased literally dozens of games from BF ... and games like this one, don't come around very often. :-) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 8 found this review helpful

What a great mental challenge!

PostedAugust 1, 2017

PUZZLED_CA

fromCalifornia coast

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is the best puzzle game I've played in a LONG time. The complexity increases gradually, requiring you to think further and further ahead. And do you try to trigger the unlocks or avoid them? I got many levels fairly quickly, but struggled on others.

The puzzles are elegant, the music and sound effects are beautiful.

The interface had a few problems for me..
- To exit the game, use the ...Show more

This is the best puzzle game I've played in a LONG time. The complexity increases gradually, requiring you to think further and further ahead. And do you try to trigger the unlocks or avoid them? I got many levels fairly quickly, but struggled on others.

The puzzles are elegant, the music and sound effects are beautiful.

The interface had a few problems for me..
- To exit the game, use the "Esc" key
- To restart a level you have to either back out repeatedly or leave and restart. I would have liked a "restart level" option.
- After completing 4-5 puzzles, you get access to a "Grandpa's Secret" puzzle, but to play it you have to exit the game play and to back to the menu to select it.

The (entirely optional) story line I found confusing. During gameplay you occasionally get a souvenir. You go to the home table and open the drawer (at the bottom of the screen) to get the story elements. For much of the game, you are the grandchild remembering your Grandpa and his wife, Amelia (not your grandma?) Then suddenly you are the grandfather with dementia trying to understand what has happened with your life. The descriptions are almost poetic.. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Unique!

PostedAugust 16, 2017

Ruckus777

fromHuntington Beach, CA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is way different than any game I've seen before. The mechanics take a bit of getting used to, since it's a hands-on learning experience rather than in-depth instruction. Gameplay got harder as time went on, and sometimes it was too hard! But it was a really well-done mechanics puzzler.

The graphics were beautiful, I liked that you had to turn the dial down on a physical radio to lower the ...Show more

This is way different than any game I've seen before. The mechanics take a bit of getting used to, since it's a hands-on learning experience rather than in-depth instruction. Gameplay got harder as time went on, and sometimes it was too hard! But it was a really well-done mechanics puzzler.

The graphics were beautiful, I liked that you had to turn the dial down on a physical radio to lower the music volume, and that you could skip songs if you wished. But why would you?
The music was beautiful and relaxing. The main menu screen was also graphically gorgeous. All the buttons, like settings and game language, were unlabelled and instead just parts of Grandpa's table, which was a great touch.

Overall I would recommend this game if you like brain teasers! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Mmm, i'm lovin Grandpa today

PostedJuly 1, 2017

zandu2

fromVictoria, B.C

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Amazing workmanship. The levels are do-able and yet challenging. Visual exquisite, music awesome but would love to have had a more to listen to, not just the loop. I would definitely recommend this game..
Sure would love to see some platform games happening. Stuff like, Boulder Dash: Pirates Quest, more Super Granny, Rabbit's Magic Adventures, you know the good stuff, Please??

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Beautifully done!

PostedJuly 8, 2017

grandmacathy

fromLaguna Hills, CA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

For those of us who love the logic puzzles, this game is perfect! It is beautifully designed. The logic puzzles are not so easy that it's not worth playing them, but also not too hard. I love the soothing music as I try one more time to not only group the balls by color but also make sure that I have covered the metal stars so I can get 3 achievement stars and thereby a coin. With the coins, I can ...Show more

For those of us who love the logic puzzles, this game is perfect! It is beautifully designed. The logic puzzles are not so easy that it's not worth playing them, but also not too hard. I love the soothing music as I try one more time to not only group the balls by color but also make sure that I have covered the metal stars so I can get 3 achievement stars and thereby a coin. With the coins, I can choose to use them to solve a puzzle that is plaguing me to find a solution (and I now have a headache because I can't)..

I like the home page, with the radio to regulate the sound and the desk drawer. Show less

I recommend this game!

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