Laruaville 11 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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A GOLDILOCKS KIND OF GAME-NOT TO HARD, NOT TOO EASY-JUST RIGHT!

PostedJune 26, 2021

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fromOnly 1/2 of those slain in battle honorably went to Valhalla The weapon-dead 1/2 were chosen 1st for Fólkvangr Odin gave this right to Freya as a sign of friendliness for the Vanir, to end the war between them & the aesir to earn their friendship

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Bravo devs, I think you found the sweet spot for the perfect gameplay! The game mechanics are easy enough to figure out what needs to be done, yet it still requires a lot of strategies to beat each level. It's not a frustrating game to play and this perfect mixture has made Laruaville 11 one of the most addicting games in this series. Whenever a demo abruptly ends mid-game and shocks me into the ...Show more

Bravo devs, I think you found the sweet spot for the perfect gameplay! The game mechanics are easy enough to figure out what needs to be done, yet it still requires a lot of strategies to beat each level. It's not a frustrating game to play and this perfect mixture has made Laruaville 11 one of the most addicting games in this series. Whenever a demo abruptly ends mid-game and shocks me into the reality that I haven't yet purchased the game, I know that it's a 5-star game that I cannot pass on! Valhalla Or Bust!

You can play in a Relaxed Mode, a Limited Moves, or a Limited Time Mode. After each Match 3 level, you can play a Hidden Object Scene, or a mini-game, such as Blocks, Mahjong, or my personal favorite, Spot the Difference with differences that aren't as obvious as you'd expect! You can skip the mini-games (and there is a Hint feature with no penalties) They have added a Hint feature that points to the level goal feature, and they have a Strategy Guide Booklet that explains every feature as well as Tips & Tricks.

Laruaville is a Match 3 game that's "All About The Coins", the level goals are always the same,..collect all of the coins, of course, collecting the coins is anything but simple! There are plenty of obstacles to make the goal more difficult, but overcoming those obstacles only matters if they prevent you from getting to the coins.

There are several types of Coins available:
•Gold Coins: requires an adjacent match to collect.
•Frozen Coins: requires activating fires.
•Half Coins: requires joining 2 halves by making matches between the two halves.
•Locked Coins: requires bringing the key to the coin by making matches in front of the key to create a path.
•Coin Molds: requires guiding liquid gold to the mold to form a coin.

There are several Obstacles preventing you from getting to the Coins, however, if they aren't blocking a coin there's no need to overcome those obstacles. Power-ups will destroy most obstacles as well:

•Crates: requires an adjacent match to remove.
•Shielded Crates: requires an adjacent match on the unshielded portion. (rockets work too)
•Petals: requires an adjacent match to remove.
•Clay: requires power-up or explosion to destroy.
•Stone: requires power-up or explosion to destroy.
•Fog: requires an adjacent match to remove.
•Ice: requires a match 3 of whichever tile is trapped in the ice.
•Chains: requires a match 3 of whichever tile is chained.
•Keys: requires moving towards a locked coin by matching in between.
•Portals: requires moving the key to the key portals (portals also move drops and fire)
•Vials: requires filling with purple drops by matching vertically.
•Wooden Walls: requires an adjacent match to remove.
•Stone Walls: requires several adjacent matches to remove.
•Gem Stone Walls: cannot be destroyed.
•Torches: spread fire to melt snow, ice, etc. by making adjacent matches.

Large Matches will earn Power-ups on the board, however, there are times when a Power-up can hurt rather than help (read the Tips & Tricks Book) Most power-ups can be moved or double-clicked to activate.
•Small Rocket: (match 5) vertical OR horizontal line busters (right-click to direct)
•Large Rocket: selects a target in order of importance.
•Bombs: explodes with an adjacent match (usually w/ a chain reaction)
•Cannons: requires an adjacent match on the Red Cell to activate.

I own every game in every series by this developer and I have yet to be disappointed! They always have different features and obstacles added so they are always new and exciting games. If you've been missing the BF forum then come join us at my new forum to reconnect with old friends at thewoodsforum.boards.net Show less

I recommend this game!

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73 of 81 found this review helpful

They never fail to impress

PostedJune 26, 2021

Cyril48

fromNew Zealand

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A lot of series as we all know tend to burn out as we get more and more of them but I am happy to say our friendly ghosts do not let us down.

We even have a new mini game, the block game, at the moment I am finding it rather easy but hoping that will improve later.

We also have a wonderful new feature in the match 3 called the obstacle bar, wow, for me this gives it the icing on the cake and ...Show more

A lot of series as we all know tend to burn out as we get more and more of them but I am happy to say our friendly ghosts do not let us down.

We even have a new mini game, the block game, at the moment I am finding it rather easy but hoping that will improve later.

We also have a wonderful new feature in the match 3 called the obstacle bar, wow, for me this gives it the icing on the cake and you need to think as the bar is blocking where you need to get to and you move it by matching 3 either side but beware the further in you get to the game one wrong direction move and you will need to restart the level.
You can alternate between relaxed, timed and limited moves but found timed too taxing for me, but was ok with limited moves.
They have removed the solitaire , we still have the spot the difference and the Mahjong.
I am not a hreat fan of Mahjong, hoever I find that with these games where you can place one piece to the side makes it a lot more pleasing to play, well for me anyway.

A word of warning.
As per usual with these games you build up the ghost village and you will get to the point where you can buy a sailing boat.
You do not have to buy it straight away and I would recommend you purchase other things before that as I now have this boat constantly moving from one side of the screen to the other and for me I find it a bit off putting and there is no way to stop it.
You may be ok with it but I wish I had been prewarned about it as I would rather not have it there but that is just me.
I can always start another profile but am a bit far in now.
I hold a lot of respect for this developer and have all of their games because I find them a challenge and they do make the effort to add changes which I highly respect.
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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

54 of 61 found this review helpful

Another winner with a new feature to enjoy.

PostedJune 26, 2021

Joybelle_2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

You really can't go wrong with this series...it is one of the easier of its family, and yet you will need your roller skates and strategy head firmly on right from the start.

You will be aiming to build your viking village and get a tree to grow in order to restore Valhalla. The buildings come quite quickly with the gold you earn from the levels...and our old friend, gold sparkling in the ...Show more

You really can't go wrong with this series...it is one of the easier of its family, and yet you will need your roller skates and strategy head firmly on right from the start.

You will be aiming to build your viking village and get a tree to grow in order to restore Valhalla. The buildings come quite quickly with the gold you earn from the levels...and our old friend, gold sparkling in the scenery also adds to that.

There are a couple of new features one within the gameplay, a slider that moves along in the same manner as keys and locks, you must clear the path ahead to move it out of the way so your cannons can fire..or your fire spread can get through...or set off your bombs. I really enjoy this feature..they often need to be moved more than once. Our old friend the 'line slider' is also back. (hint: if it is pointing the wrong way, right click it and it will turn from vertical to horizontal etc) and get rid of a large line of tiles.

And HOORAY...a new minigame. Still carrying on the new slider theme...a slider block game to get your slider across to an exit. Love this too. (there is still the usual H/O, mahjong etc which you can skip)

All in all an old friend with just enough of a new outfit to prove very worthy. I am playing in timed (there is relax too) and find the challenge perfect. I have had to repeat a couple of times..but really just my strategy at fault. Just how I like a game! Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

21 of 22 found this review helpful

Just As Cute As Ever!

PostedJune 26, 2021

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The ghosts are busy puttering around as usual, building another little town. The graphics are still sharp and colorful, the board tiles are a little different this time and the power-ups get the job done when I'm in a pinch. I love the mechanics of these games. Getting to the coins isn't always as easy as you'd think.

The obstacles are fun, not hanging you up forever like in Cursed House. The ...Show more

The ghosts are busy puttering around as usual, building another little town. The graphics are still sharp and colorful, the board tiles are a little different this time and the power-ups get the job done when I'm in a pinch. I love the mechanics of these games. Getting to the coins isn't always as easy as you'd think.

The obstacles are fun, not hanging you up forever like in Cursed House. The mini games are pretty simple, except the HO and find the difference are a good challenge. I love the new slider puzzle, the style is one of my favorites, rarely seen in games these days.

Laruaville doesn't bring much change with each new installment, but it doesn't really matter. The game is cute, the story is always different and the town is fun to build. The challenge is just right for those times when you just want to play something other than a mind-bender game. No rushing, no frustrating replays, just kick back and enjoy the cuteness! I try to resist buying sometimes, but always give in when a good sale pops up. Haven't been disappointed yet with the quality. A great Match 3 game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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The Ghosts are back

PostedJune 26, 2021

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this series. This new game has a new problem to solve. You have a bar to move in order to make matches. I didn't like it at first, but once you figure out how to move the bar it is not that hard. Nice game for the whole family.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A pleasant surprise

PostedJune 27, 2021

ColoradoGold

fromColorado Springs, CO

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is my first time playing Lauraville (this one 11) and I was quite surprised by how much I liked it. The gameplay is similar in a way to the Cursed House series, so I didn't need any directions to start. I wasn't sure at first what the deal was with that brown bar that slides, but after I realized what it was I found it devilishly creative and often challenging - great fun! The levels get ...Show more

This is my first time playing Lauraville (this one 11) and I was quite surprised by how much I liked it. The gameplay is similar in a way to the Cursed House series, so I didn't need any directions to start. I wasn't sure at first what the deal was with that brown bar that slides, but after I realized what it was I found it devilishly creative and often challenging - great fun! The levels get increasingly tricky with new icons and tasks but provides hours of enjoyment. Nice music background, great pacing, and an overall fun-filled experience. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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another great M3 game. i own all the games in this series.

PostedJune 28, 2021

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i really like these games. they tell a story as you play. there are hints at each level and the mini games have hints as well as skips. can't wait for the next one!!!

I recommend this game!

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Great invention: the slider

PostedJune 27, 2021

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a very entertaining game. The slider adds new ways of thinking to solve the riddle, very cute!

I recommend this game!

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ALWAYS A WINNER :D

PostedJune 26, 2021

Volauvent

fromHigh Desert, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Great story - poor Viking without his Valhalla.
Some new moves - Woohoo!
Our usual 2 ghosties - wouldn't be the same without them.

Yep, 5 stars all around.

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Loved this game

PostedJuly 2, 2021

covedon

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is the same concept as the Spellarium games which I have all of. I like the colored bars mini game where you had to move the bars in order to get the key through to the other side. Since I love the Spellarium games, I like this one just as much.

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