Laruaville 5 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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Laruaville Is A Fantastic Match 3 Series But They Aren't Easy

PostedOctober 17, 2016

pennmom36

fromWhy do the Ghosts need a boat, can't they just float home?

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Two of our friendly ghosts from Laruaville have been stranded on a deserted island after an unexpected storm tore their boat to shreds. Luckily, the mainland is in sight, all they need to do is build a boat. For whatever reason, they need money to do so, and the only way to get money is to play a Match 3 game, Laruaville style. The story starts out with the two ghosts on an island, the only reason ...Show more

Two of our friendly ghosts from Laruaville have been stranded on a deserted island after an unexpected storm tore their boat to shreds. Luckily, the mainland is in sight, all they need to do is build a boat. For whatever reason, they need money to do so, and the only way to get money is to play a Match 3 game, Laruaville style. The story starts out with the two ghosts on an island, the only reason I know what happened is because I read the BF introductory, so either I missed part of the story or the devs left a lot up to imagination as to how or why they got there. This isn't an easy breezy Match 3 game, but there are three modes to choose from, Relaxed, Limited Time or Limited Moves.

Keep this in mind when playing this game, it's all about the coins, don't worry about obstacles UNLESS they are standing in the way of getting to a coin. Coins are collected when you make at least a Match 3 adjacent to them, beside them, over them and directly below them. You want to try to match at least 4 tiles to receive a pack of dynamite, or other power-up, because many of the obstacles require a power-up to destroy it in order to progress.

Some Coins are in half, requiring matches next to them to make the halves come together in a straight line. Eventually there are Dirty coins that need a power up to clean, Icy coins that require fire, coin molds to fill with Gold to create coins, Vials that need filled, and coins with Locks and keys that need joined, along with obstacles such as Ground, Clay, Stones, Fire, Ice, Fog, Rocks, Shielded Crates (require matches on unshielded sides to destroy) and even Bugs!

The coins will help the ghost get to the mainland eventually, and each item you buy usually comes with a new powerup. After a few levels you get to play various types of Mini Games such as Spot The Difference, Solitaire or a Hidden Object Scene, so get your Match 3 game on and enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Have them ALL

PostedOctober 18, 2016

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fromCincinnati, OH

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

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Phantasmat: Reign of Shadows Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I was going to wait until I had finished the latest installment but I am at Level 54. I found this game easier than the other 4 UNTIL I reached Level 53. I was finally asked if I wanted to skip that level but I said no and was determined to finish it. whew.. finally did. Now I will go back and work on the rest of the levels...

I am more about playing the match 3 than obtaining coins and ...Show more

I was going to wait until I had finished the latest installment but I am at Level 54. I found this game easier than the other 4 UNTIL I reached Level 53. I was finally asked if I wanted to skip that level but I said no and was determined to finish it. whew.. finally did. Now I will go back and work on the rest of the levels...

I am more about playing the match 3 than obtaining coins and building and appreciate the immediate skip on the puzzles and mini games.

Each Laruaville has it's own challenges and plays a little different from one to the next. Part of the fun is looking at the new board and trying to figure out "ok.. what am I supposed to do HERE?"

I love each one for the difference in game play but enjoy number 4 for the holiday spirit. Hope one day we see another holiday (any holiday) Laruaville. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Hey Matey

PostedOctober 17, 2016

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fromOmaha Ne

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Another installment of Laruaville to add to my collection. This game is harder than the other ones but it is not impossible. More challenging rounds to attain the coins but once you get the hang of it ,its not to bad.Great M3 game . This one is a keeper. Try it and you might agree with me.

I recommend this game!

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Another great game!

PostedOctober 17, 2016

GrandmaSloan

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have all of the Laruaville games! This one is a tad bit more challenging from the get go

I recommend this game!

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If you liked Cursed House 3 . . .

PostedOctober 18, 2016

Sherry__Rose

fromNear Eugene, Oregon, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Halloween: Trick or Treat 2

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

you'll love this version of Lauraville. It has the same mechanisms as in CH3 but without the sinister elements. Just a thought, CH3 would be a great October game to get! But this episode of Lauraville is different from the others and offers more of a challenge IMHO. This is a definite buy for me.

I recommend this game!

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ANOTHER WONDERFUL LARUAVILLE

PostedOctober 31, 2016

deddu

fromCalifornia USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Grim Facade: The Red Cat Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Love this series. You can play timed, number of moves or relaxed. You clear the boards of the coins and there are challenges on every board. You also have solitaire one up or down, find 12 things different, and hidden objects. If you like explosions there are a lot of them.

I recommend this game!

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One of my favorites!

PostedOctober 20, 2016

WinterWhimsy

fromNortheastern TN

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Current Favorite:

Laruaville 5

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've waited a year for this version to come out and it was well worth the wait! I buy these right out of the gate, they're that much fun! I have all of them of course .... but this time they've outdone themselves! Talk about excitement and flash! These are the kind of games you can play over and over and never get tired of them!

I recommend this game!

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Fun & Challenging

PostedOctober 17, 2016

Kafinkee

fromOntario, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Just finished the demo and came back to buy. It can be hard to find a Match3 that's challenging enough and lots of fun to play. I'm not a big fan of the Barbapapa-like characters in the Laruaville series which are likely more appealing to children along with the story/graphics but the M3 boards are far from childish. Not so difficult that it becomes frustrating (based on demo only and previous ...Show more

Just finished the demo and came back to buy. It can be hard to find a Match3 that's challenging enough and lots of fun to play. I'm not a big fan of the Barbapapa-like characters in the Laruaville series which are likely more appealing to children along with the story/graphics but the M3 boards are far from childish. Not so difficult that it becomes frustrating (based on demo only and previous game in series). This one has some new twists that I liked and I'm itching to progress and discover more. If you're an M3 fan, I highly recommend you give this game a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

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GHOSTLY FUN!!!

PostedOctober 18, 2016

1955raven

fromPelzer SC

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

THE LITTLE GHOST ARE BACK AN AS FUNNY AS EVER! STRANDED ON AN ISLAND, THE QUEST TO LEAVE THE ISLAND IS A BIT MORE DIFFICULT HOWEVER WITH NEW CHALLENGES! BUT STILL A BARREL OF FUN!

I recommend this game!

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Laruaville 5

PostedOctober 22, 2016

verimeri

fromCoos Bay, Or.

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Laruaville 5

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I just finished the game and I loved everything about it. This is the best Laruaville ever. The levels are more challenging than in the previous games and a lot more fun. In some levels figuring out what you needed to do was the hardest part but that is the challenge. I also liked that this game went back to having a variety of mini games rather than just mah-jong.
I sure am hoping there comes a ...Show more

I just finished the game and I loved everything about it. This is the best Laruaville ever. The levels are more challenging than in the previous games and a lot more fun. In some levels figuring out what you needed to do was the hardest part but that is the challenge. I also liked that this game went back to having a variety of mini games rather than just mah-jong.
I sure am hoping there comes a Laruaville 6. Show less

I recommend this game!

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