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HAVE YOU FOUND FLUORESCENT COLORS MR. PENGUIN?!

PostedDecember 5, 2016

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fromI will admit that these new colors seem a bit far fetched at times, but they are on an alien world, after all

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Our beloved Penguin family has been busy exploring their world, and have discovered a few new colors for us to enjoy! I love what they've done with the new place, giving us a beautiful pond in our garden to decorate. As with all Fantasy Mosaic games, every step you take in this puzzle helps the penguins discover unusual items for their garden.

This latest version still has 6 different color ...Show more

Our beloved Penguin family has been busy exploring their world, and have discovered a few new colors for us to enjoy! I love what they've done with the new place, giving us a beautiful pond in our garden to decorate. As with all Fantasy Mosaic games, every step you take in this puzzle helps the penguins discover unusual items for their garden.

This latest version still has 6 different color bubbles, but they have added several new colors including fluorescent colors. You can switch between the color bubbles to help you solve these colorful griddlers, and 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, three mistakes require you to replay the level. 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 if you don't use any hints.

This is a griddler or mosaic type puzzle game where you fill in and cross of cells on various sized grids, using logic, so you'll never have to guess. 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 amount of cells and narrow the playing field down a bit. Some cells contain bonuses such as extra hints, extra mistakes allowed or an extra pickaxe 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.

The one feature that makes Fantasy Mosaics stand out from the rest of the griddler games, is the vibrant array of colors available, and now there's six different colors used to make the pictures even better. It can also help you solve the puzzle when you get stuck, because you can switch to another color which ultimately narrows down the available cells. Unlike many griddler games, these pictures actually make sense, because they have six different colors you know what image you have created.

This is my favorite Mosaic Griddler series and is one of the best available, and certainly the most colorful. This is a must have game for griddler geeks and an immediate purchase for this geek, enjoy! Show less

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KEEP THEM COMIN'

PostedDecember 5, 2016

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Fantasy Mosaics 18: Explore New Colors

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

Love these games...and I have all 18 of them. I love these sorts of games because I can break up my playing time and get a few other things accomplished around the house too.

These Fantasy Mosaics are still the very best developed. I can actually play them without making any errors and there is usually never any doubt about where to mark. Some other mosaics force you to guess but Fantasy ...Show more

Love these games...and I have all 18 of them. I love these sorts of games because I can break up my playing time and get a few other things accomplished around the house too.

These Fantasy Mosaics are still the very best developed. I can actually play them without making any errors and there is usually never any doubt about where to mark. Some other mosaics force you to guess but Fantasy Mosaics never do and the games run smoothly.

Please, please, please keep these games coming. I love them. Show less

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The Penguins are back the penguins are back!

PostedDecember 5, 2016

vlmatts

fromFrom the porch looking at hubby's new deer stand that looks more like a tiny house

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This is the only game that I buy before I play the trial version. I have never been disappointed doing it that way. I just said to myself this morning that I need a new version because I have played #17 so many times - I almost have it all memorized.
Great Holiday Gift BFG!!

I recommend this game!

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18-19-20-21 and 22

PostedJune 25, 2017

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In the last 10 days or so, I bought; as shown in the tittle. I love what you have done with being able to view the whole scenes, now all you need to do is improve the scenery. I know you can do it, because I have seen some beautiful thing drawn by you. But mainly I buy it because of the music and they are fun to do...

I recommend this game!

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Another Great Addition!

PostedDecember 12, 2016

KyleKirkpatrick

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NOTICE! BASED ON DEMO VERSION!

Like all the others in the series, this is another great edition and it's better than ever! The first notable addition is it's hard, like really hard... It took me most of the 60 Minute Trial to do the first 5 levels! This offers great challenge though and also great replay value (so in case you mis-clicked and didn't get Gold, you can go back and replay to try ...Show more

NOTICE! BASED ON DEMO VERSION!

Like all the others in the series, this is another great edition and it's better than ever! The first notable addition is it's hard, like really hard... It took me most of the 60 Minute Trial to do the first 5 levels! This offers great challenge though and also great replay value (so in case you mis-clicked and didn't get Gold, you can go back and replay to try and get Gold.) Other than that it's basically the same as the others in the sense of same menus, layouts, graphics, however the new menu music is a nice change and matches well with the game. I say this game is definitely worth a try if you are experienced with Griddles, or if you have played the other games in the Fantasy Mosaic series. I wouldn't say this is for you if you are new to Griddles and don't really know what you are doing since this game is pretty challenging and may detour you away from playing them due to the high challenge (since they are already expecting you to already know how to play.) This game is on my Wish-List and I am going to be purchasing it soon! Show less

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THE PENGUINS HAVE RETURNED FROM VACATION WITH SOME COLORFUL SOUVENIRS

PostedDecember 5, 2016

sunnyglow

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OVERVIEW: What a wonderful Monday surprise! The adorable Penguin family has returned for another much anticipated visit! A BIG THANK you to BFG for offering a game in one of my favorite genres. This is another excellent 5-star game from Match Gems. I have been anxiously awaiting a new game from this developer. I have played every one in the series and this game is designed exactly like the others. ...Show more

OVERVIEW: What a wonderful Monday surprise! The adorable Penguin family has returned for another much anticipated visit! A BIG THANK you to BFG for offering a game in one of my favorite genres. This is another excellent 5-star game from Match Gems. I have been anxiously awaiting a new game from this developer. I have played every one in the series and this game is designed exactly like the others. There are supposed to be new colors; however, from the few grids I played, I did not see any new ones which were not available in the previous game offered in this series. Perhaps, there are some new colors in the puzzles featured later in the game.

I LOVE these games and Match Gems is one of the BEST developers for this type of game. This puzzle has many different names (AKA O’Ekaki, Griddlers, Paint-by-Numbers, Pic-a-Pix, Nonograms, Mosaics, or whatever you may call them); however, no matter the name, they are a fun puzzle game.

HOW TO PLAY: Color me a picture! This is variety of a Sudoku puzzle. In this puzzle, create pictures by filling in squares in a grid. The grids in this game will vary in size. Each side of the grid will have numbers for each row of squares indicating the number of squares which are to be filled in for that row. Squares are filled in where the squares intersect between the two sets of numbers on each side.

GAME FACTS:
• Levels: Casual and Advanced.
• Colors: The game has up to six colored screens which can be switched at any time while playing the puzzle.
• Autofill: There is autofill 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.
• Collectibles. When you complete one level of 5 puzzles, you receive an item to place in your garden.

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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Vibrant new colors make the series seem new even at #18

PostedDecember 5, 2016

LogieBaby

fromWe must still be buying these in droves since FM is kind of like the Energizer Bunny, it never stops

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Match Gems knows how to keep on attracting players to its Fantasy Mosaic series. Is there any other group of games coming close to having 18 games? NOPE !!

In this version the upside is the addition of some new colors
and as it's been the case since four or more colors are used in each mosaic grid, this edition continues with the style. I wish FM had employed a more suitable name than Explore ...Show more

Match Gems knows how to keep on attracting players to its Fantasy Mosaic series. Is there any other group of games coming close to having 18 games? NOPE !!

In this version the upside is the addition of some new colors
and as it's been the case since four or more colors are used in each mosaic grid, this edition continues with the style. I wish FM had employed a more suitable name than Explore New Colors as this one is rather drab considering what is being offered.

During the hour long demo I got through 17 grids using no hints so it appears ( at least in the demo ) that # 18 is not all that challenging.

I find these mosaics to be soothing and this one has nice background music. I always find these games to be a good use for free game codes and I will acquire # 18 via that method. Now I can only wonder what Match Gems has up its sleeve to enhance the series even further. Show less

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WONDERFUL

PostedDecember 6, 2016

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I stopped at the "Sculptor" to do my review. I LOVE FANTASY MOSAICS!!! When I see that beautiful sunny-side-up sun and the cool icy letters, I know I will have a lovely time doing puzzles.
I so enjoy the tile-type puzzle but what sells me - every time! - on the Fantasy Mosaics are the beautiful background pictures, the music, the adventures of the penguin family and, now, the wonderfully changing ...Show more

I stopped at the "Sculptor" to do my review. I LOVE FANTASY MOSAICS!!! When I see that beautiful sunny-side-up sun and the cool icy letters, I know I will have a lovely time doing puzzles.
I so enjoy the tile-type puzzle but what sells me - every time! - on the Fantasy Mosaics are the beautiful background pictures, the music, the adventures of the penguin family and, now, the wonderfully changing palette.
I'm continually surprised at how much gestural content they get into these pictures. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I AM THRILLED TO HAVE A NEW FANTASY MOSAICS!!

PostedDecember 5, 2016

MrsBen

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

I have been anxiously awaiting a new Fantasy Mosaics game. I have every single one and will keep getting them as long as the devs keep dishing them out! I had just begun to fear they had decided to discontinue the series :( Keepem' coming...there are lots of us who never tire of these games. Glad my little buddy the Penguin has returned. Quality mosaics and very nice pictures we are allowed to ...Show more

I have been anxiously awaiting a new Fantasy Mosaics game. I have every single one and will keep getting them as long as the devs keep dishing them out! I had just begun to fear they had decided to discontinue the series :( Keepem' coming...there are lots of us who never tire of these games. Glad my little buddy the Penguin has returned. Quality mosaics and very nice pictures we are allowed to develop. Thank you!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Very Relaxing & Enjoyable Play

PostedDecember 28, 2016

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

At first, I really didn't like this Series. I found the controls a tad clunky. However . . ., I have gotten used to them. Still could use a little fine tuning though. What I mean by this, is that when attempting to fill in a bunch of grids at a time, the mouse sometimes jumps and wipes out the highlight. It's too sensitive. If no one else is having this issue, I'll assume it is just me. Not the ...Show more

At first, I really didn't like this Series. I found the controls a tad clunky. However . . ., I have gotten used to them. Still could use a little fine tuning though. What I mean by this, is that when attempting to fill in a bunch of grids at a time, the mouse sometimes jumps and wipes out the highlight. It's too sensitive. If no one else is having this issue, I'll assume it is just me. Not the end of the world, but does get annoying after the third attempt.

On to the positives: The colors are beautiful. The graphics are easy on the eyes. The storyline is cute.

As there are always ways to improve most things, I would ask that the Developers ensure each puzzle can be "logically" solved. I've noticed that towards the end of each game in the series, that there are more "guessing" levels. I like to "solve", not "guess".

Still, it is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend some time.

I do enjoy these and hope they continue on with them. Show less

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