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Build-a-lot

Build-a-lot

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4.2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4.1 / 5
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Good
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English
Strategy
WINNER! #1 Action/Arcade Game of 2007
Become a real estate mogul and take over the housing market as you construct, upgrade and sell houses for huge profits! You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Travel to scenic towns and perform special tasks for the local mayors. Buy blue prints of new buildings to build bigger and better neighborhoods! Can you build an ice rink for the Olympics? A new cinema for the local movie star? Find out in the new strategy game, Build-a-lot!
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OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8

CPU: 600 Mhz

RAM: 256 MB

DirectX: 7

Hard Drive: 53 MB

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Build-a-lot

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4.2 / 5
4.2 out of 5 ( 23 Reviews Review )
82%(18 out of 22) of players recommend this game
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4.1 / 5
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3.9 / 5
82%(18 out of 22) of players recommend this game
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Loved it!
5 / 5
62 of 72 found this review helpful
My true favorid of all time management
PostedMarch 3, 2013
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Kingdom Chronicles Collector's Edition
4.6 out of 5(127)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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4 / 5
* Clean simple but rich in detail, high quality graphics. I play this series since years and still have fun with it.
* Excellent gameplay, as it is not just about clicking fast to make the goal, but you have to plan ahead and be creative.
* Though the original game doesn't take all advantages, the follow up games are improved, still if one is new to this kind of games, it's the right one to get ...Show more
* Clean simple but rich in detail, high quality graphics. I play this series since years and still have fun with it.
* Excellent gameplay, as it is not just about clicking fast to make the goal, but you have to plan ahead and be creative.
* Though the original game doesn't take all advantages, the follow up games are improved, still if one is new to this kind of games, it's the right one to get you feet wet.
* simultaneous task make it a good fun for replay, as one can improve through many retries.
- first version didn't allow single level reply (all follow up games do!)
-- only 4 games of the series are for MAC, later games of the series only for PC :(
Summary: One of the VERY few game I loved to replayed for years, and still have fun with it! Show less
I recommend this game!
+52points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
101 of 126 found this review helpful
Build- a- lot original
PostedApril 23, 2012
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fromMoravia, ny
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Build-a-lot: On Vacation
4.3 out of 5(25)
 
 
 
 
 
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4 / 5
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2 / 5
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OK
3 / 5
I loved it. Best game yet! :) I love the chaalenge and the trill. Only thing I didn't like was not buying it.
I recommend this game!
+76points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
69 of 91 found this review helpful
it fun
PostedJanuary 2, 2012
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Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
its fun and a very good game to play
I recommend this game!
+47points
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5 / 5
24 of 29 found this review helpful
Love it
PostedMarch 6, 2014
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
I've always loved this game. It is simple but addicting. I think it is a good length too. I wish there was more to updating the houses. Like seeing paint change or something but I understand that would be a bit hard to do. The dialogue is pretty lame too but storyline isn't really what the game is about. All in all I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes time management games.
I recommend this game!
+19points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
37 of 52 found this review helpful
My second best game series to Chocolatier
PostedApril 28, 2012
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fromSt. Petersburg,Fl.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This series is my 2nd top choice of games if you love building from ground up with beautiful places to visit and a great storyline, and progressive up-grades.
I recommend this game!
+22points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
19 of 25 found this review helpful
Well done
PostedAugust 9, 2014
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
I love this game. You can play it over and over. Wont ever get sick of it.
I recommend this game!
+13points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
15 of 19 found this review helpful
Perfect for All Ages!
PostedDecember 1, 2014
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
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Excellent
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5 / 5
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4 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
This game is amazing! I can usually get perfect scores for each level. Sometimes I don't, if I haven't played in a while. I totally recommend this game to everyone.
I recommend this game!
+11points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
13 of 18 found this review helpful
busyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PostedAugust 22, 2014
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Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser
 
Current Favorite:
Plants vs Zombies
4.9 out of 5(329)
 
 
 
 
 
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Excellent
5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
this game is so fun and entertaining when my mom tells me i have to turn it off i dont want to its so exploring try it out it keeps you busy
I don't recommend this game.
+8points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
13 of 19 found this review helpful
FANTASTIC TM SERIES!! BUY IT!!
PostedMay 18, 2017
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Mr. Jones' Graveyard Shift
4.8 out of 5(33)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
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3 / 5
This is the Original Build A Lot
And is one of the harder ones
This series is So MUCH FUN!!
Never Tire of playing the Build A Lot Games
The only one I dont care for
Is the Fairy Tale Game
Skip That one and
BUY All the other Build A Lot Games!!
I recommend this game!
+7points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
20 of 32 found this review helpful
Love BOL
PostedMarch 3, 2013
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I started with this first game and am anxiously waiting for the next installment!!!
I recommend this game!
+8points
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