Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 82.1% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GameSpot | 8.0 out of 10 - Great |
| IGN | 8.5 out of 10 - Great |
Many reviewers praised the game for its diverse selection, simple interface, tweakable rules, and easily accessible rules. The portable, pick-up-and-play mentality was also praised. Some of the more popular games in the collection included Solitaire and Mahjong Solitaire.
Much of the game's criticism comes from the limitations on card games. Both GameSpot and GameSpy complained that Texas Hold 'em allowed players to bet in negative chip totals and did not offer no-limit playing. Also noted was that the Blackjack options to "split" cards and buy insurance were not in this series.
Stamp mode was greeted warily. IGN noted that having to unlock some games through Stamp mode went against the "pick-up-and-play mentality" of the game collection, while GameSpy went further in calling it a "cheap way" to get players to play every game.
Clubhouse Games was the runner-up for IGN's Best offline multi-player game for the Nintendo DS, and a nominee for GameSpot's Nintendo DS Game of the Year 2006.
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