Games

We are using Sierra's Hoyle online games which are very easy to use, free, and have good graphics.

How to get the games working.

When you enter the room....you'll see this in the top left of each room.

When you click on one of the yellow room links (above screen) to join a room....

You'll get this screen pop up. This screen downloads just a few files you will need to connect and play.

NOTE: Your anti-virus or spyware program may give you a pop-up warning (depending on what program you use)

You can allow or ignore this. This download only installs what you need....to be able to play the games.

After you download and install the files....you'll get this logon screen.

Either logon or create a new account.

When your done playing and exit the game....you'll get this screen.

Just click the Red X (top right corner) to close the screen.

Happy gaming !!!!

Why can't I connect to the games?

Problem: I have a firewall or router installed with my computer and cannot connect or login to Hoyle Online.

Solution:

If you have a firewall installed, you may want to first disable it before accessing the Hoyle Online web site (If you are using Windows XP, check to make sure that the native firewall that is installed with this operating system is disabled.)

If you wish to keep the firewall enabled or have a router installed with your system, you may need to configure access for the following network ports:

TCP ports 15101,15200,15500,26901-26999,28901-28999

Please refer to your firewall or router documentation for specific instructions on how to configure these ports.

If you are using a modern version of Norton/Symantec Firewall, you should configure it to allow access for the "wonplay.exe" file.

Why do I get an ActiveX error when I try to log in to the games in the game rooms?

Problem: I receive an error message regarding ActiveX controls when I attempt to login at Hoyle Online.

Solution: On top menu of the web browser, select TOOLS --> INTERNET OPTIONS. Click on the SECURITY tab.

Click Custom Level.

Change the following settings under "ActiveX controls and plug-ins" to ENABLED:

Download Signed.
Download Unsigned.
Initialize and script Active X Controls not marked as Safe.
Run Active X plug-ins.
Script Active X controls marked SAFE. Click on OK.

On the INTERNET OPTIONS menu, click APPLY and OK.

Then refresh the Hoyle Games web page.