You have five spare minutes, a deck of cards that never seems to be within reach, and you want something quicker than a full game of solitaire. TimWin's Game Suite is built for that gap. It bundles ten short card and puzzle games, and most of them run against a clock.
Quick facts
- Current version: 9.1, a free upgrade for registered users
- Platform: Windows (the vendor's install notes show Windows 10)
- Requires: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above
- Trial: up to 60 game sessions, with all features available
- Setup: a self-extracting installer, GameSuiteSetup.exe
Key features
Ten games in one install
The suite includes 5 Hand Poker, BoxE, Crazy 4 Eights, Go 4 Elevens!, Flip Three, Pick a Pair, Triple Peaks, Poker Scramble, Rush to 21 and Word Scramble. You don't need to hunt for separate programs.
Card games that play against the clock
In Go 4 Elevens you build card combinations that total 11. Rush to 21 is a blackjack-style game where you build columns that total 21. Pick a Pair has you make pairs and runs to clear the upper card area. Triple Peaks scores you for runs of cards. Flip Three is a spin-off of Free Cell where you build runs and three-of-a-kind combinations.
Poker and blackjack variations
In Poker Scramble you build 10 poker hands on a 5x5 grid, and your speed counts toward your score as well as the quality of your hands. 5 Hand Poker has you play five hands of 21 at the same time while the clock runs.
A colour-matching puzzle and a word game
BoxE shows a grid of coloured boxes. You remove boxes of identical colour to earn points for the next round. Word Scramble isn't a card game. You solve phrases by picking letters, in the style of Wheel of Fortune.
Replay, save and open in every game
Version 9.1 adds a Replay option to all games, plus the ability to save and open games. It also brings an improved interface, better sound effects and faster performance. You can submit high scores, and the vendor keeps a high-score Hall of Fame.
Who it's for
It suits you if you like quick solitaire-style games with a score to beat, and if you want to tweak each game's settings. It also suits you if you'd like a word puzzle alongside the cards. Go 4 Elevens is described as fun for adults and kids alike.
Pros and cons
- Pro: ten different games in a single install
- Pro: a trial with every feature, including high-score submission and game settings
- Pro: free upgrade to 9.1 for registered users
- Con: Windows only, and it needs a recent .NET Framework
- Con: Windows may show a warning when you run the setup file
- Con: the trial is capped at 60 game sessions
- Con: most games are timed, which won't suit you if you prefer a relaxed pace
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The trial allows up to 60 game sessions, and all features are available, including high-score submission and per-game settings.
Are there games that aren't card games?
Yes. Word Scramble is a phrase-solving word game, and BoxE is a colour-matching puzzle.
Do I pay again for version 9.1?
The vendor says the 9.1 upgrade is free to all registered users.
How do I install it?
Run the self-extracting GameSuiteSetup.exe and follow the dialogs. If the file arrives as a Zip, extract it first. On some versions of Windows you may see a warning after getting the setup file.
System requirements
- Windows (the vendor's install notes show Windows 10)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above