THE WRAP-UP:

Parent's take: Given the virtual gambling aspects, a good deal of this video game should probably be left for kids 13 and older to play. Yet there are several games that are non-gambling in nature for the younger crowd to be involved in, including classics like Hearts, Go Fish, Old Maid and Crazy Eights. Also, many of the characters in the game are friendly and good-spirited when engaged in game play.

Final word: For a cool $20, this robust and entertaining video-game collection of card games may be just the investment you need to improve your odds of holding the winning hand the next time you organize a friendly night of cards or go all-in at the Vegas tables. Again, the only real complaint of the game play is that at some tables, the cards can be a little hard to read.