Topic: Members
Another BIG win in Magic 21!

Congratulations to Gamesviller Ferrigil48 from Andover, MA who hit it big today while playing Magic 21 and scored over $4,000 in free cash (four thousand and ninety-four dollars US, to be precise).

Useless Fact!

For many years Andover was geographically one of the largest towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1854, a measure was passed to divide the town into two separate political units according to the existing church boundaries. The name Andover was assumed by the more populous and wealthy West and South parishes, while the name North Andover was given to the North Parish. Find out more about Andover, MA...

Topic: Members

 

Congratulations to Victoria_s0 who became the first CatchUp CoverAll winner since its triumphant return last Thursday! Lucky Victoria took home $209 yesterday, December 7. She is the first of many to come, so if you haven't done so already, experience the fastest online coverall bingo game today!

We're thrilled that everyone is pleased with the new coverall bingo game and wanted to take a minute to share some of the comments fellow Gamesvillers have left us about their first impressions of CatchUp CoverAll:

"LOL the original catch up got me hooked on Gamesville 10 years ago.  This new version is even better." -Kam1212

"I just love the Catchup Coverup Bingo.  It's fast pace & really fun to play.  Thank you for another truly fun game." -Alady40

"The more I play the coverall game, the more I like it. Are there any statistics re gamesville being listed as grounds for divorce? Lol." -Centericelady

Topic: Best Pets
This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Janice05ph of Oakland, FL. Meet her puppy Talia!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Janice05ph says, "This is my 6-month-old puppy Talia. She is very feisty and friendly. She learns new tricks very quickly--she knows all of the basic commands by now: fetch, sit, lay down, shake, dance, roll over, stay and even play the piano! I have her for a only a month and a half and guess what? I love her more than I love my hubby. LOL"

Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community?

Send photos to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Your pet's most distinguishing personality trait

If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today!

Topic: New Games
CatchUp CoverAll returns to Gamesville!

We know a ton of Gamesvillers have been asking us exactly when they could expect our new CatchUp CoverAll and we've got great news for you--the wait is over!

The web's best coverall bingo game has finally made its triumphant return! That's right: CatchUp CoverAll is back, with all-new prizes and exciting new features.

 

What's new in CatchUp CoverAll:

• Progressive Jackpot Prizes
  Win up to $1,000 in cold hard cash--FOR FREE.

• Shared Community Winnings
  Because one prize just isn't enough, we're doing something new for all you bingo fanatics: When someone--anyone--wins the CatchUp CoverAll jackpot, up to FOUR other players with the same "Lucky Ball" as the winner take home $25 cash!

• Special Double Jackpots
  Any GV Gold member who hits the jackpot automatically wins DOUBLE the current jackpot, up to $2,000 cash money!

• New Game Design
  Larger cards, chat games, custom daubers, and more!

Play CatchUp CoverAll today and let us know what you think with your comments in the blog. Looking forward to seeing everyone in game!

Bingo Forever!

Topic: Technical Difficulties

We just wanted to let everyone know that the database work is complete and the games and game shows are available again to play.

We kindly ask if you encounter any further errors to report issues you see to customer service at https://help.lycos.com/newticket.php. For the best service, please include your member name and a detailed description of the problem you're experiencing.

Thank you to all our Gamesvillers who also assisted by quelling the worries of other community members. We truly appreciate your patience as we resolve these issues and thank you once again.

Now back to your regularly scheduled gaming!

Topic: Recipedia
Today's recipe comes to us from Gamesviller Flobow who wanted to share another creative creation with us: her Shepherd's Bread Bowl. Flobow says, "This recipe is really easy and nice to use when you have a little get together. It's a healthy snack and best of all, there is NO clean up because you eat the serving bowl and all." Here's her creation:

Shepherd's Bread Bowl

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
  

Instructions

Carve bread out of middle to create a bowl and tear extra bread into "bite size" pieces. Set aside. In a medium bowl mix wet and dry ingredients together, with the exception of the bread and put into a refrigerator for two hours. Once chilled, spoon dip into the existing bread bowl. Serve with the "bite size" pieces of bread remaining and veggies such as carrot sticks, celery sticks, green peppers or any other veggies that you like.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Want to share your favorite recipe with the Gamesville community?

Send recipes to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your detailed recipe, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Why you wanted to share this recipe

If we publish your recipe we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your recipe today!

Topic: Technical Difficulties

UPDATE Dec 2, 2008: In anticipation of our long-awaited release of CatchUp CoverAll™, Gamesville will perform additional database maintenance starting at 2AM eastern time Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Maintenance is expected to last approximately five hours. During that time period, Gamesville games will not be available. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you very much for your support.

Topic: Members

We've got a winner!

Congratulations to Gamesviller Kittihawke from Corbin, KY, who hit the jackpot today while playing Three-Eyed Bingo. With her win she becomes the first Gamesville Gold Member to win at Three-Eyed Bingo!

(Do you need to be a Gold member to win Three-Eyed Bingo? No. Just like a TV game show, Gamesville is supported by advertisers, giving all of our members a fair shot at striking it rich. But if you don't want to view ads during and between bingo games, GV Gold is the way to go--and away Kittihawke went, to the tune of four thousand nine-hundred and ninety-nine dollars!)

Useless Fact!

Corbin, KY is home to Sanders' Cafe, the birthplace of Harland "Colonel" Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken. The restaurant and accompanying museum are popular with tour groups and attract visitors from all over the US. Originally, Sanders cooked meals for people who stopped at his service station in Corbin and since the service station was not equipped with  a restaurant he served customers in his living quarters. Find out more about Corbin...

Topic: Holiday Flare

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Gamesville.com!

It's been said before, but it bears repeating: Thanksgiving isn't really about the food or the football; it's about with whom you spend the day and what you do with your time. If you're fortunate enough to have family and friends around--whether they're with you physically or online with you in a game--today is a day to give thanks and reflect on how lucky you truly are!

The team at Gamesville wants to thank you all for making a place for Gamesville in your home; we are, all of us here at Gamesville HQ, grateful for your time and patronage.

Have a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Topic: Holiday Flare

After sorting through dozens of submissions, team gamesville have cast  their votes for our Poke the Penguin papercraft contest and here is our winning photo...

Poke the Penguin submission by Goodmorningpancake

Congratulations to Goodmorningpancake from Somerville, MA! Her use Poke as a centerpiece this holiday season reminded us all that the Poke the Penguin paper toy could also double as a great name card for everyone at your holiday table.

And if you haven't done so already, find out how to create your own Poke the Penguin papercraft toy.