Flash is going to disappear on December 31st 2020. It’s a difficult situation but the powers that be have decided that Flash has to go. We would love to be able to keep things running the way they were but it’s just not possible.
We are a very small crew of dedicated guys and gals that want the best for this site and for all of you that have stuck with us through thick and thin. Sadly, we have to make some changes to ensure we can keep things running and improving in 2021 and beyond.
HTML5 Games
We really wanted to convert all of the games but this has turned out to be far more complicated than we initially anticipated. So we took the hard decision to start converting the most popular games. For the beginning of 2021, the following (should) be the lineup of games moving forward.
I Love Treasure
Klondike Solitaire
Hoop de Loop
Pepper Panic
Monster Fever
Puff Fish Poppers
Beached Buddies
Gin Rummy
Princess Peony
Ace Solitaire(2012)
Bubble Witch
Candy Crush
Papa Pear
Farm King
Release the Creeps
Diamond Digger
Stitcheroo
Bubble Saga
Cat Corner
Golf Solitaire
Honey Mine
Mahjong Masquerade
Kalorie King
Klicker Fusion
Pet Rescue
Performance Issues in HTML5 Games
HTML5 can be more RAM and CPU intensive than Flash, which means older systems can struggle.
Trust me, I see everything! I hear the complaints and I am going to address them in 2021.
We are going to look at optimisation for HTML5 games in 2021. We are investigating RAM usage and aim to outline RAM requirements. This should give you all a better performance benchmark, but hopefully we can bring those requirements down in 2021. This is not going to be an overnight process however, so as per usual, I very much appreciate your patience.
Flash Games
What this means is we are going to be delisting the vast majority of our Flash games by the end of the year. This is not a decision we have taken lightly but it is our only choice. We can’t support these games if the browsers do not.
The shame is we lose a lot of classic games and no doubt some of our amazing long-term players, which is horrible. We hope you do stick around because we are always trying to think about the future and how we can improve things. My hope is that in 2021 we get to concentrate less on HTML5 (basically keeping the site alive) and more on bug fixes, improvements and new features.
Site Features
We are also porting over the Castle, Avatars, Spinners, Freeroll Spinners and all of the other little Flash Elements that make up the site. The aim is to also have this done by December 31st 2020. There is a small possibility that some elements might not be entirely finished, but we are working hard to make sure this does not happen.
Summary
So there it is! That is what is happening in its entirety. I have to reiterate, I wish we could have converted every game, but with all the will in the world it just could not happen. I know we are going to lose some of you and I completely understand. All I can say is thank you so much for being part of this site and creating one of the most unique gaming communities on the planet. I sincerely hope you do stay and that we continue to keep entertaining you for many more years to come.
Are the word games dropped because they have to be translated to many different languages? Hidden Story and scrapbook too are in different lingos, but I think we'll manage them in English! But i really hope for som word games
Thank you RG Team for the games you have been able to include. I, as well, vote for Gospo to be put on the "to do" list but do understand this is the "ready to go" list. This site has been a god-send during the on-going pandemic and I appreciate your efforts.
> these as well going forward, I have already had friends messaging me saying this will be their final year here as none of their games have survived :(
So pleased you have taken on board the colour issues with Cat corner, but bitterly disappointed that Jungle Bubble & Speed haven't made it, there are others Cuckoo Canvas, Nut Tails, not forgetting ones that require using your brain cells as in the word games Oh and Scrapbook, Please consider >
I just hope safari still works me for the HTML5 Games next year if they don’t l will be leaving this site for good just have to wait and see what happens in the future
Thank you for keeping us informed I have met some wonderful people on here and l enjoyed playing on here for a long time l don’t think l will be coming back next year if things don’t improve on here
Thank you for all your efforts - transitions are never easy, but often necessary. I see that "I Love Treasure" is listed twice. Hopes this is a typo, and was meant to read in the second entry as "Lucky Lantern". Crossing fingers. Smile
I have enjoyed playing for years (probably 10 or more). Can I get my money before Dec. 31, 2020? You are saving some of my favorites. Thanks for all your work.
i hope at least that later new games will come, it is a very small list, no bomp, daisy def, hens defence, no word or card games. a game that would be great to return was my all time favourite here, blast passage
I joined in 2007 specifically because of the word games. When they go, I will be going too.
It seems ludicrous that you cannot work on a few games from each category to cater for the diversity of tasts.
Very impressed with the response to all of our comments Fool. Thank you. Nice to know you are there reading them. Amazon Speed you should keep too please.
PLEASE FOOL. Please keep Backgammon on here. I have made loads of friends through that game. Gospo is another to keep. Nice that you are keeping us informed though, so thanks.
Oh my. I hadn't tried Cat Corner HTML5 yet and now I have I agree with all the other comments on the new colour theme, it is bad.
I can barely make out the wild cats.
What will happen to the cup games I've got waiting for a match in the games that aren't going to be available? Do we receive a refund for those games?
Cups in general are paid each completed round, but if the payment received is less than the original entry fee we'll refund. But contact customer service for these.
Thanks for the post. Chrome EOS for Flash for 2021 has indeed been known for a while, and it's been obvious than the progress on HTML5 games has been slow..Glad to have an update.
I'd support the idea of leaving games up, free only, no support, but I can see why it's a bad idea security-wise.
@ qaz111111 I was thinking the same.. RG can join the long list of entertainment (NFL, NBA, Hollywood and MSM) that has commented suicide in the past few years.. R.I.P. RG
Considering all the games that we have lost over the previous years, most without warning, I am glad we are being informed this time.
Agree with Cats Corner, I can't play with those colours, and doubt anyone could.
Just keep us updated, so we know what to expect, that's been the greatest issue.
