Now here’s a game that appeals to me solely for its title. Maybe it’s because Caribbean Hideaway sounds more like one of those luxury vacations destinations that I’m always Googling.

It’s a match three game that has a tropical back story. Sail the high seas and recruit people to join you. So maybe it’s more of a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ adventure than sunning on a tropical beach one. Either way, it’s hard to deny that these match three games are fun no matter what the premise. Still, one with a tropical theme is great for gloomy, stormy days when all I want to think about is some warm beach with a tall glass of iced cola.

Caribbean Hideaway is available at Big Fish Games or visit Romperz Games(link at top of page) to find it and more great casual games.

I have tried a few times to get into the games like Petz and Nintendogs. I remember having a gigapet on a keychain and loving it. So, I thought that by default that I would enjoy these newer sim pet games. Wrong.

Maybe it’s because I have pets now and have to buy pet supplies that I’m not so much into caring for a virtual pet, too. Or maybe those games are only appealing to a certain age group that I’m not a part of.

Maybe I will enjoy these type of pet sim games when my own daughter is a little older and is into them. I might give them another shot when I’m bored and need something stress-free to play.