Pogo is refining its lineup and has recently announced that the following games will be retired on May 31:
- Jewel Academy
- Cookie Connect
- Lumeno
- StoryQuest
- Winter Wonderland
- Cross Country Adventure
- Paranormal Destinations
Check out our Retired Pogo Games page for a complete list of all previously retired games.
The decision to remove these games enables them to focus their resources and efforts on creating new games and improving their platform. They are committed to bringing us fresh and exciting experiences and are excited about what lies ahead.
Before these games are removed, Pogo will be offering a “Last Chance Sale”. Details about the sale will be announced soon.
Here is the list of what Pogo is working on now:
- New Game: Poker Hands (with a twist)
- New Game: Texas Hold ‘Em (Town Builder)
- New Game: Match 3 (Home Builder)
- Game Update: Garden Blast Event
Note that this list is not in any specific order and is subject to change without notice.
What do you think about these games being removed? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
It doesn’t make sense to me that they would remove Jewel Academy and Cookie Connect. The rest I can understand. I guess they are making room for more HOG’s in the future?
Removing Jewel Academy makes me pretty sad. That was a game a legitimately enjoyed. I doubt the rest of the games will be missed as much, except for possibly Cookie Connect.
I’m interested in the new games they have planned so far though. I miss the old poker games we used to have, and city builders are a decent niche to play through.
I have a feeling Pogo will receive some backlash for removing Jewel Academy and Cookie Connect. I enjoyed StoryQuest, so I’m not happy to see that game on the chopping block.
I’m not surprised that those HOG’s are getting removed, but I’m a little shocked that they’re getting rid of Bejeweled Stars and Cookie Connect.
We still have Bejeweled Stars, so I have no issues with them removing Jewel Academy. I’m disappointed to see Cookie Connect and StoryQuest leave though.
I don’t mind them doing this as long as we get some quality games in return. Also, I’m interested to see what they are going to do with the Garden Blast event and I hope they add more badges to it while they are at it.
I don’t mind these removals as long as the replacement games are not gem suckers.
Yes, that would be nice!
Kind of feel like they will be. All the other new games require gem purchase to advance beyond a few levels.
I don’t mind these changes. What I miss the most is the jackpot spinner. Why not bring that back and have Pogis and gems as rewards?
What can I say? I’m an old person who dislikes change. That is why I’ve been playing on the Pogo site for over 25 years. I have always hated the retirement of any game. I am still grieving for Buckaroo Blackjack, the first game they took away from. I would rather they didn’t add any new game that meant the retirement of an old one!
I’m not really attached to those games, so I don’t mind them being removed. It does surprise me that Pogo would remove so many HOG’s though. Aren’t those supposed to be the money makers?
I’m excited for the new match 3 game! This is something Pogo need for a while now.
I don’t play hidden object games, but I do play the other two that are getting the axe. We can hope the replacement games will fill the empty void left by the others.
So after the latest removals, that only leaves the two Claire Hart games? I hope Pogo eventually brings back Clue.
I understand progress for the site, however, if they are bringing in new games, why not put in any card games, besides poker? They took away several card games and never put any new ones back. I will miss some of the “finding object” games. I enjoyed them.
I agree that this site has become a “token” sucker. I don’t recommend this game site to my family just for that reason. I have been a member since 2005. I used to recommend it to anyone that wanted to play games, now I just tell people I don’t know. lol
In a recent survey, they asked about the HOG’s and I said I miss the ones they’ve already taken away, like all the Adventures in … Clue, etc. so now they take away more of them.
That’s been the reason I’ve been in the club for 22 yrs. Those games are my favorites and now what do I enjoy? Nothing.