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Saying Goodbye to More Pogo Games

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Pogo Service Update

Pogo is refining its lineup and has recently announced that the following games will be retired on June 1:

  • 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!

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19 Comments

Lisa says
March 28, 2025 at 10:13 am

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?

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Joy657 says
March 28, 2025 at 10:20 am

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.

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SweetPea says
March 28, 2025 at 10:29 am

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.

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Victoria M. says
March 28, 2025 at 10:34 am

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.

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Michelle says
March 28, 2025 at 11:23 am

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.

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SeaBreeze29 says
March 28, 2025 at 11:47 am

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.

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MomOfThree says
March 28, 2025 at 12:10 pm

I don’t mind these removals as long as the replacement games are not gem suckers.

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ReallyMe says
March 28, 2025 at 12:20 pm

Yes, that would be nice!

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Ruby July says
March 28, 2025 at 2:22 pm

Kind of feel like they will be. All the other new games require gem purchase to advance beyond a few levels.

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TokenTitan says
March 28, 2025 at 1:05 pm

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?

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Ardeahem says
March 28, 2025 at 4:06 pm

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!

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Denise47 says
March 29, 2025 at 8:52 am

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?

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Lea says
March 29, 2025 at 9:15 am

I’m excited for the new match 3 game! This is something Pogo need for a while now.

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LostSoul62 says
March 29, 2025 at 9:34 am

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.

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Crystal T. says
March 30, 2025 at 7:27 am

So after the latest removals, that only leaves the two Claire Hart games? I hope Pogo eventually brings back Clue.

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LittleSabryna34 says
March 31, 2025 at 12:58 am

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

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Joan says
March 31, 2025 at 10:55 am

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.

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Nana7476FL says
May 17, 2025 at 3:51 pm

I am reading through these comments and find that several people have my same issues. I have been with this site long before EA games started demanding tokens to play the games. This site has become a token whore. I thought that’s why we paid to be a member. You make it impossible to complete weekly and daily tasks with the numbered of games, levels, required to fulfill the tasks, i.e., Merger, Home story, etc. Wheel of Fortune! you have got to be kidding. TV even removed it!! This was always a quiet place to end our day after going out and fighting the day to day. You are making it a place you have to spend the entire day playing one game, and buy your way to win a level . This isn’t X-BOX and it never will be. If you want to change the platform to something that will compete with that platform just tell us to leave. We were looking when we found your site, I guess it’s time to start looking.

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