Red Marble Games’ Build-a-Lot Elizabethan Era is now available at the Macgamestore (http://www.macgamestore.com). It costs US$9.95.

Here’s how the game is described: “Travel back in time to Queen Elizabeth’s kingdom where challenging fun rules the realm! In this exciting new addition to the Build-a-lot series, you’ll take on a host of new adventures without the aid of modern conveniences. From a single thatched house you begin your journey through Elizabethan England. With wells and windmills, crops and carpentry, you’ll grow your one cob house to a full, flourishing shire! Bestow happiness upon the people as you build gardens, theaters and pubs for their amusement, and prosperity will reign with the services you so kindly provide. With many tasks to tackle and towns to visit, Build-a-lot: The Elizabethan Era is royal entertainment for all the lords and ladies.”