Arcanum Computing
Arcanum

Arcanum Computing, operated by Nels Anderson, has been providing great shareware games since the release of Mah Jongg solitaire in 1987.

Please read on for a list of all currently available products. You can download the shareware versions of any program right from this page! These programs are also available on the Xevious BBS.


Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II

Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II v1.1 is a second generation version of the popular tile solitaire game. It's easy to play and filled with features. Supports SVGA and VGA graphics plus SoundBlaster. Includes many tile sets plus an editor to make your own. Also includes different board layouts and an editor for layouts too.

Version 1.1 is released on September 22, 1995 with improved Windows support (PIF and icons now included), better SVGA card support and more.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Dragons Bane, part 1 of 2, click here. (File size: 474,913 bytes)

o  To download Dragons Bane, part 2 of 2, click here. (File size: 477,613 bytes)

Second Guess

Second Guess v1.1 is the most advanced memory solitaire game ever. It runs in VGA or SVGA mode for brilliant hi-res color images Supports SoundBlaster digitized sound effects. Includes every imaginable playing option and includes a tile editor.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Second Guess, part 1 of 2, click here. (File Size: 454,239 bytes)

o  To download Second Guess, part 2 of 2, click here. (File Size: 399,127 bytes)

Shih Dao

Shih Dao v3.7 is a solitaire game that challenges you to earn points by placing tiles of the same color or pattern next to each other. It has awesome high resolution graphics and fun sounds. This Windows based game has easy rules but to become a Master will challenge the best game strategist!

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Shih Dao (part 1 of 2), click here. (File Size: 430,346 bytes)

o  To download Shih Dao (part 2 of 2), click here. (File Size: 452,816 bytes)

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery v3.3 is an action/arcade game with seven different rounds of target shooting challenges. It's great for a quick break or for an afternoon of target practice. Requires 256 color VGA and supports SoundBlaster digitized sound effects.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Shooting Gallery, click here. (File Size: 217,237 bytes)

Mah Jongg Solitaire

Mah Jongg v4.2 is a solitaire game played with tiles. It's very easy to learn to play but always a challenge to win. It includes many playing options and an editor to create your own tile sets. Hundreds of tiles are currently available.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Mah Jongg solitaire, click here. (File Size: 210,653 bytes)

EGATrek

EGATrek v3.1 is an outer space strategy game based on one of the first computer games. You are in control of a powerful starship fighting an enemy invasion, with only limited resources and no backup! You must develop your own battle strategy while greatly outnumbered by enemy ships and facing constant battle damage.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download EGATrek, click here. (File Size: 130,702 bytes)

Cipher

Cipher is a crypt-quotes type word puzzle game, such as you might find in the newspaper. Over 200 quotations are included with the registered game and additional puzzle collections are available too. It's available in both a DOS and a Windows version.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Cipher v2.2, click here. (File Size: 100,312 bytes)

o  To download Cipher For Windows v1.1, click here. (File Size: 112,740 bytes)

Tile Match

Tile Match v1.2 is a solitaire game and more. Based on concentration solitaire it includes every imaginable playing option, plus multi-player games. Uses the same tiles as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the tile editor.

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download Tile Match, click here. (File Size: 248,211 bytes)

SuperFly

SuperFly v2.1 is an action game that requires strategy too. Your house has been invaded by a swarm of flies and other bugs. The only solution--get the Super Fly!

o  For more information, click here.

o  To download SuperFly, click here. (File Size: 102,508 bytes)


Arcanum Computing FTP Sites

If you prefer to download these programs using ftp you can reach them by ftp'ing to the following site:

ftp.ultranet.com

Then select this directory:

/pub/nels/public_html

The available programs and file names are as follows:

Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II -- DRGNB11A.ZIP and DRGNB11B.ZIP
Second Guess -- GUESS11A.ZIP and GUESS11B.ZIP
Shih Dao -- SHIDA37A.ZIP and SHIDA37B.ZIP
Mah Jongg Solitaire -- MAHJNG42.ZIP
Tile Match -- TMATCH12.ZIP
Shooting Gallery -- SHOOTG33.ZIP
EGATrek -- EGATRK31.ZIP
Cipher -- CIPHER22.ZIP
Cipher For Windows -- CIPHWN11.ZIP
SuperFly -- SFLY21.ZIP

My U.K. rep, Nildram Software, also has an ftp site where you can obtain many of these files. To reach it, ftp to:

ftp.nildram.co.uk

and look in the directory:

/pub/nildram


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Arcanum Computing is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals. For more information about the ASP, click here.
For information about our rep in the U.K., Nildram Software, click here.
Arcanum Computing software is also available via the Software Creations Web BBS (tm).
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