This arcade game combines the strategies of Tetris and the action of Maelstrom. Trap bouncing balls by capturing sections of the playing field. The better you get, the more balls bounce. It features stunning art work, intense
action and vibrant 8-channel stereo sound effects.
* Stunning 3D graphics
* Fantastic soundtrack
* Multiple levels
* Play until you drop
(Application by Ambrosia Software, Inc.)
Games-> Volume 229/September '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 229/September '96
Battle Tanks 2.12
Attack! Destroy all the enemy tanks in this strategy game. Set trajectory and power of your cannon and fire. There are many different weapons you can purchase, including rolling bombs and rockets. Up to ten players can play at a time. See who is left standing at the end of each round.
Games-> Volume 227/July '96
Beetle Run 2.1
What's bugging you?
Help a beetle through a maze in this simple game. The maze is divided into squares you can rotate. By rotating the paths, you guide your bug through the maze. As it passes through each square it turns solid, making it more difficult to keep going.
* Seven levels
* High score list
* Sound effects
* Learn facts about beetles as you play
(Application by Soleau Software)
Children's-> Volume 232/December '96
Games-> Volume 232/December '96
Blox Arcade 1.0
This is a Tetris-style game with some added features. Play the classic brick puzzle with three additional variations. In Crush, the blocks you have placed keep moving up the screen. In Drift, the blocks move from left to right. The screen is split in two and you have to place blocks on both the top and bottom of the screen in Split. Three great games!
Games-> Volume 221/January '96
Boulder
Push blocks around the warehouse in this Sokoban-style game. Each level contains a group of blocks, and you must push them into the correct places. You'd better think ahead - it's easy to get trapped, or to move blocks into spaces where you can't get them out. If you make a mistake, you can restart the level.
Children's-> Volume 224/April '96
Games-> Volume 224/April '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 224/April '96
Bushka
Learn the challenging game of Bushka with this comprehensive text document. The game is similar to checkers - it is played on a checkers game board and uses checkers pieces, but the rules are different. Game tactics are also included with some sample situations.
Children's-> Volume 223/March '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 223/March '96
Education-> Volume 223/March '96
Chinese Tiles 1.02
Remove all the tiles from the game board to win this Mah Jongg style game. Remove matching tiles from a board of 144 randomly-placed tiles. If you get stuck, the computer shows you a matching pair. Be careful - the pair the computer picks isn't always the best possible move. If you make a mistake, you can undo your last move.
Children's-> Volume 223/March '96
Games-> Volume 223/March '96
Columns Max 1.0
This is a challenging puzzle game with a colorful twist. Colored columns drop from the sky. When you arrange matching colors correctly, the columns disappear. The game ends when the playing field is full. Choose between standard and fancy pieces. Great colors, sounds and graphics.
Games-> Volume 221/January '96
Concentrate 2.0
Test your memory with this Concentration-style game. Click on two tiles and see if the pictures match. Try to match all the tiles on the board. Choose from three board sizes, ranging from 16 to 64 tiles. A timer records how long you play. Attempt to beat your best
time or challenge a friend.
Children's-> Volume 222/February '96
Consecutive Four 0.7
Four in a row
Play the classic game of Connect Four. Pit your skills against the computer or challenge a friend.
* Simple-to-use
* Beautiful graphics
(Application by Green Buddha Productions)
Games-> Volume 229/September '96
Cube Strategy 3D v2.3
Remember that simple game where you connected the dots to make
squares? This wild game adds another dimension - you have to make
cubes! The extra dimension adds enormous complexity and fascination.
Games-> Volume 228/August '96
Deco v1.0
Quick reflexes and strategic planning are required to master this Tetris-style arcade puzzle. Instead of rotating pieces, you rotate the game board. When falling tiles have the same color, they disappear. If colors don't match, tiles become permanent pieces to the game board. Complete the level before the entire board fills up.
Games-> Volume 226/June '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 226/June '96
Double 1.1
Ancient game
Play the classic game of Morejonng with an educational twist. Remove tiles from the game board after you have solved addition and multiplication problems.
* Choose background and tile sets
* Practice addition, multiplication and shapes
* Three difficulty levels
(Application by PCV)
Children's-> Volume 232/December '96
Dreamlight Verttice v2.0 Featured
Light up your life with this challenging laser game! Aim a laser light by redirecting photons to power nodes. When you fill each power node with photons, you advance to the next level. Watch out! If you send a photon to a power node that already contains one, both photons are destroyed.
Games-> Volume 222/February '96
Droids 1.0
Machine combat
Battle against highly adaptive androids to regain control of Terra. The most primitive android, Sexus, is determined but not too smart. As you play, the androids evolve into Super Droids, becoming more intelligent and technologically advanced.
* High scores
* Configure controls
* Track game statistics
(Application by Quarter Note Software)
Games-> Volume 232/December '96
Enigma 1.3
Challenging puzzles
Crack a color code and open the Enigma Briefcase to advance through the levels. To make things harder -- and more fun -- your enemies taunt you when you make mistakes. Beware of random acts of sabotage that'll hinder your progress.
* Amusing animations
* Fun sounds
* Multiple levels
* Increasing difficulty
(Application by FreeVerse Software, Inc.)
Games-> Volume 232/December '96
Escape Velocity v1.0.1 Featured
Trade and bargain your way through the galaxy! As a trader, you start with a small shuttle. As you trade between planets and make money, you can upgrade your ship. Improve your cargo capacity, attack capabilities and shields. Once you have enough money, you can even buy a better ship! Trading is not simple. The galaxy is racked by civil war, pirates roam the space lanes and innocent traders get caught in the crossfire. Watch out - soon everyone will be out to get you! Includes great sounds, incredible graphics and superb gameplay.
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 228/August '96
Games-> Volume 228/August '96
Escape! 2.1
Can you survive?
Try to stay alive in this simple strategy game. Collect gems, weapons and mines scattered throughout mazes. Can you clear each level without being destroyed by the roving robots?
* One player adventure
* Configure your controls
* Multiple levels
* No time limit
(Application by John V. Holder)
Games-> Volume 230/October '96
Genius 1.4
Challenge yourself
This excellent game of logic is based on traditional Peg solitaire. Play on a triangular board covered with holes filled with pegs -- except the center hole. Jump over pegs into empty slots to eliminate pegs. Can you remove all but the final peg?
* Colorful graphics
* Challenging gameplay
* Rates your IQ level
(Application by Jeremy Vineyard)
Games-> Volume 232/December '96
GoldPusher 1.3
Eureka! This program mixes puzzles, strategy and action into a great game. You are a "gold pusher," a funny little man who must push a pot of gold onto a small rainbow. The puzzle is solved when you succeed. Gain bonus points as you progress through the game. Watch out ΓÇô there are monsters who try to stop you and rocks that threaten to fall on you!
Children's-> Volume 222/February '96
Games-> Volume 222/February '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 222/February '96
Grand Chess & Company
Check out these cool chess variants. This document contains rules for Grand Chess, HexChad and others. These games are based on classic chess with different rules. Includes complete rules, examples and more.
Education-> Volume 225/May '96
IntelliBots v1.0.1 Featured
Learn basic programming principles by developing programs for robots. Program your robots to attack and defend using a language similar to assembly. The better your program, the better your robot's chances are in battle. When you think your program is complete, test it against one of 12 opponents in any of the six arenas.
Education-> Volume 225/May '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 225/May '96
Mac Mine Sweeper 4.1
Explosive
Locate all the mines before they explode in this challenging logic game. Squares on the playing grid reveal how many mines are adjacent to each square. Use this information to determine the location of the mines. Gather as many points as you can in the shortest amount of time.
* Sound effects
* Tracks score and time
(Application by Jeremy Vineyard)
Games-> Volume 232/December '96
MacChess 2.5
Checkmate!
Check out this beautiful chess program. Challenge a friend or compete against the computer. Complete with special features for advanced players.
* Improve logic skills
* Track game moves
* Configure game setup
(Application by W.A. van Beusekom)
Children's-> Volume 231/November '96
Education-> Volume 231/November '96
Games-> Volume 231/November '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 231/November '96
Minehunt 1.0
Boom! Drive your tank from one side of a mine field to the other in this explosive game. When you move to a square, you are told how many mines surround you - but not where they are, so drive cautiously. Your board can be as small as a 2x2 grid or as large as 50x50. Choose how many mines to place on the field.
Games-> Volume 223/March '96
MineSweeper 2.3
You'll have a blast as you try to find all the mines on the mine field. Click on a square and a number appears telling you how many bombs surround it. Mark all the bomb squares with flags. Watch out! If you click on a square with a bomb in it, you lose. Choose from several grid sizes and number of bombs on each grid.
Children's-> Volume 225/May '96
Games-> Volume 225/May '96
Mr. Brain 1.0
Think hard
The aim of this fun game is getting five in a row. Sounds easy, but it's difficult to beat the computer.
* Play against the computer
* Read the computer's comments
* Take back your last move
(Application by Ian Armstrong)
Games-> Volume 231/November '96
Nerve 2.0
Bomb squad action
Do you have the nerve to complete this explosive mission? Deactivate bombs planted by the Mad Bomber in this Concentration-style game. You'll find bonuses, bad dudes and messages along the way.
* Great animation and cool sounds
* More than 35 levels
* Traps to hinder you
* Records high scores
(Application by CheeseWare)
Games-> Volume 231/November '96
Nine Men's Morris 3.1
Play the newest version of this thousand-year-old game. Place pieces on a game board to get three in a row. When you do, you get to capture one of your opponent's pieces. When you capture them all, you win! There are many variations and you can play against the computer or challenge a friend.
Children's-> Volume 224/April '96
Games-> Volume 224/April '96
RChess 2.0
This amazing chess game will put you in check! A sophisticated and aggressive chess engine creates some great games. With an intuitive
interface, this game is fantastic fun.
Games-> Volume 228/August '96
SCS Mines 1.0
Clear the mine field of all mines. When you click on a square, a number appears telling you how many mines are surrounding it. Determine the size of your playing field - from 10 x 10 up to 30x24 squares. Plant one to 720 mines. Locate all the mines to win the game.
Games-> Volume 227/July '96
Short Circuit 1.0
Combine circuitry and colors in this fast-paced puzzle game. When you click on two tiles of the same color, they disappear. Clear the entire screen before time expires. A challenging game!
Games-> Volume 221/January '96
Education-> Volume 222/February '96
New Member Volume XXI-> Games
SideMinder! 1.1
Back and forth
Eliminate your game pieces before your opponent in this crazy puzzle. Try to place pieces so the side colors match. You can even block the other player's next move!
* Choose difficulty level
* Set number of colors
* Tournament mode
* Play against the computer
(Application by John V. Holder)
Games-> Volume 229/September '96
Sirtet v1.0
This Tetris-style game offers two player action. Play solo or challenge a friend. When you complete two or more lines at a time, your opponent is penalized. This game has full color graphics, awesome digitized backgrounds and an original music score.
Games-> Volume 223/March '96
Snood 1.1
Get the Snoods!
This exciting game emphasizes thought rather than reflexes. Remove the Snoods from playing field by launching other Snoods at them, by transporting, or by dropping them. Includes multiple difficulty levels, including one for children.
* No time limits
* Play at your own pace
* Extensive help
(Application by David M. Dobson)
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 229/September '96
Games-> Volume 229/September '96
Children's-> Volume 229/September '96
Sokoban 2.2
Puzzle game
Play warehouse keeper as you try to get boxes through a maze of a warehouse to their proper locations.
* Keep track of your completed levels
* Create your own levels
* Six different collections with many levels
* Best suited to older children
Application by Scott Lindhurst
Children's-> Volume 230/October '96
Games-> Volume 230/October '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 230/October '96
Sokoban 3D 1.0 Featured
Amazing 3D adventure
Play the classic game of Sokoban - with a wild twist! Instead of playing from the usual top-down view, play from a first-person 3D view. Because you are seeing the playing field through the eyes of the character, you have a limited view of your surroundings. Move boxes to their correct location in a warehouse. If you get stuck, bring up a map of what you have seen so far.
* First-person 3D perspective
* Multiple levels
* Amazing graphics
* Increasing difficulty
(Application by Graham Herrick)
New Member Volume XXI-> Games
Games-> Volume 227/July '96
Children's-> Volume 227/July '96
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 227/July '96
SpaceCamel
Combine strategy and luck to win this space-age adventure game. Reach your home base before cannibals catch you. Find fuel and oxygen, trade cargo and credits with friendly traders, and watch out for pirates.
Games-> Volume 226/June '96
Education-> Volume 226/June '96
StarGates 1.0
Unlock the mysterious star gates in this intriguing puzzle game. Light every light on the grid to unlock the gate. When you do, the gate transports you to the next level.
Games-> Volume 222/February '96
Strategic Overrun 1.0
War! This two-player game pits your military strategy against your opponent's. It's similar to traditional board war games. Choose from two different scenarios. Medley is an exercise scenario, where nearly every piece is featured on one team or another. The map is small, so you can familiarize yourself with the strengths and weakness of each piece. Lumberjack has an abundance of foliage and tests your ability to the max!
Games-> Volume 228/August '96
Tetris Max 2.8
This Tetris-style game features beautiful 256-color art, an original music soundtrack, awesome sound effects and more. Great fun for the whole family.
Games-> Volume 228/August '96
YA Mancala 1.0.1
One of the oldest known board games is now a computer game! Get more beads into your home base than your opponent. There are many intricate and subtle rules to this challenging game. Choose from several difficulty levels.
