Chapter 9: Board Games, Card Games, and Puzzles
Board Games
Abalone
Abalonehttp://suppnet1.support.nl/clickhere/abalone/
Select a browser type (fanciest browser listed in Netscape 1.1) and enter the gaming area to play the computer in this game of strategic maneuvering. Online help aids those unfamiliar with the board game and explains how to move pieces.A.R.E.N.A.
A.R.E.N.A.http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~bhou/Arena/ A strategic board game based on the kill or be killed, live, and die action of the gladiator's arena. The key to winning is anticipation: What is my opponent thinking I'll do and how would he react if I did. The acronym of the game's name means All Right, Enough Napalming Already. The rulebook, background notes, and game components are available for downloading. Because it is a board game and not a computer game, some assembly is required.
Axis and Allies
Axis and Allieshttp://web.nmsu.edu/~jwebb/AxisAndAllies/aanda.htm
In this Milton Bradley World War II simulation board game, players assume control of the five major powers of the war and devise strategies to exploit the weaknesses of their enemies without revealing their own. Visit this online resource for an overview of the game and the problems each of the major powers must overcome. Discussions of strategies are also featured.
Axis and Allies Alternate Scenarios
http://member.aol.com/pj1701/scenerios/war.html
Developed by an Axis and Allies gaming enthusiast, the three additional scenarios presented move the time frame for play action from the past into the next century. According to the developer, all three scenarios have been play-tested and lead to large-scale battles quickly.
Axis and Allies Odds Calculator
http://members.aol.com/PhilipHall/aanda/aamain.html
A shareware program that allows players to calculate the odds of winning an Axis and Allies battle is available for download at this site. The program runs on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Though two versions are available, the latest version is only available to registered users of the first.Backgammon
Backgammon Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.cybercom.net/~damish/backgammon/bg-faq.html
Edited by Mark Damish, this FAQ has been compiled to answer the questions most often posed by new visitors to the Usenet newsgroup rec.games.backgammon. Section headings include: Essentials; Electronic Backgammon: VS Other Humans; Electronic Backgammon: VS Machine; Resources; and Miscellaneous. Beginning with the basic rules of play, the FAQ then proceeds to explore the world of online and computer-based gaming. A list of topical books and newsletters are also included, as is a review of other games which can be played on the backgammon board.
Backgammon Galore!
http://www.io.org/~takeith/bg/main.html
Learn the game rules, review the terminology of play and read about "doubling" strategies for winning big at backgammon. Related articles and annotated matches are also online for further study. Those eager to play online and who have a Java-capable browser can access an onsite game and play the computer. Others may want to follow the pointer to information about FIBS-the First Internet Backgammon Server.
FIBS-Backgammon on the Internet
http://www.cybercom.net/~damish/backgammon/mike_quinn/fibs.htm
Compiled by Mike Quinn, this unofficial page provides a general guide to playing backgammon via Telnet connection with the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS). Find out exactly what FIBS is and how to connect, download a list of FIBS commands, and look into improving the enjoyment factor of online play by downloading and setting up a graphical browser.
JavaGammon
http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~leesmith/JavaGammon.html
Backgammon players with Java-capable browsers can test their skills against other players via this interactive game. To start, players must load the applet and board image, then wait to be paired with an opponent. Players are matched on a first-come, first-served basis. If no challenger connects, waiting players can open another window on their browser and play themselves.
Lou Poppler's Backgammon Page
http://www.msen.com/~lwp/bg.html
The Webmaster invites players to try his New Other Backgammon Server (NOBS), an alternate online gaming source written during periods when the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS) site was unavailable. NOBS imitates FIBS in its structure, and players can link via standard Telnet or with the FIBS client.
NetGammon
http://www.nordnet.fr/netgammon/index_usa.html
Download the software and connect to the International Backgammon Server (IBS) to play and compare skill levels with other players from around the world. Windows 3.1 or Windows95 required for the software. Web site available in French and English.
The Unofficial FIBS Players' Directory and Photo Gallery
http://flemingw.flemingc.on.ca/~bmouncey/fibs.html
Meet a few of the folks who play backgammon online at the First Internet Backgammon Server (FIBS). Player profiles, e-mail addresses, user handles and real names are featured. Online registration encourages all who access FIBS for fun to list themselves in this growing directory. Links to general FIBS resources, including Telnet client download sites, add to the overall presentation.
Worlwide Backgammon Federation
http://alpha.science.unitn.it/students/roberto/WBF/wbf.html
Working within the Internet backgammon community to transform the board game into a "Sport of the Mind," the Worlwide Backgammon Federation (WBF) posts official rules of play and propriety to which it insists its members adhere. The organization also organizes individual and team events for online international play. Visit the federation's home page to review its official tournament rules and look into becoming a supporter. Results from recent gaming events are also posted.
The WWW Backgammon Page
http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/~sret1/backgammon/main.html
Stephen Turner's extensive look at backgammon resources on the Internet points players to game basics, online action and graphical interfaces, computer programs, related publications, clubs, and competitions. Among the resource collections featured, find a backgammon FAQ, a matches archive, book reviews and a list of clubs worldwide. Originated in the United Kingdom, this popular site is mirrored in the U.S. and Russia.Battleship
Battleshiphttp://www.bu.edu/~aarondf/java/battleship.html
Aaron Fuegi presents this Java applet for playing the classic board game Battleship. Be sure to read the instructions and Help file to ensure a good game, and be patient while the images load. Those wishing to compete for a place on the High Score List must register. A Java-capable browser is required.
Battleship-Interactive Web Game
http://godfather.ifs.univie.ac.at:8080/~apo01/
Presented by Thomas Winkler together with Thomas Bernhart, Karl Bacher, and Markus Beiber, this interactive version of Battleship allows players to set game parameters. Those unfamiliar with how the game is played can refer to a brief overview of the rules and game objectives. For those more interested in how the game works than how it's played, the computer code is available as well.
Sink the Bismark
http://polaris.biology.ucla.edu:8088/ships/Home.shtml
In this "playground" rules version of Battleship, opponents don't know which ships have been hit or sunk. For clarification on the rules, check into the briefing area. The game's programming is best accommodated by Netscape browsers.
WebBattleship
http://info.gte.com/gtel/fun/battle/battle.html
Steve Belczyk invites players to test themselves against the computer in his Web version of the Battleship board game. Easy to understand instructions aid those unfamiliar with the game and acquaint first-timers with the symbols used in this version. The game's programming is best accommodated by Netscape browsers, though others may work.Bingo
Bingo Card Makerhttp://www.interlog.com/~dmick/bingo/bingo.html
If there's a party and the gathered want to play Bingo, this site will be more than handy! It randomly generates BINGO cards.
Bingo Zone
http://www.bingozone.com/
Play Bingo live, on the Web through any browser, up to 24 hours a day and win $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00 cash jackpots. Play is free, but all players must register before logging on to play. Eight types of games are featured; online help aids newcomers into getting settled. Must be 18 or older and have a valid e-mail address to register.
The Las Vegas Bingo Club
http://www.accessnv.com/bingo/
PC users can download the latest version the Las Vegas Bingo Club software and play games which pit users against the computer. The program features seven different types of Bingo games. The registered version requires a $10.00 fee.Blood Bowl (Fantasy Football)
Blood Bowlhttp://www.cabm.rutgers.edu/~hooper/miniatures/bill/bludbowl.html
Combine the orcs, goblins, elves, dwarves, and humans found in the Warhammer Fantasy world with the rules of U.S. football and the board is set for this fantasy sports game using miniatures. Teams are allotted 16 turns in which to score as much as possible, all the while preventing opposing teams from scoring. Visit this player's resource for a detailed description of the game, links to online rules indices, and tips for starting and managing successful leagues.
Blood Bowl: The OBERWALD
http://www.teleport.com:80/~matasar/bb.shtml
The Online BloodBowl Enthusiast Reference With Assembled League Doctrines (OBERWALD) site serves as the official unofficial archive for rulings governing Blood Bowl play. Sources for rulings are credited and originated from the game's designer, Jervis Johnson, the game's publisher, Games Workshop, or the FAQ presented in White Dwarf 182. The site's features unrelated to rules include a look at the future of the game, information detailing where to buy merchandise, and links to topical resources including the Blood Bowl mailing list and related newsgroups.
Triple Skulls: Andy Cowell's Blood Bowl Page
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~cowell/min/bb/#IRC
Letters originally posted to the Blood Bowl mailing list by the game's designer, Jervis Johnson, are archived here, along with instructions for joining the mailing list. Other site features include links to online rules references (official and unofficial), a painted miniatures gallery, and a report on which miniatures are available from where. Gamers interested in challenging players via IRC will also find useful facts, ideas, and pointers.Checkers (Draughts)
Chinookhttp://web.cs.ualberta.ca/~chinook/
Hosted by the Department of Computing Science at Canada's University of Alberta, this site treats players to an online checkers challenge. Visitors can test their game skills against a world championship checkers program developed as a by-product of research into gaming strategies. Those more interested in boning-up for future play can view the endgame database and review world championship matches. Or if inspiration is desired, a visit to the WWW Wall of Honor or International Checker Hall of Fame might be in order. Other pointers lead to free checker software, commercial programs, and related items for sale.
Jim Loy's Checkers Pages
http://www.mcn.net/~jimloy/checkers.html
Exhibiting his love for the game, Jim Loy presents this directory to the various checkers-related Web pages he's authored. Explore the Standard Laws of Checkers, read a history of the game, and browse recaps from famous checker games of the 19th and 20th centuries. Tips for good openings and expert endings are also featured along with links to player federations in Great Britain and the U.S. And of course, eager players will find jumps to sites where online play is available.
Draughts (with Harry also Dammen and Jouer aux dames)
http://www.noord.bart.nl/~damnet/draughts.html#Summary
Learn the international rules of Draughts, a European version of Checkers which uses a 10x10 checkered board instead of an 8x8 board. Find a general game summary, detailed rules, and a section on terminology. Links to draught-related sites and information on playing by e-mail are also featured. The site's text is available in English, French, and Dutch.Chess
British Internet Chess Serverhttp://www.warwick.ac.uk/~suaaw/
Hosted by the Chess Club at the United Kingdom's University of Warwick, the British Internet Chess Server (BICS) welcomes players of all abilities. An account is needed for play via Telnet, but all are welcome to review the BICS information and help files, articles, and member directory. Links to chess newsgroups, other Telnet chess sites and a downloadable software archive round out the offerings.
ChessLive!
http://oasi.shiny.it/chess/index.html
As the site's title suggests, visitors can play chess live on the Web with this Java applet hosted by Francesco Bosia. Play features include the ability to privately chat with opponents during games and to suspend play and resume at a later date. An automatic rating system lets players know where they stand, a chat area lets bolder players issue public challenges, and the spectators' gallery affords lurkers dynamic viewing of all games in play. If you've got the plug-in, this site's jumping!
Chess Space
http://www.chess-space.com/
From archives to Usenet, if it's on the Internet and involves the game of chess, there's probably a pointer to it from here. With a total of 713 links organized into obvious, easy-to-understand categories, this directory serves as a superior resource for chess players of every level. Find FAQs, organizations, online gaming sites, playing strategies, publications, even links to the home pages of masters and novices around the world. For anyone serious about the game of chess, this site's a must see.
CyberChess
http://www.newgalaxy.com/cyberchess/
An automated play by e-mail chess server, CyberChess matches players of the same skill level for play, keeps track of game boards, and notifies cyberplayers when it's their turn to move. Play can be fast or slow depending on the opponents in a given match and how often they check their e-mail. Other online features include automatic player rating, a conference room, and an observation area to view games in progress. Player registration is required.
Demeter's Chess Page
http://members.tripod.com/~demeter/Chess
This site is for those who've always said, "Some day I'm going to learn how to play chess." Find a clear, concise description of the board and the manner in which each chess piece may be played. Special maneuvers like castling, promotion, and en passant capturing are covered, as is standard play notation. Those who'd like a little help with their first game can find that, too. A variety of standard openings are featured.
EERIE Chess Servers
http://www.eerie.fr/~echec/chess/
Hosted by France's School for Engineering and Research in Computer Science and Electronics, this site presents two chess options: one Telnet, the other Java. The site's text is in French only.
GNU WebChess
http://www.delorie.com/game-room/chess/
Step on up and challenge the computer to a quick game or two of chess. Variable options allow players to enrich the display features and increase the challenge level. And this old site has even been updated for Java. Gamers more interested in the GNU program and its workings will find plenty to ponder in the FAQ. Along with the standard answers, the FAQ also supplies pointers to GNU-designated newsgroups and an anonymous FTP site where the program can be downloaded.
iChess
http://www.ichess.com/
Play live or watch live play at this Java-based, interactive chess site. Players can communicate with one another during matches through a special chat window, and if one player gets called away, the game can be suspended, saved, and then resumed at a later date. Registration is required, but the server is free. An FAQ assists new players in becoming acquainted with the server and match play.
Internet Chess Library
http://caissa.onenet.net/chess/
Offering visitors a wide variety of fact and fancy, the Internet Chess Library caters to the interests of true chess enthusiasts. Browse the FAQ (Parts 1 and 2) from the Usenet newsgroup rec.games.chess for answers to all manner of questions detailing what's what in the world of chess, online and off. Study the games databases which archive the winning moves of masters and champions. Review the ratings information which explains how the different systems work and profiles who's where in the standings. Or, stop by the art gallery for a look at some exceptional boards, gaming pieces, and chess celebrities.
The Internet Chess Servers
http://www.onenet.net/pub/chess/HTML/ics.html
Looking for a rousing game of chess? Here's an excellent beginner's resource with quick facts and pointers to Internet Chess Servers (ICS) offering interactive play. Link to Telnet sights in the U.S. and abroad, some free, some for pay. Also find a directory of fellow ICS enthusiasts and a history of the game's evolution in cyberspace. A pointer to the newsgroup devoted to ICS issues rounds out the useful offerings presented.
Steve Pribut's Chess Page
http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/chess.html
Here's a standard mega-resource for chess players of every rank. Stay abreast of player ratings, current chess news, and the page author's reviews of chess products. Players searching for FAQs can find these as well.
Swedish International Chess Server
http://www.mds.mdh.se/nojen/schack/
Another site suited for novice online players, the Swedish International Chess Server (SICS) serves up a list of sites around the world where online play is available free via Telnet. Those needing a client (or graphical interface) to connect will appreciate the link leading to an FTP archive offering help and software. The SICS supports various game types and variants, including bughouse.
WebChess
http://www.willamette.edu/~tjones/chessmain.html
Play chess against a real-live opponent in real time with no special interface, just a Web browser that's forms-capable. Simply let WebChess know you're online by signing in, then select an opponent from the players available, or "start a new game" and wait for someone to select you. Up to five games, with ten different players, can be run simultaneously. Be sure to read the instructions for play to ensure every experience is good, beginning with the first. An onsite BBS lets players post when they'll be online for play.Connect Four
Connect-4http://www.castrop-rauxel.netsurf.de/homepages/sven.wiebus/applets/connect4/
Written and presented by Sven Wiebus, this Java applet presents an online version of the Connect Four game. According to its creator, the game is quite beatable, but if you couldn't win, what would be the point of playing? Those interested in the source of the game will find a link to see how the applet works.
Connect Four
http://csugrad.cs.vt.edu/htbin/Connect4.perl
Play with or without graphics at this browser-friendly site offering a Web version of the Connect Four game. Rules are available for those who need them and a high score list keeps track of the latest winners and losers. Registration is required for scoring purposes. Presented by Joe Hines and Brian Roder.
Connect Four
http://www.dbai.tuwien.ac.at/cgi-bin/rusch_four/aanqdcbk/large/
Peter Wansch and Klaus Johannes Rusch host this browser-friendly Connect Four game. Select text mode, small graphics, or large graphics. Rules of the game are close at hand, the skill level is adjustable, and simple directions help players begin the game quickly. Play is against the computer.
Connect Four-On the Web
http://www.iaw.on.ca/rickb/connect4/
Perhaps it should be called Connect Two because unlike other Web incarnations of this game, two people can play this version against one another. Visit the instructions for a quick look at how things work, then you and a partner are ready to Connect Four. The game is hosted by Rick Byers.For other Connect Four Java applets, see:
Connect4
http://dmawww.epfl.ch/~kuonen/Java/4.html
Connect Four
http://server.snni.com/~mfo/java/connect4/index.html
DiplomacyDiplomacyhttp://www.tkblack.com/Diplomacy
Vie for control over pre-WWI Europe through skill, cunning, and international negotiation in Diplomacy, a board game from the folks at Avalon Hill Game Company. Interested? Stop by this site hosted by Thaddeus Black for an introduction to the game. Find a game overview, words of caution for e-mail newbies, a strategy session with Jake Orion, and links to a variety of Diplomacy sites and resources on the Web.
Diplomacy Central
http://home.sn.no/~arannest/dip/dip.htm
Anund Rannestad invites games enthusiasts to play Diplomacy via e-mail. Find a brief introduction to the game itself and step-by-step instructions for joining an e-mail game. A section on utilities and maps for e-mail play offer even more assistance. And for Diplomacy newbies, a strategy page offers insight into how the different countries might best be played.
Diplomacy E-mail Information
http://www.infersys.com/diplomacy/
Josh Smith hosts yet another "here's how to do it" for folks interested in joining the growing number of e-mail Diplomacy players. Features include a newbies guide, help files, and house rules. A guide to real-time play suggests this method isn't quite up to par with the e-mail games, but worth a shot. Also find a Diplomacy hall of fame, a subject index, and an FAQ among other topical FTP and Web sites.
Diplomacy Subject Index
ftp://ftp.ugcs.caltech.edu/pub/diplomacy/WWW/dip/dip_index.html#Z
Intended for both novices and experts involved in playing Diplomacy via e-mail, this exhaustive index of pointers, arranged alphabetically by subject, helps answer players' questions by linking to correct and up-to-date information concerning the game. Find everything from acronyms to Diplomacy zines and everything in between. Notes on using the index are available if needed.
Envoy: A Beginners Guide to Diplomacy
http://www.pegasus.oz.au/~cjallen/envoy.htm
Chris Allen hosts this introduction to the game where honesty isn't always the best policy. Read a general overview of Diplomacy, review rules and strategies, and find out how to get started playing via e-mail. Information on face-to-face tournaments are also online, along with links to other players' home pages and game resources. For anyone curious enough to learn the playful nuances of international negotiation, here's an excellent place to begin.
Jake Orion Teaches Diplomacy
http://www.uidaho.edu/~blac9512/Orion/
A master at the game of Diplomacy, Jake Orion trains others via this ongoing series of articles written to help "warriors and diplomats" rise to new heights and levels of play. Currently, available: Opening Strategy Part I and Part II.
Judge Openings
http://www.ii.uib.no/~bjornts/openings/openings.html
Diplomacy players looking to join an e-mail game need only consult this list of game openings at different Judges to find a spot. Check carefully though and read the full game listing. Not all games are in English and players should be fluent in the "official" language of the games they join.
The Newbies' Guide to the Judge
http://nurk.com/andy/main.html
Join Andy Schwarz for a step-by-step tutorial on finding a Diplomacy e-mail server (or Judge), registering with The Judge, then signing up for and playing games. All totaled it's a twelve-step program and quite easy to understand.For more on Diplomacy, see:
Diplodocus
http://pages.prodigy.com/koehler/diplod.ht
An electronic zine for Diplomacy e-mail players.Dominoes
DominoNethttp://neon.ingenia.com/dominet/
Replete with its own theme song and a Fellini movie, this multimedia adventure into the world of dominoes offers something of interest for the novice and master gamer alike. Learn the essentials of play, become familiar with the correct use of terms, and gain insights into the strategies of play. A look at dominoes in society treats players to drinking games associated with the numbered tiles and inspects dominoes for sale. Links lead to newsgroups, a search utility, and the DominoNet FTP site.Go
American Go Associationhttp://www.usgo.org/
Go is an ancient Chinese board game of skill and strategy whereby two players compete turn-by-turn to "surround territory." Stop by the official home page of the association of Go players in United States to find out more about the game and sanctioned play, or to browse the AGA's online resources, including tips for improving play. Application for membership in the group can also be completed online.
Go Game Client
http://www.csun.edu/~hbcsc500/GoClient/load.html
Play Go via this Java applet hosted by Roger Zou. Players should be familiar with the rules of the game before arriving to play; little instruction is available.
The Go Teaching Ladder
http://hyperg.iicm.tu-graz.ac.at/GTL
Thanks to Arno Hollosi, Go players who seek to reach new levels of play now have access to a venue for improving game performance. Players can submit their games for review by stronger players. Curious? Check out the introduction to the Go Teaching Ladder, read the FAQ, and browse the archive of reviewed games.
How to Play Go on the Internet
http://www.well.com/user/mmcadams/igs.howto.html
Play Go via Telnet. Mindy McAdams explains the step-by-step about getting an Internet account, getting the right Telnet client software, and getting on the Go server. Also find an introduction to the game and access to other Go pages on the Web.
JavaGO
http://vanbc.wimsey.com/~igors/java/go.html
Play Go with anybody on the Internet (whose browser can support Java) via Igor's JavaGO applet. Players can play, but the server is still in development. Be sure to read the instructional information before jumping into the action.
Ken's Go Page
http://ltiwww.epfl.ch/~warkent/go/go_intro.html
Ken Warkentyne's extensive Go resource page holds something for most everyone whether a beginner or veteran. Enjoy a background narrative on the game with imbedded links to sources for additional information. Browse the Go Web Index which boasts a comprehensive list of Go-related Web pages. Or, link to the home pages of other Go players. Information on learning how to play Go and to improve in skill and tactical thinking is only a link away.
The Web Go Page Index
http://ltiwww.epfl.ch/~warkent/go/golinks.html
If Go resources are the goal, go here. This gigantic resource links to players' home pages, products, books, articles, tournament announcements, news, and general information including FAQs, rules, and game collections. Also find links to playing on the Internet via Telnet and Java applets, pointers to worldwide associations and clubs, and FTP sites. Compiled and hosted by Ken Warkentyne, the index is well organized and easy to use.Mahjong
Durian League of Mahjong Official Serverhttp://www.best.com/~hirokun/
This instructive site helps players learn mahjong. Find rules and a Java applet to play online. Durian League information and results are also featured along with downloadable mahjong software for Windows. A Java-enabled browser is required for play.
The Internet Mahjong Meta-Server
http://www.math.princeton.edu/~ztfeng/mj_servers.html
Play mahjong online, in real time, against real opponents from around the world using this Java applet by Thomas Zuwei Feng. Links to sites running the server are featured along with a list of players who frequent each site. Also find links to other mahjong pages and the mahjong mailing list. For those interested, the source code for this applet is available. A Java-enabled browser is required.
Jonathon's Mahjong Page
http://www.atdesk.com/jon/mahjong.html
Jonathan Butler posts illustrations of mahjong tiles organized by type. See The Dragons, The Four Winds, the suit tiles, and the optional tiles. A link to Nanette Pasquarello's explanation of how to play the game is also featured.
Mahjong: The Chinese Game of Four Winds
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~clay/mahjongg/
Clay Breshears hosts this tutorial explaining the tile game mahjong. Find a description of the tiles, instructions for starting, playing, and winning a hand. Scoring and playing a full game are also covered. A list of books on the game and links to other mahjong sites on the Web are also featured.Othello
International Internet Othello Association's Guide to the Game of Othellohttp://web.cs.ualberta.ca/~brock/othello.html
Here's the official line on the game which shares the name of Shakespeare's ill-fated, Moorish prince. Find the Othello FAQ, tournament news, official player standings, and the Othello phone book. Other resources include the rules of the game, links to online play, and game databases. Also find pointers to newsgroups and mailing lists of specific and topical interest.
Othello Pages
http://www.maths.nott.ac.uk/othello/othello.html
A resource for all manner of Othello player, this page, hosted by the Department of Mathematics at the United Kingdom's University of Nottingham, features an official beginners section and articles of interest from the British Othello Federation. Players looking to jump into the fray will also find a Telnet link to the original Othello server at the University of Paderborn in Germany.Risk
The Battle Zone: The Risk Pagehttp://www.macshack.com/johns/RISK/risk.html
Risk enthusiasts will find plenty to ponder at this gamer's devotional to the "take that you imperialist dog!" game of monumental risks and continental rewards. Enjoy "The Battlemaster," an onsite newsletter developed for players to share and become aware of winning strategies. Download a Windows version of the game. Browse the directory of players and search for other Risk enthusiasts with whom to play. Or look into playing variations of the standard game. Gaming tips, an online rule book, and links to topical pages leave little room to wonder why this site is entitled the Battle Zone.
Risk FAQ-Version 5.2
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~mapodl/html/riskfaq.html
Visit this fact-filled question and answer file for a fast, clear reference covering some of the finer points of the Parker Brothers game Risk. Find a discussion of variations in the game's "official" rules, a look at basic probability in relation to the game, and gaming variants contributed by Risk enthusiasts. Pointers to download sites where the game and the FAQ are available are also featured.
The Risk Page
http://www.cif.rochester.edu/users/tacoman/RISK/risk.html
Parker Brother's classic board game of strategic imperialism comes under the spotlight at this site devoted to exploring the various facets of the game where players "conquer" the continents of the world. Opening with an FAQ covering the rules of play, the site then reviews gaming strategies. Players looking for electronic versions of the game will enjoy the download section offering versions for the Mac and PC. And though no Web-based Risk game is available as yet, a link does point to a similar game, Global Diplomacy.Scrabble
NET-Scrabblehttp://elf.udw.ac.za/~scrabble/
Gamers! Play Scrabble in public or in private on this server which requires nothing more than a Web browser to play. Though this is not a real-time game server, play can go quickly if opponents are so inclined. An automatic e-mail notice feature alerts players when it's their turn to play. Be sure to read the Hints and Tips section of the Rules and Information; knowledge is the key to winning and having a good game. By the way, lurkers are welcome, too!
OSPD2+ Word List Generator
http://www.umcc.umich.edu/~jgm/scrabble/scrabmain.html
Jim Miller hosts this online, interactive search tool for generating lists of words which appear in Milton Bradley's "Official Scrabble Players Dictionary." This is not an anagram server (something that rearranges letters to make words); rather, this handy server searches the official Scrabble word list for letter combinations. Input a letter combination, tell the server how big of a word is needed (how many letters), and the generator returns a list of words with the specified length which contain the letter combination.
Scrabble FAQ
http://www.teleport.com/~stevena/scrabble/faq.html
More than simply an FAQ, this directory points to a host of Scrabble and crossword game-related resources on the Internet. Look into rules for Scrabble tournament play in North America and around the world, find out when and where tournaments are taking place, and check to see if a Scrabble club is close enough to join. New words accepted by the official Scrabble monitors, articles of interest, and player ratings are also featured. Those interested in play-by-mail games can find out how to become involved, while computer versions of the game are also covered, including shareware versions available via FTP.Shogi
JavaShogihttp://dora.olu.info.waseda.ac.jp:8080/shogi/index.html
Play Shogi in real time against real opponents at this Java-based server. Two versions are featured, standard and light. Links lead to helpful gaming resources which include the rules of play. Text is available in English and the native language where the server is located, Japan.
Pieter Stouten's Shogi Home Page
http://www.halcyon.com/stouten/shogi.html
A comprehensive Shogi-player's resource, this site points to pages of interest to novice players and masters alike. Opening with a brief overview of the Japanese chess-like game, links then point to a list of rules, a look at problem solving, and annotated games. SHOGI-L, a discussion list devoted to the game, a players list, tournament information, and links to Shogi software and equipment sites are then featured. This site is an excellent place to begin for those just starting out.
The Shogi Page
http://stripe.colorado.edu/~leonarm/shogi/shogi.html
Hosted by Matt Leonard, this instructional page introduces players to Shogi, its components, rules, and strategies. Begin with a simple description of the game, look at the board, examine the pieces and how each maneuvers, then set up the board and review basic moves like capturing, promoting, and dropping. Leonard even includes sections on handicapping, etiquette, and standard gaming notation. For those who want to learn this venerable Japanese game, here's a site worth studying.Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
Xiangqi Home Pagehttp://www.io.org/~sung/xq/xq.html
Here's the mother lode site for anyone ready to move from Chinese checkers to Chinese chess. Site features include basic information, a link to the rules FAQ, a game archive, and maneuvers masters need to know. News of interest to players, pointers to organizations, and a link to the Usenet newsgroup are also included. Those inclined to play online will find links to Telnet sites and Java sites where play is the order of the day. Player rankings and software round out the many offerings available.
Xiang Qi Corner
http://tonka.bu.edu/~xianwang/
Play Chinese chess in real time against real folks via this Java-based site. Easy to follow instructions aid first-timers with the applet, but players should come to the game already knowledgeable about the rules and strategies of play. This site serves the game only.
Xiang Qi - Elephant Chess - Chinese Chess
http://www.xencom.com/java/ele/elephant.html
Hosted by Xencom Communications, Inc., this server offers players a chance to play Chinese chess against the computer. A brief discussion of the difference between "elephant" chess and international chess offers some help, but players should arrive ready to maneuver. Those needing instruction can link to a site where help is available. This is a Java application, so a Java-capable browser is needed.Yahtzee
Web Yahtzeehttp://www.cs.fsu.edu/~kalter/yahtzee.html
Bill Kalter offers Yahtzee players their choice: play the Java version, the frames version, the graphics version, or the text-only version. So no matter what type browser a player has, they can play here. Better know a little something about the game upon arrival, however. There's little in the way of game instruction.
YahtzREE
http://uranium.chem.umn.edu/~evan/Yahtzee/
R. Evan Easton presents his Java applet for playing the dice game Yahtzee. Players play by themselves but compete with other players' high scores. A game primer, miscellaneous YahtzREE facts and a High Scores list are featured along with the game. A Java-enabled browser is required to play.
Favorite Card Games
BlackjackBlackjack Basic Strategy Engine
http://www2.netdoor.com/~kensmith/bjstrat.html
Card enthusiasts can help improve their blackjack game by consulting this online tool created to return the best playing strategy, given the game conditions entered. Tell the server how many decks will be used, if and when doubling is allowed, and whether the dealer hits or stands on a "soft" 17. The engine then brings back a set of charts detailing when to split pairs and when to take a hit on "soft" totals. Reports are available with or without tables.
Black Jack on the World Wide Web
http://www.web-source.com/blackjack/
Most anyone with a Web browser can belly up to this virtual gaming table and try their hand at blackjack. Care was given in the creation of this server so no "special technology" is needed to enjoy it. Folks fuzzy about the rules of play will find online help, and anyone eager to leave a comment for the dealer are encouraged to do so. Of course, play is for points, so no jackpots can be won. But the best players do appear on the Top 10 list.
Casino Blackjack
http://www.best.com/~mcintyre/sage/
Sage Software invites players to download its PC shareware version of the Sage Blackjack Simulator (a 311K self-extracting file), a program that teaches players basic blackjack strategies and counting methods. Those without a PC may still want to review the Sage page of Blackjack Myths, Facts, and Playing Suggestions, especially if the casinos are a favorite haunt. Some of this information might come as quite a surprise!
Universal Access Inc. Blackjack Server
http://blackjack1.ua.com/welcome.mhtml
Start with $1,000.00 "play-money" and see how much you have left at the end of play. Standard rules apply (and are available for review). Players can choose the regular blackjack option which shows play information as the game progresses or professional blackjack which only shows card images. Nothing fancy in the way of a Web browser is needed, just point, click, and play with most any model. Registration is requested, but not required.
Virtual Blackjack
http://www.cyberdragon.com/cgi-bin/php.cgi/bj/index.shtml
This Java-based server deals blackjack to anyone who has a Java-enabled browser, though registration is requested. No money changes hands (play is for "points") so a good time can be legally had by all. Check the FAQs for specifics about the server and the possibility of downloading the game to play without a network connection. If you need to review game rules, they're available, too. Other than that, good luck in becoming one of VB's Top Ten Money Makers!
Web Emporium's Blackjack Page
http://www.webemporium.com/arcade/bj/bjnhome.htm
Most any standard Web browser which can support tables is all that's needed at this no-nonsense, come-on-let's-play blackjack server. Enter a bet (100, 250, 500, or 1,000 points, of course), enter a name (any name will do), and get to it! Play is easy and intuitive.Bridge
Bob's Bridge Book Bonanzahttp://www.spyglass.com/~bob/
Those who prefer to tackle their subject by reading books may want to consult this collection of titles and reviews if bridge is the topic of interest. Books are classified by type: Learning to Play, Comprehensive, Declarer Play, Bidding, Tactics, Defense, and Problem Solving. There are even sections on fiction and non-fiction, and pointers to sources for purchasing books. All are welcome to contribute their book knowledge to this collection.
Bridge Archives
ftp://rgb.anu.edu.au/pub/Bridge/FAQ/
Find answers to questions commonly asked about the game of bridge, how it is played, and who is playing it. This FTP archive holds a treasury of articles and other resources that cover everything from bidding to World Wide Web pages devoted to the game. Find clubs, computer aids, international player rankings, jargon, images, tournament news, and tons of other items of specific and topical interest.
Bridge Player Live
http://www.bridgeplayer.com/~bridge/bplive.html
The International On-Line Bridge Club, Inc. hosts this subscriber service for online play. Stop by to check out the membership, look into competitions, browse the forum, read the club news, and generally get a feel for the place. Software is available for download and visitors so inclined can arrange free tables.
Great Bridge Links
http://www.cbf.ca/query/GBL.html
The title tells it all! These are great bridge links and there are loads of them, too. No matter what anyone is after, they'll find direction here. Pointers link to organizations, magazines and newsletters, online play, software sites, players' bridge pages, archives, newsgroups, and mailing lists. There is even a bridge shopping mall. The page is well organized and maintained by Jude Goodwin-Hanson.
Internet Gaming Zone: Bridge
http://igz2.microsoft.com/bridge.html
Play bridge against others or practice against the computer at Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone. Play is free, but users must download the necessary software (PC-based only) before connecting to "the Zone" for play. Visit this page for the details on playing bridge or link to back to the Zone's home page for information on the other card and gaming options available.
OKbridge
http://www.okbridge.com/install.html
Another pay-to-play bridge service, OKbridge offers newcomers a 30-day free trial period before requiring payment. Options include playing via Web or Telnet connection, via a preferred OKbridge provider, or via another Internet provider. Stop by this page for an overview on getting started playing OKbridge.For more information on bridge, see:
Bridge Today
http://www.ny-bridge.com/bt.html
Online version of magazine, strategy articles, columns, Q&A.Canasta
Canastahttp://www.cs.man.ac.uk/card-games/rummy/canasta.html
Presented through the combined energies of two card-playing enthusiasts, this page offers an easy-to-understand tutorial on the four-player, two-deck card game. From dealing and playing, to going out and scoring hands, everything players need to know to enjoy the game and win are here. Tips on game variations help veteran canasta players keep the deal fresh and lively.For more information on canasta, see also:
Canasta Rules
http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/~ksutton/www/Canasta.html
HeartsThe Internet Gaming Zone: Heartshttp://igz2.microsoft.com/hearts.html
PC-users can play hearts and other games live, with real, live people, at the Internet Gaming Zone. Users must first download and install the IGZ software, but once done, they can launch the program through their standard Winsock application and enter the gaming room. Visit this page to learn more about the protocol at the tables where hearts is being played, or to find out how to download the needed software file.Poker
Araneums Cyber Pokerhttp://www.araneum.dk/poker/indexuk.html
Anyone with a standard Web browser can play and enjoy this video 5-card draw poker simulation game. Players begin with a $5,000 credit in play money and try to build from there. Jacks or better are needed to win; nothing is wild. Registration is only required for those who want to be ranked among the other players.
Dan's Poker Dictionary
http://www.universe.digex.net/~kimberg/pokerdict.html
Dan Kimberg presents this hyperlinked dictionary of terms used in poker play. If a definition uses a word or expression which also appears in the dictionary, the word or expression is hyperlinked to its definition, so those who need it can get immediate clarification. An excellent resource for poker players at all levels.
The Inside Straight: A Guide to Poker Resources
http://www.panix.com/~ssf/poker.html
Looking to get into a poker game? Want to improve the caliber of your play? Curious about what the professional players are up to? Then this is the resource for you. Find information on odds, gaming theories, outlets for online play and discussion, computer products, and data on tournament and casino action.
IRC Poker Dealing Program
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/user/mummert/public/www/ircbot.html
The home page of the IRCbot poker dealing program provides visitors a history of the program and useful instruction on how to connect. A command list along with IRC helps and hints offer additional player support.
IRC Poker Home Page
http://maelstrom.cc.mcgill.ca/poker/poker.html
Here's the home page of the EFNet Poker Channels where players can join games of poker and risk nothing but points. No money changes hands; it's all for bragging rights and nothing more. Find general information about the server, a help manual, and an FAQ. A players list and rankings indicate who's on top and who's definitely not.
Mike Naylor's Five by Five Poker
http://www.serve.com/games/5x5poker/5x5poker.cgi
Though not exactly a poker game, poker knowledge and skill are needed to win this game. The object is to build (in columns and rows) ten good poker hands. A game explanation and hints for play help first-timers find their way. Netscape Navigator Version 2.0 or higher required to play.
The Perfect Casino: Video Poker
http://link2.com/casino/gameroom.html-ssi
Play video poker and win pay-outs like the real machines-only here, pay-outs are in points. Demo action is available, but for credited play, registration is required.
Poker FAQ
http://www.conjelco.com/faq/poker.html
Here's the Frequently Asked Questions file from the Usenet newsgroup rec.gambling.poker. Find answers to basics such as the ranking of hands, as well as more advanced concerns like how tournament strategy differs from regular game strategy. Information about playing online, computer programs, and books worth reading is also featured. Anyone new to poker can learn a great deal; even veterans may pick up a tip or two.
The Poker Room
http://amusing.roc.servtech.com/poker.shtml
Here's another Java poker game dealing 5-card draw. Download the source code (takes about four minutes), ante up, and play either humans or robots. Again, this game will only work with browsers that support Java.
Poker Variants
http://www.wolfenet.com/~peter/poker/
What's the difference between draw and stud poker? Peter Sarret posts this information resource that explains the deal. Along with the standard poker games, also find descriptions for variations on poker play, miscellaneous games, and non-poker games. Ever heard of Howdy Doody? The list of poker terms and hand rankings will be of great use to those who've never played.
POKERwwwORLD
http://pokerwwworld.com/
Self-described by its author, Darryl Phillips, a.k.a. RazzO, as an "InterNET Magazine," this site hosts a little bit of everything from the world of poker. Link to newsgroups, find out about poker events, and play poker on the Internet. Check out what's happening at casinos and gaming rooms, find tourism and show guides from Las Vegas, and read interviews with world class players. The archive is also open to review past postings. There's plenty to do and see, and well worth a look.
Undernet Poker
http://www.atlantic.net/~phod/
Which is the best IRC poker server on the Internet? That's up to individual players to decide, but this server's following is certain they're in the right place. Find out the who, what, when, and where to judge for yourself, or visit the Vault of Glittering Prizes to see why Undernet Poker players, and casual passers-by, think this server is something special.
Video Poker on the Web
http://www.inlink.com/~jmgberg/poker/poker.html
A Java-capable browser is required to play and jacks or better are required to win. Test Lady Luck and risk nothing but time; play is for points only.
WebPoker
http://www.coderoad.com/webPoker
Play video-style 5-card draw, 7-card stud, or "high-low" 7-card stud via this Java applet. Netscape 2.0 with Java is required for play. An online user guide and house rules help the unfamiliar settle in for fun. Play is for points; no money changes hands.
For more information on poker, see also:
Card Player Magazine
http://www.cardplayer.com/
The magazine "for those who play to win."Rook
Rook-The Official Internet Pagehttp://www.naples.net/~nfn02644/rook.html
Visit this page to review the "Princeton rules" for playing the Parker Brothers card game Rook. This text-based tutorial takes players step-by-step through beginning, bidding, playing, and scoring. Those looking for a software version of the game can follow the pointer provided to the site of a company selling a variety of card game software including Rook.For more information on Rook, see also:
Rook
http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/card-games/kt5/rook.html
SheepsheadSheepshead Pagehttp://www.uwm.edu/~oz/sheepshead/sheepshead.html
Learn to play the card game where the kings get no respect-read the history of this Middle European game to find out why. Played with 32 cards, the point of the game is to take tricks which total in point value to at least 61. The basic rules, scoring, playing strategies, and tips are all covered. Illustrated examples help to make key points. Players who want to practice on their own will find PC shareware available for downloading.See also:
How to Play Sheepshead
http://www.psy.cmu.edu/~sb6s/sheepers.html
Sheepshead according to Hoyle, Bushnell, and most of Milwaukee, WI.http://www.mcw.edu/~etb/sheepshead.html
SpadesDan & Brad's Spades Tribute Pagehttp://www.unc.edu/~dano/spades.html
For those who can stand Dan and Brad's boasting about what great spades players they are, there's plenty of good game information up for grabs at this site. Find a game history, rules, and links to software. Those interested in online play (and perhaps a chance to beat this dynamic duo) will also appreciate the pointers to sites open for play.
Internet Gaming Zone: Spades
http://igz2.microsoft.com/spades.html
Play spades against others or take a seat in the gallery and watch a hand or two at Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone. Play is free, but users must download the necessary software (PC-based only) before connecting. Visit this page for the details on playing spades, or link to back to the Zone's home page for information on the other card and gaming options available.
Network Spades
http://www.cris.com/~Cdrom/dnload.shtml
Here's a pay-to-play outlet for those who enjoy the challenge of spades. Download the necessary Telnet client and find out how to join the group at CRIS.
WebSpades
http://okapi.dws.acs.cmu.edu/fred/webspades.html#anchor224676
Play a rousing game of spades in real time against others around the globe. Online instructions for joining a game and rules for playing spades help make newcomers feel right at home. A Java-capable browser is required for play.
Puzzles and Miscellaneous Games
Concentration
Cindy Crawford Concentrationhttp://www.facade.com/Fun/concentration/
Jonathan Katz presents this model twist on the old "match the like images" game. Here a Cindy, there a Cindy, everywhere a Cindy. Fans of the supermodel need no luck with this game; they've won once they've loaded the page.
Concentration
http://www.i5.com/cgi-bin/concentration
Choose the card scheme (select from famous artwork, Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, and other "themes"), set the difficulty level (from absurdly easy to insane), and have a go at this Web version of the classic game. Written and presented by Joel Nordell, the game requires Netscape 2.0 or better.Crossword Puzzles
A Crossword Applet In Javahttp://www.clearlight.com/~vivi/xw/big.html
A rather friendly Java site, this one offers useful links so those without Java-enabled browsers won't have wasted their time if they wander by. Those with Java can work the crossword; those without can follow links to puzzles that don't require Java.
CrossWord for the Web!
http://virtumall.com/cgi-bin/crossword
Solve this crossword puzzle online without any special browser requirements. Hosted by Virtumall, the puzzle offers a click and play interface: click on a clue, type the answer, press Enter, and the grid gets filled in.
Crossword Puzzles
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/cp.html
Ray Hamel has compiled and hosts this extensive directory of crossword resources available online. Featured links lead to tournament information, organizations, puzzle generators, and sites offering puzzle play. There's plenty to do and see.
Crosswords Uncrossed: Solve Your Crosswords
http://www.eecg.toronto.edu/~bryn/HTML/Crosswords.html
Stuck on a particularly difficult puzzle clue? Need a little help to get started? Just like to cheat? Here's a site for anyone who answered yes to any or all of these questions. Find a word-puzzle solver, a crossword solver, and a jumble solver ready to figure out the answers. Instructions are included.
The Daily Crossword of the Chicago Tribune
http://www.unc.edu/dth/xword.gif
Suitable to print and work offline, the puzzle offers a real challenge to those who enjoy word games. The answer to the puzzle is also featured, turned upside down.
Java Crossword Puzzle
http://www.dareware.com/cross.htm
Download the Java applet and work the crossword puzzle online. Instructions offer easy how-to guidance. Must have Java-enabled browser to play.
Jumble & Crossword Solver
http://odin.chemistry.uakron.edu/cbower/jumble.html
Here's another online helper for those who sometimes need some assistance solving word jumbles and crossword puzzles. Read the directions, feed the clue into the computer, and voilà! Instant answers.
Puzzle Connection Weekly Crossword Puzzle
http://www.smartcode.com/isshtml/weekcwk.htm
A new puzzle is posted every Tuesday which is suitable to print and then work offline. The puzzles are theme-oriented and compatible with Puzzle Connection's Crossword Construction Kit. A link back to the Puzzle Connection leads to more gaming fun.
Puzzle of the Month
http://www.customcrosswords.com/month.htm
Hosted by Custom Crossword, here's another site offering a printable crossword puzzle for offline fun. Links to related puzzle sites are also featured.
Usenet Crossword FAQs
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/crossword-faq/top.html
Find answers to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) posted in the Usenet newsgroup rec.puzzles.crosswords. The FAQ file is broken into three segments for easy access.
Web Feetures CrossWWWord
http://www.unc.edu/dth/xword.gif
A Shockwave-based puzzle, this online crossword offers scrolling clues, scoring, and other unique site features. Puzzles change weekly. A link to demos of Alpahbyte Soup, another Web Feetures word game, is also available.
The WWW Anagram Generator
http://csugrad.cs.vt.edu/~eburke/anagrams.html
Take a word (or words), mix it all up, and see what other words shake out. That's what anagrams are all about. Try this online server for fun and folly. Those interested in the source code can check that out, too.
X-Words at Misc.World HQ
http://www.speakeasy.org/misc/XWordIndex.html
Clark Humphrey creates and sells his X-Words crossword puzzles to alternative weeklies around the country. Stop by this archive to sample the unique 11x13 puzzle. Puzzles suitable for printing and offline play are featured along with the answers.For more crossword puzzles, see also:
iGuide's Multimedia Crosswords
http://www.iguide.com/games/xwords/index.htm
USA Today Crossword Puzzle Viewerhttp://www.usatoday.com/life/puzzles/puzzle.htm
HangmanHangmanhttp://www.cm.cf.ac.uk/htbin/RobH/hangman?go
Robert Hartill hosts this bare bones version of the letter guessing game. The game features line art, a used letter display, and of course, letter blanks to fill in to form the word. Remember: R,S,T,L,N, and E are the most commonly used letters.
Hangman-Java
http://bigwave.ca/~mgsmith/smitty4.htm
Guess the target word letter by letter. Instructions state that a player's CapsLock should not be engaged. A Java-enabled browser is required to play.
Hangman-Java Games
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~jgurney/games/Hangman.html
Written by Patrick Chan of Sun Microsystems, this Java applet presents yet another Web version of the classic kids guessing game. A Java-enabled browser is required to play.
Letter R.I.P
http://www.dtd.com/rip/
Here's a graphically gruesome spin on an old favorite. It's Hangman all right, but rather than building a stick figure to twist from the gallows, missed letters mean Zeppie the Zombie loses a limb. The words are a cut above on the difficulty scaleÉall the worse for Zeppie!
NetNoose
http://home.netscape.com/people/nathan/netnoose/index.html
Pick a level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and then pick a letter. A forms-capable browser is required. Simple art and a used-letter display are featured.Mastermind
Genetic and Annealed Master Mindhttp://kal-el.ugr.es/mastermind.html
More of a programmer's version of the game (offering code and the like), this edition of Mastermind does everything inside the "black box." Once players set the combination of colors, the computer takes over the game, plays, and returns the results. Links to other Mastermind sites are also available.
Mastermind
http://141.46.90.5/mastmind/emmstart.htm
Demo the game anonymously, or register and compete for a place on the High Score List. Those unfamiliar with the game are encouraged to read the rules, and all should read the introductory material before beginning play. In English and German.
Mastermind-Java
http://www.tdb.uu.se/~karl/java/mastermind.html
Karl Hšrnell hosts this Mastermind Java applet. Players can set the difficulty level by choosing the number of colors to play with. Those curious about such things, can also access the game's source code. A Java-enabled browser is required to play.
MasterWeb
http://imagiware.com/masterweb.cgi
Guess the color code the computer has devised at this gaming site patterned after the classic Mastermind game. Easy-to-understand instructions explain the game, and customizable options allow players to control the difficulty level. The game was written by Brian Casey.
Switches
http://users.ox.ac.uk/cgi-bin/safeperl/quee0275/switches.pl
Similar to Mastermind, Switches requires players to guess a pattern which has been generated by the computer. Online help acquaints newcomers to this British game.
WebMind
http://einstein.et.tudelft.nl/~mvdlaan/WebMind/WM_intro.html
Players can set the difficulty level (beginner to expert) at this Web version of the classic "crack the code" game. Easy instructions explain how things work, and a Hall of Fame sets the target to shoot for. A link to an interactive games list points to other fun on the Web.Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Edible Starchy Tuber Headhttp://winnie.acsu.buffalo.edu/potatoe/
Sure it's a game, but it's also a bit of a Web wonder. Apart from the game, there's a truckload of starchy things to do and see. The site is a must for "potatoe" lovers and lovelorn alike. International versions include Pig Latin and Canadian.
Tater Man!
http://lark.cc.ukans.edu/~asumner/shock/potato/
Who would have thought putting facial features on a spud would catch on? Now everyone can "virtually" do it. Aaron Sumner presents his version of the kid's game where the potato really does have eyes. Requires Shockwave.
Virtual Mr. Spud Head (Regular or Java)
http://www.westnet.com/~crywalt/pothead/pothead.html
Chris Rywalt makes a good thing even better. Players can stick body parts anywhere on Mr. Spud Head they want, rather than being limited to the holes provided in the real-life game model. Those needing instructions will find they're only a click away. And anyone seeking a Java version to play can follow the link provided.
Nim
The Fruit Gamehttp://www.2020tech.com/fruit/
This version of the classic game Nim replaces matchsticks with fruit. The player who takes the last piece of fruit off the table loses. Challengers go first; the computer plays second. Those unfamiliar with the game may want to check the rules; those who lose may want to find out why.
The Game of Nim
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/FransG/nim.htm
Frans Gustafson hosts this extensive Nim resource. Offering a background and history of the game, the page also points to sites offering online play. Links to downloadable programs for offline play are also included. A look at available literature rounds out the page's offerings.
The Game of Nim
http://mars.superlink.net/user/abogom/nim_st.html
Visit this informative gaming site to review the rules and the theory behind Nim. Or, just enjoy the online play! The page is hosted by Alexander Bogomolny, a software specialist with a Ph.D. in numerical analysis. The talk can get fairly heady, but the game remains the same test of wits.
Match 23
http://www.gold.net/users/fj17/index.htm
Twenty-three matches are arranged in three rows; players take turns with the computer removing one, two, or three matches. The one who removes the last match loses. Presented by David Andrews, this versions allows players to decide if they or the computer goes first.
Nim!
http://www.robtex.com/robban/nim1.htm
Those who don't know how to play can review the rules online; others can proceed straight to the play area. Simple instructions detail how to manipulate the matches. Good luck!
Safety Matches Game
http://www.sanet.sk/~milan/JAVA/matches.html
This Java applet of the Nim game allows players to decide how many matches to begin with. Once done, play begins and the one to take the last match loses. Requires a Java-enabled browser.
Strawberry Macaw's Chomp Puzzle
http://www.serve.com/games/chomp/chomp.htm
Polly want a cracker? Here's a variation on Nim, or 23 Matches, using crackers. The player left with the poison cracker loses. Easy-to-follow instructions lead to immediate play.
Strawberry Macaw's 23 Matches Puzzle
http://www.serve.com/games/23match/23match.htm
Play the Strawberry Macaw a game of Nim. Let the bird go first or take the initiative yourself and remove one, two, or three matches. The one left taking the last match loses. The game's set-up allows for intuitive play. Beat that bird!Puzzle Collections
Fun Game!http://asylum.cid.com/~eveander/game/fungame.html
Eve Andersson posts this small collection of puzzles offering challenge and fun. Players will currently find an anagram, two logic puzzles, and one cryptogram. Game puzzles may change from time to time.
The Grey Labyrinth
http://www.cybercom.net/~kevinlin/labyrinth/
Exercise the old gray cells with this collection of teasers and benders hosted by Kevin J. Lin. Find puzzles that range in difficulty from the easy to the complex, but are all designed to inspire thought, paint new perspectives, and generally amuse. Topical links and a bibliography add to the resources available for those with questioning minds.
Juanune Online Puzzles
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~juanune/game.html
Join the elite who solve the logic puzzlers posted and toasted here. Like something out of a Mensa quiz, these mind benders can hurt the addled and those with low self-esteem. Take care and good luck! Hosted by John Green.
Mind Games
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~jlks/mindgame.html
Jordan Schwartz hosts these games sprung from his interest in the study of psychology. Choose from: The Pick-A-Number Game, Mind Control, The Math Game, Three Men and a Hotel, or 2=1. If none of those strike a chord, try: The Grammar Game, The Grammar Game II, or the Pattern Game.
Period.Com Puzzles
http://www.period.com/puzzles/puzzles.shtml
Those looking for a break can try their hand at solving this week's puzzle postings. Puzzles are rated to give an idea of their charms, and all players are asked the Goldilocks question: Were the puzzles too hard, too easy, or just right?
The rec.puzzles Archive
http://einstein.et.tudelft.nl/~arlet/puzzles/index.html
This should be the first stop and could be the last for anyone looking for puzzles. Compiled from the Usenet newsgroup rec.puzzles, this archive organizes puzzles (and their solutions!) by subject category and points the way. Find things like language equations and probability puzzles, as well as trivia, riddles, and games. A link to the rec.puzzles FAQ is also featured.
The Sphinx
http://stud1.tuwien.ac.at/~e9226344/Themes/Puzzles/sphinx.html
Enjoy puzzles sorted by category and level of difficulty. Categories include logic, math, and physical puzzles. Playing levels run from the very easy to the very hard. The page is hosted by Marcus-Christopher Ludl.
Zoma's Land O' Logic
http://lc.gulfnet.com/user_pages/dstern/logic.htm
Match wits with Zoma and see who's the smarter. Puzzle out the answer to the featured logic problem. Zoma knows the answer...anyone else?Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rock, Paper, and Hedge Trimmer?http://www.pinncomp.com/cgi-bin/game/game.pl
It's the classic game, only the name has been changed to protect the person who was supposed to bring the scissors to scan when this site was developed. Oh well. Those who seek a modicum of fame can play for a place among the elite on the Top Scores page.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
http://www.shadow.net/~proub/rps.html
Idle away the hours trying to beat Paul Roub's Web version of the old school yard game where rock breaks scissors, scissors cut paper, and paper covers rock. Choose a weapon and go for it.
Rock, Scissors, Paper!
http://jgsullivan.com/demo/rsp/
Using graphics of human hands imitating rock, scissors, and paper (just like in the school yard!), this server keeps tabs of the round and who's winning-the computer or the challenger. Feeling lucky?
Roshambot
http://chappie.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/roshambot
Is this a Rock, Paper, Scissors game or a religious experience? That's up to every player to decide. Perry Friedman, the site's developer and resident philosopher, can help shed light for the true seeker. Others are welcome just to enjoy the play. A registered version of the game which keeps score is available for interested players.For more Rock, Paper, Scissors, see also:
Rock, Paper Scissors
http://trash.com/game/
Rock, Paper, Scissorshttp://ampere.scale.uiuc.edu/~bart/cgi/C/rps/
Rock, Paper, Scissors!http://www.virtumall.com/fast/rockpaper.html
Rubik's CubeRubik's Cubehttp://wwwserv.caiw.nl/~pbrijs/cube.html
Created by Song Li, this site offers a three-dimensional version of the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle. Instructions are included to manipulate the object, but generally speaking, players rotate the cube by using their mouse to drag it. This is an applet, so a Java-enabled browser is required.
Rubik's Cube Java Applet
http://www.best.com/~schubart/rc/
Michael Schubart presents his Java applet simulation of the Rubik's Cube. Twist the colored squares until all the colors are together. Playing instructions are online for those who need them; the source code is also available for those curious enough to want to know how the cube works. Play requires a Java-enabled browser.
Rubik's Cube Resource List
http://www.best.com/~schubart/rc/resources.html
Compiled and presented by Michael Schubart, this excellent gamer's resource points toward almost all the Rubik's Cube sites on the Internet. Find interactive cubes of most every description including VRML, Shockwave, and Java. Access sites offering manmade and automated puzzle solutions, topical publication lists, and mailing lists. Or link to the pages of other folks fascinated by the puzzle.
WebCube
http://info.gte.com/gtel/fun/cube/cube.html
Here's a Web version of the Rubik's Cube almost any browser can handle. Created by Steve Belczyk, WebCube is composed of 27 colored cubes; players manipulate the cube to get the colors to line up. Easy to follow instructions help the newcomer get acquainted with the game.
World Wide Web Rubik's Cube
http://www.proximity.com.au/~brian/rubik/rubik.cgi
Sliding Tile PuzzlesArlet's Puzzle Pagehttp://einstein.et.tudelft.nl/~arlet/slide.cgi
The page may be titled A Simple Puzzle, but the game is a challenge nonetheless. Slide the numbers around until they're in order. For those who are interested, information on how the puzzle was created is available.
McGrew Puzzles
http://www.colorgraphics.com/puzzle.htm
Play with sound or without at this puzzle page hosted by McGrew Color Graphics. Puzzles are created randomly from a bank of six pictures. Read the instructions (multiple tiles can be moved in a single play) and let the game begin!
Mike Curtis' Slider Puzzle
http://www2.smart.net/mcurtis-cgi-bin/slider.html
An elegant version of the standard "move the numbered tiles until they're sequential" game. This version highlights the tiles which can be played during any given move. Give this one a try; it's very easy on the eyes and play proceeds rather smoothly.
Mosaic: The Game
http://virtumall.com/cgi-bin/mosaic
Virtumall hosts this puzzle challenge. There are 15 numbered tiles and 16 slots; arrange the tiles sequentially from top left to bottom right. Sounds easy until you try.
Picture Puzzles by Colin
http://www.rahul.net/runaway/puzzles/puzzles.html
Colin Andrews invites players to select a photo and then unscramble the tiles to recreate it. Works with almost any browser, plus a Lynx option is also featured. Choose from a mountain scene, a spider, or a clock.
Puzzlers' Sliders
http://www.accessus.net/~drasys/Puzzlers/Slider/index.html
Choose from four different sliding tile puzzles demanding a slightly higher caliber of play. Easy to follow instructions explain the point of each puzzle. A frames and Java-enabled browser is required to enjoy the challenge.
Sliding Puzzle
http://genesis.tiac.net/puzzle.html
Yet another game by Steve Belczyk, this sliding puzzle is an HTML version of the kid's game but using letter tiles instead of numbers. Click the tile to move it to the adjacent blank space. Those interested in how this game works can take a look at the technical details.Slot Machines
CyberSlotshttp://www.cyberact.com/cyberslots/
Pick a theme and go for the glory. Current slot themes include art, fish, hot sauce, and roses. Any frames-enabled browser will work on this game.
Hunter's Slot Machine
http://www.bznet.com/me/hunter/
Here's another Shockwave slot machine, this one hosted by Chris Hunter.
Jackpot
http://www.cs.umu.se/cgi-bin/scripts/jackpot
Another basic slot machine interface. Play for points, for laughs, or for want of anything better to do. A basic Web browser is all that's required to play.
The Jackpot
http://www.initiative.com/
Classic Media hosts this live slot machine where players can win payouts of real U.S. cash. From all indications, play is free and prizes come from the site sponsors. Check for restrictions that may apply.
The Perfect Casino: Slots
http://link2.com/casino/gameroom.html-ssi
Play slots and win payouts like the real machines-only here, payouts are in points. Demo action is available, but for credited play, registration is required.
Slot Machine
http://www.cni-inc.com/slot.html
Hosted by cni.inc, this slot machine sports the latest bells and whistles; it's a Shockwave site! Appropriate browser required.
Slot Machine Java
http://www.itivity.com/Java/Slot/slotMachine.html
Hosted by InetNetivity, Inc. of Canada, the site is meant as a presentation on the benefits of Java for product demonstration. Who cares. Let's play!
SlotMania
http://slots.inetwave.com/
Offering a simulated Las Vegas-type experience, this server features a variety of slots and uses Java, HTML, and VRML enhancements for better display and action. Credited play requires registration, but registered players are eligible to win prizes.
The Virtual Slot Machine
http://www.pacificnet.net/~sonic/vslot.html
Begin with five virtual coins and try to build a bank from there. Pull the handle and spin to win. This site offers a basic interface that requires only a forms-enabled browser.
WebSlots
http://pandarus.usc.edu/ken-bin/slot2.pl?instruct=start
Sporting a "new improved" design, this server starts players with $500.00 in play money. Bet $1.00 to $5.00 per spin. Before leaving, players can deposit their winnings in the DigitalVegas Bank.Tic Tac Toe
Quic Tac Toehttp://hero.com/~eric/ttt/ttt.html
Eric Cole boasts his Java applet offers the "quickest game of Tic Tac Toe on the Web." Players get to decide if they or the computer goes first and can change between two skill levels. A Java- and frames-enabled browser is required.
Steve's Tic Tac Toe
http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~stevomek/tttind.html
The computer begins with an X in the center square. Players then pick where to place their O, and so on and so forth until a winner or tie is determined. A forms-capable browser is required.
Strawberry Macaw's Tic Tac Toe
http://www.serve.com/games/tictac/tictac.htm
The graphics make it look just like a game at school, only visitors play the Strawberry Macaw instead of school chums. Challengers play first; the macaw plays second. Takes about a minute to preload the images but play, once begun, moves right along.
Stubbed Toe
http://www.stardot.com/~lukeseem/stubbed.html
Pay attention to this Tic Tac Toe server! After the computer plays, it tries to trick its opponents into making bad moves. Or are they bad moves? Stay alert!
Tic Tac Toe
http://fjwsys.lanl.gov/cgi-bin/ttt
The computer opens with an X in the center square and challenges "O"pponents to beat it. The easy point and click interface is very browser-friendly. The game is the work of Daniel Whiteson.
Tic Tac Toe
http://linex.com/~donham/ttt.html
Set the skill level (very easy, easy, or hard) and chose Xs or Os, then press Play to get the game underway. The challenger starts; the computer plays second. Those wondering how Jake Donham did it, can review the game's source code for answers.
Tic-Tac-Toe
http://netpressence.com/npcgi/ttt
Jeff Boulter hosts still another browser-friendly server prepared to take on all challengers. Set the playing options desired (up to a 7x7 grid) and let the Tic Tac Toe begin! Go first if you like.
Toe
http://student-www.uchicago.edu/users/gmturner/
Described by its developer, Gregory M. Turner, as a "(supposedly) multiplayer game," this Java applet lets players from across the Internet square off on a 5x5 grid to play a version of Tic Tac Toe where four in a row wins. Easy-to-follow instructions help to orient new players. A Java-enabled browser is required.For more Tic Tac Toe, see also:
Tic Tac Toe
http://www.bu.edu/Games/tictactoe
Tic Tac Toe (Java)http://dmawww.epfl.ch/~kuonen/Java/ttt.html
Tic Tac Toe to the DEATH!!!http://www.xnet.com/~warinner/startxox.html
Towers of HanoiTowers of Hanoihttp://www.dcs.napier.ac.uk/a.cumming/hanoi/index.html#__1_234
Move all of the rings to the right-most peg. You may only move one ring at a time, and you must never allow a larger ring to rest on a smaller ring. Browser-friendly.For more Towers of Hanoi, see also:
Multi-Threaded Towers of Hanoi
http://www.best.com/~jcon/towers/index.shtml
Virtual Animal RacingFerret Frenzyhttp://www.delphi.co.uk/delphi/interactive/ferrets/intro.html
Everyone starts with an even stake but only those with an eye keen enough to pick the winners get ahead. Place bets and watch the field of ferrets race down the track. Races begin with regularity and a new race is probably starting right now. But be warned: for ferret races, these are kind of slow!
The Track: Home of Server-Push Horseracing
http://www.boston.com/sports/thetrack/cgi-bin/horse_race.cgi
Racing sports fans begin with a $500.00 virtual stake from which they can place bets on server-push horse races. The server tracks a player's wins and losses and players can watch the virtual race. Compete for a spot among the Top Ten winners. Registration is required for "accounting" purposes.Word Search Puzzles
John's Word Search Puzzleshttp://www.NeoSoft.com/~jrpotter/puzzles.html
John Potter treats word search enthusiasts to a huge collection of puzzles he has created. Organized by theme, topics range from cities and states to Greek gods and goddesses with most everything in between. New puzzles are added each month.
Puzzle Connection Weekly Word Search Puzzle
http://www.smartcode.com/isshtml/weekwsk.htm
A new puzzle is posted every Tuesday suitable to print and work offline. The puzzles are theme-oriented and compatible with Puzzle Connection's Word Search Construction Kit. A link back to the Puzzle Connection leads to more gaming fun.
The Web Word Search Plus!
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/2555/puzzle.html
Enjoy working this collection of puzzles and mazes presented by Kerry Shatzer. Suitable to print and work offline, the word search puzzles hold an added bonus: letters which remain unused combine to form a quote about a puzzle's theme. The puzzles and mazes are updated at irregular intervals.
Wordsearches on AngliaNet
http://www.anglianet.co.uk/home/lighter/wordsearch/index.html
Ten puzzles by Gareth Glaccum await the seek-a-word enthusiast. Play online using the interactive form or print the puzzles for offline play. Puzzles are theme-oriented.Editor's Choices
Alien Autopsyhttp://www.theyknow.com/alien/
Here's a game for anyone desiring to turn the tables and probe a space alien for a change, or for those who just can't get enough of extra-terrestrials, dead or alive. In this graphically vivid simulation, players assume the role of the doctor in charge of examining an alien being which was taken from a downed UFO. With surgical precision, you disassemble the alien who is bound hand and foot, spread eagle on a metal table. As might be expected, a warning is posted at the entrance of the examination room advising that children under the age of 13 are required to have adult supervision. This demonstration is not for the queasy nor humorless.
BU's Interactive Game Server
http://www.bu.edu/Games/games.html
Find out what computer scientists are musing over when they're not playing with programming code. The Scientific Computing and Visualization (SCV) group within the Office of Information Technology at Boston University hosts this outstanding online games arcade offering a few of the standards like Tic Tac Toe, Minesweep, and Pegs. A special treat is the multiplayer Hunt the Wumpus game in which players scour a maze of caves dodging bats, bottomless pits, and other players' arrows to shoot the wumpus. These games can be played with almost any browser and for those who have Java, a few Java applets are online as well. The site is good fun, and fun is good.
Fun House: Play Now
http://starcreations.com/abstract/funhouse/ga-pln01.htm
Anyone looking for online action can't go too far afield by consulting this index of some of the best interactive entertainment the Web has to offer. Organized in three groupings (A to L, M to P, and Q to Z), the online games listed run the gamut from adventures to manipulative, and from puzzles to virtual reality. Enjoy Web classics like S.P.Q.R. where players search ancient Rome for hidden secrets. Sweep for mines, sink battleships, and hang men who can't spell. Look into the future with the Magic Eight Ball, or just Ask Bob. And ponder over puzzles, mazes, and other mind games. There's fun here for the whole family, or just one member at a time. Maybe that's why they call it the Fun House.
Games Kids Play
http://www.corpcomm.net/~gnieboer/gamehome.htm
Here's a simple reminder that not all the best games require the use of a computer. In fact, some of the best games are actually played outside, in real time, with real live people. Geof Nieboer maintains this archive posting the rules to various backyard delights including hand-me-down games like Kick the Can, Dodgeball, and Tag. Games aimed at an even younger crowd include Duck Duck Goose, Mother May I, and Red Light/Green Light. Though the site itself is quite simple, its purpose is quite compelling: to transcribe the oral tradition that passes these games from generation to generation in the hope that neither they, nor the enjoyment they bring, becomes lost in an overly electronic world. Contributions to the collection of game rules is kindly appreciated.
The Labyrinth
http://www.new3.com/labyrinth/
No need to get out those Greek mythology books even though this game uses the story of Theseus and Minotaur as its theme. Here's the quest: Navigate the maze of interconnected rooms known as The Labyrinth and search out the monster's lair. Those who successfully find the hiding place of Minotaur are eligible to win prizes and have their name posted in the Hall of Theseus. A counter details how many players have entered the maze that day and how many have succeeded in their task. (And by the numbers' indication, this game is harder than it sounds.) New players may want check out the Rules & Tutorial page for a better understanding of the game and for some of the secrets of the labyrinth. Players curious about the Minotaur legend will find a retelling of the tale is available as well.
Madlibs
http://www.mit.edu:8001/madlib
The original interactive fiction game comes to the Web via this Massachusetts Institute of Technology server. Simply enter the dozen or so words requested (players need to know the difference between nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.) and let the computer do the rest. It will return a story using the words specified. Of course, the stories don't always make strict sense, but generally generate a giggle or two. A selection of story themes is available to choose from, or players can let the computer randomly select the theme.
Multiplayer Dot Com
http://www.multiplayer.com/
This simple, yet excellent resource points the way to multiplayer outlets on the Internet where those who so desire can seek out the company (and challenge) of fellow game-players in cyberspace. Categorized and alphabetized, each entry in the directory is annotated so players generally know what's available at the site before they go. Categories include: Multiplayer Sites; Multiplayer Information and Links; and General Gaming Links. From action adventures to virtual worlds, if the game allows multiplayer action, there's probably a way to get in on the fun from here.
Piercing Mildred
http://streams.com/pierce/
What do you get when you cross the 90s fashion fetish for body modification with the wizardry and wonder of the World Wide Web? Here it is-a game where players compete head-to-head with others around the globe in a contest where the winner is the one who does the best job of piercing, scarring, tattooing, or otherwise mutilating virtual Mildred. But wait, there's more. Players are limited by the cash they have on hand to buy modifications, and if an infection sets inÉwell, you better get some ointment, fast! A winner is determined weekly, and the current week's Parade of Freaks is always online for viewing. Think of the game as aggression therapy, or a beauty makeover. Whatever, Mildred doesn't care.
Play by Mail (PBM) Games Homepage
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/pbm.html
Greg Lindahl's browser-friendly directory isn't fancy at all but it does offer a good resource for enthusiasts interested in play-by-mail games-either postal mail or e-mail. The page opens with links to the Usenet newsgroup rec.games.pbm and the FAQ which offers a quick overview of play-by-mail gaming. Then comes a link to the list of "all known" games which offer a play-by-mail option. Currently there are 94 games divided into 23 categories. Next find links to the Play-by-Email Fanzine and to two FTP sites offering a variety of topical information. Finally, pointers to pages of topical interest round out the offerings.
Puzzle Depot
http://www.puzzledepot.com/
Pinnacle Solutions posts this paradise for puzzle playing enthusiasts. Offering all manner of brain teaser and mind bender from crosswords to trivia, the site even presents information on puzzle challenges offering prizes that collectively total over $10,000 a month. Stop by the games gallery to review board game options; the shareware shelf offers puzzle software that can be downloaded; and the book stacks catalog publications of interest to those who enjoy solving puzzles. Links connect with over a dozen other sites of topical interest.
Twilight Games Page
http://www.twilightgames.com/
Java applet players, stay abreast of the latest and best Java powered games on the Web. Twilight Games scours the Internet and provides annotated listings of the games available for online play. Review all the games alphabetically, or sort and review them by game genre, including: shoot-em-ups, board games, arcade games, puzzles, card games, and solitaire games. Each applet listed is followed by a brief description and hyperlinked to take players directly to the game. As an added features to its site, Twilight Games also spotlights what it considers the Top 5 games and offers tips for enjoying Java play.
UK National Lottery: All Lottery Links
http://www.connect.org.uk/lottery/Links/All.html
From the official United Kingdom National Lottery site, this page offers links to the world's lotteries. Find pointers to official and unofficial lottery pages from North America, Europe, and Australia. Find everything from official results to random number generators and strategy software. Offering (literally) a world of links, this page is a must for players who queue each week for a ticket to ride.
Virtual Nashville
http://virtualnashville.com/index.html
Is it a game, is it a promotion for the city of Nashville, or is it both? Take a virtual tour of Music City while participating in a cross-town scavenger hunt. Players are required to collect the items listed before they can go to Music Row, get a recording contract, and make it big in the virtual country music industry. Registration is required to play (aliases are okay), but the game is free, entertaining, and worth a wander through. Where else can a body tour a famous Tennessee town, see the sights, hear the sounds, pick up interesting items like goo goo clusters, and make a run for the Virtual Nashville Hall of Fame? And all from the comfort of home.
Virtual Vegas
http://www.virtualvegas.com/
Working to make this site as family-oriented as the city of Las Vegas is working to become, Virtual Vegas is constructing a variety of venues for different types of entertainment. That doesn't change the central focus of the site one bit, however. If you like to game but hate to lose real money, this site is nothing short of paradise. Enjoy all the major games-slots, craps, and cards-and don't fret over losses. Play is for points, even when playing against real live opponents. Visitors need to check the software requirements to access the various games. Virtual Vegas promotes games using the latest technologies.
World Wide Web Ouija
http://www.math.unh.edu/~black/cgi-bin/ouija.cgi
Contact the ghosts in your machine using this online Ouija arrangement and seek answers to your most pressing questions. Forget psychic call-in services, this setup by Kelly Black offers the real deal, a direct line to the other side (of your computer screen). Great for solitaire play or group fun, the World Wide Web Ouija works just like the standard game, only players use their mouse as the pointer. Some would suggest this game is not a toy to be trifled with; others would say trifle away. Do spirits really exist? Perhaps you should consult the World Wide Web Ouija to find out.
Zarf's Ex-List of Interactive Games on the Web
http://www.leftfoot.com/realgames.html
Here's a last hurrah and last huzza to a venerable old Web directory that has seen its day come and go. Its purpose was to catalog the best HTML games available on the Web, but with the advent of Java, HTML games may soon become a memory. At any rate the site's maintainer, Andrew Plotkin, won't be doing anymore site maintenance. But the links are still good and point to a bounty of virtual toys, gadgets, and games. Build-a-monster anyone? How about a game of Ghost or Dread? Connect Four, Dots, Fake Out? Find dozens of games and do-dads-some original, some not so original. But hurry. There's no telling when all this fun will just go away.
