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Tanks, the Game!

September 25, 2007 By 46 Comments

Tank GameOk, the best thing about this game is that you can actually play multi-player against a friend – or you can go head to head with the computer. In addition, each time you win a battle you accumulate points which you can use to upgrade your tank with everything from weapons to armor.

I found this game to be so addictive that I played it for hours straight. So, if you get started you might as well write off the rest of the day because your productivity is going to be shot! (No pun intended.)
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Mahjong Solitaire and the Mahjong Strategy

September 18, 2007 By 18 Comments

MahjongDid you know there is actually a difference between Mahjong (also spelled mahjongg, mah-jong, or mah-jongg) and Mahjong Solitaire? Mahjong is actually a 4 player game involving skill, strategy, calculation, and luck; while Mahjong solitaire is a tile matching, single player game.

‘Mah-jong’ can be translated from Chinese as ‘clattering sparrow’, ‘flax sparrow’ or possibly as ‘hemp bird’. The tiles when shuffled make a melodious noise reminiscent of the noise of numerous sparrows squabbling over scattered food crumbs.

Since many of us are addicted to this little game, I thought I’d put it up here in case we are ever away from our computer but have access to an Internet connection that way we can hustle on over here and get a fix! (Get to it already!)
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Joust – The Arcade Classic

September 14, 2007 By 13 Comments

Joust Classic Arcade GameWithout a doubt Joust is my favorite arcade game of all time. I can’t explain why, it just is. So now it is immortalized here on the blog so I can come back and waste countless hours any time I want to!

Oh, and you guys can feel free to play it as well, because I like to share. That’s the kind of guy I am.
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Asteroids – The Arcade Classic

September 13, 2007 By 9 Comments

AsteroidsContinuing this week’s theme of Classic Arcade Games I present, for your paying pleasure, the classic Asteroids.

The controls are simple.

  • Left and right arrow keys rotate your ship
  • Up arrow key turns on the thruster
  • Spacebar fires
  • “P” pauses the game
  • “Y” starts a new game
  • “Shift” gives you the hyperspace jump.

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Space Invaders – The Arcade Classic

September 12, 2007 By 14 Comments

Space InvadersThe next in the series of Classic Arcade Game week is Space Invaders. I must admit that I’m not as thrilled with this version as it is not the actual original, but it is the closest that I can find online to the original.

Controls are as follows:

  • Left arrow = Move left
  • Right arrow = Move right
  • Space = Fire laser
  • P = Pause/unpause game
  • Q = Quit game

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Ms. Pacman – The Arcade Classic

September 11, 2007 By 9 Comments

Ms. PacmanIn continuation of our “Arcade Classics” theme week here on OMB, and by specific request from Lisa Marie, I bring you the classic Ms. Pacman!

This game is actually pretty good, though as I recall after you get past each 2 levels the maze used to change, and on this reproduction it doesn’t seem to. But everything else is pretty good so it’s definitely an amusing little time waster.
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Drunken Robot Sumo Wrestler Video Game

July 8, 2007 By 5 Comments

Drunken Sumotori DreamsI happened to catch a little blurb on G-4 TV about a tiny free video game called Sumotori Dreams and decided to check it out. I’m really glad I did because it is highly amusing and I played it for about 30 minutes even though I’m not a big fan of video games.

The concept reminds me of a digital version of Rockem Sockem Robots. Basically you’ve got two blocky little sumo wrestlers and you start the match and just go at it.

The only catch is that these sumo wrestlers are so drunk they can hardly stand up! So, there is as much luck in winning a match as there is skill.
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20 Questions Deluxe

September 9, 2006 By 2 Comments

20<br /> QuestionsWe stopped by a friend’s house the other evening, and they had this little electronic toy sitting out. Being the gadget freak I am, I had to ask what the heck it was. Turns out it’s a little 20 Questions game, and it is just freaky accurate!

Believe me, we came up with all kinds of words for it to try, and it produced the correct answer for almost all of them (try “toenail”). I’d recommend picking up one of these little gadgets for $20 from Target to entertain friends and family. It’s a great conversation starter.
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The Bubble Wrap Game!

August 10, 2006 By 4 Comments

Bubble Wrap GameHere is a complete and utter time waster! But damn if it isn’t as addictive as the real thing!

The object here is simple. Use your mouse to pop the bubble wrap till your heart’s content! Then, get a fresh sheet and repeat. While you’re at it, don’t forget to try the “manic mode”.
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