An abstract two-player strategy game with a twist: instead of moving your pieces yourself, you control them indirectly by means of a cursor on an auxiliary board. You can make more than one move on the same turn, and capture more than one piece in a single move. Despite its novel features, Venables is easy to learn. The computer provides a patient opponent while you are getting used to the game.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-19
• Size: 420 Kb
• Cost: Free

A two-player strategy game that combines simple rules with remarkably subtle tactical possibilities. Valvo is a race game in which tactical thinking is complicated by an element of chance, like backgammon, but is much easier to learn and play - you will master the rules in about two minutes. Play against a fellow human, or against the computer.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-19
• Size: 424 Kb
• Cost: Free

Oktagon comprises two separate octagonal puzzles. In the first, you must rearrange a set of four to eight irregular shapes to form an octagon. This is based on a puzzle in our shareware game Uncle Julius and the Anywhere Machine. In the second puzzle, you must rotate six concentric octagonal rings until all have the same orientation. The catch is that the rings are linked, so that rotating one also rotates one or two others.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-15
• Size: 360 Kb
• Cost: Free

Whirlwords is an extended version of the familiar pencil-and-paper word chain puzzles in which you connect two words by changing one letter at a time. Over 100 puzzles, nifty graphical interface, built-in editor, on-line help, extensive vocabulary.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-12
• Size: 572 Kb
• Cost: Free

An intriguing puzzle game that gives you the task of deciphering a randomly generated mystic symbol. Work up through the difficulty levels from 3 by 3 (easy) to 5 by 5 (quite difficult). This is a contemplative game: there are no time limits or high score tables or other forms of pressure. Relax and allow your subconscious mind to guide you to the core of the mystery.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-12
• Size: 360 Kb
• Cost: Free

Non-violent graphical adventure for the whole family. Santa is stranded on an island in the Secret Valley, and you - Fizbin the elf - must go to the rescue. With its delightful full-color scenes, dozens of challenging puzzles, and exciting places to explore, this point-and-click adventure is an enthralling challenge for kids and parents too.

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-09-22
• Size: 12 Mb
• Cost: 18.00 $

A light-hearted, appealing graphical adventure with a science theme. Trapped in another dimension, Uncle Julius is counting on you to rescue him - preferably before he finishes his book! Non-violent fun with brain-teasing puzzles and gorgeous illustrations. Children love it; adults do too!

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-12-11
• Size: 5 Mb
• Cost: 19.00 $

For anyone who enjoys a fast-paced word puzzle! Race against time to unscramble the letters in a group of words. Your only clue is a category: the first word might be a flower, the second a vehicle, etc. Figuring out one word narrows the choice of letters for the rest, making them easier to solve. Alphen's easiest level is suitable for children 8-10; the hardest will challenge serious puzzle fans.

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-10-03
• Size: 1 Mb
• Cost: 10.00 $

Santa's Secret Valley - A non-violent graphical adventure for the whole family. Christmas is coming, and Santa has given you, a trusted elf, the job of looking after his precious magical items: his boots, his bell and his bottomless sack. But you nod off to sleep... When you awake, all three items missing. The window is open, and tracks lead out across the snow. What can you do but follow?

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-09-21
• Size: 5 Mb
• Cost: 16.00 $

This holiday season activity center lets kids 3-7 explore the delightful fantasy of being an elf living and working in Santa's House at the North Pole. The ten main activities include decorating the tree, baking cookies, wrapping gifts, and testing toys in Santa's Workshop. Beautifully illustrated by Brigid Skelton, I Live At Santa's House! captures the timeless appeal of an old-fashioned Christmas.

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2000-11-09
• Size: 3 Mb
• Cost: 16.00 $

Learn to recognize the musical notes. Treble and/or bass. Enter letter names, or by clicking piano keyboard or guitar neck graphic. Builds fluency quickly.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-14
• Size: 426 Kb
• Cost: Free

A spelling, vocabulary and trivia quiz game the whole family will enjoy. Includes about 20 game modules, each in effect a separate game or quiz. Create your own modules with included editor. Fast-paced, entertaining, educational.

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-07-25
• Size: 2 Mb
• Cost: 17.00 $

A coloring toy for ages 3-7. Choose from four ready-to-color or randomly-colored backgrounds, then add, position and color objects to create a unique picture. Objects can be sized large or small, reflected, moved or deleted at any time. A purple person dancing on a tangerine shore? Why not? Express yourself! Sean's Magic Slate is a freeware sample of the activities in our shareware game I Live At Santa's House.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-17
• Size: 582 Kb
• Cost: Free

Playful, computer-generated retellings of ten classic fairy tales will have you rolling on the floor! Every reading is unique and 100% hilarious! Gorgeously presented and illustrated: the beautiful all-graphical main screen lets you pick your favorite story within a lush woodland setting. Ideal for young readers, but give yourself a treat and read along too! Includes Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, and eight other timeless classics.

• License: Shareware
• Language: English
• Release: 2000-11-09
• Size: 997 Kb
• Cost: 10.00 $

Want to brush up on the names and locations of the 50 or so countries of modern Africa? This program from the Family Games Web Center will help you. A study mode and two quiz modes make the learning easy.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-10-05
• Size: 508 Kb
• Cost: Free

Want to brush up on the names and locations of the 40 or so countries of the new Europe? This program from the Family Games Web Center will help you. A study mode and two quiz modes make the learning easy.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 2004-12-11
• Size: 508 Kb
• Cost: Free

Pic-Tac-Toe is a cousin to three-dimensional tic-tac-toe, but it's easier to play, better looking and more fun! You can play against a friend or try your hand against the computer at your choice of difficulty levels. You can even sit back and watch the computer compete against itself. Built-in help and rules demo makes learning practically instant! Graphics are configurable.

• License: Freeware
• Language: English
• Release: 1999-10-16
• Size: 403 Kb
• Cost: Free