Quick, Quick, Quick

Go to Google for a quick game.

Note: Use the arrow keys. Grow into these trousers... >>

Before the Internet !?!

Fresh back from holiday, Dave HAMBO Hambidge asked “What did we do before the internet explosion?”


Well Dave, I played ‘Space Invaders’. Click the image if you really want a game now.






Then, a few years later, there was Elite which had groundbreaking 3D graphics. We found 3 people were optimal to play Elite. One pilot, one gunner and the other taking a break before the next shift rotation. And so we would play for 12 or 18 hours (or more sometimes) all one game. Click the image for a download (crappy colour version though).

And there were these things called books which I understand are still popular.

Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles
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Totally timewasting

I haven't posted a game for a while, but I just had an hour to pass.

Have a go at Reactor. Click to spin and place the next block. Three or more of the same colour in contact will vapourise. Clear all the coloured blocks to advance.

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HRmageddon

I haven't posted a game for ages. So here's a slow stratedgy with twists. Take over the office and stop your rivals...

HRmageddon

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Thanks to dberenstein at Shores of the Dirac Sea. Grow into these trousers... >>

Scarygirl

Scarygirl

OK the game's a bit buggy, it's slow to load and the controls are a bit wonky, but what's not to like about a pirate girl with an eye patch and a hook for a hand? Grow into these trousers... >>

Oops - I just destroyed humanity

There I was, a relaxed parasite born in Madagascar. The worst things I caused were fever, pulmonary oedema and a bit of vomiting. Hitching a ride with insects and rodents, I infected every person on the planet. And slowly killed them.

How stupid was that? I've nowhere to live now. Come back! Oh shit...

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More bubble popping

Bubble Master

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An asteroidy game

A good update to the old arcade game Asteroids.

Gather up the smallest asteroids on your force shield and blast them out to destroy the big ones.

Battle for Terra: TERRAtron
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Star Formation: The Game

Via Bad Astronomy...
Set off supernovae to compress the gas cloud and trigger star formation.

Science and gaming together, bliss.


Here's an article on gas clouds and stars from the game's astronomy consultant, Adam Frank. Grow into these trousers... >>

Another bubble popping game

Bubble spinner



A bit like Deep Pearl, but different. Grow into these trousers... >>

Time wasting games again

Deep Pearl

Shoot groups of bubbles with the same colour. If you miss, or hit a lone bubble, the clusters grow. Quickly.

The screenshot shows me in big trouble, I'll have to bounce off the side wall and hope to hit the group rather than the single purple...

Ah well, I missed, reload level. Grow into these trousers... >>

More Beer

Place the pipes to link the kegs up to the bar. Keep the beer flowing or the customers will kick you out. MORE BEER. Grow into these trousers... >>

Timewaster time

Picross 2
The numbers describe the pattern to fill in the blocks. Think carefully, 5 mistakes and you're out.

As before, follow the link and then click PLAY THIS GAME! Grow into these trousers... >>

Powerpool 2

An interesting twist on a well known game. Pool with powerups!
As before, follow the link and then click PLAY THIS GAME!

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Game time: Mini-Putt 2

A cross between pool and crazy golf, Mini-Putt 2 can easily waste some time.

As with some other games I can't link directly. Follow the link and then click PLAY THIS GAME! Ignore the 'illegal copy' warning. I guess this is just a ruse to get you to buy the full version where you can have online tournaments. Click 'Practice'.

It's not difficult, but I totally cocked-up on the 17^th :)

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Lemmings

Oh Wow - flashback in time...

Yes, its Lemmings. Still as insanely suicidal as they ever were. I ♥ Lemmings.

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What's the odds o'this?

Practice your hold'em and lay a bet on the outcome.

But this is not poker nor are there any links to gambling sites. This is a Flash game that lets you see all the hands and bet on each deal. You will have to play the odds with care. You can bet on each or any hand at each turn of the cards, but that can get expensive. Be shrewd as in 5a.

Newgrounds Hold'em
Note: follow the link and then click PLAY THIS GAME! I can't link directly.

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Anyone for 10 pin?

Click 'New game' or play full screen.

Addicting Games, Mini Games, Flash Games to cure your boredom! Grow into these trousers... >>

I am average

Well that's nice to know.
Take the Triangle IQ challenge to see how you rate.

I just had another go and I definitely improve with age.
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It's game time

Alpha Assault.

Protect your blue tile from the encroaching red by highlighting words in the grid. This is not easy! Grow into these trousers... >>