Board Games

Games Section

Overview:

Here you will find many different multi-player board style games. Some offer the
ability to play one-on-one with your friends and some require that you connect
to an on-line gaming server. You will likely recognize the classic games
represented here.

BlitzIn

Version Number: 1.72
Revision Date: December 18, 1997
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 393,291
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.chessclub.com
Description: A graphical interface to the Internet Chess Club (ICC), the world's most active chess club. BlitzIn offers multiple resizable chessboards, colored text, easy ways to find appropriate opponents, lag compensation, and more. You can play chess on the ICC as a guest for free, but to get a rating, participate in tournaments, observe Grandmasters, and use some other features requires a $49/year membership (half price for students, free to Grandmasters and International Masters).

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C.W.A.N.

Version Number: 0.95
Revision Date: June 5, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 171,870
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://emu.simplenet.com/misc/cwan/index.html
Description: 'Checkers Without A Name" The classic game brought to life. Play a competitive on-line game against your friends.

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DeepFrozen

Version Number: 1.0c
Revision Date: February 17, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 23,400
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.frozen.se/en/df.html
Description: E-Mail chess tool that facilitates trouble free chess games with only an SMTP server connection. Move checking, easy to use, small size. Runs on Java enabled systems/browsers.

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E@Chess

Version Number: 0.23
Revision Date: August 1, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 571,948
License: Shareware
Cost: $10.00
Evaluation Period: 60 days
Home Page: http://www.locatha.com
Description: E-mail chess game. Functions with any POP3 account, keeps track of user scores, and allows you to play in up to 5 different games simultaneously.

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Five In A Row

Version Number: 1.21
Revision Date: October 29, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 20,718
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://hem.passagen.se/wooster/5inrow/
Description: This is a Five In A Row game to be played over the Internet by two people. It doesn't have any fancy graphics or cool sound effects. It has instead been kept to the minimum file size so it can easily be sent to, for example, a chat partner. The program consist of only one file. No additional .DLL or runtime files are needed. It can therefore even be sent uncompressed.

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The Games Grid Backgammon

Version Number: 2.0.9
Revision Date: May 8, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 3,118,183
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.gamesgrid.com/
Description: Play the popular game Backgammon with users on the Internet. Sharp graphics and neat playing interface.

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Hexx Wars II

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: October 22, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 5,961,805
License: Shareware
Cost: $22.50
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.hexxwars.com
Description: Hexx Wars II is an addictive game where you try to capture more spaces on the board than your opponent, by strategically moving your pieces. Supports play against an opponent over the internet, LAN and ICQ, also features a computer opponent. Very easy to learn, yet challenging to master.

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MJ97

Version Number: 2.0.1
Revision Date: January 3, 1999
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 2,178,017
License: Shareware
Cost: $20.00
Evaluation Period: 30 Days
Home Page: http://www.mindertech.com
Description: A traditional favorite game of the Chinese MJ97 is a full featured Mahjong implementation on Windows 95/NT. This implementation is based on the Hong Kong style. You can play with the computer players or with other real players on the network. The game is highly realistic with great features built-in.

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MVP Backgammon

Version Number: 1.31
Revision Date: March 2, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,119,185
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: You're in for a treat when you try this fantastic implementation of the classic board game of Backgammon. Simulating the setting of a medieval pub, the graphics, music and digitized speech perfectly complement the intermediate skill level in this fully-playable shareware version.

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MVP Bridge

Version Number: 3.3
Revision Date: March 1, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,438,976
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: Acknowledged as the best shareware Bridge game available, this major new version includes improved artificial intelligence for better bidding and play, internet multiplayer support, new 256-color graphics, an improved tutorial for learning how to play Bridge, 13 conventions, and the best user interface of any Bridge game available. See why MVP Bridge is the only shareware game ever nominated two years in a row by Computer Gaming World for its industry awards.

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MVP Checkers

Version Number: 1.0
Revision Date: April 2, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 2,437,253
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com
Description: The classic checkers game with a touch of the future. Play one on one over a Local Area Network, play over the modem, or even against the computer! Beautiful 3d game board and pieces.

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MVP Cribbage

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: December 15, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,473,041
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: Six virtual opponents are eager to challenge you to a hot game of Cribbage. MVP Cribbage plays the strongest game and offers the most features of any computer Cribbage game available. You can even challenge your friends to a multiplayer Cribbage match over the internet, on Kali, LAN, modem or direct connection.

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MVP Euchre

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: October 6, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,311,995
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: Six virtual opponents are eager to challenge you to a game of Euchre. MVP Euchre plays the strongest game and offers the most features of any computer Euchre game available. You can even challenge your friends to a multiplayer Euchre match over the internet, LAN, modem or direct connection.

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MVP Hearts

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: December 15, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,632,592
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: Six virtual opponents are eager to challenge you to a game of Hearts. MVP Hearts plays a great game and offers the most features of any computer Hearts game available. You can even challenge your friends to a multiplayer Hearts match over the internet, on Kali, LAN, modem or direct connection.

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MVP Spades

Version Number: 1.4
Revision Date: December 15, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,400,761
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 15 days evaluation or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: MVP Spades plays a great game and offers the most features of any computer Spades game available. You can even challenge your friends to a multiplayer Hearts match over the internet, on Kali, LAN, modem or direct connection.

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NetTetris

Version Number: 2.0
Revision Date: January 26, 1999
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,400,761
License: Shareware
Evaluation Period: 15 days evaluation or 19 uses
Home Page: http://www.mvpsoft.com/cardgame.htm
Description: MVP Spades plays a great game and offers the most features of any computer Spades game available. You can even challenge your friends to a multiplayer Hearts match over the internet, on Kali, LAN, modem or direct connection.

NetCheckers

Version Number: 1.1
Revision Date: May 26, 1997
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 142,594
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.pillarsoft.com/
Description: Compact, shareware, internet-enabled, Windows 95 Checkers game. Players connect using IP address or domain name of opponent. Game validates moves and saves scores. Chat ability is included.

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NetChess

Version Number: Beta 3
Revision Date: February 14, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 988,467
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.coliseum.com.br
Description: This a chess game played through the Internet. There is a ranking showing the position of each player in the game. Each victory will add one point to the winner and it will get one point of the loser; each draw takes half of one point to each player. If you enjoy playing chess, give this a try.

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NetGammon

Version Number: 6.02 3D
Revision Date: January 3, 1999
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 1,627,401
License: Shareware
Cost: Subscription based. Around $34.00 per year
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.netgammon.com
Description: Play Backgammon live on the Internet through the International Backgammon Server. Already more than 26,000 players in 146 countries are registered around the world. Be the next one !

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NetIntellGames Pack6

Version Number: 3.01
Revision Date: January 22, 1999
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,575,2869
License: Shareware
Cost: $19.95
Evaluation Period: 30 days or 100 sessions
Home Page: http://windowms.sitek.net/~netgames/index.html
Description: The NetIntellGames Pack6 allows you to challenge your friends over the net to a series of classic card and board games. It features: Gin Rummy, Poker, Preference, Chess, Checkers, and See War. Connections are through Internet, LAN, modem-to-modem or a direct computer connection.

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NetTrivia

Version Number: 1.31
Revision Date: January 21, 1997
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 4,150,292
License: Shareware
Home Page: http://www.nettrivia.com/nettrivia/
Description: This On-line Trivia System has a DataBase of Thousands of Questions which continue to grow. It is unique in the fact that it allows the users to add questions to the system. The Windows Program that is designed for the system, includes an easy to understand layout, as well as sounds. This System is free to use for a Trial Period, after which you will have to purchase a full membership.

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POP

Version Number: 2.01
Revision Date: January 2, 1999
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 327,923
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.lester.co.uk/pop/
Description: POP is a simple game, playable against the computer or a human opponent. POP is a very simple game to learn, you alternate placing a "P" or an "O" on a grid, trying to spell the word POP. Every POP scored gets you a point and another turn, highest score wins.

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Ultimate Euchre

Version Number: 2.10
Revision Date: April 23, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 851,657
License: Shareware
Cost: $20.00
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.sixstring.com/euchre
Description: Ultimate Euchre is euchre at its best. You can create players of varying skill, aggressiveness, predictability, even personality. It maintains game, session, and career stats. You can customize sound effects, player comments, table designs and card designs. Has many rules variations (including Canadian) and scoring options. Ultimate Euchre may be played alone or over the Internet. Plus, if your the type that likes add-ons there are more available at the Ultimate Euchre Homepage.

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VOG Backgammon

Version Number: 1.54
Revision Date: November 14, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 560,768
License: Shareware
Cost: $29.95
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.vog.ru/backgammon
NOTE: VOG is hosting a Tournament of Champions which they are giving cash prizes to winners and runners up! Click here for details.
Description: A great place to play backgammon, improve your game, play in tournaments, chat in live chat rooms and make friends with players all over the Internet. Features 2 rooms where you may play "Short" and "Long" backgammon variations with separate ratings in each room. Cool graphics, over 60 avatars to represent you in rooms, very convenient chat, kibitz (watch) and chat at other player's matches, matches saving/resuming after modem hang-ups, ability to play rated or unrated matches, computer opponents (bots) and many more features!

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VOG Checkers Club

Version Number: 1.52
Revision Date: November 14, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 560,768
License: Shareware
Cost: $23.95 per year
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.vog.ru/checkers
NOTE: Requires MSIE 3.0 or higher. Non MSIE users,Click here
Description: Application includes 7 rooms where you can play one of the known Checkers (Draughts) variations: International (10x10), Checkers (8x8), Russian (8x8), Italian (8x8) Give away (the goal is to give out all checkers), Brazilian, POOL and Russian (10x8). User interface is nicely designed: clean graphics,chat, kibitz other user's games, invites, game resuming after modem hangups, timer limits, built-in ratings system, and the unique ability to play rated or unrated saved games.

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VOG Chess Club

Version Number: 1.54
Revision Date: November 14, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 560,768
License: Shareware
Cost: $29.95 per year
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.vog.ru/chess
Description: Chess On-line Gaming Server. Features 2 rooms for Standard and Blitz games with separate ratings. User interface is nicely designed: cool graphics, over 50 avatars to represent you in rooms, convenient chat, kibitz and chat at other user's games, invites, games saving/resuming after modem hangups, timer limits, built-in ratings system, ability to play rated or unrated games, undo in unrated games, computer opponents (bots), archive of all rated games is available for browsing and analysing and many more features!

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VOG Othello Club

Version Number: 2.52
Revision Date: November 14, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 560,768
License: Shareware
Cost: $23.95 per year
Evaluation Period: 30 days
Home Page: http://www.vog.ru/othello/
Description: The first member of VINCO On-line Games - VOG Othello has a fantastic user interface, making it one of the best on-line othello gaming zones I have seen to date. Built-in rating system, timers (which count time spent on thinking), chat interface, user profiles, kibitzing, browsable archives and more. Now It has new plug-in interface, which allows independent developers create plug-ins for VOG.

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WinBoard

Version Number: 4.00
Revision Date: June 1, 1998
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 1,652,037
License: Freeware
Home Page: http://www.research.digital.com/SRC/personal/Tim_Mann/chess.html
Description: WinBoard is a graphical user interface for chess. It displays a chessboard on the screen, accept moves made with the mouse, and loads and saves games in Portable Game Notation (PGN). It serves as a front-end for many different on-line chess services, including: Arasan, Comet, Crafty, The Crazy Bishop, EXchess, GNU Chess, Phalanx, SSEChess, and Tristram.

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WordSpin

Version Number: 3.0
Revision Date: September 4, 1998
File Type: zip
Byte Size: 1,894,127
License: Demo
Cost: $9.00
Evaluation Period: Unlimited
Home Page: http://chrisgibbs.connect-2.co.uk/default.htm
Description: Wordspin is a great game where you have to make words out of the random letters generated in a grid. Wordspin will support up to 16 players in the registered version, as well as customizable sounds and colors. A great game for helping kids build their vocabulary, and fun and relaxing for adults.

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WordZap

Version Number: 4.14
Revision Date: January 10, 1999
File Type: exe
Byte Size: 748,544
License: Shareware
Cost: $25.00
Home Page: http://www.wordzap.com
Description: A puzzle game where you have to race the computer or human opponent to make the most words out of a grid of letters. Very fun and very addictive.

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