Archive for the ‘Online Diversions’ Category
Online Diversion: Santa’s Gift Sling
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Online Diversion: Bark the Dog
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011Online Diversion: Starlight 2
Sunday, November 6th, 2011Pretend you’re gazing into a night sky full of dazzling stars. Instead of searching for constellations, use your imagination to discover what pictures are hidden between the stars! If you’re already a fan of Starlight, you’ll rejoice to know that with Starlight 2, there are almost two times more levels than what the original game offered.
In addition to two new game play modes to satisfy every player’s needs, you can now create your own constellations too! So, check out the games built-in levels editor, which even comes with a video tutorial, and don’t forget to share your creation with others!
Online Diversion: de Blog Revolution
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Here’s the story: You are a blob. In de Blog Revolution, your job is to slide around saving Graydians. BUT, you can’t cross your own path to do so! Also, watch out for the forces of INKT!
This puzzler is loads of fun. The graphics are great and the levels have infinite playability. Be sure and watch the trailer: Very entertaining! Have fun!
Online Diversion: Corporation, Inc.
Saturday, February 19th, 2011How many times have you said, “I could run this company better than the owner!” Well, now is your chance to prove it. Corporation, Inc. puts you in the Executive chair. But instead of putting your feet up on the desk, you have get to work, building your office, staffing it with reliable workers, and handling all of the problems that arise along the way. This game is hilarious and loads of fun. How big can you make YOUR company?!
Online Diversion: Monster’s Den – Book of Dread
Thursday, January 6th, 2011If you’ve gamed for very long, no doubt you’ve encountered a good dungeon crawler. You know, that game that lets you become a fighter or sorcerer, scouring an underground labyrinth for monsters and loot.
This week’s online diversion, Monster’s Den – Book of Dread, is a great incarnation of this game type. It’s simple enough to start playing immediately, but detailed enough to keep you interested. Enjoy!
Online Diversion: Liquid Measure 2
Friday, December 10th, 2010Who knew plumbing could be so much fun. In Liquid Measure 2, your job is to make sure you catch the water. But not just all of the water, only certain amount. By maneuvering pipes, devices, and even the collection bucket, you need to collect the exact amount of water required. The first levels are relatively easy, but after a while, you will have to put your thinking cap on – or plumbers cap, as the case may be!
Online Diversion: Escape the Room
Thursday, November 25th, 2010You are trapped in a room. Using your mouse, you must figure out how to escape. You have no instructions. These ingenious puzzles will keep you occupied for hours!
If you truly get stumped, you can click on a “walkthrough” for the answer. Pay attention to the details. Mouse over the screen looking for clickable items. Sometimes you can “pick up” objects that can be used elsewhere.
I won’t tell you anymore. Begin your “quest for the exit” at Submachines!
Online Diversion: Conquer Antarctica
Sunday, November 21st, 2010You can put a penguin in any situation and they are still cute, including a game of global domination. The object of Conquer Antarctica should be obvious. How you do that is the fun part.
Your penguin has a little bazooka, allowing you to shoot snowballs at the enemy birds. By choosing the correct trajectory and speed, you can knock the enemy off of their ice bergs. This game is perfect for kids. No blood or violence, just penguins having a snowball fight. Of course, I’m not sure what the “grenade” option does yet….Enjoy!
Online Diversion: World of Solitaire
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010What is the first game you ever played on Windows? In fact, what was the game that taught you how to use a mouse? That’s right: Solitaire. Today, there are hundreds of variations of this classic computer game. And World of Solitaire is the best!
This web-based game gives you the ability to play within a web page…no download required! By clicking on the menu at the top, you can choose different variations on this game, and even change your background. You may never go back to playing the standard Windows Solitaire again. Enjoy!








