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I am somewhat impatient, but I know that the game will be loaded soon.

The Great Big Mulp — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:41:09 -0800

The Company of Myself is a poignant, puzzle-solving Flash platform-type game featuring some gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Braid. Each level furthers the game's tale of loneliness and alone-ness. [via JiG]

Small Worlds

juv3nal — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:30:23 -0800

Small Worlds is an exploration game created by David Shute for JayisGames' Casual Gameplay Design Competition 6 (the theme this time around was "exploration"). It's short and there are no enemies to kill or items to pick up but it has faux pixelly gorgeousness and decently atmospheric music. Protip: the controls really don't like you hitting jump and moving sideways at the same time. To jump horizontally, first hit the jump key then hit the key to move sideways after. Bonus links: CGDC5 (theme: "Upgrade") CGDC4 (theme: "Ball Physics") CGDC3 (theme: "Replay") CGDC2 (theme: "Grow") CGDC1 (theme: "Puzzle")

"But father, what if Crom deserts me?" "Then Steel is your only God."

Eideteker — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:16:22 -0800

Have you ever been playing Double Dragon and just thought, "You know what would make this game better? Some gigantic swords!" Or have you ever been hacking your way through a Golden Axe game and thought to yourself, "If only I could headbutt these dudes into a fine red mist!" Then you need BO. Barbarian Onslaught: The Secret of Steel is the sequel to the simplistic hack-n-slash arena game Barbarian Onslaught. It brings expanded gameplay and an overarching quest for our hero: to find the secret of steel. If you're having trouble with the game, the E key brings up the in-game Encyclopedia. Or you can start out with the demo, which includes a slight tutorial. The techniques come at you fast and furious in the beginning, but be patient and master them all, as they all have their place. Contrary to what you might think, sometimes strategy is a barbarian's best weapon. When the numbers are against you, some swift thinking can turn an otherwise speedy death into bloody, poetic victory.

Peep Peep!

WolfDaddy — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:53:41 -0800

Just play this, I think you'll love it. Sorry, I couldn't resist. This is quite a charming and sophisticated flash game, which I found via the always awesome Jay Is Games.

It's not about witches.

Caduceus — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:48:55 -0800

Almost-Friday-Flash-Fun: Hex Empire. A simple but engaging hexagon based strategy game. (via)

Super Stacker

afx237vi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:28:34 -0800

Super Stacker. Flash Friday fun with a physics-based stacking game. (Via JIG).

Flash Friday: Auditorium

closetphilosopher — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:54:03 -0800

Auditorium is a musical flash game where you influence a stream of particles with gravity-based nodes. A steady stream of particles past a collector enables a layer of music. Good fun! Via Jay is Games

The "We Drink Your Milkshake Act" Passed

Eideteker — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:30:25 -0800

Oiligarchy is a resource management game reminiscent of their earlier McDonald's Game. Build your empire and keep the shareholders (all old, bald, white men) happy. Social activism wrapped inside an (admittedly simplified) game! via Make sure to remain politically active by funding both sides in each election (just in case). Be cautious with your resources at the outset; there will be plenty of time to indiscriminately rape the earth later, once you have tons of money and politicians in your pocket. And, most importantly, take the time to really enjoy yourself. You deserve it. You're making a difference in the world.

I never hear the rattling of dice that it does not sound to me like the funeral bell of the whole family.

le morte de bea arthur — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:16:13 -0800

Zilch is a nice little (flash) dice game. Via JIG.

Go! Raze the land! Boil the seas!

Eideteker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:38:01 -0800

Mastermind: World Conquerer puts you in the role of the evil Mastermind, supergenius bent on destroying* the world. A great ending and some hilarious dialogue make this game a gem. Hey, it's Friday in Australia by now, right? (via jig) * Destroying is conquering. It's true. I looked it up.

Mad Cap Adventure

rouftop — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:09:37 -0800

The Tall Stump. Jump around, shoot pellets, solve puzzles, collect hats. Winner of Jay Is Games' fourth casual game design competition. You weren't getting anything done today anyway. previously Here's the full interface to play any game from the competition.

Firday Flash Addiction

qldaddy — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:09:19 -0800

Jay is Games is holding its 3rd Casual Gameplay Design Competition. I love short games (the kind one can play in the course of a conference call) and there's a couple of goodies in here. My favorite is Gimme Friction Baby and my current high score is 16.

Fingerjig

Kwine — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:02:47 -0800

Fingerjig is a six minute typing game that pulls random words from a large dictionary (and during one section, random letters). I like it because it plays cool percussion hits when you make a mistake, and because sections of it test your left hand and right hand separately. (via)

Landmine! Has taken my dice, taken my land, taken my gamepiece!

Eideteker — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:08:34 -0800

Remember Dice Wars? Remember how everyone wanted it to be multiplayer? Well, Ryan Dewsbury, creator of gpokr, has loosed kdice on the world. Your gpokr login works for kdice, too. (via jayisgames)

Part II: Samoroster

Eideteker — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:58:20 -0800

Remember Samorost? Well, a sequel has been made. (via jayisgames, my new hero)

School's out!

Eideteker — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 12:12:25 -0800

Escape from Detention. It's the last day of school (well, yesterday was, technically) and you've been not just locked but trapped in the detention room; framed for a crime you didn't commit. You've got to get three crazy Canadjun youngsters out alive; but you can only succeed if you work together. Can you point and click your way toward victory? This game's fairly straightforward, but there are a few puzzles to make you scratch your head. Just about the right difficulty for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Found via jayisgames (thar be spoilers in the comments at that link).