Kindle Games
Yes it's true - now you can get games for the Kindle! What's even better is that some of them are free!
Admittedly we're not talking about Grand Theft Auto or Fallout New Vegas here - but there's a good selection of
word and number puzzles on offer. Some card based games are also starting to make an appearance.
These games started appearing in the Autumn of 2010, so they are still relatively new. We can probably expect to
see more and more games for the Kindle being released over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, here's a
small selection of some of the current best sellers:
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Scrabble
This long term family favorite is proving to be extremely popular among Kindle
owners. It's by Electronic Arts and usually sells for about $4.99.
You can play against a computerised opponent or you can "pass and play" with a
friend.
The controls are simple to use, there are three levels of difficulty and you can
keep track of your progress using the stats facility.
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Mine Sweeper
Not as old as Scrabble, but a classic in its own way. The aim of Mine Sweeper is
to uncover all of the mines hidden in the game grid. As you click on a location, the number of
mines immediately adjacent to it is uncovered. Use the information to clear the minefield.
The game ends when you discover all the mines - or when you click on a mine and
get blown up! The Kindle version of Mine Sweeper has 3 grid sizes to produce varying levels of
difficulty.
And the really good news is that Mine Sweeper is free!
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Solitaire
Another classic from Electronic Arts. Usually sells for around $3.99.
There are no fewer than 12 different versions of solitaire to keep you amused.
There's the classic Klondike game, Freecell, Pyramid, Yukon, Golf, Wasp, Spiderette, Eliminator,
Easthaven, Baker's Dozen, Canfield and Peaks.
That should be enough to keep you engrossed for a while.
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Every Word
Every Word is a word scramble game where you have to make as many words as you
can from a collection of scrambled letters.
You are given six or seven scrambles letters and have to find as many words as
you can. Score points by filling in words on each empty spot on the screen using the letters at the
top of the board.
Keep going until you run out of time or until you complete the board.
Every Word is a free game from Amazon Digital Services.
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Triple Town
Triple Town by Spry Fox usually sells for around $2.99.
It's a puzzle strategy game where your aim is to construct the greatest possible
city. The bigger your city, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or
more game pieces. You can combine 3 grasses to make a flower, 3 flowers to make a bush, 3 bushes to
make a tree - you get the idea.
Keep going until you've filled the board with houses, cathedrals and castles.
Watch out for barbarians and wizards who will try to halt your progress.
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Screen Shots:
Scrabble Screen Shot
Minesweeper Screen Shot
Solitaire Screen Shot
Triple Town Screen Shot
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