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Web Game Collections

These are sites that offer a large number and variety of Web games in one place. Some of the Internet's most prominent search engines, such as MSN and Yahoo, now host impressive selections of free online games.

About Web Games

A collection of Web games hosted right here on About, including Super Collapse II, Chainz, Gutterball, Word Challenge, QBz, Blackjack, and others.

Astrodragon

A large selection of free Java and Flash games ranging from chess to Tetris.

Cafe.com

Cafe.com is a mixture of free casual games and social networking aimed at adults. You create an avatar and an optional profile through which you join games or meet people.

Candystand Games

Candystand has an excellent collection of free Web games sponsored by Life Savers. There are a few multiplayer sports titles, and some games feature prizes for top players.

Fingertime Free Games

Fun, original, and often humorous games that are good for people of all ages. Fingertime uses Flash and Shockwave for many of these colorful titles, and no registration is required.

FlyOrDie.com

Various browser games including excellent multiplayer 3D Java pool with some very sophisticated options. 8 Ball, 9 Ball, and Snooker rooms are available.

GameDesire

Free multiplayer word, card, and board games. The 8-ball pool and snooker rooms are very active. GameDesire also has tournaments and player rankings. Available in several different languages.

GameHouse Games

Mah Jong, Reversi, Gem Drop, Blackjack, and Poker are just a few of many free Shockwave and Java games available at this site.

Games.com

The official home of online Yahtzee, this site also features Checkers, Scrabble, and an assortment of other multiplayer games. Registration required.

Globalfun

A collection of single and multiplayer online games, some of which are quite sophisticated. Available in English and Swedish.

Interjeux.net

Mastermind, Othello, solitaire, blackjack, Yahtzee, and a variety of other free games.

Lycos Gamesville

Enjoy a wide variety of classic card games, bingo, puzzle games, word games, and more.

Klorg Web Games

A number of fairly typical titles, along with some unusual games like Beer Hangman and Crab Racing.

Miniclip.com

Miniclip is a very large casual game site with a wide variety of free titles. As well as action games, sports games, and puzzle games, they have multiplayer offerings including pool, Hearts, Runescape, and Puzzle Pirates.

MSN Games by Zone.com

MSN serves up a wide variety of single and multiplayer online games. Some of these games require the purchase of a software package, some require Gaming Zone registration, and others simply load in your browser no questions asked.

NabiscoWorld

Free Web games sponsored by Nabisco. Along with a nice selection of arcade and sports titles, they have some multiplayer games and you can play for prizes.

Nickelodeon Online

Yes, they do have SpongeBob Squarepants games, as well as a wide variety of arcade, sports, and multiplayer titles.

Planet Spogg

Free Java multiplayer entertainment including several good word games, a racing game, and a multiplayer version of Tetris. Non-violent and suitable for all ages.

Planters.com Games

Planters Peanuts is promoting their product with a collection of free sports games including Slam Dunk, Downfield Strike, and Field Goal Challenge.

Play With Your Mind

Some studies suggest that games are a good way to keep your mind in shape, and this site has a great selection of original logic puzzles, word games, math games, and memory games. They can all be enjoyed for free, but there are priviledges that come with membership.

PlaySite

Arcade, board, word, and casino games, along with cash prize games like poker and bingo.

Pogo.com

This is a free browser-based game site from Electronic Arts. Backgammon, word games, trivia games, and pool are just a few of the offerings, many of which include substantial cash prizes.

PopCap Games

An excellent collection of browser-based games ranging from Diamond Mine to MahJong. They even have a few free multiplayer card games.

Rcade.com

Skyworks' casual game site has card games, driving games, 3D Ping Pong, and a number of multiplayer board games. Most of these titles require Shockwave.

RealOne Web Games

A nicely organized collection of free browser games, including Bounce Out, Gem Drop, Bookworm, Billiards, and plenty of word games. Provides an approximate load time for each game.

Skunk Studios Web Games

Original and entertaining Web games for the whole family, including Gutterball, a nicely done spelling game, and others.

Smilie Games

Very nice collection of free browser games including Pacman, Block 4, and Galaga. You can also download the Smilie Console so that you can play offline.

Yahoo Games

Enough free online games to suit almost any gamer's taste. Choose from card games, arcade games, Literati, MahJong, pool, and even a few games that let you compete for cash.

Winster

Winster has some similarities to other casual game sites, but with an interesting twist. All the games are cooperative, and players help each other win prizes rather than competing with each other.

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