Snowball at Armor Games

Snowball is a competition game. Build the biggest snowball you can by rolling it down the hill. The bigger it becomes the better your record. But, as it gets bigger, it becomes a lot harder to control.

As you first start out, it will be real easy to avoid everything (and you have to). But as your snowball gets bigger, it gets harder to move from side to side. Luckily, once your snowball is bigger than an object, it can just absorb it, with some exceptions. Houses and trees will not be absorbed. Instead, they'll break your snowball ending the game.

Categorize this under: Sport, Arcade

Play Snowball at Armor Games.

Catapult

Catapult your avatar as far as you can go. Set the launch angle and stopper, then guide your little guy safely down using a parachute. Or, if you feel like it, you can set your guy to plow for 200 yards through the ground.

Set your launch angle by holding down the space bar (twice). The first sets your launch speed, the second sets your launch angle. Then guide your guy as he flies through the air using the left and right arrows. To get some real distance, 'bounce' off the purple clouds using the up arrow.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play Catapult at vivalagames.

Rodent Tree Jump

Rodent Tree Jump has you jumping out of a tree (you are the rodent) and bouncing off a conveniently located trampoline. Set your angle and velocity to land as close to the target as you can.

You get three jumps in each attempt to come in first place for that league. Fail to come in first and you end up repeating the jump. There are six leagues to beat before you become champion.

There are three other (computer) rodents jumping with you each time. And there's nothing more frustrating than landing on the target and being bumped off it by one of them.

The different surfaces (that you land on) react differently, necessitating a change in strategy with each league. For some, you might want to set your angle higher, and for others you'll want to skip along at a lower angle.

BTW, your points depend on two things. What your average distance from the target was on the successful try to move on and how many attempts you needed to beat each league.

Categorize this under: Sport, Arcade

Play Rodent Tree Jump at bubblebox.

Ice Hockey SuperLeague

Ice Hockey Super League is a straight up slap shot game. Hit the puck as it crosses in front of you. Knock in goal after goal or target the defense. Take down the defensive player and then hit'em again when they are down.

Charge up your shot by holding down the left mouse button. The longer you hold it, the harder you'll hit. But, if you hold it too long, your shot will go up and you won't be able to score a goal.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play Ice Hockey Super League at 2dplay.

Tube Racer

Race down the tube in Tube Racer. Shoot the tube on your board as obstruction after obstruction pops up in your way. Roll, duck and jump over each one, otherwise you'll end up flat on your face.

Tips: Staying ducked is a good strategy for a short time. You can still move left and right, but you can't jump. Also, don't worry if it takes a few tries to get used to the controls. I kept wanting to use the space bar to jump. Use only the arrow keys to move around.

Warning, as with most simple game, this one can be addicting.

Categorize this under: Racing, Sport

Play Tube Racer at venusarcade.

Gameboy Emulator Online

The latest gameboy emulator on line. The nice part is their is no registration and no downloads. All the ROMS are there and ready to use.

I had to use the secondary view to make the games work, however. The input rate really needs some tweaking.

There are plenty of games to play under all categories, so categorize this under: Strategy, Shooter, Card Games, RPG, Racing, Sport, Arcade, Action, Adventure, Puzzle


Gameboy Emulator at home.

Beach Marbles

Beach Marbles is a different type of game, that's for sure. You want to race around the track with your marble as quickly as possible, gathering up the bonuses for extra points.

Hole the left mouse button to zoom in (up), zoom out (down) or shift your perspective left or right. Hold the right mouse button down (and then release) to set your power. Just make sure you don't hit it too hard into a corner or you'll bounce up and out of the track. It's not as easy as it looks at first glance, so try out different power settings to see how hard it really is, then restart it to really try your hand at it.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play Beach Marbles at officinepixel.

Toboggan Run

Toboggan Run is just that. Push your toboggan down the slope, but not too hard. If you do, the passengers may get a little toasty when they travel through the burning hoop!

The best part of this game is how the crowd laughs as your toboganners get lit of fire. The crowd noise and the announcers are just fun to listen to. Turning off the music is probably a good idea, however.

Push and hold the go button until you have enough power. Then let go. It's that easy.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play Toboggan Run at wedu.

Four Second Fury

Four second fury is a hard game to describe because its many games in one. Each game lasts only four seconds and you may need to avoid objects, hit objects, shake a can, move from one side to the other, shoot something, etc...

Each game is (of course) very simple since you need to finish each one in four seconds. Here's a warning, however. The music is set a little too loud. You may want to turn down your speakers before going to play.

The controls are simple using the arrow keys and the space bar. The hard part is figuring out in four seconds which arrow keys to use or when to hit the space bar. Each time you 'lose' a game for whatever reason, you lose a life. The objective is to keep on playing.

I like that every time you play the games come in different orders, so each time you play is a little bit different. You can still get a lot farther the second time, however, as the games will repeat (did that make sense?)

Categorize this under: Shooter, Racing, Sport, Action, Puzzle

Play Four Second Fury at jmtb02.

Shuffle Bump

Shuffle Bump is a one-on-one online version of shuffle board, which means there are plenty of twists to keep you occupied.

Bump your puck carefully in order to land on the right square for points. Or you can be more aggressive and bump your opponent off the board. There are different playing fields and different obstacles to be aware of.

Beating your opponent gives you tokens and access to the jackpot.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play Shuffle Bump at clubpogo.com

World Cup Soccer

World Cup Soccer puts you in charge of your home team playing through the World Cup Soccer tournament. You will play soccer (football for you Europeans... ;-) in a 4x4 event against the computer.

Use the arrow keys to move one player around (look for the circle under the player to see who you are controlling). Use z to switch players or pass the ball. Use x to shoot. You don't control the goalie, so don't worry about him. He'll pass the ball back out when he gets his hands on it automatically.

This is a really nice soccer game with really nice graphics and good background lifelike stadium sound. You don't see such quality games very often. My only complaint is it's almost too easy to steal the ball, for the computer or you.

Categorize this under: Sport

Play World Cup Soccer at miniclip.

Base Jumping

Base jumping is a comptetion that takes place between you and 3 other 'jumpers'. Jump from the highest hights at the word go and beat your competitors to the ground. Just make sure to deploy your parachute before you go splat!

Hit the space bar to jump, and then hit it again to deploy your parachute. If you deploy your parachute too soon, the other guys will pass you. Deploy it too late, and you could go splat. After each jump, keep an eye on your health bar (top). If you have enough health left, feel free to push the envelope and deploy later. You'll get hurt, but if you don't hit it too late, you'll beat the guy who managed to jump first.

There are only five leagues to beat before you can compete against the king. And don't worry too much if you aren't winning after the first jump. If you don't come in first after three jumps, you get to compete in the same league again. If you do too poorly, you'll be pushed down a league. The only way you will have to start over is if you go splat, so be careful.

Categorize this under: Sport (barely), Arcade

Play Base Jumping at miniclip.

Bike Mania 2

Bike Mania 2 is similar to games such as BMX Backflips . You have a limited amount of time to get through the obstacle course by riding your bike over the objects. Just don't tip over and land on your head, or else it's game over. Takes a little bit of strategy not to overcompensate, but you'll get the idea after the first bump in the road.

Use the arrow keys to control the rider, up to move forward, down to move back, left to lean back, and right to lean forward. Hint: If you just try to race over the obstacles without leaning one way or the other, you'll bounce head over heals.

Overall, I'd rate this game higher than BMX Backflips. It has better backgrounds, and better controls. The sound effects aren't bad, but aren't great either. And it's challenging to play.

Categorize this under: Racing, Sport

Play Bike Mania 2 at flashgames247.

Snow Boarding

Stuck inside, but wish you were on a board? Are you goofy?

Use the arrow keys to move left and right. Perform tricks using by jumping in the air (push the space bar to jump up). Once in the air, push an arrow key then hit the space bar again to perform the trick. Tail grab (left), back flip (up), right arrow (360), and down arrow (method) will get you where you want to go. Big tricks will give you time bonuses. Combos are even better.

Keep in mind the objective is to shoot the gates (trees) and get to the bottom with the fastest time.

Play snowboarding at onemorelevel.com.


Categorize this under: Sport

Tags: games, snowboarding, flash

Miniclip has announced it's best of 2005 game awards

Their categories include best multiplayer, action, shoot-em'up, advergame, educational, puzzle, sport, and best online. They chose the finalist based on quality, popularity and their judges panel.

See the best online game winners at miniclip.

Categorize this under: Gaming sites.

Tags: games, best of, miniclip

Everybody Golfs

Everybody Golfs has puts you on a 9 hole course with someone (if you're a gamer) you might recognize. Otherwise, it's a basic online flash golfing game. Click and hold the left mouse button on the ball and then 'pull back' with your mouse to set the power and trajectory for your shot.

I had three hole-in-ones on the first three holes, but then it got more difficult with the addition of trees (you can't go under), sandtraps, and water holes. Expect the ball to 'roll' at the end of your shot. I found myself thinking the screen had frozen, but the ball was still going.

Play golf at everybodygolfs.

Categorize this under: Sport

Tags: games, golf, sport

Little John's Archery 2

Little John's Archery 2 is another in a long line of archery shooters, but this one stands out (a little bit) from the crowd for it's graphics. The archer just looks cool this time around.

Other than that it's pretty basic archery game. Click and hold the left mouse button. Move your mouse to the left, adjusting your power and your angle in order to hit the targets downrange. Make sure to hit the targets before time runs out.

Play Litte John's Archery 2 at flashgames247.

Categorize this under: Shooter, Sport

Tags: game, archery, flash

Over 3,200 flash and java games listed

I saw this over at del.icio.us popular list. Take a look for your favorite games/categories at this list of over 3,200 flash and java games.

Categorize this under: Strategy, Shooter, Card Games, RPG, Racing, Sport, Arcade, Action, Adventure, Puzzle

Tags: games, flash, java

Soca Soccer

Choose your nationality and get kicking. Kick the ball (left mouse click) and keep it in the air as long as you can. Try to get the bonuses, but look out for the pirate as he'll take away points. Not a hard game, but should keep you occupied for a while.

Although this isn't really a soccer game, it is a soccer ball you're keeping in the air. They probably should have called it hackey sack or something. The music got on my nerves after a while, but it's better than some.

Play Soca Soccer at juggernart.

Categorize this under: Sport

BMX Backflips 2

Flip, race, and ride through each level on your BMX bike in BMX Backflips 2. Like the first game, if you end up on your back, it's game over. Each level has it's own challenge, but I recommend you work your way through them all. Each level just gets harder.

Take your time (unless it's a time challenge) and pedal hard (up arrow to pedal forward, back arrow to pedal backwards) onto each ramp or hill. Pick up more speed by using the left arrow to lean back. Make sure you stick your landing though, or you could end up breaking your neck!

Play BMX backflips 2 at mousebreaker.com.

Categorize this under: Sport, Racing