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2004 Backgammon

this backgammon game has OpenGL-compatible 3D graphics. You can view the board from any angle. You can play against the computer, with your friends or over a network. It provides various game modes and a chat box for network games. broken link?Comments 

2004 Mahjongg lite

this mahjongg game has OpenGL compatible 3D graphics with reflections and dynamic projected shadows. You can view the tiles from any angle and position. The game also has sounds and options like hint and undo. broken link?Comments 

Arasan 11.6

Strong chess playing program. broken link?Comments 1

FreePeg

The game known as Peg Solitaire was popular throughout Europe in the 1800s. It is said the game was invented by a prisoner in the Bastille. FreePeg is a modern improved realization of this game. broken link?Comments 

GoKnot 2.0

a Windows Go solution. Go is the game aka Wei Qi and Baduk. GoKnot can be used for playing, locally or on the Internet. It can also edit and analyze games, supporting: Game trees, SGF, maps in HTML, realistic boards, hints during play and more. broken link?Comments 

JohnGin Chess 1.0.1 alpha

Chess trought internet or local network, protocol TCP. Program for MS Windows systems. broken link?Comments 

Kling 2.001

Game played on a 9x9 grid. The objective is to line up five or more balls of the same color. Each time a ball is moved, three more balls appear on the grid. You must actively clear off lines, or the grid will fill up. broken link?Comments 

Net Blitz

Chess program running on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 wih multiplayer support for 2 to 4 players and ability to play over the Internet or a local network usign TCP/IP. broken link?Comments 

Sea Battle

computer version of popular battle ship board game. Sea Battle is a great replacement of solitaire game on coffee break, airplane, or cloudy evening. Absolutely free. broken link?Comments