Puzzle / Brain Teaser Software List - Mr. Bill's Adventureland

Mr. Bill's Adventureland

PUZZLE / BRAIN TEASER SOFTWARE

Aureum - Attica Interactive Ltd.; 1999; 1CD; Win 95 / Win 98.

"You'll need all your powers of observation and lateral thinking, persistence and imagination, if you are to succeed in solving this fiendish puzzle. Immerse yourself in clues and let the past speak to you."
BeJeweled & Alchemy - Pop Cap Games / Global Star Software; 1CD; Win 98 / ME.

"Bejeweled has been enjoyed over 12 million times online and is now available for Windows, enhanced, improved and better than ever. Bejeweled is a fast paced gem-matching puzzler that will keep you coming back again and again. Swap 3D gems on the board to align at least 3 gems in a row, either horizontally or vertically, to collect points and make the collection disappear and have more gems fall into place. Save your high scores and upload them to the Internet to compete with Alchemists around the world!"
New! Cliff Johnson's Commemorative CD-ROM - Cliff Johnson; 2004; 1CD; DOS, Windows and Mac.

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ClockWerx: Timing Is Everything - Alexey Pajitnov and Callisto Corporation / Spectrum HoloByte, Inc.; 1995; 1CD; Win 3.1.

"The Master Clock of the Universe is broken and guess who has to fix it? Maneuver your spinning clock hand on a variety of colorful clocks to make the moves that will save Time. Dodge oil globs, spikes, cannon blasts and wild clock hands through 100 challenging levels. A trip through time you won't forget, by the creator of Tetris."
Fort Boyard: The Challenge - Expand Images / Microids, 1995 CD, DOS / Win 95.

"This game will transport you into the heart of a foreboding island fortress and one of the world's most celebrated TV game shows. You'll need daring, strength, concentration, skill and speed to confront this island citadel and its formidable Fortress Council, overseen by Father Fouras from the top of his tower. 1 to 6 players per team meet the challenge of the Fortress and its inhabitants."
Gems of Darkness (Same as "Jewels II: The Ultimate Challenge" published by DreamCatcher Interactive).

"More than 9,000 years have passed since the ingenious pre-Sumerians invented carts with wheels, sailboats, seed ploughs ..... and fiendishly clever puzzles. It is your mission to solve them and gather the Gems of Darkness left behind in the City of Ancients, thus unlocking the mysteries surrounding this civilization and revealing the secrets that were concealed for thousands of years."
Gruntz - Monolith Productions, 1998 CD, Win 95 / Win 98.

"A great lunchtime break! Solve puzzlez, save Gruntz, and get back to the grindstone before the boss grindz you. With over 60 wacky toolz and toyz, tonz of mazez and trapz, and 45 unique levelz, there'z plenty to keep you challenged. And you just can't keep a straight face when you interact with these comical creaturez. With their off-the-wall humor, you can never be sure what a Gruntz will say or do next."
The Incredible Machine, Version 3 - Jeff Tunnel productions / Sierra On-Line Inc, 1995 CD, Win 3.1 / Win 95. Is also available for the Mac.

"Your chance to solve 150 bouncing, spinning, floating, falling, squirting, exploding, jumping and sparking puzzles. And once you get the hang of that, jump in and create your own. With over 100 animated parts, there's no limit to what you can create once you get started. How weird and wild can you make it?"
The Incredible Machine, Even More - Jeff Tunnel productions / Sierra On-Line Inc, Re-released as Sierra Original 1996 CD (2), DOS.

"Blow up brick walls with bundles of dynamite! Knock bowling balls onto conveyor belts with spring-loaded boxing gloves! Rummage through more than 50 nifty doodads and wacky devices in the parts bin. You get to do about a gazillion strange and cool things as you solve the 160 puzzles."
The Incredible Machine, Even More Contraptions - Jeff Tunnel productions / Sierra On-Line Inc; 2001; 1CD; Win 95 / 98 / 2000 / ME / Mac.

"What do you get when you cross a flap-paddled jiggly widget with a pneumomatic plug-u-lator? Funtabulous Gadgetashery! This is Contraptions: inventive, outrageous, experimental fun. Step into our lab, put on your white coat, and discover the true meaning of Weird Science. 250 brand new puzzles (single player, head-to-head, and create your own) with 4 levels of difficulty: Easy for Mom and Dad, and Expert for the 8-year-old in the family."
The Incredible Toon Machine - Jeff Tunnel productions / Sierra On-Line Inc, Re-released as Sierra Original 1995 CD, DOS.

"The crazy, incredible machines again ..... but this time with animated characters and cartoon props to create a zany cartoon machine! With Sid Mouse, Al E. Cat, Bik Dragon, Teapot, Ratapult, and many, many more."
Jewels of the Oracle: The Quest Becomes Your World - Eloi Productions / DreamCatcher Interactive, 1995 Eloi, 1999 DreamCatcher, CD, Win 95 / Win 98 / Mac. (Previous release - Eloi Productions / Discis Knowledge Research Inc, 1995 CD, Win 3.1 / Win 95 / Mac.)

"Approach the magnificent City of Nisus through the Girsu Gates. Your quest is to gain access to the City and become part of an ideal community, but to do so you must solve the brilliant puzzles that have perplexed people for millennia. Many before you have tried, but most did not succeed. Will you be one of the special few?"
Jewels II: The Ultimate Challenge (Same as "Gems of Darkness" published by I. Hoffman + Associates) - Bardworks / DreamCatcher Interactive, 1998 3CDs, Win 3.1 / Win 95 / Mac.

"More than 9,000 years have passed since the ingenious pre-Sumerians invented carts with wheels, sailboats, seed ploughs ..... and fiendishly clever puzzles. It is your mission to solve them and gather the Gems of Darkness left behind in the City of Ancients, thus unlocking the mysteries surrounding this civilization and revealing the secrets that were concealed for thousands of years."
Karma: Curse of the 12 Caves Same as "Quest for Karma" - Interserv Multi-Media / Discis Entertainment, 1995 CD, Win 3.1 / Win 95 / Mac.

"Long ago a cruel demon tried to destroy a sacred spring in the caves, was subdued, but then reemerged. For centuries, travelers who came from far and wide in search of the healing waters of the spring had to contend with this dark force. Now you must overcome the work of darkness and bring light to the world. Based on the artwork and legends of the 500 Caves of Dun-Huang, China, which have enchanted visitors for centuries ..... the world that mesmerized Marco Polo."
Labyrinth of Crete, Cliff Johnson's - Funhouse / Philips Media; 1996; 1CD; Win 3.1 / Win 95 Compatible / Mac. (2)

"You have been sentenced to death for stealing from Hera, Queen of the Gods. The only way to freedom lies in the twisted path of the Labyrinth, but each turn presents new puzzles, angry gods and goddesses, and deadly monsters to thwart your attempt to escape and drive you straight into the jaws of the Minotaur. A dazzling tale of Greek mythology."
Learn To Play Chess with Fritz & Chester Ages 8 and Up - Moellers & Bellinghausen and Chess Base / Viva Media (North American Division); 2003; 1CD; Windows 95 / 98 / ME / XP.

"King for a day! Fritz is in charge of the castle when his parents go on vacation. It's every kid's dream until the dastardly King Black challenges the young stand-in king to a (chess) duel! Play 7 arcade-style games that explain chess basics, then advance to the Intelligym, a training ground for future chess pros. Train here and you'll be prepared to challenge anyone to a fine game of chess! This game is far more than mere child's play: it uses the world famous Fritz engine, serious software used by real-life chess grand masters to train for the world's top tournaments."
Lemmings Revolution - Psygnosis Ltd. and Take 2 Interactive Software; 2000; 1CD; Win 95 / Win 98.

"After years of risking life and limb, the Lemmings migration to find their utopia was over and they had settled down in their promised land. But one dark night, every Lemming was captured by the weasels and packed away into boxes. The only means of escape are their hot air balloons. Unfortunately these have been strategically positioned to lure the Lemmings into danger. Lead the Lemmings to safety!"
Looney Tunes Animated Jigsaws: Wuv & Marriage - Warner Interactive Entertainment / SouthPeak Interactive, 1998 CD, Win 95 / Win 98.

"Join Pepe Le Pew, Bugs Bunny, and their famous friends in a collection of 25 love-struck Looney Tunes images that create more than 1000 two-sided jigsaw puzzles. And after all your hard work, the finished puzzle come to life in a hilarious clip from the classic cartoons."
Mind Grind - Microforum, Inc.; 1996; 1CD; Win 95.

"It's the year 2232, and creatures from across the galaxy have gathered on the planet Dirt. The Alien Federation has decided that it's time for someone new to colonize the Earth. But who? Welcome to Mind Grind, the once-in-a-millenium intergalactic trivia competition to determine who is the wisest creature in the galaxy. A trivia game like nothing you've ever seen before!"
Pandora's Box - Digital Viewpoint / Microsoft Corporation, 1999 CD, Win 95 / Win 98 / Win NT 4.0 OS with SP3.

"A box is opened. Pieces fly away. And 7 mythical Tricksters escape to wreak havoc on the world. This visually stunning journey includes 350 of the most beautiful puzzles ever created. It's up to you to solve them, capture the Tricksters, and save the world from chaos. Designed by the creator of Tetris."
Play Chess - Fritz 8 - Chess Base / Viva Media (North American Edition); 2003; 2CDs; Windows 98 / 2000 / ME / XP.

"Play better faster with this game as your Coach, Mentor and Opponent. Fritz 8 has all the features you need to improve your skills, from Beginner to Grand Master. Easy to use and fun to play, it includes opening, middle and endgame training, tactical advice and commentary (if desired), plus a giant openings book, a 500 database of games, and a free 1 year membership to www.PlayChess.com. Uses the World's Number 1 Ranked Chess Software!"
Puzz 3D: Bavarian Castle - Dyad Digital Studios / Wrebbit Interactive; 1998; 1CD; Windows 95 / 98 and Mac.

"Build and explore a virtual 3D puzzle! The year is 1869 and Ludwig II has granted you the honor of building his castle. When construction is done, the adventure continues inside as you meet characters from Wagner's stories and you must find a way to break a curse and set them free."
Puzz 3D: Notre Dame Cathedral - Dyad Digital Studios / Wrebbit Interactive; 1998; 1CD; Windows 95 / 98 and Mac.

"January 1163 and the Bishop of Paris has chosen you to build the city's new cathedral. Assemble all the pieces of this 3D puzzle and leave your mark on history. But then go inside, explore your cathedral, learn the story, and gather clues about a king, a priest and an imprisoned gypsy girl ..... and free the beautiful Esmeralda."
Puzz 3D: Victorian Mansion - Dyad Digital Studios / Wrebbit Interactive; 1998; 1CD; Windows 95 / 98 and Mac.

"Wendy, daughter of an eccentric inventor, has hired you to build the family mansion. Build the house with all the pieces of this 3D puzzle. But then construction turns to investigation when Wendy's fiance is found dead. Explore inside the house, meet its inhabitants, gather clues and solve the mystery."
Puzz 3D: Orient Express - Dyad Digital Studios / Wrebbit Interactive; 2000; 1CD; Windows 95 / 98 and Mac.

"December, 1922. Europe is still reeling from the devastation of the Great War, but on the Orient Express, the luxurious five-star hotel-like train that traveled from Paris to Istanbul, the sullen clouds of history are kept at bay ..... or are they? First you must assemble all of the pieces of this 3D puzzle to build the magnificent train, while learning its history from videoclips and listening to an original musical score. But the construction is just the beginning because after it is completed you go inside to explore and meet its colorful passengers. Is there really a spy among them? Only you can find out and discover the secrets of the Orient Express."
Quest for Karma Same as "Karma: Curse of the 12 Caves" - Interserv Multi-Media / DreamCatcher Interactive, 1998 CD, Win 3.1 / Win 95 / Win 98.

"Long ago a cruel demon tried to destroy a sacred spring in the caves, was subdued, but then reemerged. For centuries, travelers who came from far and wide in search of the healing waters of the spring had to contend with this dark force. Now you must overcome the work of darkness and bring light to the world. Based on the artwork and legends of the 500 Caves of Dun-Huang, China, which have enchanted visitors for centuries ..... the world that mesmerized Marco Polo."
The Return of the Incredible Machine - CONTRAPTIONS - Sierra On-Line; 2000; 1CD; Win 95 / 98 / 2000 and Mac.

"So how do you build a better thinga-muh-bob? Create off-the-wall gadgets using a combination of everyday flumadiddles, doohickeys, and gigamarees, like your basic laser-activated light switch and your typical mouse-driven treadmill. 200+ single-player brain busters and 50 head-to-head puzzles, 3D graphics, hints and walkthrough."
Safecracker - Daydream Software / DreamCatcher Interactive, 2000 CD, Win 95 / 98. A separate MAC version is also available. (Previous Release - Daydream Software / PXL Computers and clickBOOM, 1997, 1998 CD, Win 95 / Mac.)

"You are the best safecracker there is. Never failed to crack a safe, never got caught. You are so hot, safes melt when you come close. But not this baby, the F-9-12. To get it to reveal its combination, you'll first have to crack many other safes. The stakes are high, but the loot is juicy because it probably holds more gold, jewels and cash than you can count. Are you in?"
Shanghai: Great Moments - Activision, 1995 CD, Win 95.

"The ancient tile matching game obsession! Challenge the intricate structures in a multimedia spectacular of film, video and audio rewards. Play in Solitaire, 2-Player or Tournament mode. Four tile-matching games and all 4 can be played on any of the 9 multimedia tile sets."
Simon the Sorcerer's Puzzle Pack - Adventure Soft Publishing; 1998; 1CD; Win 95.

"From the people who brought you the highly acclaimed Simon the Sorcerer Adventure Games. A game collection that requires skills in logical thinking, forward planning, manual dexterity and demon discipline. Includes 'Swampy Adventures': with 50 levels of puzzles; 'No Patience': 4 Solitaire patience card games; 'Jumble': rearrange the pieces of a constantly changing animation; and 'Demon in My Pocket: your very own Desktop Demon to love, care for, and boil in oil."
Smart Games Challenge 1 - Smart Games, Inc., 1996 CD, Win 3.x / Win95 / Mac.

"Twenty different puzzle categories, with puzzle ratings from easier to more difficult for higher possible scores. The goal of these games is to have fun, meet a challenge and learn something. To improve your overall score, you can always try, try again."
Smart Games Challenge 2 - Smart Games, Inc., 1997 CD, Win 3.x / Win95 / Mac.

"Brain-teasing fun for everyone brought to you by the most extreme team of puzzle creators yet. With 20 original games (including wordplay, perception, strategy, logic and trivia) and hundreds of levels, this award-winning collection raises gaming addiction to a whole new level. It's what your brain craves!"
Triazzle, Dan Gilbert's: Animated Puzzle Challenge - Dan Gilbert Inc. / Head Games and Activision; 1995, 1998; 1CD; Win 95 / Win 98 / Mac.

"The puzzle that comes to life! Challenge your mind and reward your senses with these beautiful rainforest puzzles based on the award winning board game. Watch the creatures come alive as you solve them, with animation and sound. These deceptively simple-looking puzzles have millions of combinations, but only one solution, so it is much harder than it looks. Multiple difficulty levels make it easy to play, but difficult to master."
Virtual Jigsaw: Master Pieces - SouthPeak Interactive, 1996 CD, Win 95 / Win NT.

"Lets you enjoy the fun and challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles right on your PC. You can increase the difficulty level by solving two-sided puzzles with a variety of skill levels. And with more than 6,000 puzzle possibilities, you never need to solve the same puzzle twice."
Xiama - Peter Hewitt; 2000; 1CD; Win 95 / Win 98 / Win 2000.

"A puzzle adventure set in one of Australia's beautiful tropical national parks. You can wander at your leisure and do the easy to very challenging puzzles in any order."

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