This page contains a collection of games that I have written for RISC OS over the years. Most of them play on the desktop, though there are a few simple full-screen BASIC programs.
Hopefully some of the games are fun...
Compatibility
All the software on this page is RISC OS 4 compatible and has been tested on RISC OS Select. All software requires RISC OS 3.1 or later; if a more recent version of RISC OS is required, this is indicated next to the download archive.
With the exception of Hangman (which requires the 26-bit only ImpressionSpell module), all of the software on this page should work on both 26-bit and 32-bit RISC OS systems. Where testing has been carried out to the requirements of Castle, the Iyonix OK logo is shown (thanks to John Myers for testing all of my desktop games before I had access to an Iyonix).
Boxes
A non-desktop version of the join the dots to build squares game. Quite old, with no computer player, but it may be useful to someone. If anyone would like to improve it, drop me a line.
Download: Boxes 0.01
3981 bytes |
19th June, 2002 | 26/32-bit neutral
Crosses
Crosses is a desktop version of Noughts and Crosses. You can play against another human or the computer, but be warned: the computer is very good and it is hard to do more than draw!
Download: Crosses 1.01
12 Kbytes |
20th December, 2004 | 26/32-bit neutral
Hangman
This is a computer version of the 'classic' game, hangman. It doesn't have the graphics (you don't see a little man getting executed), but it does have variable difficulty, a large dictionary (as it uses the Computer Concepts' Impression Spell module) and quite a good display.
Download: Hangman 1.00
7 Kbytes |
19th June, 2002 | 26-bit only |
Requires Impression Spell Module
Master
Master is a desktop version of the 'guess the hidden code' game. Can you guess the sequence of colours selected by the computer in only twelve attempts. Complete with a drag and drop interface.
Download: Master 0.10
11 Kbytes |
19th June, 2002 | 26/32-bit neutral
Pairs
Pairs is a Desktop memory game. The playing area is covered in pairs of picture cards, placed face down. Each player takes it in turns to flip over two cards; trying to memorise and keep matching pairs. Pairs contains a variable strength computer opponent and allows you to define your own sets of playing cards (supporting low and high resolution modes). Using Rick Hudson's FreeWare PlayIt module, sounds can be attached to cards when they are turned over.
Please note the installation instructions if upgrading from version 0.20 or earlier.
Download: Pairs 0.32
51 Kbytes |
2nd April, 2003 | 26/32-bit neutral
Solitaire
Solitaire is a desktop version of the traditional UK game of Solitaire (that is, not the card game we know as Patience). Clear the playing board by jumping the counters over each other; can you end up with one counter left?
Download: Solitaire 0.10
10 Kbytes |
19th June, 2002 | 26/32-bit neutral
XOX3D
XOX3D is a simple BASIC program that plays noughts and crosses in three dimensions. It features a good computer player. And that's about it... The source is included (obviously) for anyone who wants to convert it to the Desktop.
Download: XOX3D 1.00
3690 bytes |
19th June, 2002 | 26/32-bit neutral
