Debian Junior Project
Summary
Puzzle
Debian Jr. Puzzles

Some puzzle-type games, from the more arcade-like and frozen-bubble to xjig (a jigsaw puzzle program), to lmemory (based on the classic "memory" card game). This sampling of packages was done in the hope that it will appeal to child and adult alike.

The list to the right includes various software projects which are of some interest to the Debian Junior Project. Currently, only a few of them are available as Debian packages. It is our goal, however, to include all software in Debian Junior which can sensibly add to a high quality Debian Pure Blend.

For a better overview of the project's availability as a Debian package, each head row has a color code according to this scheme:

If you discover a project which looks like a good candidate for Debian Junior to you, or if you have prepared an unofficial Debian package, please do not hesitate to send a description of that project to the Debian Junior mailing list

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Debian Junior Puzzle packages

Official Debian packages with high relevance

Frozen-bubble
cool game where you pop out the bubbles!
Versions of package frozen-bubble
ReleaseVersionArchitectures
squeeze2.2.0-2amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy2.212-3amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie2.212-4amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid2.212-4amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
Debtags of package frozen-bubble:
gametetris
interfacex11
roleprogram
uitoolkitsdl
usegameplaying
x11application
Popcon: 218 users (155 upd.)*
Versions and Archs
License: DFSG free
Git

Frozen-Bubble is a clone of the popular "Puzzle Bobble" game, in which you attempt to shoot bubbles into groups of the same color to cause them to pop.

Players compete as penguins and must use the arrow keys to aim a colored bubble at groups of bubbles. The objective is to clear all the bubbles off the screen before a bubble passes below a line at the bottom.

It features 100 single-player levels, a two-player mode, music and striking graphics. A level editor is also included to allow players to create and play their own levels.

Gcompris
Educational games for small children
Maintainer: Yann Dirson
Versions of package gcompris
ReleaseVersionArchitectures
squeeze9.3-1amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy12.01-1amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie14.05-1amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid14.05-1amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
upstream14.07
Debtags of package gcompris:
fieldphysics, mathematics, linguistics, electronics, arts
gametyping, puzzle
interfacex11
roleprogram
suitegnu, gnome
uitoolkitsdl, gtk
uselearning, gameplaying
x11application
Popcon: 303 users (312 upd.)*
Newer upstream!
License: DFSG free
Git

A large collection of educational games for small children, designed to be a unified interface to integrate more educational games.

Language-oriented games contain vocabulary, sounds, and voices for many different languages; check the gcompris-sound packages for your language.

Currently available boards include:

  • learning how to use a mouse and keyboard
  • learning simple arithmetic
  • learning how to read an analog clock
  • recognize letters after hearing their names
  • reading practice
  • small games (memory games, jigsaw puzzles, ...)
  • etc.

It is designed so that it is easy to implement new boards.

A number of boards are only available if other packages are installed; see the Suggests list for more details.

Gtans
Tangram (puzzle) game using GTK+
Maintainer: Bart Martens
Versions of package gtans
ReleaseVersionArchitectures
squeeze1.99.0-1amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy1.99.0-2amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie1.99.0-2amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid1.99.0-2amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
Debtags of package gtans:
gamepuzzle
interfacex11
roleprogram
uitoolkitgtk
uselearning, gameplaying
x11application
Popcon: 46 users (34 upd.)*
Versions and Archs
License: DFSG free

The Tangram is a Chinese puzzle where the player has to arrange a set of pieces to match a given shape. All the pieces must be used and should not be laid on top of one another. The pieces are five triangles, a square and a parallelogram. gtans contains more than 380 figures to play with. It uses the mouse to control pieces. gtans is highly customizable using the interface.

Screenshots of package gtans
Hex-a-hop
puzzle game based on hexagonal tiles
Versions of package hex-a-hop
ReleaseVersionArchitectures
squeeze0.0.20070315-8amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy0.0.20070315-8amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie0.0.20070315-8amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid0.0.20070315-8amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
Debtags of package hex-a-hop:
gamepuzzle
interfacex11
roleprogram
uitoolkitsdl
usegameplaying
x11application
Popcon: 43 users (8 upd.)*
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License: DFSG free
Svn

Hex-a-hop is a great puzzle game in which a girl has to break all the green tiles in an hexagonal map without getting trapped. There is no time limit and no real-time element.

The objective is simply to destroy all the green hexagonal tiles on each of the 100 levels. As you progress through the game, more types of tiles are introduced which make things more difficult and interesting.

Screenshots of package hex-a-hop
Lmemory
Children's game based on the "memory" card game
Versions of package lmemory
ReleaseVersionArchitectures
squeeze0.6c-4amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy0.6c-6amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie0.6c-7amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid0.6c-7amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
Debtags of package lmemory:
gamecard
interfacex11
roleprogram
uitoolkitgtk
usegameplaying
works-withimage:raster, image
x11application
Popcon: 50 users (31 upd.)*
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License: DFSG free
Svn

The Linux Memory Game is an X11 game for children ages 3 and up, based on the card game "Memory". It is written using GTK+ library. Although it is a children's game, it has five skill levels, the higher ones are challenging to adults as well. It features the ability to add your own 64x64 pixmap images.

Screenshots of package lmemory
Xjig
An X11 jigsaw puzzle
Maintainer: Dave Holland
Versions of package xjig
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squeeze2.4-13amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc
wheezy2.4-13amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc
jessie2.4-14amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x
sid2.4-14amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc
Debtags of package xjig:
gamepuzzle
interfacex11
roleprogram
uitoolkitxlib
usegameplaying
works-withimage:raster, image
x11application
Popcon: 35 users (5 upd.)*
Versions and Archs
License: DFSG free

xjig is a puzzle that tries to replicate a jigsaw puzzle on the screen as closely as possible. Any GIF, JPEG or PPM image may be loaded and cut into pieces. The goal (as with any jigsaw puzzle) is to reassemble the original picture.

Tiles may be freely rotated by use of the mouse, flipped (for double-sided puzzles) and even shown as shaped windows on the desktop (fast machine/video card recommended for the latter!). An example image is provided in /usr/share/games/xjig .

Screenshots of package xjig

Unofficial packages built by somebody else

Kartofel
connect the dots in order without crossing over yourself
Responsible: Miriam Ruiz
License: GPL

Kartofel is a game of skill and logic. The objective is to connect the numbered dots in order, without crossing over yourself.

Stegavorto
click on letters to spell out secret words
Responsible: Miriam Ruiz
License: GPL

Discover secret messages embedded in the works of great authors. This game is inspired in something that the author dreamed. In it you'll have to show your ability finding letters in big texts.

*Popularitycontest results: number of people who use this package regularly (number of people who upgraded this package recently) out of 167387