Summary
Arcade
This metapackage will install arcade games suitable, in the
opinion of the contributors to the Debian Jr. project, for children
of all ages. Mastering most of these games requires dexterity
and cognitive skills usually developed only in the older children
(around ages 5 to 8). But the youngest children may enjoy watching
older players, or just poking randomly at the controls, depending
on the game.
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
Links to other tasks
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Debian Junior Arcade packages
Official Debian packages with high relevance
Bambam
keyboard mashing and doodling game for babies
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Versions of package bambam |
Release | Version | Architectures |
jessie | 0.5+dfsg-0.1 | all |
sid | 0.5+dfsg-0.1 | all |
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License: DFSG free
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Bambam is a simple baby keyboard masher application that locks
the keyboard and mouse and instead displays bright colors,
pictures, and sounds.
Note: type "quit" to stop the game.
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Bugsquish
Bugs are trying to suck blood out of your arm!
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Versions of package bugsquish |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.0.6-6 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 0.0.6-7 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 0.0.6-7 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 0.0.6-7 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package bugsquish: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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"Bug Squish" is an action game not unlike light gun arcade games, but
played with a mouse. It's loosely based on a MacOS game whose name I
can't recall.
Bugs are trying to suck blood out of your arm! Squish them with
your fly swatter before you run out of blood.
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Bumprace
Course pour 1 ou 2 joueurs dans un labyrinthe multi-niveaux
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Versions of package bumprace |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.5.3-2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.5.4-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.5.4-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.5.4-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package bumprace: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Dans BumpRacer, un ou deux joueurs (en groupe ou en compétition)
choisissent parmi 4 véhicules et font la course dans un labyrinthe
multi-niveaux. Les joueurs doivent acquérir des bonus, éviter les
pièges et les tirs ennemis dans une course contre la montre. Pour plus
d'informations voir la page web à http://www.linux-games.com/bumprace/
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Childsplay
suite de jeux éducatifs pour jeunes enfants
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Versions of package childsplay |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.3-1 | all |
wheezy | 1.6-1 | all |
jessie | 2.6.2-1 | all |
sid | 2.6.2-1 | all |
upstream | 2.6.3 |
Debtags of package childsplay: |
field | mathematics, arts |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | learning |
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License: DFSG free
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Childsplay fournit des activités amusantes pour la mémoire ainsi que des
sons, images, lettres et nombres ; des activités qui entraînent l'enfant à
utiliser la souris et le clavier et d'autres purement ludiques comme des
puzzles, pong, pacman et un billard.
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Circuslinux
Clowns are trying to pop balloons to score points!
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Versions of package circuslinux |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.0.3-27 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.0.3-28 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.0.3-28 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.0.3-28 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package circuslinux: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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"Circus Linux!" is based on the Atari 2600 game "Circus Atari" by Atari,
released in 1980. Gameplay is similar to "Breakout" and "Arkanoid" - you
slide a device left and right to bounce objects into the air which destroy
a wall.
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Cuyo
Jeu similaire à Tetris avec des effets très impressionnants
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Versions of package cuyo |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 2.~-1.2.brl1-1 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 2.0.0brl1-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 2.0.0brl1-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 2.0.0brl1-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package cuyo: |
game | tetris |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
scope | application |
uitoolkit | qt |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Cuyo, nommé ainsi d'après un pronom possessif espagnol, partage avec
Tetris le fait que des objets tombent et la façon de les diriger. Quand un
nombre suffisant de ces objets du « même type » sont « réunis », ils
explosent. Le but de chaque niveau est de faire exploser des « pierres »
spéciales, avec lesquelles on commence. Mais ce que « même type »
et « réunis » veulent dire, dépend des niveaux.
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Funnyboat
side scrolling arcade shooter game on a steamboat
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Versions of package funnyboat |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.5-8 | all |
wheezy | 1.5-8 | all |
jessie | 1.5-9 | all |
sid | 1.5-9 | all |
Debtags of package funnyboat: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Trip on the Funny Boat is a side scrolling arcade shooter game on a
steamboat equipped with a cannon and the ability to jump. The player will
need to take advantage of waves to defeat the enemies and dodge hazards.
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Heroes-ggi
Collect powerups and avoid your opponents' trails
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Versions of package heroes-ggi |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.21-8.1 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
Debtags of package heroes-ggi: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Heroes is similar to the "Tron" and "Nibbles" games of yore, but includes
many graphical improvements and new game features. In it, you must maneuver
a small vehicle around a world and collect powerups while avoiding obstacles,
your opponents' trails, and even your own trail.
Several styles of play are available, including "get-all-the-bonuses",
deathmatch, and "squish-the-pedestrians". All game styles can be played
in both single-player and two-player (split-screen) modes.
You should install the heroes-sound-effects package if you want sound effects,
and the heroes-sound-tracks package if you want background music in the game.
This version is linked against the GGI libraries. See heroes-sdl for a
Heroes version that is linked against the SDL libraries.
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Heroes-sdl
Collect powerups and avoid your opponents' trails
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Versions of package heroes-sdl |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.21-8.1 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 0.21-8.4 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 0.21-9 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 0.21-9 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package heroes-sdl: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Heroes is similar to the "Tron" and "Nibbles" games of yore, but includes
many graphical improvements and new game features. In it, you must maneuver
a small vehicle around a world and collect powerups while avoiding obstacles,
your opponents' trails, and even your own trail.
Several styles of play are available, including "get-all-the-bonuses",
deathmatch, and "squish-the-pedestrians". All game styles can be played
in both single-player and two-player (split-screen) modes.
You should install the heroes-sound-effects package if you want sound effects,
and the heroes-sound-tracks package if you want background music in the game.
This version is linked against the SDL libraries.
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Holotz-castle
Jeu de plateformes fortement dosé en mystère
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Versions of package holotz-castle |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.3.14-2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.3.14-5 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.3.14-6 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.3.14-6 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package holotz-castle: |
game | platform |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Un grand mystère est caché derrière les murs du château de Holotz.
Serez-vous capable d'aider Ybelle et Ludar à s'échapper vivants du château ?
Testez votre dextérité avec ce jeu de plateformes extrêmement prenant !
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Jumpnbump
Adorable jeu de plate-forme multi-joueurs avec des lapins
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Versions of package jumpnbump |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.50+dfsg1-2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.50+dfsg1-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.50+dfsg1-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.50+dfsg1-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package jumpnbump: |
game | platform, arcade |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Vous êtes un lapin et devez sauter sur vos adversaires pour les faire
exploser. C'est un véritable jeu multi-joueurs, vous ne pouvez pas y jouer
seul. Il supporte le jeu en réseau.
Ce programme est un port sous unix du vieux jeu DOS de brainchilddesign.
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Koules
Jeu d'action spatial abstrait
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Versions of package koules |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.4-18 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.4-19 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.4-22 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.4-22 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package koules: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | xlib |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Koules est un jeu d'action rapide du style arcade. Cette version est
compilée pour X11. Il possède de jolis graphismes en 256 couleurs, un mode
multi-joueurs jusqu'à 5 joueurs, gère le son et le réseau. Koules est une
idée originale. La première version de Koules a été développée à partir de
rien par Jan Hubricka en juillet 1995.
Il supporte le jeu multi-joueurs collaboratif ou bien « combat à mort ».
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Lbreakout2
ball-and-paddle game with nice graphics
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Versions of package lbreakout2 |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 2.6.1-1 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 2.6.3-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 2.6.4-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 2.6.4-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package lbreakout2: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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lbreakout2 is a game similar to the classics breakout and xboing, featuring
a number of added graphical enhancements and effects. You control a paddle
at the bottom of the playing-field, and must destroy bricks at the top
by bouncing balls against them.
lbreakout2 is a complete rewrite of the game "lbreakout". Users of
lbreakout probably want to install this.
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Madbomber
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Versions of package madbomber |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.2.5-4 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 0.2.5-5 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 0.2.5-5 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 0.2.5-5 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package madbomber: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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"Mad Bomber" is a clone of Activision's classic Atari 2600 console
game, "Kaboom!," by Larry Kaplan, with spruced-up graphics and
sound effects, and music.
The Mad Bomber is loose in the city and he's dropping bombs everywhere!
It's your job to catch them before they hit the ground and explode.
Luckily, you have a set of trusty buckets to extinguish the bombs with.
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Supertux
Classic 2D jump 'n run sidescroller with Tux
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Versions of package supertux |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.1.3-1.2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 0.1.3-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 0.1.3-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 0.1.3-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
experimental | 0.3.4-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package supertux: |
game | platform, arcade |
hardware | input:joystick |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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SuperTux is a classic 2D jump 'n run sidescroller game in a similar
style like the original SuperMario games. You play the role of Tux the
Penguin, who must rescue Penny from the hands of the evil Nolok.
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Tuxmath
math game for kids with Tux
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Versions of package tuxmath |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.8.0-3 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.8.0-4 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 2.0.3-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 2.0.3-1 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package tuxmath: |
field | mathematics |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | learning, gameplaying |
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License: DFSG free
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"Tux, of Math Command" ("TuxMath," for short) is an
educational arcade game starring Tux, the Linux mascot!
Based on the classic arcade game "Missile Command," Tux
must defend his cities. In this case, though, he must do
it by solving math problems.
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Tuxpuck
air hockey game for single players
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Versions of package tuxpuck |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 0.8.2-2.1 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 0.8.2-2.2 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 0.8.2-6 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 0.8.2-6 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package tuxpuck: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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TuxPuck is an air hockey game and clone of the Amiga/Atari ST game Shufflepuck
Café. The player moves a bat around a table and tries to knock the puck past
the opponent's defense. After either party has reached 15 points, the match is
over.
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Vodovod
puzzle game, you must lead the water to the storage tank
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Versions of package vodovod |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.10-2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.10-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.10-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.10-3 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package vodovod: |
game | puzzle |
hardware | input:joystick |
interface | x11 |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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Vodovod is a game similar to Pipe Mania and Pipe Dream, in which you have to
lead the water from the house to the storage tank. You get a limited number
of pipes on each level and need to combine them to lead the water from the
house at the top of the screen to the storage tank at the bottom. It has
joystick/joypad support.
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Xsoldier
shoot 'em up game with the "not shooting" bonus
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Versions of package xsoldier |
Release | Version | Architectures |
squeeze | 1.5-2 | amd64,armel,i386,ia64,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,sparc |
wheezy | 1.8-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,ia64,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390,s390x,sparc |
jessie | 1.8-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x |
sid | 1.8-2 | amd64,armel,armhf,hurd-i386,i386,kfreebsd-amd64,kfreebsd-i386,mips,mipsel,powerpc,s390x,sparc |
Debtags of package xsoldier: |
game | arcade |
interface | x11 |
junior | arcade |
role | program |
uitoolkit | sdl |
use | gameplaying |
x11 | application |
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License: DFSG free
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You control a space ship in a vertically scrolling window and shoot
enemies. If you kill the boss enemy which appears at the end of each stage,
or if you can survive till the boss enemy gets bored with you and escapes,
you can go to the next stage.
xsoldier has a unique feature --- the "not shooting" bonus. You can get
a pretty good score by not pressing the shoot button. After all, if the
game is a simple kill-everything and shooting is always a good thing, why
do you have to press a shoot button? You can play xsoldier as a simple
kill-everything (and it is the best way to survive), but if you care your
score, you need to kill all enemies with a minimum number of bullets.
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Unofficial packages built by somebody else
Anagramarama
fast paced anagram puzzle game using SDL
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License: GPL
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Simple SDL game where you guess possible permutations
of a scrambled word within a time limit. Simple, arcade
style of play.
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