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
1 or 2 players race through a multi-level maze
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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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In BumpRacer, 1 player or 2 players (team or competitive) choose among 4
vehicles and race through a multi-level maze. The players must acquire
bonuses and avoid traps and enemy fire in a race against the clock.
For more info, see the homepage at http://www.linux-games.com/bumprace/
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Childsplay
Suite of educational games for young children
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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 provides memory activities that are fun to play and at the same
time learn sounds, images, letters and numbers; activities that train the
child to use the mouse and keyboard and pure game activities like puzzles,
pong, pacman and billiards.
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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
Tetris-like game with very impressive effects
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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, named after a Spanish relative adjective, shares
with tetris that things fall down and how to navigate them.
When enough "of the same type" come "together", they explode.
The goal of each level is to blow special "stones" away, you
start with. But what "of the same type" and "together" means,
varies with the levels.
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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
platform game with high doses of mystery
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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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A great mystery is hidden beyond the walls of Holotz's Castle. Will
you be able to help Ybelle and Ludar to escape alive from the castle?
Test your dexterity with this tremendously exciting platform game!
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Jumpnbump
cute multiplayer platform game with bunnies
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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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You, as a bunny, have to jump on your opponents to make them
explode. It's a true multiplayer game, you can't play this alone.
It has network support.
This program is a unix port of the old DOS game by brainchilddesign.
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Koules
abstract space action game
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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 is a fast action arcade-style game. This version is compiled for X11.
It has cool 256 color graphics, a multiplayer mode for up to 5 players, full
sound and, of course, network support. Koules is an original idea. The first
version of Koules was developed from scratch by Jan Hubicka in July 1995.
It supports multiplayer deathmatch and cooperative play.
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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
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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 (简称 TuxMath)是一个以 Linux 吉祥物 Tux 为标志
的教育类街机游戏。他基于经典街机游戏 "Missile Command,"。在这个游戏中,
Tux 必须保卫他的城市,而且他必须通过解决数学问题来保卫城市。
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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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