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Shareware is a marketing method for commercial software, whereby a trial version is distributed in advance and without payment, as is common for proprietary software. Shareware software is typically obtained free of charge, either by downloading from the Internet or on magazine cover-disks. A user tries out the program, and thus shareware has also been known as "try before you buy", demoware, trialware and by many other names. A shareware program is accompanied by a request for payment, and the software's distribution license often requires such a payment. Payment is often required once a set period of time has elapsed after installation. The term shareware was coined by Bob Wallace to describe his word processor PC-Write in the mid-1980s.

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Wallace came up with the name that stuck, but many consider the "fathers" of the shareware marketing model to be Jim Button and Andrew Fluegelman. Their coordinated offerings of PC-File (database) and PC-Talk (telecommunications) programs, respectively, pre-dated PC-Write by several months. Button referred to his distribution method as "user supported software," and Fluegelman called his "freeware." Among the three of them, they clearly established shareware as a viable software marketing method. Via the shareware model, PC-File and PC-Talk made Button and Fluegelman millionaires.

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15-Pack - Computer version of the classical slider puzzle. An object of this game is recreating original order of the randomly shuffled numbered pieces. Nice graphics using skins model, original background music and full customization of game rules.
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3D Fancy puzzle - Puzzle game in which you are shown a 3D image and must recreate it in 2D.
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3D Soma Puzzle - A computer version of a timeless puzzle classic. Rotate and arrange 3D blocks to build various figures. [Win 9x/NT/2000]
Meta Description: [ 3D Soma Puzzle - PC version of a timeless three-dimensional puzzle classic, a predecessor of Rubic cube and Tetris. ]

About.Com Puzzles - About.com's collection of links to various puzzle games and puzzle makers.
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Alive! Jigsaw - A downloadable virtual jigsaw puzzle with animated images. This game is suitable for kids. [Linux/Windows 9x/NT/2000]
Meta Description: [ A virtual jigsaw puzzle game with animated images and options that make it suitable for kids and those who prefer less challenge. You can use your own videos and pictures to create custom jigsaws. ]

Alphatris - An addictive arcade style word game in which players must create words by moving falling letters before the screen fills with unused letters.
Meta Description: [ Free software. Shareware games and utility downloads. Buy software online then download it now. Download TaxCut 2001 and McAfee Virus Scan now from Online software store. Windows downloads. Free trial downloads. ]

Amazing Japanese Pictures - Solve Japanese puzzles without pencil and paper, when a successfully puzzle is solved the program automatically fills in the puzzle in color.
Meta Description: [ This is one of the best logical game! Try it and you will not regret! ]

AquaPuzzle Pentic - Multilevel puzzle game in fullscreen mode. Find the ideal strategy and gather up all the levels. One can change skins on the tiles of the puzzle. The game is interesting to all the family. Secure online registration available.
Meta Description: [ A FUN GAMES WITH COLOR PICTURES! AQUA PUZZLE PENTIC + MORE ADDITIONAL PICTURES. COLOR HORSES, CUTE ANIMALS, SPACE AND MORE... PICTURES PUZZLES ]

500 B-Jigsaw - The electronic version of the classic jigsaw puzzle game, with pieces shaped like the real jigsaw pieces. Create and play jigsaw puzzles also print them on paper or send them to your friends via e-mail. [Windows 3.1x/9x/2000/Me]
Meta Description: [ B-Jigsaw is the electronic version of the classic jigsaw puzzle game, with pieces shaped like the real jigsaw pieces. B-Jigsaw allows you to create and play jigsaw puzzles with your own pictures. You can also print them on paper or send them to your friends via e-mail. B-Jigsaw features nice samp... ]

B/W Lines - Lines, also known as color balls for monochrome display or color blind people.
Meta Description: [ Monochrome Lines (aka color balls) that can be played with monochrome display or by color-blind people. Shareware for windows 95/NT or later. ]

BlackHoleSun Software, Inc. - Krilo is a fun puzzle and strategy game for the entire family, with a built-in editor. [Win 95/98/2000/Linux 2.x/ BeOS/Mac]

Block Buster - A puzzle game in which you need to remove blocks in-groups of three.

Boxes - Eliminate crates by maneuvering and dropping boxes. Unlike many games it is not based on reflexes so any one can solve all levels.
Meta Description: [ BOXES Game by DynoTech Software. Eliminate the falling boxes. Description, screen shot, sample music, shareware downloads, secure ordering with immediate download, and more. ]

BoXiKoN - Logic based puzzle game of strategy and forward thinking. The game belongs to the Tetris family of shape games but has a very different approach. [Windows 98/ME/2000/XP,Pocket PC]
Meta Description: [ Tired of Tetris? Try this new Puzzle game! BoXiKoN is a logic based puzzle game of forward thinking. If you enjoyed Tetris, check this out! ]

BrickShooter - A challenging puzzle game for strategists of all levels from children to grand masters. Provides: tutorials, Hall of Fame, and FAQs. [Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/CE/Palm OS]
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Bubble Lines - Logical game for people of all ages, it is a modern remake of the Lines game. Task is to build lines of balls of the same color in small 9x9 squares field. [Windows 98/2000/XP]

Bubbles by DynoTech - Unique puzzle game plays upside down. Maneuver rising bubbles into matching bubble pods.
Meta Description: [ Bubbles by DynoTech Software. This unique puzzle game plays upside down! Maneuver the rising bubbles into matching bubble pods. Watch out for nasty soap scum! ]

Bueno Challenge by NetPlay Software - Original game concept that combines the skill of chess with the strategy of Othello (Reversi). Non violent family fun for two or four players. Download Windows trial version.
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Bumper To Bumper by Staircase Studio - Take control of a helicopter and fly over the busy streets as you try to prevent a traffic jam in a 3-D single and multi-player puzzle game.

Catch'Em - Pokemon themed puzzle game for Windows.

Clicking - Earn points by clicking clusters of like-colored blocks. Prices available in US Dollars, British Pounds, and Euros.[Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP]
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Clickris - Clickris is arcade-style puzzle game for Windows.The game's goal is to get as much points as you can. You would click on groups of stones with the same picture, but not on isolated stones. If you click on such a group, the group vanishes and the stones on top of them fall down. There are new lines appeare, every some seconds.
Meta Description: [ Clickris is arcade-style puzzle game for Windows. ]

Crypto - Selects a quote or phrase from its library of 50, encrypts it, and presents it for you to solve.
Meta Description: [ Crypto!™ Cryptogram puzzle game for Windows ]

Da Vinchi Puzzel - Puzzle game in which a player must redraw lines on a screen after seeing them for a few seconds.
Meta Description: [ Computers draw different pictures and you eidetic memorize them. ]

Eydetic training - Redraw pictures which the computer has drawn in an effort to match the original.
Meta Description: [ Eidetic memory by memorizing pictures. ]

Five Plus Homepage - Brain teasing board game. The object of the game is scoring points, which you get by aligning five or more balls of the same color.
Meta Description: [ Five Plus - Free Puzzle Game Download ]

Fruitfall - Windows game to be played by people of any age and any skill level. Features one hundred levels with difficulty ranging from easy to intense.
Meta Description: [ Fruitfall - what a great game ! ]

Gem Zone - Destroy gems to create rows of three in this original and addictive puzzle game with classic music. Two game types: normal and timed. Features: true-color graphics, cool visual effects, simple mouse controls. [Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP]

Gems 3D Puzzle - Is a game of order, chance and organization, played in turns. With each turn, three new gems fall on the 9x9 playing board, and a player has a chance to move one gem on the board to another empty location. (Win95/98/Me/NT/2000)
Meta Description: [ Gems 3D is a shareware logic/puzzle game. With each turn 3 gems fall on board, and player gets a chance to move one gem to form lines of 5 or more, to make gems disappear, score points and gain free space. ]

404 Hang2000 - Simple game of hangman to a new and exciting level with built in categories, or you can enter your own words.
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Jacobson Systems, Inc. - Brain Cell is a traditional style logic puzzle. 10 levels of play with a unique twist to this game the player may enter his or her own data, which will then be used to generate the puzzle. [Win 95/98/NT]
Meta Description: [ Download Brain Cell, a traditional style logic puzzle that you generate with your own data. ]

Jigs@w Puzzle - Virtual jigsaw puzzle with 3D appearance and smooth movements. Send your puzzles to your friends or exhibit them in a 3D gallery.
Meta Description: [ Create and send your jigsaw puzzles to your friends or exhibit them in a 3D gallery. Great appearance and easy-to-use interface. Free download. ]

Jigsaws Galore - Play, create and e-mail jigsaws from 4 to 4,000 pieces. The evaluation version comes with 10 jigsaws. Full-versions are available with more jigsaws for download. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Magic Sokoban - Push boxes around but be careful not to put them in the corners where they cannot be moved. Colorful and 3D realistic visualization, 3D sound, and over one hundred levels. Requires 3D Accelerator.

404 MarbleJongg - Mah-Jongg game for Windows with textured graphics and animated visuals

Minefield - Minesweeper with different scoring. Score equals number of mouse clicks not the time. Save and load possibility.
Meta Description: [ Minesweeper for win95/NT. Don't hurry, let's think. Score equals number of mouse clicks. Save/load options, and more... ]

MOTYS 98 - Shareware word game for windows. The objective of this game is to discover a word randomly chosen by the computer. Available in French and in English. [Win 95/98/2000/NT]
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Mr. Matt - Dig through a cave, eat fruit and avoid falling stones. Contains downloads. [All Windows]
Meta Description: [ Mr. Matt: an addictive puzzle game for Windows ]

500 One Gram Software - Creator of original puzzle shareware for Windows 95/NT.
Meta Description: [ One Gram Software Freeware / Shareware Page ]

Outer Lines - Remove objects by surrounding them with randomly appearing border pieces, using as many pieces as possible. Features: five different themes; marble, pool, space, mouseball and trafficjam.
Meta Description: [ Surround different objects with randomly appearing pieces/lines to remove them from the board and earn scores. 5 themes in the game. ]

Paraben's All Clear - Download a free trial version of the challenging game where you try to keep the board clear by making rectangles of the same color.
Meta Description: [ Paraben's All Clear is a fun & challenging puzzle game with great graphics. ]

Penguin Puzzle - Puzzle game with a unique look and sound. It is a game for all ages, with a small download and low system requirements.
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Pentic - In this mind challenging color puzzle game you must fill the field with color tiles in puzzle like style.
Meta Description: [ Pentic - mind-challenging color puzzle game for kids and adults ]

404 Picture Jumble - Picture Jumble is a memory jigsaw puzzle game. Re-create the original picture by rearranging the jumbled puzzle images.
Meta Description: [ Picture Jumble is a memory jigsaw puzzle game. Re-create the original picture by rearranging the jumbled puzzle images. Download a free copy of the shareware version today. ]

500 PipeMan - Logical game. You have to construct water-pipe as long as you can from pieces of pipes.

PlanetFlux - Flux is an absolutely incredible puzzle game for Windows DirectX. Featuring two unique styles of gameplay with 3D rendered pieces.

Plato - Computer mind game. Features ordering and download. [All Windows]

500 Popillon - An addictive mind game. Pop the bubbles or shapes to score points. The game comes with a large number of options and allows for custom-made skins.
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Pushy Pooly - Avoid being knocked out of the ring in this simple action game.

Puzzle Inlay - Inlay pictures with gems in this arcade-puzzle game with over sixty picture puzzles. Screen shots, manual, and download.
Meta Description: [ Puzzle Lab. Arcade game download. ]

PuzzleJig - PuzzleJig creates sliding-block puzzles out of any .bmp and .jpeg file, and then lets you solve them.
Meta Description: [ PuzzleJig it's jigsaw puzzle game for Windows. You can create custom puzzle any number of pieces with or without rotation. ]

RealApex - A number of downloadable PC games. [Windows]
Meta Description: [ PC Game Downloads. Download and play! ]

404 Reasonable Games - Portal of logic, puzzle and strategy games from different authors. Includes rating system.

Rocknor's Bad Day - You assume the role of Rocknor on your Windows PC, a humble robot who's lost and looking to get back home. On his way, he'll cross 35 levels, each packed with clever puzzles, conniving foes, ominous obstacles.
Meta Description: [ Monolux is a leading independent games developer publisher (indie games) specializing in clever, puzzle and logic games, and exploration & adventure genres. ]

Rolling Marbles - Original and addictive action and logic game.
Meta Description: [ A highly original and addictive action/logic game for Windows in gorgeous 65,000+ colors. Rated 5-Stars by ZDNet! Free download. ]

404 Same3 Puzzle Game - Remove tiles in groups, and try to clear the whole board. It includes 3 game modes, and infinite undo.

Sokoban - Variant of the popular puzzle for Windows with over 400 levels in two difficulty groups.
Meta Description: [ Sokoban game for Windows ]

Sokofun Pro for Windows - Sokoban style puzzle games presented by Games 4 Brains. Push all boxes and pyramids onto certain places.
Meta Description: [ Sokoban Games, Downloads, Sokoban-Levels for free ]

The Matrix Game - Relax and have fun while eliminating pairs of digits in The Matrix in order to win the game. The goal is to get rid of all the digits and to do it as quickly as possible. [Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP]
Meta Description: [ Home site of The Matrix Game - a popular puzzle for playing in your free time. Here you can learn the rules, find the news and download the latest release. Play this game using your computer or just on a sheet of paper. ]

Treads Puzzle - Puzzle game using lines instead of 2D pieces.

404 Tumble Cubes - Similar to the picture slide puzzle, but rolling the cubes changes their top colors. Internet ranking chart.
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VMCoolumns - A challenging original logic game on the line of Tetris. [Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP]

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