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Monopoly: Game, History, Capitalism

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:46:02 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks:

Orbanes’ book is not merely the history of a game: To a large extent, it is a history of America and the world as seen from the Monopoly board. No other modern board game is known so well worldwide (translated at last count into 26 languages), and no other is so closely associated with America and American capitalism. Did you know that Monopoly assisted the escape of Allied prisoners-of-war in the 1940s, and went on to play a part in the downfall of Communism in the 1980s? Want to find out how? Pick these plums out for yourself from this richly enjoyable confection.

Clip Source: www.the-american-interest.com

Monopolizing History

History may not be everyone’s favorite subject, but the history of a game exerts a particular kind of fascination, and one of so popular an American cultural icon as Monopoly can hardly fail to draw crowds. Furthermore, Monopoly is practically unique among modern board games in having a substantial history to trace. Consider why.

Traditional board games like chess, checkers and backgammon are centuries if not millennia old.

Modern board games, in contrast, arise not through evolution but by a known originator’s act of invention, a one-off product of “intelligent design” in a relatively brief period of time. They are published and subject to trade protection such as copyright.

From a creative point of view the most remarkable feature of Monopoly is that it actually falls into both categories, something Huizinga did not anticipate. It is now well known to have originated in a precursor called The Landlord’s Game

Tags: games, board games, capitalism, copyright, monopoly

Beginner Solution to the Rubik's Cube

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:48:05 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks: I prefer the "corners first" method (actually this is the only method I know) but the solution provided here looks fine too.

Clip Source: peter.stillhq.com

Beginner Solution to the Rubik's Cube

Introduction

There are many different methods for solving the Rubik's cube. They can be divided into two broad categories: layer methods and corners first methods (and there are sub-categories within these broad categories). The method I use for speedsolving is a layer based method. More specifically, the method I currently use is: cross, F2L, 3-look LL. If you are a newbie cuber then this description may not mean much to you, so I should add that it's the 'Advanced Solution' I described in the Next Steps section at the end of this page.

Tags: rubic's cube, games, puzzles, fun

Adventureland: Free Adventure Games

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:26:24 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks: Free adventure games, both downloadable ones and those played online. You may like to play "Beneath the Steel Sky", "Lure of the Temptress" or "Kings Quest I-II" again.

Clip Source: www.mrbillsadventureland.com

Mr. Bill's Adventureland

Free

Adventure Games

Games to Download:

Beneath A Steel Sky

The Uncertainty Machine

Lure of the Temptress

King's Quest I VGA Remake

King's Quest II VGA Remake

Teen Agent

Night of the Hermit

Tags: games, adventure games, free games, online games

The Waitin' Woes: Be the star of your movie

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 15:57:39 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks: This one is really fun. Just upload a photo of you, adjust it and sit back. You'll be the star in one of the Flash movies you selected.

Clip Source: www.waitinwoes.com

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Tags: fun, animation, flash, internet

Fish Tycoon: An Online Sim Game

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:14:50 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks: An addictive game for aquarium enthusiasts. Feed, breed and sell your fish species real time. Play online or offline (there is also a downloadable version.) From Yahoo! Games.

Clip Source: games.yahoo.com

Tags: online games, yahoo games, fish tycoon, aquarium, simulation

Build your nation, create your land

Mon, 15 May 2006 21:46:29 GMT

clipped by: invictus
clipper's remarks: "NationStates is a free nation simulation game. Build a nation and run it according to your own warped political ideals. Create a Utopian paradise for society's less fortunate or a totalitarian corporate police state. Care for your people or deliberately oppress them. Join the United Nations or remain a rogue state. It's really up to you."

Clip Source: www.nationstates.net

Welcome to NationStates

NationStates is a free nation simulation game. Build a nation and run it according to your own warped political ideals. Create a Utopian paradise for society's less fortunate or a totalitarian corporate police state. Care for your people or deliberately oppress them. Join the United Nations or remain a rogue state. It's really up to you.

[How to Play] [Create a Nation] [See the World] [Log In]

Tags: online games, simulation, role playing, politics, fun