These games has been created in Java with the purpose of learning the
language and how to use Swing components. And, of course - just for the
fun of it. They are all free to download and enjoy. All graphics
has been found on the Internet or in iPad apps.
Version 1.4.2
jChess
- A classic chess game program
- You play against the computer
- Four levels of difficulty
- Computer moves are evaluated using the Alpha-Beta pruning algoritm
- Unfinished games can be saved and continued later
- Chess problem situations can be set up for solving
- "Learn mode" allows taking back moves
Version 1.5.1
jPoker
- A Texas Hold'em poker program
- You play against up to nine computer opponents
- No-Limit or Limit-Holdem
- Blinds can be set to any value
- Startup amount can be set to any value
- All-in side pots
- You decide whether program flow is to be halted after each betting round
- An unfinished game can be saved and continued later
- Sound effects can be turned on/off
Version 1.3.2
jBack
- Traditional backgammon program
- Play against the computer or a friend
- Play "Match Play" or single games
- Sound effects can be turned on/off
- Possible move markers can be turned on/off
- You or the computer may use doubling dice
- Game statistics are saved to show your progress
- An unfinished game can be saved and continued later
- Test mode: you set the dices
Version 1.0
jMahjong
- Choose between different tile layouts
- Sound effects can be turned on/off
- You can choose between a number of different backgrounds
- All games are generated with a possible solution
- Play your moves backwards and forwards
- Set a bookmark that you can return to for trying different solutions
- Game statistics are saved to show your progress
- An unfinished game can be saved and continued later
Version 2.8.4
jSudo
- Enter your own Sudoku puzzles from newspapers or magazines
- Let the program generate puzzles with a suitable level of difficulty
- Get as much help as you want from the program
- Play your puzzle moves backwards and forwards
- Set a bookmark that you can return to for trying different solutions
- Use "list" mode for the more difficult puzzles
- Save and load puzzles at any time
Version 1.1.3
jHarp
- Choose between different card decks
- Sound effects can be turned on/off
- Help markers can be turned on/off
- Cheat as much as you like (or as much as your conscience allows)
- Play your game moves backwards and forwards
- Set a bookmark that you can return to for trying different solutions
- Game statistics are saved to show your progress
- An unfinished game can be saved and continued later