Games! Two New on Kindle and a Bargain Download

There are two new games for the Kindle this week, both at bargain prices. The first, of course, is Solitaire (is any device or computing platform that allows development of games without at least one version of Solitaire?), while the second is a brand-new strategy game that is exclusive to the Kindle. For those playing games on their PC or netbook, Amazon has a bargain price on a game download, as well (and my Mom has probably already bought it, as she was playing it earlier this morning when I checked in).

EA Solitaire (12 Card Games to Play on Kindle) ($3.99), by Electronic Arts Inc.

Game Description
Play Solitaire, on Kindle - anytime, anywhere.

EA Solitaire contains 12 different modes of play--the Klondike game you know and love, as well as 11 other variants: Pyramid, Yukon, Golf, Freecell, Wasp, Peaks, Canfield, Spiderette, Eliminator, Easthaven, and Baker's Dozen. It's a lot of card-game fun for both experts and novices alike.

This version of Solitaire comes with handy features such as a "Tutorial Mode" that will get you started on the different game play variants, optional in-game "Tips" as well as an "Auto-Move" feature that will help you out when you're stuck and don't know what to do next. For the Klondike game, there is even a "Vegas" mode to track your winnings in (virtual) dollars.

Enjoy the card game you know and love on Kindle.

Triple Town (A Puzzle Strategy Game for Kindle) ($2.99), by Spry Fox

Game Description
Triple Town is an original strategy game in which you try to grow the greatest possible city. The larger the city you build, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or more game-pieces: combine three grasses to make a flower, three flowers to make a bush, three bushes to make a tree... until you've filled the board with houses, cathedrals and castles. Along the way, you'll have to outwit evil barbarians and wizards who will try to block your progress.

This is a game that can be played for minutes or hours at a time. You'll have to think several turns ahead if you want to avoid inevitable gridlock as unfinished buildings, barbarians and wizards start to pile up. And sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll be helped along by a magical crystal (which combines with anything) or a powerful bomb (which wipes nuisances off the board). But luck won't save you forever!

How large can you grow your dream city before the board fills and the game ends?

Trinklit Supreme [Game Download] ($2.99), by Funkitron

Game Description
Trinklit is a unique and very fun game. Deceptively simple, but challenging to master, it provides hours of enjoyable and relaxing entertainment. Start with a simple game, and then unlock powerups and game modes as you go and combine them into an endless variety of Trinklit games. Can you discover every powerup? Can you achieve all the awards? Can you beat every daily challenge? Lots to do in Trinklit! Have FUN!

• Unusual! Addictive! Fun! Different!
  
• Relaxing or challenging, make the games how you like.
  
• Unlock new powerups and game modes and build completely new levels.
  
• 15000 different levels can be built.
  
• Daily Infinite Challenges!

Free Book - Nightbringer

Nightbringer, by Graham McNeill, one of the Warhammer 40,000 novels and the first in his Ultramarines series, is this week's free book from The Black Library. Just as with last week's selection, this is an out of print paperback that has just been introduced in ebook form (and isn't in the Kindle store). You can, however, read it on your Kindle by downloading the DRM-free Mobi version from the website below (click with your Kindle and it should load automatically).

Book Description
Newly promoted Ultramarines Captain Uriel Ventris is assigned to investigate Pavonis, an Imperial planet plagued by civil disorder and renegade eldar raiders. But nothing is as straightforward as it appears, and wheels are turning within wheels. Uriel and his allies are forced into a deadly race against time to destroy their shadowy enemy - or the whole planet must be sacrificed for the good of humanity.

Click HERE for the free book; you can choose between the EPUB and MOBI formats and both are DRM-Free! While you are there, be sure to pick up last week's book, as well, as it is still available.

Free Cookbook Plus Raise Money for Meals on Wheels

For every copy of The Celebrity Pasta Lovers' Cookbook that is downloaded thru today, Barilla Pasta will donate one dollar to Meals On Wheels Association of America. Be sure to let all your friends know (even if they don't eat pasta or cook); it appears that just going to the page triggers the donation, but to be sure, go ahead and download the book. The booklet isn't very big, just 32 pages, but has several interesting looking recipes sprinkled thru the pictures and celebrity profiles and quotes.

Book Description
Download our new limited edition cookbook featuring exclusive Mario Batali recipes, inspired by the favorite dishes of Julianne Moore, Jimmy Fallon, Meryl Streep, and more! Available through October 15th.

Free Game (Kindle) - Mine Sweeper

If you've had your Kindle a while, you probably know that it comes with a version of Minesweeper built in. I think I played it perhaps twice on my original Kindle before relegating to the digital dustheap -- yes, you could play, but it was tedious and slow (and I'd rather read when I had my Kindle out). I'm sure the K2 was a bit better (at least there was a joystick), but I never even tried it. Today, however, Amazon has released a new Mine Sweeper and this version uses the new Active Content platform, so only works upgraded Kindle 2, Kindle DX and any Kindle 3 (just as the other games available require). If it combines the addictive qualities of the original (pc based) Minesweeper and the two Kindle word games already available, this one will be a keeper.

Book Description
Do you enjoy puzzle games? With Mine Sweeper you must use your deductive powers in a race against time to quickly clear a minefield.

The objective of Mine Sweeper is to find all of the mines that are hidden on the game grid. When you uncover a location on the grid, the number of mines adjacent to that location is revealed. The game ends when you have successfully identified all the mines and uncovered all the unoccupied locations - or, when you inadvertently uncover a location that contains a mine. The clock is ticking, so challenge yourself to go faster and faster with each game.

The Kindle version of Mine Sweeper contains 3 different grid sizes for various levels of difficulty and thousands of different puzzles for almost endless variety. If you are new to Mine Sweeper, turning on "Tips" will provide helpful hints to get you started.

Exercise and challenge your deductive powers with Mine Sweeper.

Free Book - First and Only

The Black Library (publishers of War Hammer tie-in books) has instituted a new book giveaway to introduce their debut with ebooks. The first one is available now (and a new one will go up soon, go grab this one now), First & Only, by Dan Abnett, which is part of the Gaunt's Ghosts series.

Book Description
In the War-torn future of the 41st millennium, the Sabbat Worlds Crusade has begun. With the massed ranks of the Imperial Guard hard-pressed by the evil forces of Chaos, mankind must prevail - whatever the cost in lives. Commisar Ibram Gaunt has vowed to lead the men of the Tanith First-and-Only safely through this campaign, but they must evade the treacherous scheming of rival regiments just as much as the lethal firepower of the enemy.

Click HERE for the free book; you can choose between the EPUB and MOBI formats and both are DRM-Free!