10 Terrific Time-Wasting Downloads

Tired of being productive? Who isn't? Every now and then, all you want to do is get in front of your PC, waste some time, and have some fun.

The problem is, having fun can be extremely costly--games can be very expensive these days. So we're coming to the rescue with a roundup of ten free games and puzzle apps, ranging from the ridiculous to the fun to the engrossing. No matter how you like to play on your PC, you'll find something appealing in this collection, and you won't have to spend a penny.

(Ready to grab more than one of these digital diversions? See our "10 Terrific Time-Wasting Downloads" collection.)

Action and Strategy Games

If you've got game (or you just think you do), we've got games for you. In the mood for something goofy? Try the hilarious Chicken Invaders. We also have a fighting game and a bowling title, as well as the classic game of Othello for those times when you'd rather test your wits, not your reflexes.

Bowling PC

Here's a way to go bowling without having to wear tacky shoes. Bowling PC, a cinematic-looking 3D game, is exceedingly simple to play. You control the ball's placement by using the arrow keys, and then you use other keys to determine when and where to throw it to knock down the pins.

You can play against the computer, or against other people on your PC. The game offers plenty of options, too, such as for which ball design to use, whether to play rock music, and which angle the camera should take to track the ball and the game.

One nice touch is the set of audio effects that mimic how a bowling ball sounds as it heads down the alley, and when it hits the pins.

Download Bowling PC | Price: Free

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