I intend to make this weekend a gaming weekend. I haven't played video games in a long time. At least not as seriously as I used to. Do you have any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by wolfr on Nov 20, 2009 - 39 answers

What are some great computer games for people who enjoy non-linear privateering, combat, and risky missions? [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis on Nov 2, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for some decent "vs" puzzle games that I and my 3 young boys (10 and under) can play against each other on my mac (a fun and silly chess game would be a plus, too). We have 2 macs in the house, so any online options would be welcome too! TIA.
posted by Brocktoon on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me identify an older mac shoot-em-up with procedurally generated levels. [more inside]
posted by metacollin on Oct 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I just finished Half Life 2 Episode 2. Now what? [more inside]
posted by cmoj on Sep 4, 2009 - 26 answers

Looking for old 90's mac/pc game involving a green haunted house... [more inside]
posted by frankie_stubbs on Aug 30, 2009 - 9 answers

I realize that this is a long shot, but lately I've had a hankering to play some of the old classic Sierra games from my childhood--specifically the Hoyle ones listed here (note: annoying music plays). Problem: I'm on a Mac. [more inside]
posted by leesh on Jun 23, 2009 - 14 answers

Do Civilization IV mods such as Fall From Heaven and Fall From Heaven 2 work in the Mac OSX version of Civ IV? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Mar 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me trick out my old Mac for my preschooler. [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Feb 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you recommend some simple, fun, online two-player games suitable for two people chatting over a webcam? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Feb 4, 2009 - 18 answers

My husband lucked in to a free iMac and we'd like to set it up for our neice who is 11. Can you help us trick it out? [more inside]
posted by amanda on Dec 4, 2008 - 10 answers

It's called Equilibria, and it's a simple java-based game that has one tiny drawback. After a few rounds, my browser crashes. [more inside]
posted by tzikeh on Nov 30, 2008 - 15 answers

It's time to get a new computer. I'd like some kind of Mac. What's the smart thing to buy? [more inside]
posted by so_necessary on Sep 30, 2008 - 15 answers

Free Mac Jaguar 10.2 Games? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 on Sep 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Jun 25, 2008 - 8 answers

Ignoramus wants to make games for his Mac. Adobe Actionscript, Cocoa... What choices do I have? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on Jun 25, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a computer (macbook pro) next to my treadmill. Please suggest some casual games I could play while exercising. [more inside]
posted by mmoncur on Feb 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for help compiling a top 20 "must play" list of essential videogames. [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent on Jan 8, 2008 - 66 answers

Is there any way to make the PC version of The Sims 2 that I mistakenly downloaded work on my Mac OS X? Please? [more inside]
posted by pieliza on Dec 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Looking for multiplayer, low system requirement Mac or PC games for LAN and network play. [more inside]
posted by oranges on Jul 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Is there a website that reviews Windows games for Mac users? [more inside]
posted by danb on Dec 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Does anyone remember an older Macintosh single-player shareware role-playing-game, possibly called "Boden," "Boden," or some variation thereof? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Oct 31, 2006 - 8 answers

Can you identify this classic Mac game? [more inside]
posted by Succa on Jul 20, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm looking for the names of two video games I used to play in the early 90's... [more inside]
posted by Venadium on May 22, 2006 - 7 answers

Has anyone successfully installed CivIII or Age of Empires on a MacBook Pro running Win XP SP2 over Parallels? [more inside]
posted by eirelander on May 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Recommend me a relatively simple roguelike for Mac. [more inside]
posted by danb on Apr 11, 2006 - 8 answers

Is an Intel Mac with Bootcamp and Windows a viable option as a Windows gaming box? [more inside]
posted by nthdegx on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers

LAN-based multiplayer games for Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on May 29, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm fond of the products of Japanese studio ABA Games and am looking for similar stuff for my G4 iBook. [more inside]
posted by nonemoreblack on Mar 3, 2005 - 5 answers