Board GamesI've always loved games! Through the years, I've invented dozens of games of skill and strategy. My favorites are posted here. Rather than sell them at game stores, I've decided to make most of them available for free. Just download the game you want, unzip the files and print out the components on your printer.
Independence ! © Harris Dvores, 2003A strategy game for 3-5 players, who compete as Colonial Governors during the American Revolution. Allocate resources to achieve your economic, diplomatic and military objectives. This is a detailed game with tremendous variety. Would sell for over $40 in stores. 
Star Empire © Harris Dvores, 2005A 2-person space epic for board gamers, inspired by Master of Orion ®, my favorite PC game. Managing your empire’s resources is critical as you expand from a single star system to the dominant power in the galaxy. Incredible diversity, yet can be played in a single evening. Contact me if you would like the files. 
Army For Sale © Harris Dvores, 2007A bidding/military conquest game for 3 or 4 players. Recruit the best officers to lead your armies in Part I of the game, then choose how to deploy them in a battle for Europe in part II. Medici ® players will love the myriad of factors that influence the bidding, and fans of Stratego ® will appreciate the familiar officer corps. Contact me if you would like the files. 
Four Score © Harris Dvores, 2007A challenging word game for 2 or more players. Each player gets their own board and a set of blue, green and gold tiles. Each round, players draw 4 of each color tile, then arrange the tiles to form words on their board. The trick is that in any word, only one color tile will score at full value. Double squares and secret wagers add to the excitement. Contact me if you would like the files. 
Space Ace © Harris Dvores, 2007A futuristic "fighter pilot" game for 2 to 4 players. Players’ ships circle the solar system, shifting orbits and speeds to gain position on their targets. Beautiful components simulate the cockpit of your starship, while special technology cards and random planet placement insure that each game will present new challenges. Contact me if you would like the files. 
Space Chess © Harris Dvores, 1981, 2004Two evenly matched fleets of ships face each other in a battle for control of the galaxy. Special components enable players to move their ships simultaneously! Hidden King ships and changing ship strengths make this game far less structured than ordinary chess. If you like to "out-think" your opponent, this is the game for you! 
Portfolio (Playable on any Apple II computer) © Harris Dvores, 1983See who can earn the most money in this fast-paced strategy game. Solitaire and multi-player modes. Rave reviews by national critics... "As good or better than any strategy game on the market... From beginning to end, it gleams with quality" (Softalk Magazine, Dec. 1983). After 20 years, I still play this game regularly. It's that good. Pick up an Apple II on Ebay for a few bucks and see for yourself. Visit the Garage to purchase one of my remaining sets. 
Mayor of Metropolis (for Monopoly® owners) © Harris Dvores, 2002Imagine your Monopoly® board transformed into a city! In "Mayor", you can build on properties as soon as you buy them. Forty special abilities, travelling through the board on interconnected railroads, and surprise elections combine to make "Mayor" one of the most fun games you'll ever play! 
Mayor of Metropolis (original version) © Harris Dvores, 2002Probably the most beautiful board game I've seen. Similar to "Mayor" above, but with all original components. Unique "CityPads" replace deeds, enabling players to view the entire city at a glance. Too much to be downloaded. 
Space Trader © Harris Dvores, 2003A futuristic bidding game for 2-4 players. Win Victory Points by selling Member Worlds the goods they want most, like chocolate, weapons and artwork! Short play time (less than an hour), simple choices and close endings make this game a favorite. 
The Challenge © Harris Dvores, 2005An exciting game of strategy for 2 players. Through bidding, purchases and training, both players prepare their knights for the duel that will determine the winner. Each of the game's four stages rewards a different type of skill, so the possibilities are amazing! 
Color My Word © Harris Dvores, 2003An easy to learn word game for 2 or 3 players. Letters are Red, Green and Blue Tiles, with White and Gold special Tiles. Tiles only score if they're placed on the right color square! A great alternative for Scrabble® fans. 
Color Quest © Harris Dvores, 1983, 1997A magical strategy game for 2-3 players. Players travel the board using color, acquiring gold, gems and magical abilities. A computer-assisted board game, where room contents are preselected by computer, and hints progressively revealed to players. Incredible depth and variety. Too much to be downloaded. 
Balance of Power © Harris Dvores, 1979, 2000A 2-person war game played on a different map each time. Loads of strategic and tactical decisions involving air, land and sea forces, circa mid-20th century technology. Acetate overlays allow for force reductions and map changes. Only for the serious... games last 20-40 hours. Card Games
Clockworks © Harris Dvores, 1986, 2004Clockworks is a variant of seven card stud poker for up to 7 players. A common card, dealt face up in the center of the table at the start of the game, determines the "special suit" for the hand. When a card of that suit is dealt face up, a player may pay to exchange it for a new one. Replaced cards go in the center of the table, temporarily changing the common card, and are available for purchase by subsequent players. Clockworks is an exciting game that keeps you in suspense the entire hand! 
Revolver © Harris Dvores, 2002Revolver is a variant of seven card stud poker for up to 7 players. Players are dealt two down cards, then 2 rows of up cards are placed in the center of the table. Players take turns (clockwise) picking an up card from the first row, and then pick (counterclockwise) from the second row. The procedure is repeated for the last two up cards. In Revolver, players can foresee how their hand (and their opponents' hands) may develop, which greatly increases the opportunity for skillful play and defensive strategy! 
Auction Poker © Harris Dvores, 2002Auction Poker is a card game for 3-5 people in which bidding replaces betting, and quickness of thought replaces bluffing! Players are given bidding cards to play in auctions to acquire cards for their hand. At the end of the hand, points are awarded based on how good a poker hand they have. Bonus points are awarded to the best hand, and side bets at the end create suspense. The game continues until one player has accumulated 15 points. Dvores Bridge Bidding System © Harris Dvores, 1979 Back in my college days, I took up bridge with a passion. I was intrigued with the challenge of conveying as much information as possible within the limited space afforded by bridge bidding rules. I taught Marilyn my bidding system and we practiced endlessly on our way to representing Vassar in the Nationals. My system was so different that we were practically thrown out of several bridge clubs! Home | Paladia Map | Text Navigation | Whats New Gallery | Games | Guestbook | Links | Online Musical | Personal | Poetry Shop | Skits | Christian CD | Songs | Star Trek Scripts |
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