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AquaPack Lines
$14.5 - AquaPack Games

Just when you though you saw it all, AquaPack Games released AquaPack Lines - the most extraordinary remake of the classic games. Honestly, sometimes folks just stop playing to stare for hours at the game's astounding interface, graphics elements and cool ripple effects. For those not familiar with the game rules, there is a tutorial. But really, the rules are quite simple - place five or more balls of the same color in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) on the game board and they will disappear. Sounds simple? Wait 'til you try!
Here is another important feature - autosaving. This means that you can exit game at any time, for example, when your boss comes in and starts harassing you about annual report, and then revert back to the game exactly with the game standings you left. Nice, don't you agree? You can also use this feature to take a break when you are in a particularly difficult situation and need a breather. Unlike other Lines remakes that use overly complicated rules and modifications, AquaPack Lines sticks to the original, time-tested rules that made the game a rival to Tetris. By the way, in case you don't know, both games were invented in Russia, became extremely popular and spread all over the world like a wild fire.
Finally, the game can be played in a separate window or full-screen, whichever way you prefer.
AquaPack Lines is very easy to install, it does not need any setup, the interface is intuitive and it is absolutely FREE to try. So, what are you waiting for? See that Download button? Click it and get ready to submerge yourself in the world of AquaPack Lines. The fun is two minutes away. And yes, this game is all you ever wanted in Lines - classic, time-tested rules, striking graphics and autosaving option!

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Mario's Balls
$12.5 - Absolutist.com

This game is a close relative of the famous office puzzle game Lines. You are helping Mario to clear the color balls from the board. But the rules are quite different. First, you are playing on the hexagonal board, which drastically changes the nature of the game - the balls can move in
three directions giving you more freedom. Second, you can arrange balls into various patterns, not only straight lines as it used to be before. The more elaborate is the figure - the more points you get. You can try to build up complex combinations, and keep the board empty by removing the simpler ones in the meantime. Therefore, there may be different strategies of playing and scoring points. You can decide on the fly whether the newly appearing balls are allowed to
finish the patterns (to prevent them from messing up your constructions).

Main features of the game: 1) new shapes for board and the cells that form it ;
2) major rule change - now you can put the balls in the various patterns to remove them ;
3) gradually increasing skill level, even kids will have fun playing;
4) save your best results on hard disk, and take part in the top players contest on the Web ;
5) Personal Edition available on request.

More information is available on the home page.

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Square Assembler
$12.5 - Absolutist.com

Square Assembler contains three different puzzle games united by common interface and idea - to take out all squares from the board by matching colors. One-player mode, as well as playing against the computer are supported.
Various skins are provided. Helpful hints and information will assist new players to enjoy
the game and score higher points.
Both friendly installer and uninstaller are included.
Square Remover: The main goal of the game is very simple - to remove color squares from
the board. They can be taken out only in blocks of the same color, these blocks are highlighted when the mouse moves over. Single squares cannot be taken out, and when no blocks remain
- the game is over. You get points for every square you have managed to remove, plus a bonus if you clear the whole board.
Square Collector: The rules are the same, but scoring is different. The points you get for a
take-out grow very fast with the number of squares in the removed block. You can see the current block's price in the right pane. So, the best strategy here is to assemble as big a bunch as possible, and then eliminate it.
Turn Play Squares: The main idea is the same, but you play in turns trying to gain more points
than your opponent - computer. Each move is a series of take-outs, and each removed block must be larger than the previous one. To make the play fair, on the first move only the 2-square blocks can be cleared, on second - 2 and 3-square, and so forth.
All your best results are submitted to the server and take part in the World-wide contest.

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RasterVect
$79.95 - RasterVect Software

Vectorizer RasterVect can transform any raster images into a vector format. Raster drawing can be imported by scanning original paper drawings. There is TWAIN support for importing from scanners. Images can be acquired from any scanner. The target vector formats (DXF,WMF,EMF,EPS and AI) are supported by most CAD applications that use vector graphics, such as AutoCAD and Corel Draw. There are viewing tools like zooming, scrolling and color selection.

Features: Recognizes orthogonal lines, inclined lines, arcs and circles; Has four various conversion methods (outline, centerline etc); Has modes ORTHO and SNAP; Forms correct corners at crossing lines, arcs and circles; Keeps scale of an initial drawing; Has TWAIN support (there is scanning in the program); Can correct a turn angle of an initial raster drawing; Has despeckle filter; Can recognize color images or transform their to black-and-white for the subsequent recognition; Has Batch Mode and Macros; Has vector and raster editing opportunities; Supports various raster and vector formats, has own combined (raster+vector) format.

In this latest version : Recognition method "Outlines" has been improved.

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Illustrix Dream Pack
$15.99 - Absolutist.com

Absolutist introduces the new genre mix! This game takes the best of logic and action - arcade-style gameplay is combined here with the mystique of the puzzle. Your goal is to prevent the board from filling up with the oncoming blocks and to reveal a hidden picture of an animal at the same time. Pack up color blocks in lines and they will disappear, letting you see more and more parts of a hidden picture. We've forged the new scoring system to make the gameplay more unpredictable and gripping.
There are two types of blocks in the game: color blocks and picture pieces. Your goal is to remove as many picture pieces as possible. For removing one line you get 10 points, for two - 30 points, for three - 60 points, for four - 100 points. As you remove the lines you will see the progress bar being filled. The progress bar indicates how close you are to finishing the current level. When it is filled, the 'NEXT' button will appear.
At that point you have two choises:
- click on the 'NEXT' button: this will reveal current picture and you'll be able to proceed to the next level
- continue playing the current level: in this case you'll have to reveal the remaining parts of the picture in the common way (i.e. by removing picture pieces), but the score for removing the lines will be raised five times!
In registered version:
- 50 exotic pictures;
- Unlimited gameplay;
- Save top scores;
- Players' online contest;
- Game Autosave option;
- No reminder windows;
Upgrade to new versions is free for registered users.
The game runs on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP.

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AceReader (Original/Lite Version)
$24.95 - StepWare, Inc.

Productivity/Educational Self-Improvement Reading Software. Speed Reading Software. Read faster while on your computer by reading in Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) mode. In RSVP mode the words come to your eyes instead of your eyes going to the words. Learn to read faster both on and off your computer by practicing to read in RSVP and Tachistoscopic Scroll mode at configurable speed settings. In Tachistoscopic mode, your eyes are forced to move in normal fashion but at preset speeds. Comes complete with reading/comprehension tests that are broken out by grade levels. Test results are logged on a per user basis and can be viewed graphically. Designed for use by all ages (from the high powered executives that needs to read faster in today's information age, to children just learning how to read). Can be used to rapidly read and skim text found in documents and your clipboard. Using the clipboard allows for reading text from other applications like your favorite word processor and text from the Internet (i.e. web pages, email, news groups...). Many options: set font, set background color, set mode (Center Text, or Eye Trainer Scroll), number of words or lines per flash, column width, set delays (if certain punctuation or long words are found), set burst reading lengths. Main screen allows for setting current document position, setting speed, burst back/repeat/forward, Search-N-Read options, and displays your last reading speed. Includes online help.

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