Classic games for
Windows and the Web
Welcome to FamilyGames.com.
We hope you’ll enjoy our collection of classic original games.
All the games listed below are free to download and play.
The games on this page require a registration code in order to access all features.
The registration code can be entered when you run the game after installing it on your computer.
We provide a form where you can generate a free registration code for any of these games.
The games work on computers running Windows XP or later.
We also offer some games that work in any modern web browser.
Please check out our Online Games page, which provides descriptions and details about the games available.
Adventure games
You don’t need lightning-fast reflexes to play our adventure games, just a willingness to keep on exploring! And if you’re really lost, and really can’t puzzle your way through, there are hints to help. For reading age and up.
Santa’s Secret Valley
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Santa’s Secret Valley is a light-hearted graphical adventure with a Christmas theme. Can you rescue Santa’s magic items? Each puzzle you solve takes you further into the unfolding story, and one step closer to winning. Highlights include the Christmas Quiz, the TransDimensional InterLocator, and a train ride aboard the Secret Valley Express.
All Aboard for Santa
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In
All Aboard For Santa you return to the Secret Valley on a new mission. Santa’s boat has washed up on shore, empty except for his pet monkey. Where can he be? Taking Santa’s own boat, the
Rednose, you set out to find him. Such a fast, reliable, and above all durable boat is just what you need for exploring the lake and its mysterious islands!
Uncle Julius and the Anywhere Machine
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The famous scientist who invented the
Anywhere Machine just happens to be your Uncle Julius. His Anywhere Machine takes you on a dazzling interdimensional quest that involves science, magic, and a society of surprisingly helpful gnomes! Along the way, you might enter a contest in the local newspaper, visit the auction, test your knowledge in a science quiz, go flying in a hot-air balloon... and lots more.
Games for the
very young
Specifically for the little ones... Most of our games are designed to be enjoyed by just about anyone, regardless of age, but these delightful programs are meant specifically for the little ones.
I Live at Santa’s House!
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I Live at Santa’s House! is an activity center game that lets kids aged 3–7 experience the delightful fantasy of being an elf in Santa’s house at the North Pole. Each session begins with waking up at the start of the day. As you explore the various rooms, you will find ten major activities and games to try, and a number of smaller ones. The creative, non-competitive activities include testing toys, baking Christmas cookies, decorating the tree, and more!
Twisted Tails
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Twisted Tails promotes reading and language skills by presenting beloved fairy tales with a twist. Parents often wonder if kids are getting enough practice with basic language skills relating to reading, vocabulary and grammar. Twisted Tails is designed to give kids’ language muscles a pain-free work-out that’s so much fun they’ll keep on coming back for more!
Word games
The vital skills of the mind... Our word games are kinetic, involving and addictive. They offer a powerful but painless way of building spelling skills and vocabulary.
Alphen
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Alphen is the perfect game for those who enjoy a fast-paced word puzzle! The easiest level is suitable for children 8-10; the hardest will challenge serious puzzlers.
Spell-Mell
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Spell-Mell is a spelling, vocabulary and quiz game that includes numerous game modules, each in effect a separate game, plus an editor for creating your own modules.
