Do you think that computer games are all about shooting and killing? Well, you are dead wrong. There are dozens of game titles created by family friendly game developers that are kids safe. Here are just a few of them.

DropHeads

Meet the Dropheads, hilarious and loveable characters with treasure on their mind. Help these strange little guys navigate the seas by matching them in groups of four or more. Then, watch them bounce off the screen. As you go, collect pieces of a treasure map and assemble them to find the hidden loot. And with two game modes, Arcade for those who like a fast pace and Strategy for those who like a relaxing diversion, there's something for everyone.

Dropheads Game Key Features:

* Additional bonus and surprise game to solve

* Two different gameplay styles for a single one-time price

* Unique combination of great gameplay and extreme fun

* Collect all 5 treasure chests while exploring secret islands

* Animated easy-to-grasp tutorials on every single feature

* Smiley characters with hilarious animations

* Faster-paced chill out game with easier levels

* Classic puzzle game with mind-challenging levels

Screenshots are available at http://www.deprice.com/dropheads.htm

Tetris Revolution

Tetris Revolution is not yet another 3D remake of one of the best all-time classics in the history of PC games - Tetris. In fact, the difference between Tetris Revolution and all other remakes in akin to the difference between a fresh cup of espresso in a Venetian café and a Styrofoam cup of instant coffee in McDonnalds! Tetris Revolution got absolutely fantastic 3D industrial style graphics. Plus, you'll be treated to 5 different game types to suit any kind of player: Revolution, Pentix, Emptix, Kids and Retro, it's got superb stereo sound. Well, it's got pretty much everything you can think of and a tad more: various shapes of blocks, numerous bonuses, explosives to get rid of unwanted blocks, etc. This will change your idea of what a breath-taking Tetris game should be like.

Screenshots are available at http://www.deprice.com/tetrisrevolution.htm

Wild West Wendy

Did you think bartending in the Wild West was easy? Think again! Help Wendy in her journey from naive barwoman to Saloon business expert, and settle an old score in the process. Wendy will have to endure the constant harassment from thieves, the danger of escaped criminals stopping at her saloon for a couple of drinks, the usual mess caused by bar fights, and find the truth behind the most weird characters to ever walk the Wild West - is the town's undertaker a vampire? Did that guy drink invisible ink or is he a ghost? Sounds like too much? Don't worry - Wendy will make new friends and loyal allies to help in her quest to win the Wager of the Century against an evil rancher!

Screenshots are available at http://www.deprice.com/wildwestwendy.htm

Gutterball 2

Gutterball 2 is a realistic, fast-paced and attitude-filled 3D bowling game - all controlled by the flick of a mouse. Enjoy amazing pin physics, three unique alleys, four hilarious commentators, and over a dozen customizable bowling balls. You can even customize your own 3D bowling ball with an image from your hard drive. Play Gutterball and strike it BIG. Five brand-new alleys, 25 new eye-catching balls, tricky computer opponents, more modes and the most realistic physics to date. Check out the re-birth of the original 3D bowling game!

Screenshots are available at http://www.deprice.com/gutterball.htm

John Deprice hosts one of the biggest collections of family friendly games on the Net at http://www.deprice.com/games.htm

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