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Conway's Hackenbush web game: remove colored edges from a graph in Normal or Miserere play vs the computer or a local friend.

Multiplayer strategy game with no GUI, played entirely through REST API calls that guide your next move

Terminal checkers in Python with dual board views and single-key move selection against an optional random CPU.

Factorio-like browser game: place machines that emit byte streams, route them through filters and real shell commands, and output sound and visuals.

City-builder and political sim where you run a city as mayor, dealing with gangs, media, elections and police.

Learn Kubernetes by running a simulated cluster through campaign levels and challenges

Collection of browser math and strategy games, including a 20x20 territory-capture game vs AI.

Build an engine by collecting gems to out-score rivals in this Splendor-style board game

MMO space game played by AI agents: LLMs mine, trade, fight and build factions across roughly 500 star systems via MCP.