F11 User Guide - Playing Games

= Games =

By default, Fedora installation includes a selection of games; you can select additional game packages during installation. Additionally, you can install more games after installation by using the Add/Remove program application. More information about games on Fedora can be found at the Games wiki.

Default GNOME Games
Many GNOME Games are not installed by default from the Live-CD or the DVD. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can use the Fedora DVD to install them. To install, please read the chapter on managing software. You can install them by either using the PackageKit application or on the command line by using Yum. Be sure to also install the separate Help Files for gnome-games which provides the instruction for playing each game.

With the GNOME Games help installed, use the menus to navigate to System > Help and click the Games link to view a list of the available games. There is a brief description along with a link to details about playing each game. The detailed instructions can also be found from the Help > Contents menu in each game.

Below is the list containing the names and short description of the games included in the GNOME Games pack:

Additional games are included for your enjoyment and stress relief.

Default KDE Games
Many KDE Games are not installed by default from the Live-CD or the DVD. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can use the Fedora DVD to install KDE Games. To install read the chapter on managing software. You can install them by either using the PackageKit application or on the command line by using Yum.

Below is a list containing the names and a short description of the games included in the KDE Games pack:

For information about using these games, refer to the Help menu within each individual game and look for a Handbook option. This will start the KDE Help Center where you can also browse through the help for other games.