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[CarlErikson]

The bog turtle is North Carolina's smallest turtle. Similarly, Bog Turtle Games LLC (http://www.bogturtlegames.com) is a small, North Carolina-based, independent game developer. Two brothers formed the company to make interesting and unique games. The first step towards that goal is the completion and online availability of Spuds.

Spuds is an unusual game that is part strategy and part puzzle-solving. You will build a stable of Spuds (Synthetic Pattern-matching Universal Defenders) that will fight for you, die for you, race for you, and solve puzzles for you in an effort to overcome an alien invasion.

You define your spuds' behaviors using built-in easy-to-use visual tools, and then can lead them through a single-player campaign or command them in a variety of online multiplayer game types.

Give Spuds some time and you will be rewarded with a unique and full-length experience that will challenge and entertain you.

More information about Spuds (including screenshots and a demo download link) can be found at:

http://www.bogturtlegames.com/Spuds/Index.html

We hope you enjoy Spuds,
Carl Erikson
Erik Erikson
Co-founders of Bog Turtle Games LLC

btg@bogturtlegames.com

[CarlErikson]

There is now a "Minis" tab on the navigation bar. Minis are are small experimental games or side projects. The first mini is Helen's Game, which was designed by Helen (Erik's daughter) when she was 5. The game is free (donations to Helen are welcome). Enjoy!

You can reach Helen's Game by going here:
http://www.bogturtlegames.com/Minis/HelensGame.html

Carl Erikson
Erik Erikson
Bog Turtle Games LLC

btg@bogturtlegames.com

[CarlErikson]

There is a new game in the Minis section of the website.

In Elfland, you take on the role of Elfie or Elfita to try and save the elf village from threatening trolls. On your quest, you will encounter helpful turtles, aggressive birds, bouncing springs, purple elf-eaters, and other assorted creatures. In the first volume, which is free, your journey will take you into Gorgimer's Castle where you will have to overcome bats, puzzles, and Gorgimer's pet. In the second volume, which costs $4.95 USD, you will have to outmaneuver thunder clouds, find a gigantic bird's egg, and enter the Troll Caves to confront the Troll Chieftain!

Elfland was originally written in 1992 as a DOS game. This version has been updated so that it runs using Windows DirectX. All the original graphics, sound effects, and music have been faithfully reproduced!

You can reach Elfland by going here:
http://www.bogturtlegames.com/Minis/Elfland.html

Carl Erikson
Erik Erikson
Bog Turtle Games LLC

btg@bogturtlegames.com