Play Microsoft Entertainment Pack Online

I picked up Microsoft Entertainment Pack for the Game Boy Color when it came out, a cartridge that bundled six of the ten puzzle games from the original Windows collection. It was a straightforward release from Microsoft, arriving during a time when the handheld was flooded with quick, portable diversions. This was just another option among many, a way to get some classic PC puzzles on the go without much fanfare.

You control different cursors or pieces depending on the game, working through challenges like matching tiles in TicTactics or navigating mazes in Rattler Race. The main objective is simply to beat each game's specific puzzle or achieve a high score. Signature mechanics include the tile sliding and matching of TicTactics, and the screen by screen pathfinding required in Rattler Race. The pace is generally methodical, though some games can get surprisingly difficult as you progress. It feels like a quiet, thoughtful way to pass the time.