| | Browser |
| | Games that are played directly through your web browser. |
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| | Browser - java |
| | Games that are played through a JAVA applet running in a web browser. |
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| | Browser - plugin |
| | Games that are played through a web browser plugin, such as FLASH. Requires download and installation of the plugin to play. |
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| | Email |
| | Games that are played through the exchange of emails. |
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| | Stand alone |
| | Games played through their own program, requires download and installation. |
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| | Telnet |
| | Games played using telnet or MUD client. |
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