How to Play Arcade Games on Yahoo Games

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Most people have played arcade games at some point in the past. From the local pizza hangout to the arcades in the local mall to your personal computer, there are many ways to enjoy arcade games. With Yahoo Games, you can play arcade games from virtually anywhere. With a range of games to choose from, you can play for as long as you like.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer with Internet access
Yahoo account

Play Arcade Games on Yahoo Games

Step 1

Click on the 'Games' tab from the Yahoo home page (see Resources below).
Step 2

Find the toolbar listing the various kinds of games available to play on Yahoo Games. Click on the 'Arcade' button.
Step 3

Choose from one of the three options for accessing your game choice. Choose either 'Download,' 'Web' or 'Skill' (interactive).
Step 4

Choose the 'Web' button where available next to a game title if you want to play online. This will give you three options: 'Download Game' (free trial game), 'Buy Now' or 'Play Web Game.' This last option is free, but with limited features. It will give you an opportunity to try out the game and decide whether you want to pay for it.
Step 5

Choose 'Download' when available to load the game directly to your computer. You will be directed to another screen with two more options.
Step 6

Click on 'Download Game' for a free trial version. This option is free, but offers a limited sample of the game so you can decide whether you want to pay for it.
Step 7

Click on 'Buy Now' to purchase that game.
Step 8

Fill out your payment information completely and click on the 'Continue' button. You will then receive instructions for downloading the arcade game to your computer.

Tips & Warnings

If you get stuck while playing the arcade games on Yahoo Games, go to the 'Help' page (see Resources below).
Some games are made available through independently owned and operated Web sites. They are not managed by Yahoo. Exercise judgement when sharing personal information with unknown Web sites.
Remember that Yahoo does track your movements from page to page throughout their Web site. This information will be recorded and used to customize marketing efforts to you based on the types of goods and services you visited.