2009 Events

Softpedia "100% CLEAN" award on Solitaire




Softpedia guarantees that Solitaire 1.0 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.


Solitaire 1.0.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Revised Klondike rules
  • Some initial cards were incorrectly dealt face-up
  • Minor bugs fixes


NEW GAME - baKno Solitaire


A collection of the most popular solitaire games, baKno-style. Beautiful handcrafted card sets are showcased in a 3D view with board rotation and zoom.

baKno Solitaire includes some all-time favorites such as Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Cruel and Canfield. Featuring original relaxing music that enhances your experience.

Solitaire is a great way to pass time and exercise the mind. Just give it a try.


My MahJong for iPhone and iPod Touch







We attended the new E for All event in Los Angeles Convention Center. This event showcases the latest in video games from the mayor developers.


Unlocker Utility Released



Unlocker is a utility application that enables you to unlock any baKno game with a simple click. No need to type, or copy and paste your email address and key code into the game.

Now the email message you receive after your purchase will include a special link that starts with "bakno://". Just click that link, and Unlocker will automatically unlock your game.

Unlocker works with all baKno games on Mac or Windows. To save some time on your next purchase, just download this small application from our website and run it once.


Unique names on leaderboards


All our leaderboards have been updated to discard repeated names. Only the highest score per user is now shown. New names now make it to these lists.


Island Racer 1.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • One new car (more coming)
  • Redesigned Settings, Instructions and About
  • With a 3D menu user interface
  • Top perspective view (pressing T)
  • Innovative Mouse Driving (pressing M)
  • Option to match other AI cars
  • Improved online gaming
  • Revised cars models and textures
  • Important bug fixes


4-Stars Award to Xplorer


Xplorer Download - Soft-Files.com

Xplorer 2.0 has received 4 stars award from Soft-Files editors team, based on price, usability, documentation & support.


Softpedia "100% CLEAN" award on Island Racer




Softpedia guarantees that Island Racer 1.0 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.


MacPool 10.8.3 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Important bug fix
  • Subscribed and Coins players can now play full online games


Island Racer 1.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • New intro movie
  • Improved car colors
  • Important bug fixes


NEW GAME - Island Racer



A casual racing game full of fun that can be played solo, against the computer, or online against another player. Island Racer features the unique ability to generate new original landscapes and tracks, offering infinite track combinations for a new experience with every race.

Select from different cars and colors to race in head-to-head competition. Choose an On- or Off-Road track and enjoy! Crashing into the opponent is allowed to gain an edge. You will find Island Racer easy to play and full of exhilarating moments.


PunkTrader 1.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • New list of companies
  • Now generic by industry sector
  • Instead of specific known ones
  • Minor bug fixes


100% Snow Leopard Compatibles



All baKno games are compatible with the latest operating system OS X 10.6 from Apple. You can download and try our games with confidence. And if you already own a baKno game, it will keep working without any necessary change after you upgrade your operating system.


MacJong Remixed


What’s New in this Version
  • Expanded Music Library
  • From the original 14 songs
  • Tripled to 42 chinese songs
  • To enjoy a larger music variety
  • NO UPDATE NECESSARY


Billiards Presentation

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Watch the Billiards Presentation created by Ray Bentsen for the Strait Mac Users Group. You will need to wait a few seconds while it downloads a 5MB flash animation.


Tico 2.7.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Alternative game control by mouse gestures
  • Move, rotate or drop the falling shape
  • By dragging the mouse over the game area
  • Double click will rotate as well
  • Minor bug fixes


Racing Game



Kasino 2.6.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Gradually increased blind bet and minimum bet
  • Every 5 rounds it is increased by 1 chip
  • This measure is taken on regular tables
  • To avoid long lasting games
  • Minor bug fixes


MyPinball for iPhone and iPod Touch




MacPinball is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch called MyPinball. The only way to get this version is by purchasing it on the App Store. As similar as it can get to the original MacPinball, this ported version includes a single new table with four independent flippers and many options, including a new camera that follows the ball while it bounces around the table.


Billiards 5.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved image quality
  • Now showing reflections on balls
  • Rounded tip on shooting line
  • Minor bug fixes


MacJong 3.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Persistent game state
  • When navigating to other tabs your current game is not lost
  • You can now change settings and return to the same game
  • Minor bug fixes


Tico 2.6.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • New “Relaxed” game mode
  • For those players who prefer a tranquil game
  • With no speed, score or time pressure
  • Minor bug fixes

MacPool 10.8.2 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved username validation
  • Preventing unwanted white spaces
  • And ensuring ranking updates
  • Minor bug fixes


MacJong 3.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved background music control
  • Streamed songs are now saved
  • For offline sessions with music
  • And less internet consumption
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPinball 6.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved background music control
  • Streamed songs are now saved
  • For offline sessions with music
  • And less internet consumption
  • Minor bug fixes


SpacePig 3.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved background music control
  • Streamed songs are now saved
  • For offline sessions with music
  • And less internet consumption
  • Minor bug fixes


Gems 4.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved background music control
  • Streamed songs are now saved
  • For offline sessions with music
  • And less internet consumption
  • Minor bug fixes


E3 in Los Angeles





Billiards 5.0.2 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • 8Ball problems solved
  • Online gaming revisions
  • Minor bug fixes


SpacePig 3.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • “Game” tab fixed
  • Showing “New Game” when playing
  • Minor bug fixes


KenoPool 2.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • “Game” tab fixed
  • Showing “New Game” when playing
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPinball 6.0.3 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • “Game” tab fixed
  • Showing “New Game” when playing
  • Minor bug fixes


Gems 4.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • “Game” tab fixed
  • Showing “New Game” when playing
  • Minor bug fixes


MacJong 3.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • “Game” tab fixed
  • Showing “New Game” when playing
  • Minor bug fixes


Softpedia "100% CLEAN" award on PunkTrader




Softpedia guarantees that PunkTrader 1.0 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.


NEW GAME - PunkTrader



A stock trading game that will allow you to test your trading skills on real historical stock market price movements. PunkTrader will randomly pick one of the 20 most actively traded stocks and take you to 9:30 am Wall-Street time at the beginning of a random trading day within the last 5 years.

Once the game starts, you will battle the price movements of the stock by buying and selling shares at will, and your sole objective is to make a profit. To do that, you will not only use your keen predictive trader eye, but also a few assisting indicators included in the game.

Can you beat the markets consistently? Can you turn a profit over and over? Can you get better with practice? PunkTrader will let you know if you are cut-out for a career as a full-time trader.


Billiards 5.0.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Snooker rules revised
  • Colored balls are now re-spotted
  • When not pocketed in order
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPool 10.8.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Snooker rules revised
  • Colored balls are now re-spotted
  • When not pocketed in order
  • Minor bug fixes


Snooker 10.7.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Snooker rules revised
  • Colored balls are now re-spotted
  • When not pocketed in order
  • Minor bug fixes


Subscription Service Launched



baKno announces a new way for gamers to enjoy unlimited play of its games for Mac and Windows. baKno’s Subscription Service is now available for $19.99 per month.

Players who purchase a Subscription Service receive a personal key code that unlocks all 15 baKno games for Mac or Windows for one month from the date of purchase. The code works on one computer, the first registered when unlocking the code. Additional subscriptions can be purchased to renew the expiration date for subsequent months’ play.

baKno's Subscription Service is just another way to play your favorite baKno games. Enjoy!


Billiards 5.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for our monthly subscription service
  • Now you are able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Tuned-up physics for realistic behavior
  • Minor bug fixes


Softpedia "100% CLEAN" award on MacPinball




Softpedia guarantees that MacPinball 6.0 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.


MacJong 3.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Minor bug fixes


Gems 4.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Minor bug fixes


Keno Pool 2.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Minor bug fixes


SpacePig 3.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPinball 6.0.2 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved auto-updater
  • Auto-updater for Windows version
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPinball 6.0.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Scoring system adapted for the new rewards program
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPinball 6.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Auto-updater functionality
  • Convenient and light-weigth download
  • Of future versions changes
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Improved registration process
  • Pasting styled text and trimming undesired characters
  • Minor bug fixes


Xplorer 2.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Kasino 2.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Tico 2.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Scoring system adapted for the new rewards program
  • Minor bug fixes


Snooker 10.7.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Softpedia "100% CLEAN" award on Domino




Softpedia guarantees that Domino 9.5 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.


MacPool 10.8.0 Rleased


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Domino 9.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


TipTone for the iPhone and iPod Touch



TioTone is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The only way to get this version is by purchasing it on the App Store.

TipTone is a musical instrument able to play 60 different notes in five full scales. Notes are played by pressing one or more buttons simultaneously. The original toy is out of production, but now you can enjoy this game on your iPhone!

TipTone is lots of fun. A variety of well known tunes are included for you to follow and practice. Select a practice tune to illuminate each combination in red; once you press a note, the next one lights up.


Carambola 10.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Color Sudoku 9.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Slide & Stack 9.5.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Support for a future subscription service
  • Soon you will be able to play all baKno games
  • With a single monthly payment
  • Minor bug fixes


Gems 3.1.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • New “Local” Scores list
  • To store your own best scores
  • Minor bug fixes


Billiards 4.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Online Game mode added
  • To play against other gamers around the planet
  • Chat capability included
  • Improved alternate camera and shooting mode
  • Important bug fixes


Gems 3.0.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • New “Wicked Mode” added
  • An innovative way to play 3-Match with your keyboard
  • Scoring system adapted for the new rewards program
  • Minor bug fixes


Keno Pool 1.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Command-L now locks the game when on Coins mode
  • Scoring system adapted for the new rewards program
  • Minor bug fixes


MacJong 2.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Command-L now locks the game when on Coins mode
  • Scoring system adapted for the new rewards program
  • Minor bug fixes


Gems for the iPhone and iPod Touch



Gems is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The only way to get this version is by purchasing it on the App Store. As similar as it can get to the original Gems, this ported version includes 3 difficulty levels, background selection, easy to play by sliding gems with a single finger, and top scores list.


Gems 2.3 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Re-colored orange gem
  • To differentiate it from the yellow gem
  • Command-L now locks the game when on Coins mode
  • New button to return to windowed mode
  • Minor bug fixes


MacPool 10.7.9 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Statistics fixed for 8Ball and Snooker
  • Protocol version control on 8Ball online
  • Human translation for the Italian language
  • Minor bug fixes


Excellent software certificate for Color Sudoku




Color Sudoku has been granted the "EXCELLENT" software certificate by FindMySoft.com because it exceeds the quality standards of many other software products in its category.


MacPool 10.7.8 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Improved realism on the 8-Ball breeakshot
  • Balls get dispersed now
  • 8-Ball pocketed on breakshot fix
  • It now identifies the shooting player as the winner
  • Minor bug fixes


Billiards 3.8 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Alternate camera and shooting mode
  • Provides real life shooter’s perspective
  • Shot replay functionality added
  • Press “R” to watch the previous shot
  • Fixed 8 ball winner recognition
  • Minor bug fixes


Keno Pool for the iPhone and iPod Touch




Keno Pool is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The only way to get this version is by purchasing it on the App Store. As similar as it can get to the original Keno Pool, this ported version includes 1 Player and 2 Players modes, table color selection, the same physics engine, easy to shot and to select spin, sound effects and narrator.


Excellent software certificate for Carambola




Carambola has been granted the "EXCELLENT" software certificate by FindMySoft.com because it exceeds the quality standards of many other software products in its category.

Billiards 3.7.2 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Double voices eliminated
  • Improved winner recognition
  • With won rounds correctly granted
  • Command-L now locks the game when on Coins mode
  • Second camera can now get hidden by pressing a single key (“X”)
  • Minor bug fixes


Excellent software certificate for Domino




Domino has been granted the "EXCELLENT" software certificate by FindMySoft.com because it exceeds the quality standards of many other software products in its category.


MacPool 10.7.5 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • 8-Ball and Snooker online game continuity fixed
  • ELO ranking not calculated on normally finished games
  • New anti-piracy communication protocol
  • Minor bug fixes


NEW GAME - Keno Pool




A little known Pool game that until now was played primarily by high-rollers in local Pool Halls. It is a simple, fast paced, exciting game of strategy, skill and luck that will keep you entertained for hours as you watch the balls spinning around, in and out of the photo-realistic wooden keno board.

Test your skills and your luck as you try to match ball colors and ball numbers or earn bonus points when you hit the Keno hole. Play with a friend, or solo and post your score on baKno’s Top Players list.


MacJong 2.0 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Hint key added
  • Press “H” o get some help
  • Fixed automatic reshuffle
  • It works fine now
  • Important bug fixes


MacPool 10.7.1 Released


What’s New in this Version
  • Sponsored look is saved now as a preference
  • ELO ranking is only calculated on 8Ball and Snooker games


And play some more…


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