Games

Dragonriders of Pern board game (Mayfair Games) (1983) .
	"Dragonriders of Pern presents the struggle among the Leaders of the six different Weyrs to be recognized as leader of Pern. Each player vies with the others for the support of the Lord Holders while simultaneously keeping Pern free of Thread... The primary goal of the players is the protection of Pern from the ravages of Thread; if the northern continent of Pern (represented on the playing board) has been so Threaded that it can not support life, then all of the players lose, along with Pern. If the players are successful in fighting the Thread, then the player with the most allied Lord Holders is the winner."

Dragonriders of Pern computer game (Epyx) (1983) (Commodore 64 and Atari computers) .
	"Dragonriders of Pern. The Official Computer Game based on the novels by Anne McCaffrey. The Red Star has once again entered Perns orbit, bringing with it the destructive Thread. As Weyr Leader, you are faced with a two-fold task. First negotiate alliance with Lord Holders and Craftmasters to form the strongest Weyr on Pern. Then, once the thread begins to fall, mount your fire-breathing dragon and shoot down the Thread in a fast paced, joystick-controlled action sequence. Go "Between" when you or your dragon are wounded in the Thread fight. Negotiate, duel, or compromise in the all important strategy sessions. Ask a Craftmaster for assistance in your dealings with the Lord Holders, or go at it alone. Invite prospective allies to a wedding or a dragon hatching. Each of these events are critical to your success. Choose well, the future of your Weyr depends upon it. All the action and excitement of Anne McCaffrey's books are brought to life in this exciting role playing action/strategy game."

Dragonriders of Pern book game (Nova Games Designs) (1984) .
	"Dragonriders of Pern, the book game is an exciting, fast-paced picturebook game of Thread fighting based on the books by Anne McCaffrey. Whether or not you've read the novels, you'll enjoy this tense, action-packed simulation as YOU try to save Pern, working in cooperation with a wingmate, but still trying to out do the other for honor and social standing. Advance (or decline!) in rank, prestige and ability as one of the book's characters or as your own. Easy enough to learn in five minutes, playable in fifteen - and challenging enough to KEEP you playing. Each 144 page book contains 115 illustrations of dragon flight with YOU at the reins. You can also play an entire campaign involving all the dragon weyrs of Pern."

Freedom: First Resistance (Red Storm Entertainment) (2000) (PC) .
	"A ruthless assault by the alien Catteni shattered humanity's defenses and ravaged Earth. Within days, the planet was conquered. Survivors were rounded up and forced into refugee camps, or sent to the stars to labor for their alien masters. Earth is a wasteland of ruined cities, empty streets and alien strongholds. But not all of humanity has given up the fight. In the abandoned cities and under the broken streets, the survivors of the invasion plan vengeance. Join Angel Sanchez, the heart of the human Resistance, as she leads her team of freedom fighters in Earth's final shot at redemption. Outnumbered and outgunned, you have only your smarts, skill and determination to count on - along with the weapons and allies you pick up along the way. Lurk in the shadows, plan your moves and strike with deadly precision. With each successful mission, you're one step closer to winning Earth its FREEDOM. Take Back Your Planet. Take Back Your FREEDOM."

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Chronicles of Pern: Dragon Riders (UbiSoft) (2001) (PC or Sega Dreamcast) .
	"Chronicles of Pern: DragonRiders Ages have passed since the lapse of Pern's ruin by the dreaded and deadly oppressor, Thread. Yet you, D'Kor, as Dragonrider, sense unrest in the land as hidden dangers arise. It is now your calling to preserve your homeland by seeking out a new Weyrwoman to ride the mighty Gold Dragon, before Pern is forever destroyed. The Brilliance of Pern Comes Alive *See, for the first time, the magical world of Pern Based on the best-selling novels 'Dragonriders of Pern'. *A vast storyline featuring 120 richly detailed locations, and over 170 characters to seek and question. *Use your wits, your fists and your weapons to defeat your foes. *Bolster your dragon's powers to unravel the many mysteries of Pern. Reclaim Your World. Reclaim Pern."