diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 628df30..105d920 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -42,7 +42,9 @@ pico_sdk_init()
 add_executable(basic1 
     basic1.cpp 
     lib/input_manager.cpp
+    lib/game_launcher.cpp
     games/tic_tac_toe.cpp
+    games/demo_game.cpp
     lib/st7796/st7796.c 
     lib/ft6336u/ft6336u.c 
     lib/sd_card/sd_card.c 
diff --git a/basic1.cpp b/basic1.cpp
index df70f56..edfa4f6 100644
--- a/basic1.cpp
+++ b/basic1.cpp
@@ -49,7 +49,9 @@
 #include "display/low_level_touch.h"
 #include "input_manager.h"
 #include "game.h"
+#include "game_launcher.h"
 #include "tic_tac_toe.h"
+#include "demo_game.h"
 
 
 // Binary info for RP2350 - ensures proper boot image structure
@@ -318,16 +320,24 @@ int main()
     // Create InputManager for processing inputs
     InputManager input_manager(touch, &config);
     
-    // Create game instance (polymorphic - can swap for other games later)
-    Game* current_game = new TicTacToeGame(V_WIDTH, V_HEIGHT, &renderer, &gui);
+    // Create GameLauncher
+    GameLauncher launcher(V_WIDTH, V_HEIGHT, &renderer, &gui);
     
-    // Initialize game
-    current_game->init();
+    // Register available games
+    launcher.register_game("Tic-Tac-Toe", "Classic 2-player game",
+        [](uint16_t w, uint16_t h, LowLevelRenderer* r, LowLevelGUI* g) -> Game* {
+            return new TicTacToeGame(w, h, r, g);
+        });
     
-    // Draw initial game graphics
-    current_game->draw();
+    launcher.register_game("Demo Game", "Simple test game",
+        [](uint16_t w, uint16_t h, LowLevelRenderer* r, LowLevelGUI* g) -> Game* {
+            return new DemoGame(w, h, r, g);
+        });
     
-    // Refresh the screen with the rendered GUI (async on Core 1)
+    // Draw launcher menu
+    launcher.draw();
+    
+    // Refresh the screen with the launcher menu (async on Core 1)
     refresh_screen_async(bit_buffer, display);
     printf("Initial screen refresh queued on Core 1\n");
 
@@ -408,6 +418,9 @@ int main()
     printf("\nEntering reactive game loop (Core 0 - input & logic)\n");
     printf("Display refreshes handled by Core 1\n\n");
     
+    Game* current_game = nullptr;
+    uint32_t game_start_time = 0;
+    
     while (1) {
         // Sleep until interrupt wakes us up (very power efficient!)
         __wfi();  // Wait For Interrupt - CPU sleeps until any interrupt occurs
@@ -417,23 +430,58 @@ int main()
         
         // 1. Process button input first (higher priority)
         input = input_manager.process_button_input();
-        if (input.valid) {
-            needs_refresh = current_game->update(input);
-        }
         
         // 2. Process touch input (if no button was pressed)
         if (!input.valid) {
             input = input_manager.process_touch_input(&last_touch_time);
-            if (input.valid) {
+        }
+        
+        // 3. Process input based on current state
+        if (input.valid) {
+            if (launcher.is_game_selected()) {
+                // In game mode - process game input
+                current_game = launcher.get_selected_game();
                 needs_refresh = current_game->update(input);
+                
+                // Check if player wants to exit (hold for 2+ seconds or special gesture)
+                // For now, we'll add a simple long-press detection
+                if (input.type == INPUT_TOUCH_DOWN) {
+                    // Record start time on first touch
+                    if (game_start_time == 0) {
+                        game_start_time = to_ms_since_boot(get_absolute_time());
+                    }
+                } else if (input.type == INPUT_TOUCH_UP) {
+                    uint32_t now = to_ms_since_boot(get_absolute_time());
+                    if (game_start_time > 0 && (now - game_start_time) > 2000) {
+                        // Long press detected - return to menu
+                        printf("Long press detected - returning to launcher\n");
+                        launcher.reset();
+                        needs_refresh = true;
+                    }
+                    game_start_time = 0;
+                }
+            } else {
+                // In launcher mode - process menu input
+                bool game_selected = launcher.update(input);
+                if (game_selected) {
+                    printf("Game launched successfully\n");
+                    game_start_time = 0;
+                }
+                needs_refresh = true;
             }
         }
         
-        // 3. Redraw and queue async refresh on Core 1
+        // 4. Redraw and queue async refresh on Core 1
         if (needs_refresh || pending_refresh) {
             // Clear buffer and redraw entire UI with updated state
             memset(bit_buffer, 0, V_WIDTH * V_HEIGHT / 8);
-            current_game->draw();
+            
+            if (launcher.is_game_selected()) {
+                current_game = launcher.get_selected_game();
+                current_game->draw();
+            } else {
+                launcher.draw();
+            }
             
             // Request async refresh (non-blocking - handled by Core 1)
             bool refresh_started = refresh_screen_async(bit_buffer, display);
diff --git a/display/low_level_gui.h b/display/low_level_gui.h
index 4c3423d..ae2e438 100644
--- a/display/low_level_gui.h
+++ b/display/low_level_gui.h
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+#ifndef LOW_LEVEL_GUI_H
+#define LOW_LEVEL_GUI_H
+
 #include "low_level_render.h"
 
 class LowLevelWindow
@@ -32,4 +35,6 @@ public:
     void draw_circular_gauge(LowLevelWindow* window, int x, int y, int width, const char* label, int percentage);
     void draw_notification(LowLevelWindow* window, int x, int y, int width, const char* time, const char* message);
     void draw_large_clock(LowLevelWindow* window, int x, int y, const char* time_str);
-};
\ No newline at end of file
+};
+
+#endif // LOW_LEVEL_GUI_H
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/games/demo_game.cpp b/games/demo_game.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e9aa42c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/games/demo_game.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+// ============================================================================
+// DEMO GAME IMPLEMENTATION
+// ============================================================================
+// Simple demo game to test the launcher
+
+#include "demo_game.h"
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <string.h>
+
+extern Font font_5x5_obj;
+
+DemoGame::DemoGame(uint16_t width, uint16_t height, LowLevelRenderer* renderer, LowLevelGUI* gui)
+    : Game(width, height, renderer, gui), tap_count(0), exit_requested(false) {
+}
+
+void DemoGame::init() {
+    tap_count = 0;
+    exit_requested = false;
+}
+
+bool DemoGame::update(const InputEvent& event) {
+    bool needs_refresh = false;
+    
+    if (event.type == INPUT_TOUCH_DOWN || event.type == INPUT_BUTTON_0 || event.type == INPUT_BUTTON_1) {
+        tap_count++;
+        needs_refresh = true;
+        
+        // After 3 taps, signal to exit
+        if (tap_count >= 3) {
+            exit_requested = true;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return needs_refresh;
+}
+
+void DemoGame::draw() {
+    // Draw main window
+    gui->draw_new_window(10, 10, width - 20, height - 20, "Demo Game");
+    
+    renderer->set_font(&font_5x5_obj);
+    
+    // Draw centered message
+    int y = height / 2 - 40;
+    
+    renderer->draw_string(width/2 - 60, y, "Demo Game!", true);
+    renderer->draw_string(width/2 - 80, y + 20, "This is a placeholder", true);
+    
+    // Show tap count
+    char count_text[40];
+    snprintf(count_text, sizeof(count_text), "Taps: %d", tap_count);
+    renderer->draw_string(width/2 - 40, y + 50, count_text, true);
+    
+    // Instructions
+    if (tap_count < 3) {
+        renderer->draw_string(width/2 - 80, y + 80, "Tap 3 times to exit", true);
+    } else {
+        renderer->draw_string(width/2 - 70, y + 80, "Exiting to menu...", true);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/games/demo_game.h b/games/demo_game.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d91f9e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/games/demo_game.h
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+// ============================================================================
+// DEMO GAME HEADER
+// ============================================================================
+// Simple demo game to test the launcher
+
+#ifndef DEMO_GAME_H
+#define DEMO_GAME_H
+
+#include "game.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Demo Game - Simple test game for launcher
+ * 
+ * Displays a welcome message and simple instructions.
+ * Touch or press button to exit back to launcher.
+ */
+class DemoGame : public Game {
+public:
+    DemoGame(uint16_t width, uint16_t height, LowLevelRenderer* renderer, LowLevelGUI* gui);
+    
+    void init() override;
+    bool update(const InputEvent& event) override;
+    void draw() override;
+
+private:
+    int tap_count;
+    bool exit_requested;
+};
+
+#endif // DEMO_GAME_H
diff --git a/lib/game_launcher.cpp b/lib/game_launcher.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6263043
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/game_launcher.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+// ============================================================================
+// GAME LAUNCHER IMPLEMENTATION
+// ============================================================================
+// Menu system for selecting and launching games
+
+#include "game_launcher.h"
+#include "display/low_level_render.h"
+#include "display/low_level_gui.h"
+#include <stdio.h>
+
+GameLauncher::GameLauncher(uint16_t width, uint16_t height, 
+                          LowLevelRenderer* renderer, LowLevelGUI* gui)
+    : width(width), height(height), renderer(renderer), gui(gui),
+      selected_index(0), selected_game(nullptr) {
+}
+
+void GameLauncher::register_game(const char* name, const char* description,
+                                 Game* (*factory)(uint16_t, uint16_t, LowLevelRenderer*, LowLevelGUI*)) {
+    GameEntry entry;
+    entry.name = name;
+    entry.description = description;
+    entry.factory = factory;
+    games.push_back(entry);
+    
+    printf("Registered game: %s - %s\n", name, description);
+}
+
+void GameLauncher::draw() {
+    // Draw main window
+    gui->draw_new_window(10, 10, width - 20, height - 20, "Game Launcher");
+    
+    // Draw title
+    renderer->draw_string(30, 30, "Select a Game:", true);
+    
+    // Draw game list
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < games.size(); i++) {
+        int y = MENU_Y_START + (i * MENU_ITEM_HEIGHT);
+        
+        // Highlight selected item
+        if ((int)i == selected_index) {
+            // Draw selection box
+            renderer->draw_rectangle(20, y - 5, width - 40, MENU_ITEM_HEIGHT - 10, true, 2);
+            renderer->draw_string(30, y + 2, ">", true);
+        }
+        
+        // Draw game name
+        renderer->draw_string(45, y + 2, games[i].name, true);
+        
+        // Draw description (smaller, below name)
+        renderer->draw_string(45, y + 15, games[i].description, true);
+    }
+    
+    // Draw instructions at bottom
+    const char* instructions;
+#ifdef BUTTON_KEY0_PIN
+    instructions = "Touch game or use KEY0/KEY1";
+#else
+    instructions = "Touch game to play";
+#endif
+    renderer->draw_string(30, height - 35, instructions, true);
+}
+
+bool GameLauncher::update(const InputEvent& event) {
+    bool needs_refresh = false;
+    
+    switch (event.type) {
+        case INPUT_TOUCH_DOWN: {
+            printf("Touch at (%d,%d) in launcher\n", event.x, event.y);
+            
+            // Check if touch is on a game entry
+            for (size_t i = 0; i < games.size(); i++) {
+                int y = MENU_Y_START + (i * MENU_ITEM_HEIGHT);
+                
+                // Touch area is the entire menu item
+                if (event.y >= y - 5 && event.y < y + MENU_ITEM_HEIGHT - 5) {
+                    // Game selected - create instance
+                    printf("Selected game: %s\n", games[i].name);
+                    selected_game = games[i].factory(width, height, renderer, gui);
+                    if (selected_game) {
+                        selected_game->init();
+                        return true;  // Signal game selected
+                    }
+                    break;
+                }
+            }
+            break;
+        }
+        
+        case INPUT_BUTTON_0: {
+            // Navigate menu
+            if (games.size() > 0) {
+                selected_index = (selected_index + 1) % games.size();
+                needs_refresh = true;
+                printf("Menu selection: %d (%s)\n", selected_index, games[selected_index].name);
+            }
+            break;
+        }
+        
+        case INPUT_BUTTON_1: {
+            // Select current game
+            if (selected_index >= 0 && selected_index < (int)games.size()) {
+                printf("Selected game: %s\n", games[selected_index].name);
+                selected_game = games[selected_index].factory(width, height, renderer, gui);
+                if (selected_game) {
+                    selected_game->init();
+                    return true;  // Signal game selected
+                }
+            }
+            break;
+        }
+        
+        default:
+            break;
+    }
+    
+    return needs_refresh;
+}
+
+Game* GameLauncher::get_selected_game() {
+    return selected_game;
+}
+
+void GameLauncher::reset() {
+    // Clean up current game if any
+    if (selected_game) {
+        delete selected_game;
+        selected_game = nullptr;
+    }
+    selected_index = 0;
+    printf("Launcher reset - returning to menu\n");
+}
diff --git a/lib/game_launcher.h b/lib/game_launcher.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..196c9f1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/game_launcher.h
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+// ============================================================================
+// GAME LAUNCHER HEADER
+// ============================================================================
+// Menu system for selecting and launching games
+
+#ifndef GAME_LAUNCHER_H
+#define GAME_LAUNCHER_H
+
+#include <stdint.h>
+#include <vector>
+#include "input_event.h"
+#include "game.h"
+
+// Forward declarations
+class LowLevelRenderer;
+class LowLevelGUI;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Game entry in launcher menu
+ */
+struct GameEntry {
+    const char* name;           // Display name
+    const char* description;    // Short description
+    Game* (*factory)(uint16_t width, uint16_t height, 
+                     LowLevelRenderer* renderer, LowLevelGUI* gui);  // Factory function
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Game Launcher - Menu system for game selection
+ * 
+ * Displays a list of available games and allows selection via:
+ * - Touch: Tap on game name
+ * - Buttons: KEY0 to navigate, KEY1 to select
+ * 
+ * Returns the selected game instance for the main loop to run.
+ */
+class GameLauncher {
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Construct GameLauncher
+     * @param width Display width in pixels
+     * @param height Display height in pixels
+     * @param renderer Pointer to low-level rendering interface
+     * @param gui Pointer to GUI drawing primitives
+     */
+    GameLauncher(uint16_t width, uint16_t height, LowLevelRenderer* renderer, LowLevelGUI* gui);
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Register a game in the launcher
+     * @param name Game display name
+     * @param description Short description
+     * @param factory Function pointer to create game instance
+     */
+    void register_game(const char* name, const char* description,
+                      Game* (*factory)(uint16_t, uint16_t, LowLevelRenderer*, LowLevelGUI*));
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Draw the launcher menu
+     */
+    void draw();
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Process input event in launcher
+     * @param event Input event from InputManager
+     * @return true if a game was selected (check get_selected_game())
+     */
+    bool update(const InputEvent& event);
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Get the currently selected game instance
+     * @return Pointer to selected game, or nullptr if none selected
+     */
+    Game* get_selected_game();
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Reset launcher to show menu again
+     */
+    void reset();
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if a game is currently selected
+     * @return true if game selected, false if in menu
+     */
+    bool is_game_selected() const { return selected_game != nullptr; }
+
+private:
+    uint16_t width;
+    uint16_t height;
+    LowLevelRenderer* renderer;
+    LowLevelGUI* gui;
+    
+    std::vector<GameEntry> games;
+    int selected_index;      // Currently highlighted game
+    Game* selected_game;     // Currently running game (nullptr = in menu)
+    
+    // Menu layout constants
+    static const int MENU_Y_START = 60;
+    static const int MENU_ITEM_HEIGHT = 40;
+    static const int MENU_PADDING = 10;
+};
+
+#endif // GAME_LAUNCHER_H