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Stimulating Simulations

Moby ID: 116363
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Stimulating Simulations is a book describing 10 different BASIC simulation games. The games are:

  • Art Auction
  • Monster Chase - The player must elude a monster for ten moves.
  • Lost Treasure - Use a compass to find a treasure hidden on an island.
  • Gone Fishing - The player must try to catch (and keep) as much fish as possible and find good spots for fishing.
  • Space Flight - The player must deliver medical supplies to a distant planet without running out of fuel.
  • Forest Fire - The player is a firemen trying to subdue a forest fire.
  • Nautical Navigation - The player navigates a sailboat using a radio direction finder.
  • Business Management - The player runs a business, buying raw materials and selling refined products.
  • Rare Birds - The player must identify as many birds as possible.
  • Diamond Thief - The player is a detective who must question five suspects in a diamond heist.

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Stimulating Simulations sold as cassette for TRS-80 and PET (along with the book) in BYTE Mar. '78 Andrew Fisher (697) May 3, 2023
Dr. Engel's Stimulating Simulations book, late '77 book/magazine references, plus the book itself Andrew Fisher (697) May 3, 2023

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Game added by vedder.

Game added November 4, 2018. Last modified March 9, 2023.