Games Computing


1984

Publisher: Incentive
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Games Computing #5

1984 (Incentive)

If you have ever fancied being the person in the hot seat, running the country then here's your chance. This is a game where you choose what benefits are to be paid out. This version of a basic theme comes with adequate instructions (a 12-page booklet on running the country) and reasonable loading instructions.

The objective is, of course, to last as long as possible. You start with figures balanced and that's the way to keep them. Can you keep unemployment figures down, and stop inflation rising? You have to negotiate wage increases, put up the taxes, benefits and unfortunately just about everything else to survive. Could you survive a general election or even two? Full graphic displays, histograms and annual rating performance make this a good game to buy.

A word of warning - do not increase or decrease anything too much or your resignation will be accepted.