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An interesting package based on Roald Dahl's popular book of the same name. The tape has a different program on each side; side one being a program which consists of four arcade games and on side two is what they describe as a "multi-screen arcade adventure".

When side one has loaded, you have the choice of playing any of the four games in practice mode, i.e. you play them as normal but your scores do not count towards getting the code needed to play the game on side two. This is quite a good idea as it means that you can practise each section until you are ready to attempt all four sections in sequence to try for the elusive code.

These games are all reasonable and provide good, though not very sophisticated, entertainment. They are quite difficult to master and a joystick does help a lot. Side two provides a longer, 43-roomed platform-type game. This can be played without the code from side A but the six keys which you have to find to complete the game will not be there. However, you do get infinite lives and a chance to explore the room before undertaking the first task. I found that I enjoyed playing these games, but lacked the inspiration to go for the ultimate solution. Not bad if you consider it to be a pack of cut price games.