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This particular version is the Parker Brothers original, from Sega, which has been imitated many times.

On cartridge, any limitations previously produced by basic language speed, or complexity, are of course non-existent. This one or two player game does not need joysticks - no provision has been made for keyboard use.

Starting with five frogs, four lanes of traffic are the first obstacle, with the inevitable skull and crossbones denoting the demise of our aquatic friend should you get run down.

The riverbank dash is the fun bit - the turtles dive while you are deciding which log, running in the opposite direction, is most advantageous.

Occasionally, a log floats down with a "lady" frog on it. Jumping onto this log gives extra points, as she is carried to safety.

As the levels progress, alligators, snakes and otters all add to the dangers encountered and various bonuses are awarded for getting froggy into a bay which contains a fly, and for the time remaining.