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The name of the game is a giveaway - you've got to make a million, and all through your skills as a programmer and financial genius. You start with one program and £500 so it's a pretty tall order.

The game is purely one of strategy (and a smidgen of luck) and takes several stages. First, you have to decide whether to specialise in one type of game. The main game sequence starts with a picture of your current offices (humble beginnings) followed by a bar chart of your software sales. You're then given any news regarding magazines, fairs and the industry that might affect sales.

After deciding which of six things to work on that month you are into the marketing stage with decisions on special ideas, advertising, duplicating costs and production. If you're still in business you'll see if you've moved into a better office and what your current status is.

P. Plenty to keep you busy.
P. Very difficult to make that million.

N. Repeating the main game-loop may become boring.
N. Things get frustrating once you've made about £50,000.