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Mined Out is a thinking game. Your aim is to cross various mine fields safely, gaining extra points along the way by rescuing the odd damsel in distress.

Should you remain intact through eight progressively more difficult minefields, the final test is to rescue Bill the Worm from a fate worse than death!

Although there is no time limit, you do get bonus points for a faster completion of each course.

You are told if one, two or three mines are adjacent to your present position, and it is up to you to interpret this information and stay alive. At higher levels a mobile bomb, slow but determined is set on your track!

This is a very easy game to understand but surprisingly difficult to get beyond level five. It is excellent fun to play and it really does bring home the point that in a minefield you must not lose concentration for a moment.

Instructions are easily understood and provided with the cassette is a keyboard overlay, clearly indicating which keys control direction.

After each level (win or lose) there is the option of an action replay of your moves through the minefield.

Highest scores are recorded together with the player's initials. Graphics are simple, colourful and perfectly adequate for this highly recommended game.

P.F.