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A welcome change from space wars, Mined Out requires more brain than brawn and one false move can lead to disaster. You are situated at the start of a minefield over which you must carefully pick your way to reach the next level. The snag is that you cannot see the mines and you only have one chance. All is not lost, however, since you know if one, two or three mines lie next to you and by getting the old grey matter working, it is possible to find a safe path.

As you progress, various complications arise but ultimate success is achieved when you reach level 8 and are permitted to rescue the famous star Bill the Worm. A neat reply facility is included for all us failures.

A clever game, simple to pick up, but requiring skill to master. For more thoughtful players, it should provide some hours of diversion.

My only quibbles are that only a fast-load version is available and the inlay card, although amusing, did not describe the game very accurately.

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