Dominoes

ZX Computing

Nick Pearce

THE ZX81 SOFT SELECTION Nick Pearce looks over the latest (and some of the greatest) software available for the ZX81. Two new cassettes feature in this article, together with re-reviews of three popular cassettes to give new ZX81 owners an insight into the software available for their machines. All the cassettes are for the ZX81 with 16K RAM. DOMINOES Phipps Associates Dominoes is the product of another well established company with a good track record, Phipps Associates, and a good simulation it is too. Particularly impressive is the screen display. You play against the computer and your hand is displayed on screen throughout the game, together with the current scores, the 'end' dominoes and a record of the dominoes played. The winner is the first player to score 72 points - scoring following the traditional 'divisible by three or five' rule. Watch out - the computer plays an intelligent game and is not easily beaten. My only criticism is that the computer can take some time to respond and it can be frustrating having to wait for the necessary screen update. As this is a lengthy program, LOADing time is also protracted. However, Dominoes is an enjoyable game and proves a good opponent. Dominoes costs £4.95 from Phipps Associates, [redacted].