Software of the Month Club
April 1997 CD-ROM Program Guide


- Windows Games -

3DMaze
Maze craze
Create three-dimensional mazes with this puzzling program.
Start from the top corner of the maze and use the arrow
keys to find your way to the other end. It automatically
traces your current path with a green line and marks the
places you've back-tracked with yellow lines. There's only
one solution for every maze. 
*   Choose from two maze styles - square and hexagonal
*   Show solution option
*   Adjustable parameters, including wall length, thickness
    and height
(Application by James L. Dean; Requires Windows 95)

Dirty Hearts
Classic cards
Challenge the computer to a game of Hearts.
*   One player against three computer opponents
*   Scores are tracked and shown next to the players' names
(Application by Arthur Crump)

DROD: Deadly Rooms of Death
Killer program
As Beethro, you must wield your sword against vicious
monsters in this adventure game. Explore rooms as you try
to find the exit. Fend off gigantic roaches, bats and other
monsters. Flip switches in their proper order to clear a
path out of each room. Each switch counts, so plan your
strategy carefully.
*   Three floors
*   Save and restore up to nine games
*   Shows a mini-map of each level
(Application by Webfoot Technologies, Inc.)

Mancala 2000
Rock and a hard place
This is one of the oldest strategy games in the world. You
must capture as many stones as possible. The game board
consists of a pair of six pits, each holding game pieces,
and a large pit called "Kalaha" on each side, holding the
captured pieces. The player picks up all the stones in one
of their small pits and distributes them counterclockwise
until all are gone. Whatever lands in the player's Kalaha
is added to their score. When all the six pits are empty,
the game is over and the player with the most captured
stones win.
*   Solo game
*   Choose between Novice and Expert games
*   Play with three, four or five stones per pit
(Application by Arthur Crump)

- Feature Program -
Space Rocks 3D 1.0
Rock and scroll
Blast off in this amazing Asteroids-style game. Control
your ship to shoot flying rocks and attacking aliens. Clear
the screen to advance to the next level. Your ship's status
shows score, lives, shield strength and more.
*   Keyboard, mouse and joystick support
*   Configure number of asteroids 
*   Toggle sound effects
*   Supports two-player mode - clear the asteroid fields
    together or fight each other
(Application by Elpin Systems; includes both 16 and 32-bit
versions)

Tonk
Cards - with a twist
This card game is similar to Gin Rummy. Try to eliminate
all your cards or obtain the fewest points. This two-handed
version is dealt with five cards. Discard cards by matching
three pairs or a straight of three cards with the same suit.
If you think you have a lower point total when you add up
your cards, challenge the computer. Whoever has the lowest
points wins the hand.
*   One-on-one challenge against the computer
*   Bet up to $250 per hand
(Application by Arthur Crump)

WinChess 2.53e
Classic game
Can you beat your opponent in the ultimate game of strategy
and logic? Configure your computer opponent, or play
against a friend. Great for novice or expert players.
*   One or two players
*   Demo mode
*   Undo options
*   Reverse game board option
*   Three skill levels 
*   Timed games
*   Hint features
(Application by Phe Meas; Requires a 486 or better;
256-colors recommended)

Win Match 5.0
Card game
This solo card game mixes Concentration and Solitaire into
one challenging game. The cards are dealt on a 4 by 4 grid.
Arrange the face cards in order of Kings, Queens and Jacks.
Remove matching number cards.
*   Seven card back designs
*   Includes seven digitally recorded voices and a MIDI
    soundtrack
*   Pause the game, turn sound effects on and off, and
    toggle music on and off
*   Shows the time/date
(Application by G. L. Liadis Software, Inc.; Requires
VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection)