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Another new feature permits you to
" group" accounts so that the sum of the
balances of a group of accounts can be
displayed. One of the most powerful additions
to The Accountant permits multiple
automatic transaction files to be specified.
A split transaction mode allows you to
split one transaction into several different
ones to correctly record where " Jump"
sums were spent, etc. Standard features
of The Accountant include automatic
double entry, natural language dialog,
balance sheet, flexible query system, fast
retrieval, data compression, interated files,
memory management, on-keyboard cal·
culator, scroll and page modes, automatic
transactions, monthly summaries and
output formats for either screen or printer.
Complete documentation in attractive
binder with demonstration data base,
tutorial, and command summaries. Requires
an Apple II with Applesoft in ROM
and 48K of memory-$99.95. DBCALC is
an interface program designed to extract
i11formation from the Accountant's data
base and create a VisiCalc file to your
specifications. VisiCalc can either load the
file thus created or overlay the data to a
pre-formatted screen. You specify the
accounts and codes for which you would
like information output and the column
and row for each actual and projected
value to be inserted in the VisiCalc file. -
$20. (requires VisiCalc). Decision Support
Software, 1438 Ironwood Drive, McLean,
VA 22101(703)241-8316.
GAMES/SIMULATIONS
Time: June, 1943. Place: North Atlantic.
The German Wolf Packs have been driven
from their hunting grounds by Allied
escort vessels and massive air attacks. But
unknown to the Allies is a Nazi super sub
completed well ahead of schedule: The
Mark XXL Fathoms 40 mkes you the
German skipper of this super sub with
your mission to totally destroy enemy allied
merchant shipping-$39.95. Also availa·
ble: Cloak & Dagger, which pits you
against the computer, or other players, as
head of an intelligence agency trying to
stay one step ahead of its rivals. Moving
agents from capital to capital, ferreting
information, and offering bribes are fun·
damental parts of each player's turn . ..
and your survivaJ-$39.95. Horizon Simulations,
7561 Crater Lake Highway, White
City, OR 97503 (503) 826-3630.
Night Mission, a beautiful and sophisti·
cated new pinball simulation offers super·
ior ball action and flipper control, and
many subtle perfections which will result
in your superior enjoyment. Night Mission
permits up to 4 players- $29.95. At your
local dealer or contact: subLogic, 71 3
Edgebrook Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
(21 7) 359-8382.
The Count is a systematic approach to
Blackjack play which eliminates the house
edge and maximizes the player's oppor·
tunity to win. Learn in as few a two even·
ings! The Count teaches a basic playing
strategy, without counting the cards.
Instead, it teaches you a hand counting
method which has been proven to give the
player an edge over the casino. The Count
can also be a game for the kids. Requires a
48K Apple II with DOS 3.3-$24.95. Pear
Software, 407 Terrace, Ashland, OR 97520
(503) 482-8122.
International Gran Prix, a realistic racing
game, features five Grand Prix style road
circuits, including: Oulton Park, Warwick
Farm, Karlskoga, and Monaco. Five speed
manual or automatic transmission (with
or without cruise control) and eight levels
of difficulty. Permit speeds to 198 MPH,
controlled skids, spinouts, hairpin turns,
narrow corners, obstacles, identified cir·
cuit features, " Christmas tree" controlled
start, switch for silent operation, fully
instrumented control panel, moving speed
tape, lap counter, gear and RPM indicators,
operating fuel gauge-$30. Riverbank
Software, Inc., P.O. Box 128, Denton, MD
21629 (301) 479-1312.
With Horizon V and Russki Duck, Nasir
outdoes himself again; this time with
three-dimensional effects in a simulated
space battle that rivals the best of arcade
machines. From the open plains of alien
planetoids to the twisting vortex of time,
Horizon Vis destined to be the measure of
three-dimensional simulation. Requires
48K Apple II or II Plus with a disk drive.
Russki Duck is a real-time adventure. As a
secret agent working for the DIA, you
must recover the stolen LX missile plans
before foreign agents can smuggle them
out of the country-hidden in a duck
Requires 48K Apple II or II Plus with disk
drive. Prices not given. At your local dealer
or contact: Gebelli Software, Inc., 1 71
Tribute Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA
95815.
In Apventure to Atlantis, a new fast action
game by Robert Clardy, the forces of
sorcery are gathering to repulse the
marauding scientific Atlantean Kingdom.
The epic battle can end either in the enslavement
of the world or the absolute
destruction of Atlantis. More color and
sound, highly detailed animation, arcadelike
action, true role playing, greater chal·
Ienge, unending variety and endless en·
joyment are yours. Requires careful plan·
ning and strategy, quick thinking and
reflexes, as well as a 48K Apple II with
DOS 3.3 and paddles-$40. At your local
dealer or contact: Synergistic Software,
5221 120th Ave., S.E., Bellevue, WA
98006 (206) 226-321 6.
Appleopoly, a Hi-Res graphic implemen·
tation of a long-time favorite board game,
provides sound effects, shows dice rolling
and tokens moving. Automatically manages
bank accounts-$29.95. Requires
48K Apple II DOS 3.3: Computer Consult·
ing, 6723 E. 66th Place, Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 492-9036.
.Midnight Magic Pinball; this amazing elec·
tronic pinball experience brings all of the
fast action and tension of a real pinball
game to the computer screen. For one to
four players. You have flippers top and
bottom, bumper action, rollovers. All the
sounds of a classic arcade pinball
machine. Outstanding graphics. Even
permits tilting. You control the release
velocity and if you' re good, you can trip up
to three balls for simultaneous play. Keeps
a record of the top ten players (optional)­
$34. 95. At your local dealer or contact:
Broderbund Software, 1938 Fourth Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901(415)456-6424.
Crossword Magic will help teach any subject
at any grade level. You supply words
from any subject, Crossword Magic
automatically interconnects them to form
a puzzle. Play your own creations on the
computer or print a hard copy playable
version. High resolution graphics with
hard copy graphics on 20 different print·
ers and a save game feature are standard.
Develops typing skills and increases vo·
cabulary and spelling skills-$49.95 in·
eludes a lifetime diskette warranty. Add $3
handling and postage. Requires an Apple
II or II Plus with 48K of memory and DOS
3.3. L&S Computerware, 589 Fraser Drive,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 738-3416.
The Mate Chess System is a strategy
game peripheral which comes complete
with a powerful chess program on cas·
sette: true sensor chessboard with magnetic
chess pieces and available in con·
figurations fr the Apple II, Commodore
Pet, and TRS 80. All you do is move the
pieces. The computer will sense the move
and respond through LED lights on each
square of the board. Of course, the computer
display screen will continue to show
the game in progress. Plays world class
computer chess with a top program from
Applied Concepts, makers of the world·
famous Boris and Morphy chess programs.
Upgradable programs will be
available at the same frequency that ACI
upgrades its dedicated Home Chess
Computers. New programs are designed
consistently to maintain ACl's reputation
of having the strongest chess programs
available on the market. Destiny, 207
North Kirby, Garland, TX 75042 (214)
494-0281.
100 Apple Orchard