From: Pieter Stouten EMBL-HEIDELBERG DE> Date: 21 aug 1992 Subject: Super Shogi (forwarded mail from Michael_Mattock rand org) There is a new shogi program available for the Super Famicom. It is called "Super Shogi" and is from I'MAX. It will play on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, if you use an adaptor. I got it for $92.00 at my local Yaohan Pony Toy Go Round; if you shop around you should be able to get it for about $70.00 to $80.00. The adaptor costs about $30.00. "Super Shogi" can easily beat me even on the lowest setting (however I am only a beginner). It has three modes of play: a straight "you versus the computer" mode, a "tournament" mode where you play against various personalities that are played by the computer, and a "Shogi News" mode where you play against various personalities and a commentator comments on the game after you are finished. There are also about 40 canned "mate in X moves" problems, and you can also use the program to play against another human being. It also has a library of standard openings that you can call up and use. I find it to be a very complete program, comparable to the best programs for playing international chess. The user interface is all in Kana and Kanji, so it helps if you read a little Japanese. I don't, and I still found the program very usable just by experimenting to see what the various menu options do. I highly recommend getting this program if you have the Super Famicom or a Super Nintendo. You should be able to get it from your local Yoahan Pony Toy, or you can special order it through the following video game distributors: Die Hard 18612 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356 USA (818) 774-2000 Electronic Games, Etc. (EGE) Los Angeles, CA USA (310) 820-2800 Michael Mattock | Post: Human Capital Department Voice: (310) 393-0411 x6548 | The RAND Corporation Internet: mattock rand org | 1700 Main Street UUCP: uunet!randvax!mattock | Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138