All of the games were published between 1985 and 1997. Information found in game manuals ranges in time from 1985 to 1997. Fragments of 200 reviews have been entered into the database. The reviews are of games that are from numerous different genres and platforms. The material included from game screens was published by various companies between the years 1987 to 1996.
Websites are the most recent source of information.
Numerous platforms are represented. These have been abbreviated, and combined into strings in cases where the game belongs to more than one platform. However, the elements of skill and exploration are stressed. Only 1 player participate in such a game at a time. The storylines in such games are virtually non-existent.