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Strikerz04

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Searching for a DOS-game title
« on: October 04, 2018, 08:36:08 PM »
It is game show related, I assure you.


About 20 years ago, I was in middle school and our computer science teacher let us have a little bit of free time to pass through our 50 minute period. Other than the DOS games being offered (“Wheel” being one of them, and I’m sure I still hold the record), there was one that had the elements of “Wheel” (in terms of solving a puzzle) but the element of “Press Your Luck” where you had a light bounce through a board prior to guessing a letter.


Fast forward 20 years later and the game popped up in my head - yet unaware of the title.


Hence my ask to the panel - have any of you folks played this game and/or what the title of it was?
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nowhammies10

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2018, 08:44:04 PM »
Only thing I can think of is Interplay's Lexi-Cross, though that's more like Wheel meets Cross-Wits.  Hosted by Cyborg Bob Goen, play for free in your browser here.
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mparrish11

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2018, 02:21:32 AM »
I, too, was thinking of Lexi-Cross.  Good game, but can get a bit long....
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nowhammies10

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2018, 09:51:53 AM »
Oh yeah.  Give at least an hour for a full game (3 rounds plus a bonus round).
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Bob Zager

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2018, 11:04:22 AM »
Another fun game show software package, not based on an actual show was RadioActive, a sort of Name That Tune game!  It features host Bobby Arpegio, played by Mike Rowe!
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JakeT

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2018, 06:59:36 PM »
Quote from: nowhammies10 on October 04, 2018, 08:44:04 PM
Only thing I can think of is Interplay's Lexi-Cross, though that's more like Wheel meets Cross-Wits.  Hosted by Cyborg Bob Goen, play for free in your browser here.

How does one play without the "guide" to answer the opening question?

EDIT: Never mind...two spaces will do nicely...

JakeT
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nowhammies10

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2018, 07:44:20 PM »
Quote from: JakeT on October 05, 2018, 06:59:36 PM
Quote from: nowhammies10 on October 04, 2018, 08:44:04 PM
Only thing I can think of is Interplay's Lexi-Cross, though that's more like Wheel meets Cross-Wits.  Hosted by Cyborg Bob Goen, play for free in your browser here.

How does one play without the "guide" to answer the opening question?

EDIT: Never mind...two spaces will do nicely...

JakeT

Right.  The copy protection has long since been cracked on most versions available online.  Any answer will do.

EDIT: In case you find a version that hasn't been cracked, here is the original documentation guide to scroll through to find the right answer to what it asks.
« Last Edit: October 06, 2018, 11:13:10 AM by nowhammies10 »
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Strikerz04

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Re: Searching for a DOS-game title
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2018, 01:43:41 AM »
Oddly enough, I don’t think it’s this because I didn’t recall any space connection. This is an awesome find though. Thanks!
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