- Original Release: 1994
- Developer: Waddingtons
- Publisher: Waddingtons
- Original Platform: Board Game
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I managed to track down a copy of this board game, so have been able to play the physical version – unfortunately, Tabletop Simulator isn’t built for games like this, so I’m not sure if it’s currently possible to “back up”, but I’ve taken photos to use as reference anyway.
While this game is very simple, it has the most “Sonic” feel to it, and even includes platforming. You have to make it through a stage then defeat a boss. Moving is simple, you spin the spinner and move that amount. You collect any rings you land on. If you land on an enemy space, you’ll lose all your rings. If you have no rings, you’ll lose an extra life.
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Once you reach the bottom of the lower layer, you’ll reach the flipper. You need to get Sonic to the second level (where you land on the second level doesn’t matter, you’ll move to the first spot no matter what). Fail and you’ll have to try again. If you land in the river or outside the game box, you’ll also lose a life.
Once you make it to the second level, you’ll do a circle and then reach Dr Robotnik. On his area, if the spinner points as Sonic (on anyone’s turn), you lose a life. Get past and you’ll need to use the flipper again, aiming for the 3rd level to win.
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It’s a very simple game and there’s not really any choices to make, but the tiered nature and the use of the flipper makes it somewhat fun, especially for kids.
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