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Clubhouse Sports
Clubhouse Sports offers six games: Foosball, 3-D Pinball, Skeeball, Billiards, Crazy Pool and Shooting Gallery. All games support one or two players. Three games are displayed at a time in the main menu. To choose a game, push the joystick forward until the game in the center square is highlighted.
Each game offers the opportunity to change the settings of that game to suit your skill level. Foosball allows you to set the speed of the ball, the skill level of the computer, the length of the game and the number of games per heat.
For billiards, play either carom billiards or snooker. Other options allow you to modify the friction, the win condition (score or shots), the cloth and ball color, the computer skill and the number of frames per game.
3-D Pinball allows you to change the table angle, number of balls, point requirements for extra balls, tilt sensor and the ability to play with one or two joysticks to control the flippers.
In Skeeball, there are five difficulty levels available that determine how good the player's aim must be. You can also set the skill level of the computer and decide whether to play against the clock or with a fixed number of balls.
Shooting Gallery. The Shooting Gallery can be played against the clock or with a fixed number of shots.
For Crazy Pool, modify the ball color, table friction and number of frames per match. Also available is a construction set that contains four preset tables and allows players to build their own tables.
How well you do in each of the games is determined by how steady your hands are on the joystick and how good your timing is on its fire button.
Superstar Indoor Sports
Superstar Indoor Sports, released in 1987, was a revolutionary DOS game that brought the excitement of indoor sports right to your computer screen. Developed by Mindscape and published by Gamestar, it quickly became a fan favorite among DOS gamers and is still well-regarded today.
The game featured a variety of indoor sports, including basketball, tennis, soccer, and even jai alai. What set Superstar Indoor Sports apart from other sports games at the time was its realistic graphics and gameplay. The players moved smoothly and fluidly, and the ball physics were spot on. This attention to detail made the game feel like a true simulation of the sports it featured.
One of the highlights of Superstar Indoor Sports was its multiplayer capabilities. Up to four players could compete against each other using a keyboard or joystick, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the game. This feature was particularly popular among friends and family, making it a go-to game at parties and gatherings.
Another standout aspect of the game was its variety of game modes. Players could choose from single games, tournaments, or full seasons, giving them plenty of options to keep the gameplay fresh and challenging. The game also featured adjustable difficulty levels, allowing novice players to ease into the game while giving seasoned players a real challenge.
The attention to detail extended beyond just graphics and gameplay in Superstar Indoor Sports. The game also included realistic sound effects that enhanced the overall gaming experience. From the satisfying swish of a basketball through the hoop to the grunts and cheers of players, these sound effects added depth and immersion to the game.
Superstar Indoor Sports also received praise for its user-friendly interface. The game was easy to navigate and had simple controls, making it accessible for players of all levels. This, combined with its impressive graphics and gameplay, made it a hit among both casual and hardcore gamers.
Superstar Ping Pong
This is a table tennis game in which one player can play against the computer or two players against each other. It is similar to Imagine's Ping Pong, but offers more game options. The table is displayed in 3D and only the bat is visible (no player or hand). You can choose whether the net is split horizontally or vertically. Hitting the ball is quite simple, just press the fire button when the ball gets close to your bat. Depending on whether you hit the ball too early or too late, it comes back at different angles.
While the program loads, you have a menu where you can choose various game options such as bat control (computer-guided or manual - beginners should start with computer-guided), game speed and whether you want to change sides of the table after each player has served. The most interesting option is that you can give up to 20 skill points to 6 different hitting options (like forehand, backhand, smash, etc. ). Normally the program automatically gives you 12 points in total (2 for each of the 6 stroke options) but you can change this in any way you want up to the maximum of 20 points. Therefore, you can increase or decrease your skills for your forehand, backhand and stroke and the way you personally prefer your table tennis game.
The rules are the official table tennis rules from the 80's, the first player to reach 21 points wins the game/set (the option settings allow you to play 1, 2, 3 or even more sets for a match). After choosing your side of the table, and the color of your bat the action begins.
