Released Programs
This is a list of third-party ZX-Spectrum and ZX-Next programs (mostly games) developed with ZX BASIC. Some of them also provide full source code, so they can be used as reference about how to create new programs.
A similar list is also available at https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/list?group_id=4007 and the list of programs with source code at https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/list?group_id=4007&source=3.
PLAYABLE GAMES
3 Reyes Magos
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27998/ZX-Spectrum/3_Reyes_Magos
9999 in 1
Author: El Dr. Gusman
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2020
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/36513/ZX-Spectrum/9999_IN_1
A Broken Friend
Author: Paul Jenkinson
Type: Text Adventure Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27296/ZX-Spectrum/A_Broken_Friend
Abydos
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Platform Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28165/ZX-Spectrum/ABYDOS
AD LUNAM
Author: Alessandro Grussu
Type: Simulation / Management
Year: 2019
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/35151/ZX-Spectrum/Ad_Lunam
AD LUNAM PLUS
Author: Alessandro Grussu
Type: Simulation / Management
Year: 2020
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/36138/ZX-Spectrum/Ad_Lunam_Plus
Bacaball
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Sport Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/csscgc2011/nitrofurano-bacaball/
Bacachase
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/csscgc2011/nitrofurano-bacachase/
BerksMan
Author: Paul Fisher
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27713/ZX-Spectrum/BerksMan
Programming tutorial discussing how this was made: Link
Bikers
Author: Cavern Games
Type: Arcade Game (Racing)
Year: 2020
Source: No
Link: https://cavern.games/bikers
Binary Land
Author: Joflof
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2020
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/35777/ZX-Spectrum/Binary_Land
Bounty - The Search for Frooge
Author: Paul Jenkinson
Type: Text Adventure Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27876/ZX-Spectrum/Bounty-The_Search_for_Frooge
Break/Space
Author: Blerkotron
Type: Strategy Game
Year: 2017
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30410/ZX-Spectrum/BreakSpace
Chessboard Attack
Authors: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD), Kriss
Type: Board Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26121/ZX-Spectrum/Chessboard_Attack
Ciclopes (y Saturno)
Authors: Apenao
Type: Sports
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30024/ZX-Spectrum/Ciclopes
Coches
Authors: Apenao
Type: Racing
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30025/ZX-Spectrum/Coches
Cuadragon
Author: Duefectu
Type: Adventure Game
Year: 2020
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/35339/ZX-Spectrum/Cuadragon
Cuadragon Next
Author: Duefectu
Type: Adventure Game
Year: 2021
Source: No
Link: https://cuadragonnext.duefectucorp.com/
Dex
Author: Lee Tonks
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2011
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26574/ZX-Spectrum/Dex
Earthraid
Authors: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD)
Type: Strategy Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27687/ZX-Spectrum/Earthraid
El Hobbit
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27993/ZX-Spectrum/El_Hobbit
El Hobbit
Author: Alejandro Valero
Type: Graphic Adventure
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27992/ZX-Spectrum/El_Hobbit
Eleuterio, el Mono Serio (demo)
Author: na_th_an (The Mojon Twins)
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27307/ZX-Spectrum/Mojon_Twins_Covertape_#1
Encuerer
Author: na_th_an (LOKOsoft)
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.csscgc2013.blogspot.com.es/2013/02/encuerer.html
Escape from Cnossus
Author: Felix Plesoianu
Type: Dungeon Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: http://notimetoplay.org/our-games/escape-from-cnossus/
Explorer
Author: Luca bordoni
Type: Arcade Game / Shoot-em-up
Year: 2015
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30212/ZX-Spectrum/Explorer
H7N9
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Platform
Year: 2015
Source: Yes
Link: https://nitrofurano.itch.io/h7n9
He had such a big head that if he were a cat he would have to toss the mice from under the bed with a brow
Author: The Mojon Twins
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2010
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/2010/05/04/mojontwins-en-la-csscgc-2010/
Hunt the Wumpus
Author: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD)
Type: Maze Game
Year: 2013
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28119/ZX-Spectrum/Hunt_the_Wumpus
Italia 1944
Author: Alessandro Grussu (Zankle Soft)
Type: RPG - Adventure
Year: 2021
Source: No
Link: https://zanklesoft.itch.io/italia-1944
Knights & Demons DX
Authors: Manuel Gomez, Einar Saukas, Craig Stevenson
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28175/ZX-Spectrum/Knights_Demons_DX
Lamega
Author: rikokun
Type: Shooter
Year: 2016
Source: no
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30284/ZX-Spectrum/Lamega
Looking for a csscgc2012 theme
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Adventure Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Description: optimized for ULA-Plus palette
Maritrini, Freelance Monster Slayer en: Las Increibles Vicisitudes de Despertarse Resacosa con Fred en la Cama y Tener que Llegar Mas o Menos Puntual a la Prueba de "Monstruos Vigorosos de Pechos Lustrosos" featuring Los Fratelli
Author: The Mojon Twins
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Memorama
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/csscgc2011/paulo-silva-memorama/
O-CMAN
Author: oblo
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26598/ZX-Spectrum/O-Cman
O-TRIX
Author: oblo
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26573/ZX-Spectrum/O-Trix
Pets vs Aliens Prologue
Authors: Einar Saukas, Jarrod Bentley, Yerzmyey
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2015
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30197/ZX-Spectrum/Pets_vs_Aliens_Prologue
Pixel Quest
Author: Einar Saukas, MmcM, Craig Stevenson
Type: Puzzle
Year: 2015
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30237/ZX-Spectrum/Pixel_Quest
Pixel Quest 2000
Author: Einar Saukas, MmcM, PheeL
Type: Puzzle
Year: 2017
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/31490/ZX-Spectrum/Pixel_Quest_2000
Pixel Quest Zero
Author: Einar Saukas, MmcM, PheeL
Type: Puzzle
Year: 2018
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/34291/ZX-Spectrum/Pixel_Quest_Zero
Quest for Witchcraft
Authors: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD), Mister Beep
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2011
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27261/ZX-Spectrum/Quest_for_Witchcraft
Ratul & Zeki
Author: Salvacam (Spain)
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27055/ZX-Spectrum/Ratul_Zeki
Retrobsesion
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26193/ZX-Spectrum/Retrobsesion
Retrobsesion II
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27389/ZX-Spectrum/Retrobsesion_II
Saltarin
Author: Salvacam (Spain)
Type: Arcade (Platform)
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27160/ZX-Spectrum/Saltarin
Solitario
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/csscgc2011/nitrofurano-solitario/
Souls
Author: Alxinho
Type: Platform Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28172/ZX-Spectrum/Souls
SpeccyWars
Author: Slenkar
Type: Strategy Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://www.boriel.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=410&highlight=speccywars
Stela
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2011
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/26527/ZX-Spectrum/Stela
Steroids Sports Diving: Splash
Author: apenao
Type: Sports Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: http://cgc.zx.gen.tr/index.php?game=0628182038
The Spectral Dungeons
Author: Felix Plesoianu
Type: Dungeon Game
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28173/ZX-Spectrum/The_Spectral_Dungeons
The Tales of Grupp
Author: Alxinho
Type: ?
Year: 2015
Source: Yes
Link: http://retrobytesproductions.blogspot.com.es/2015/02/the-tales-of-grupp.html
U-Boot Hunt
Author: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD)
Type: Puzzle Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27688/ZX-Spectrum/U-Boot_Hunt
Uchi-Danza
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Action Game
Year: 2011
Source: No
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/csscgc2011/jbgv-uchi-danza/
VADE RETRO
Author: J.B.G.V.
Type: Action Game
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27878/ZX-Spectrum/VADE_RETRO
Vampe: GOTO Vampe
Author: Valdir
Type: Maze Game
Year: 2013
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28168/ZX-Spectrum/Vampe_GOTO_Vampe
Walking around Porto
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: ?
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: http://csscgc2013.blogspot.pt/2013/06/walking-around-porto.html
Description: a tour in Porto (or Oporto) city - runs on a 128kb ZX-Spectrum, on a b&w display
Yumiko in the haunted Mansion
Author: Leszek Chmielewski Daniel (LCD)
Type: Action Game
Year: 2012
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27988/ZX-Spectrum/Yumiko_in_the_Haunted_Mansion
ZEN
Author: Einar Saukas, Mister Beep
Type: Puzzle
Year: 2014
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30157/ZX-Spectrum/ZEN
ZEN II
Author: Einar Saukas, Mister Beep
Type: Puzzle
Year: 2015
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30208/ZX-Spectrum/ZEN_II
ZX Connection
Author: Antonio Silva
Type: Arcade Game
Year: 2020
Source: Yes
Link: https://avlixa.itch.io/zx-connection
ZX Destroyer
Author: Alxinho
Type: Shooter
Year: 2014
Source: Yes
Link: http://retrobytesproductions.blogspot.com.es/2014/03/zx-destroyer.html
ZX Striker
Author: Valdir
Type: Sports Game
Year: 2013
Source: No
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/28170/ZX-Spectrum/ZX_Striker
DEMOS
EMS Christmas Card Demo
Author: Eqx
Type:
Year: 2016
Source: No
Link: http://www.boriel.com/forum/gallery/ems-christmas-card-demo-t1102.html
JRPG Test
Author: rikokun
Type:
Year: 2016
Source: No
Link: http://www.boriel.com/forum/gallery/jrpg-test-and-tileeditor-t1082.html
Just Something Silly
Author: emook
Type: Demo
Year: 2016
Source: No
Link: http://www.boriel.com/forum/gallery/just-something-silly-t1095.html
Description:
Nothing Thing
Author: Paulo Silva
Type: Demo
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: http://csscgc2013.blogspot.pt/2013/03/nothing-thing.html
Description: optimized for ULA-Plus palette, it will look weird on common ZX-Spectrum machines.
GAME ENGINES
BIFROST* ENGINE
Authors: Einar Saukas, Dave Hughes
Type: Multicolor Engine
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27405/ZX-Spectrum/BIFROST*_ENGINE
BIFROST*2 ENGINE
Author: Einar Saukas
Type: Multicolor Engine
Year: 2016
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30003/ZX-Spectrum/BIFROST*2_ENGINE
Fourspriter Engine
Author: The Mojon Twins
Type: Sprite Engine
Year: 2010
Source: Yes
Link: http://www.mojontwins.com/juegos_mojonos/fourspriter-1-0/
NIRVANA ENGINE
Author: Einar Saukas
Type: Bicolor Engine
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30001/ZX-Spectrum/NIRVANA_ENGINE
NIRVANA+ ENGINE
Author: Einar Saukas
Type: Bicolor Engine
Year: 2015
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/30002/ZX-Spectrum/NIRVANA_ENGINE
UTILITIES
+3e FileBrowser
Author: BCH
Type: Utility
Year: 2013
Source: Yes
Link: https://www.boriel.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=529&pid=3334#pid3334
Multi I/O Board
Author: Ian Johnston
Type: Utility
Year: 2014
Source: Yes
Link: https://www.boriel.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=299&pid=4142#pid4142
The Spectrum Client
Author: ardentcrest
Type: Utility
Year: 2015
Source: No
Link: https://www.boriel.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=644
ZX0
Author: Einar Saukas
Type: Utility
Year: 2021
Source: Yes
Link: https://github.com/einar-saukas/ZX0
ZX7
Author: Einar Saukas
Type: Utility
Year: 2012
Source: Yes
Link: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/27996/ZX-Spectrum/ZX7
HARDWARE ADD-ONS
OTHER HARDWARE
Home Computers
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Sinclair (this page, default)
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ASCII MSX
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Mattel Aquarius
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Amstrad CPC
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MGT Sam Coupé
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CCE MC-1000
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Sinclair ZX81
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Casio PV-2000
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Sharp MZ-700
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Sord M5
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Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I
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Bandai Gundam RX-78
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Philips/Radiola VG5000
Game Consoles
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Amstrad GX4000
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Bally Astrocade
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Casio PV-1000
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Coleco ColecoVision
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Sega SG1000
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Sega Master System
Handheld Consoles
- Sega GameGear
Arcade Systems
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Ace Sidewinder
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Alphadenshi/Sega Champion Baseball
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Bally/Midway Rampage
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Bally/Midway/Zilec Blue Print
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Barko One+Two
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Bordun Sky Lancer
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Capcom 1942
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Capcom BlackTiger
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Capcom Higemaru
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Capcom Section-Z
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Capcom Vulgus
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Chuo Time Limit
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Crawl/Denshi Dorachan
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Daehyun Pipeline
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Dyna Royal Casino
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ElectronicDevices Ping Pong Masters ’93
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Enerdyne American SpeedWay
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Epos Megadon
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Funai/Gakken Esh’s Aurunmilla
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Funai/Gakken Interstellar Laser Fantasy
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Hoei Laser Base
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InChang Funny Bubble
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Invi Egg Hunt
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Irem M52
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Irem M62
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Irem/GDI Oli-Boo-Chu
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Jackson Flipper Jack
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Jaleco D-Day
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Jaleco Field Combat
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Jaleco Naughty Boy
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Kaneko Fast Freddie
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Kaneko Fighting Roller
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Kiwako Mr. Jong
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Komax Flower
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Konami Green Beret
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Konami Mogura Desse
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Konami Ping Pong
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Konami Pooyan
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Konami Scramble
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Konami Super Cobra
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Konami Target Panic
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Konami Test Board
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Konami Time Pilot
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Meadows WarpSpeed
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Mondial LadyFrog
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Namco PacMan
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Nichibutsu Gomoku Narabe Renju
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Nichibutsu Seicross
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Nintendo Donkey Kong
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Olympia D-Day
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Omori Car Jamboree
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Omori Space Guerrilla
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Orca Funky Bee
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Orca Marine Boy
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Orca Zodiack
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Orca/Thunderbolt Espial
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Photon-IK2 Brodjaga
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Poby News
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San Remo Number One
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Sanritsu Dr. Micro
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Sega Appoooh
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Sega Bank Panic
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Sega Dottori Kun
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Sega E
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Sega Gigas
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Seibu Kaihatsu Knuckle Joe
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Seibu Kaihatsu Wiz
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Seoul Coin Quiz Olympic
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Seta Kikaku Hana Awase
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Shoei Sky Army
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Stern Astro Invader
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Stern Berzerk
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Success/Fujiwara Super Othello
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Summit Coin Push Over
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Sun Markham
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Sun Stratovox
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Sun StrenghtAndSkill
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Taito Chack'n'Pop
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Taito Crazy Balloon
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Taito Kusayakyuu
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Taito Marine Date
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Taito Metal Soldier Isaac II
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Taito Minivader
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Taito Pit and Run
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Taito Samurai Nihon Ichi
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Taito The Fairyland Story
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Taito The Legend of Kage
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Taito The Pit
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Taito WyvernF0
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Taiyo ChineseHero
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Tamtex Shisensho Joshiryo Hen
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Tecfri Sauro
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Tecmo Solomon’s Key
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Tehkan Bomb Jack
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Tehkan Pinball Action
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Tehkan Red Clash
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Teknon Kogyo Beam Invader
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Universal Cheeky Mouse
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Universal Cosmic Alien
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Universal Do Castle
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Universal Lady Bug
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Universal Mr. Do
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Valadon Bagman
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Valadon Tank Busters
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VEB Poly-Play
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Wing Super Wing
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Wonwoo Domino Block
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Zaccaria Jack Rabbit
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Zilec Enigma II