Game Descriptions

There is something for everyone in ImagiNation Network's new CyberPark, which will launch on America Online in the summer of 1997. CyberPark offers classics such as poker and bridge, strategy games, fantasy adventures and action. From sports to puzzle addicts, CyberPark offers entertainment for the whole family.


Catware

Fantasy Adventures Online ­This beautifully illustrated online card game features heroes, monsters, treasures, and magic. Online play features a training mode, animations and special effects for casting spells, as well as a large variety of cards for hours of entertainment.

Shattered Light ­ Shattered Light is a sweeping fantasy role-playing game that takes players into a fanciful realm governed by powerful rival families and shifting magical powers. Hundreds of simultaneous players encounter mazes, monsters, traps and treasure as they join forces and forge alliances with one or more of the 100 family houses on their quest for glory.



Creative Edge Software, Ltd.

Baldies Online ­ Baldies Online is a title exclusive to WorldPlay that is directly derived from the original award-winning box version. WorldPlay's online version will have exclusive graphics, custom inventions and team play. This god-like game allows players to control groups of follically-challenged beings, the Baldies, and compete against the Hairies. Players do this by building houses, laboratories and barracks, breeding Baldies and creating inventions to attack their opponents until the Hairies are plucked from the land. There will be additional features available with the online version, including contests, tournaments and team play, making this a wacky and unique gaming experience.



Pixel Technologies, Inc.

Spunky's Shuffle ­ In this energetic puzzle game, players are pitted against each other in a race to align rows of colorful tiles. With attack and defense strategies, varied game play, secret moves, a range of possible tasks and a stereo musical score that enhances the excitement, Spunky's Shuffle is a challenging and addictive game for all ages.



PostLinear/Top Dog

Bridge ­ The multiplayer online version of this classic will offer Chicago (Standard, Cavendish, Duplicate), Rubber, and No Score variants. Also featured are special convention cards and the ability to "Alert" or "Ask" other players questions according to standard bridge convention rules.

Gin ­ This version of Gin Rummy includes options to play Oklahoma-style and Hollywood scoring. Players can sort their hands manually and dictate whether they want to build their own melds or let the computer do it for them.

Poker ­ Whether players fancy 5-Card Draw, 7-Card Stud, Texas Hold'em, or Baseball poker style, they will find them all here. Also featured are Wild Card and Hi/Low playing options.



Sierra On-Line

Front Page Sports: Trophy Bass 2 ­ Fishing enthusiasts and landlubbers alike can try to outsmart "the big one" in the multiplayer version of Trophy Bass. A true fishing simulation, Trophy Bass 2 features 10 different lakes and hundreds of lure, rod and line combinations. Players can scout the overhead lake map for likely fishing holes and fine-tune their choice spots using the water temperature and sonar fish finder.

MissionForce: CyberStorm ­ Cyberstorm players create and control "Hercs" (giant robots) and "Bioderms" (artificially created human-like pilots) and send them on missions throughout the galaxy. Players accept missions ranging from mining ore to increase wealth, to search and destroy of "Cybrids" (non-human controlled robots) for salvage.

The Incredible Machine 3 ­ This Rube Goldberg-like puzzle game for one to four people lets players use a set of interesting tools to build zany contraptions, while racing against time to outsmart opponents. Game play ranges from beginner to advanced, with a robust ranking system that allows players to challenge others with a similar skill level.



Vipah Interactive

Thrash ­ Thrash, under development for WorldPlay by Vipah Interactive, is an action-maze game. Players fly hovercraft, negotiate mazes and take on other players in a fast-paced, real-time game. While flying, players locate weapons, special shields and jump gates that move them to other spots in the maze. Players learn to navigate the maze to get the best supplies and prevent their enemies from getting those same supplies. Players can also form alliances, working competitively or cooperatively.



ImagiNation's Internal Development

Backgammon ­ A multiplayer version of standard Backgammon where players can view total pip count, effortlessly undo moves before picking up their dice, and play in tournament mode.

Cribbage ­ A multiplayer version of standard Cribbage for two to four players (four players is in partnership mode only).

Hearts ­ A multiplayer version of standard Hearts with options to play Black Lady, Omnibus, three to five players, and in partnerships.

Spades ­ A version of standard Spades for three to four players with options to play in partnerships and with sandbags.