Howzat is a two-player game which simulates a full innings between England and Australia. It can be played solo, but competition and interaction are vital parts of the game. You first decide who is going to take charge of which team and at the prompt elect to bat either first or second. Each player then inputs the numbers of six bowlers in order of skill, and once you have done this the game begins. First you are shown the score card which depicts the current state of both teams. Both players will use this; the batting team to select its next batsman when a wicket has fallen, or to declare the innings closed; the fielding team to select a new bowler at the end of each over. On the card the current batsman and the last bowler are highlighted. The main screen is a graphic representation of the pitch. At the top is the scoreboard showing the teams'and batsmen's scores, wickets lost, and the bowler's name. The computer will take charge of the bowling and all attempts at striking the ball. The results will depend on the respective skills of both batsman and bowler. If the ball is struck the player controlling the batsmen will be asked whether he wishes to chance a run or not. If he does, the batsmen will dash across the wicket while the nearest fielder will attempt to run them out by collecting the ball and hurling it at the wickets. LBWs, catches, bowled-outs and dropped catches are all computer controlled. If you prefer a limited overs game, simply declare after an agreed number of overs. CTWA | 
