Flip Flap is a version of pinball, with 20 different screens, many with the novelty of four flippers.

The instructions on the inlay are poor, although once the demonstration mode has finished the scoring system is explained. However, no mention is made of the gamble feature - sometimes when you lose a ball you can either gamble, by pressing 'G' or press ENTER to play on. If you gamble you stand an equal chance of gaining or losing points or a ball.

To move onto the next screen you must reach a target number of points - you are given two goes of five balls each to attempt this on each screen.

The graphics are uninspiring, and since many screens use the same objects, they apepar similar, but the animation is good and the sound effects are life-like.

If you keep all your flippers pressed then it becomes very easy to score points - the ball will even speed up after hitting a stationary flipper!

Nevertheless, Flip Flap is good fun for all pinball wizards, and it is excellent value for money.

S.J.E.