Kiteretsu Daihyakka: Choujikuu Sugoroku (1994)
Kiteretsu Daihyakka: Choujikuu Sugoroku (literally "Kiteretsu Encyclopedia: Super Space-Time Sugoroku") is a board game-style party game developed by Video System and published by Video System for the Super Famicom, released on December 22, 1994. It is based on the manga and anime series Kiteretsu Daihyakka, which follows a young inventor and his friends. The game is a virtual board game where players roll dice and move around a board, experiencing events and competing to win. Video System, known for their arcade and racing games, brought their technical expertise to the party game genre, creating a game that was both fun and accessible for younger players.
Gameplay and Board Game Mechanics
Kiteretsu Daihyakka: Choujikuu Sugoroku is a virtual board game where up to four players (or CPU opponents) take turns rolling dice and moving their pieces around a game board. The board is divided into various spaces, including event spaces, item spaces, and battle spaces, each triggering different events. The game's standout feature is its "invention" system, where players can use inventions from the series to gain advantages. The game's objective is to accumulate the most points by the end of the game.
The game includes a "story" mode where players follow a narrative arc, and a "free" mode for casual play. The game's visual style is colorful and faithful to the anime, with detailed board graphics and animated character sprites. The soundtrack features cheerful and whimsical music that matches the lighthearted tone.
Kiteretsu Daihyakka: Choujikuu Sugoroku received positive reviews for its fun gameplay and faithful adaptation, becoming a popular title among fans of the series. It remains a nostalgic classic for its board game theme and Video System's licensed game expertise.