100 Man Dollar Kid - Maboroshi no Teiou Hen (Japan) - MAME software

Nintendo Famicom cart. published 37 years ago:

100万＄キッド 幻の帝王編 © 1989 Sofel.
($1,000,000 Kid - Maboroshi no Teiou-Hen)

$1,000,000 Kid: Maboroshi no Teiou-Hen is a gambling-themed adventure game based on the manga series of the same name (by Yuki Ishigaki), the game puts players in the role of a young card-playing prodigy determined to become the world's greatest gambler and challenge the mysterious "Phantom King" of the gambling world.

Unlike traditional casino simulations, the game combines gambling mechanics with light role-playing elements. Players travel between various gambling destinations, explore casinos, speak with NPCs, gather information, and challenge a series of increasingly skilled opponents. Progress is achieved by winning matches and accumulating enough money and reputation to gain access to stronger rivals.

The game features several casino games, including poker, blackjack, and roulette, each requiring different strategies and risk management. Success depends not only on luck but also on carefully managing funds, as running out of money can halt the player's progress.

As the adventure unfolds, players journey through multiple locations while uncovering the mystery surrounding the legendary Phantom King. With its blend of casino gameplay, character interactions, and progression system, $1,000,000 Kid: Maboroshi no Teiou-Hen offers a more story-driven experience than most gambling games released during the 8-bit era.

TECHNICAL
GAME ID: SFL-KP
BARCODE: 4988623301000

TRIVIA
$1,000,000 Kid was released on January 6, 1989 (Friday) in Japan.

Exported as "Casino Kid [Model NES-KP-USA]" in North America.

TIPS AND TRICKS
SECRET WARPS:
At the casino in any level during the game, a special warp places exists. If you stand on it, then hold LEFT+A on controller 2, and finally press A on controller 1, you'll be warped to another level.

Lasvegas, warp to Japan: In the bottom-right corner of the casino, there is a two tables, stand from the left of the leftmost table and face to the south.

Japan, warp to New York: Go to the bottom-right corner of the casino, there is a two water pools, from the right of the upper one there is a small single weddin machine. Stand just before it and face to the East.

New York, warp to Monaco: Go to the leftmost corner of the ship, stand before the leftmost light spot, face to the West.
Monaco, warp to Lasvegas.

SECRET MESSAGE:
During the game, hold LEFT+A on controller 2, then press SELECT.

STAFF
CG Design: Tadao Nomura (T. Nomura), Natural
Music: Toshio Murai
Programmer: Hirokazu Sugisaka (H. Sugisaka), Kazu Takahashi (K. Takahashi), Yukiyasu Kutsuna (Y. Kutsuna), Masayoshi Shinohara (M. Sinohara), M. Takahashi, Kazuyuki Oka, Nobu Saito (N. Saito)
Director: Masanori Iwamoto (M. Iwamoto), Fred K. Ishii (Fred Ishii), Marie Atake
Producer: Yuji Yamaguchi (Y. Yamaguchi)
President: Takeshi Iga

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