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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Slalom	Prism Leisure	198?	There is not much info found yet about the first releases of this game. I personally got this game on a game compilation called "Golden Oldies" from Prism Leisure.
Arctic Shipwreck	Commodore	1983
Dynamite Skier	HesWare	1983
Ice Hunter	Anirog (Colosoftware)	1983	Re-released by Anirog
Perils of Bear George	Cheetahsoft (Timedata)	1983	[15]***Three level skill game, first level has hero walking from side to side opening mouth to catch apples and avoid dropping acorns, has to build up enough fat to move onto next level before winter. Second level avoid skiers, third level avoid dropping rocks in cave to then survive winter with enough fat.
Ski-Devil	Cymbal Software	1983
Skier-64	Abacus Software	1983
Slalom	Commodore (HAL Laboratory)	1983
Snokie	Funsoft	1983	[15]***Snokie the Arctic sno-bird's girl-friend Cara has been captured by the evil "grodies". Rescue her from deep inside a snow cave. Early and excellent jump and run with a sweet hero.
Snowmen	Commodore	1983
Eskimo Eddie	Ocean;Cascade Games (Ocean)	1984
Mr. Freeze	Firebird	1984
Olympic Skier	Mr. Chip Software	1984
Polar Pierre	Datamost	1984
Ski Weltcup	Ariolasoft	1984
The Snowman	Quicksilva	1984
Biathlon	Computer Kontakt;Elwood Computers	1985	This game was first released in the German computer game magazine "Computer Kontakt", issue 1985/12. Not sure, but most-likely as a type-in program. Then there exists another version with copyright "Elwood Computers" from 1988 (according to other sites). I personally got this game on a game compilation called "Golden Oldies" from Prism Leisure, which features the Elwood Computers title screen.
Daley Thompson's Super-Test	Ocean	1985
Ice Palace	Creative Sparks;Mastertronic	1985
Ice Station Zero	8th Day	1985
Icicle Works	Commodore	1985
Rupert and the Ice Castle	Quicksilva;Bug-Byte	1985
The Alpine Encounter	Random House (Ibidinc)	1985
Winter Games	Epyx (Action Graphics)	1985	[3]* [15]*Reviewed twice: one for a special file about best C64 games, one for a special file about multi-sports games. [48]
Arctic Fox	Electronic Arts (Dynamix)	1986
Spy vs. Spy 3: Arctic Antics	First Star Software	1986
World Games	Epyx	1986	In World Games, you'll wing your way around the globe beating the pants off foreigners in eight international events, each one authentic to its country of origin. You'll see incredible, exotic locales as you travel the world circuit. Why, you'll even have your own on-screen tour guide to smooth your way. The events the Olympics forgot. To become the champion, you'll have to dive off the treacherous cliffs of Acapulco. Go stomach to stomach with a 400 pound Japanese sumo wrestler. Jump barrels in Germany. And pump heavy iron in Russia. Next, it's off to Scotland for the caber toss. Canada, for the near impossible log roll. France, to ski the Slalom. And, at last, the U.S. of A., to ride the meanest bull in the states. This, then, is a challenge of global proportions. The question is, are you ready to go the distance? - Eight international events: Cliff Diving, Sumo Wrestling, Bull Riding, Barrel Jumping, Log Rolling, Weight Lifting, Slalom Skiing, and, of course, the Caber Toss. - Visit eight nations to compete. Includes a detailed history and travelogue for your reference. - Join the World Hall of Fame. That is, if you acquire the gold. - One to eight players.
Airborne Ranger	MicroProse	1987	You are a member of elite corps selected for your courage, ingenuity and special skills to go on the most dangerous missions. Parachute behind enemy lines armed only with a machine gun and hand grenades. Airborne Ranger is a fast-paced action-simulation that challenges your strategic skills and reflexes. Control one soldier's battle against overwhelming odds. You can run, walk or crawl across full-scrolling 3-D terrain using trees, bushes and ravines to avoid the enemy or set up an ambush. Whether rescuing hostages from a terrorist prison or infiltrating the headquarters of an enemy unit every mission takes careful planning and pinpoint execution. Drop caches of weapons and first aid supplies, out manoeuvre the enemy, then locate the pickup zone in order to reach safety. Airborne Ranger is an exciting combination of action, danger and suspense. AIRBORNE RANGER FEATURES * Simulation of action behind enemy lines * 12 exciting missions * Full-scrolling 3-D graphics * Various terrains to encounter * Multiple enemy threats * Modern weaponry * Comprehensive documentation * Endless hours of constructive entertainment* [77]* [2]* [17]* [57]* [1]* [52]* [49]* [33]
ATV Simulator: All Terrain Vehicle	Codemasters (Digital Persuasion)	1987
Bobsleigh	Digital Integration	1987
Chamonix Challenge	Infogrames;Epyx	1987
Frost Byte	Mikro-Gen	1987
Hals und Beinbruch	Markt & Technik	1987
Winter Wonderland	Incentive Software	1987
4x4 Off-Road Racing	Epyx;U.S. Gold	1988	You're King of the Mountain on the Off-Road race circuit, winning events everywhere from the frigid midwest to the muddy south. Now you're sitting on a ton of hot truck in the desert, racing toward a heat-rippled horizon dotted with sand traps and tire-ripping rocks. And you're wishing you brought more water along for the ride... Survival of the Fastest Off-road racing is a test of speed and survival. First you pick your challenge: The Georgia Mud Fest, The Michigan Winter Wreck-off, the Death Valley Trek or the Baja Challenge. Then you choose a truck, customize it and stock it with tools. And survival supplies like food and water. Just in case. Makes the Grand Prix Look Like Sissy Stuff Those guys in fancy race suits don't use winches to lift rigs out of mud bogs. They don't change tires punctured by razor sharp cacti. And when it snows - they don't even have to race. In Off-Road racing these rough and tumble conditions are all part of the exciting challenge! * Claw over desert dunes, "bog" through mud holes, slide through ice - four exciting races over a variety of obstacles and terrains. * Customize the truck of your choice with the right gear for your chosen race terrain. * Bring along supplies for off-road repairs: tools, winches, spare tires, parts - even a mechanic. * Race rig-to-rig against die-hard opponents including a screamin' demon truck.* [142]* [47]* [2]* [62]* [57]* [49]*** [1]
Matterhorn Screamer	Disney	1988	Available in a combined C64/DOS/Apple II package UPC:0-87855-02204-3
Professional Ski Simulator	Codemasters (The Higlanders)	1988
The Games: Winter Edition	Epyx	1988
Winter Olympiad '88	Tynesoft;Thunder Mountain	1988
Super Ski	Microïds	1988
Garfield: Winter's Tail	The Edge (Softek)	1989
Santa's Xmas Caper	Zeppelin Games (Reflective Designs)	1990
Ski or Die	Electronic Arts	1990
Super OsWALD	Silverrock Productions	1990
Eskimo Games	Double Density	1991
Snowman	CP Verlag	1992

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