In June 1985, dk'tronics released a Minder computer game written by Don Priestly.

The game was available for the ZX Spectrum, MSX and Amstrad CPC464. A version for the Commodore 64 was also planned but never materialised. The game is based on the TV show where you play the role of Arthur trying to make some nice little earners.

For more information on the game, read on or if you want to play the game online now click 'Play Now' below.

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Before you start ...

  » Print these tips & tricks.
  » Get a pen & paper to jot down details of the deals you make.
  » Consider reading the dk'tronics Instruction Booklet that came with the game.

General Tips

  1. Each day, it is important to GET INTO A ROUTINE, and remember that Terry is in his flat first thing.
  2. Catch the dealers in the morning. Go down the Winchester Club in the evening for the bargains.
  3. Some dealers offer higher prices than other for goods.
  4. Try and avoid going to the lock-up, why you should ever need to go there is beyond me.
  5. If you choose to hang around the lock-up expect to get stung, you have been warned!
  6. You can ask Terry to "dump" stolen or dodgy goods for you.
  7. Selling stolen goods will not get you money in the long run.
  8. Dave, at the Winchester Club is a good source of information, not to mention booze.
  9. Terry can be hired as a Minder. Say to Terry: "Terry, be my minder", but as always there's a cost.
10. If you go to a dealer and Chisholm is there, talk to him first. You'll find out what's hot, he'll go, and you can deal!
11. Remember, when selling you've got to cover the cost of collection and delivery.
12. Jelly babies go mouldy.
13. Try not swear, it doesn't get you very far (unless Terry's looking after you).
14. Rather than saying TV's, put "televisions". "Flypaper" not Flypapers.
15. Check that your selling the right stuff, internal widgets instead of external widgets etc.

Selling Goods

16. Go to one of your friendly dealers.
17. Check what you have, making note of quantity, price and the name.
18. Ask a dealer "Do you want any" or "Interested in any" then put the name of the goods. (See 14)
19. When your asked the price say "10 quid" or "20 pounds" or "30 sovs" etc. Never just put a figure. (See 25)
20. Once you've haggled over the price and found out how much of your dodgy stuff a dealer wants to buy.
21. Make a note when you have to deliver by and the details of the deal.

KEY TIP:
22. Dealers' names are a key to the stock they like to buy and seem to give you better deals in accordance to the product e.g. Oddgood buys weird stuff like spots etc. and Watt buys Electrical stuff.

Collection & Delivery of Goods

29. Find Terry - he is usually at his flat first thing, or in the Winchester Club.
30. Say "Collect some...." Or "Deliver some...."
31. Once you have asked Terry he'll run off for you and do the biz - Terry will confirms he wants a cut.
32. Next time you see Terry he will give you the money for the deal, minus his share.