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The fight is over almost as soon as it begins. Without waiting for the pit-master to hammer the gong that signifies the start of combat, the orange-skinned fighter springs across the pit and buries its spiked club between the startled eyes of its opponent, killing him instantly. The crowd hoots with glee at the beast's display of low cunning, and, despite some loud protests by those who bet on the humanoid, the pit-master reluctantly declares the reptilian winner.

Double the amount of Kika you staked and make the necessary adjustments to your Action Chart.

Turn to 134.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.