You're right. It has rules and characters, just like any other RPG. I can remember playing RPGs with my car tracks. We'd build a city and set up businesses in it, each of which paid a daily wage (in marbles). We'd buy and sell nicer cars and houses. We had a great time!
wow! thats' indeed a super time u had as a kid, HEF. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" /> wish i was your neighbour. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />