ike all good hockey games, the game in Alphasim also have 3 periods of 20 minutes.

If the score is tied after three periods, there will be a 5 minute overtime period. But unlike the NHL, at Alphasim we count the overtime for regular time. So the victories are worth 3 points in overtime.

The description and the statistics of game are much advanced since the latest version. All shoot, all body check and blocked shots are recorded.

Also you have all the statistics about face off. You can even know if your player is disciplined during face off. In the new version of the simulator, the centers can be kick out from the face off. The winger can sometimes be part of the face off.

Also new: Now you can know how much time your team spent in each area.

The description of the game is adjustable. All types of descriptions may be disabled. They are still recorded, but you do not see them. So you can disable multiple descriptions and have an abbreviated description or activate all and have an almost second by second description.

The description of the Play by Play is also affected by your choice of options.

The new simulator is programmed to facilitate the insertion of new descriptions. It is possible that occasionally will add new descriptions.

The attendance at the games are also variables. The quality of the teams influence the number of people who will travel to watch the game. Ticket prices also varies under the same rules.