Keiba Simulation: Honmei is a horse racing simulation game released by Japanese developer Nichibutsu (also known as Nihon Bussan) for the Famicom on April 28, 1989. "Keiba" means horse racing, while "Honmei" refers to the favored winning contender.
In this game, players do not directly participate in horse racing or gambling. Instead, they adjust various parameters of races and participating horses—such as fatigue level, age, and jockey weight—to simulate and observe race outcomes. The core goal is to recreate realistic horse racing results through these settings for enthusiasts to study and analyze.
Nichibutsu is credited as the developer on the game's cover, while Nihon Bussan appears on the title screen. As a pure simulation title, players cannot directly control the race process, focusing instead on pre-race strategy setup and post-race result analysis.
Keiba Simulation: Honmei offers horse racing fans an in-depth opportunity to learn about and study the sport. By simulating races under different conditions, players can better understand the complexity and diversity of horse racing.