An edition of Electronic Games (1982)

Electronic Games

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An edition of Electronic Games (1982)

Electronic Games

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This is a history, and explanation, and tips book, describing various aspects of electronic games. From early computers to handheld devises, pinball machines, arcade and home video games. The book's official library description in the book's copyright pages says it is: "Discusses the development of electronic games, their basic operation and design, available accessories, rules of some of the most popular games, and the winning strategies of several champion players." There are descriptions of the Atari VCS {Video Computer System, Atari 2600}, Magnavox Odyssey, Magnavox Odyssey2, electronic board games, and single player hand held games such as electronic football, and chess. The book describes each different type of game, how sound effects and images are created for the games. There are a few black and white photographs, showing game systems, microchips, and other various electronic devises such as computer hardware, and software such as game cartridges.

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Publisher
Franklin Watts
Language
English
Pages
64

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Electronic Games
1982, Franklin Watts
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: A Brief History of Electronic Games. 1
Chapter 2: How Electronic Games Work. 7
Chapter 3: Watch Out for Flying Mountains!. 16
Chapter 4: Football at the Breakfast Table. 23
Chapter 5: Invaders from Space. 29
Chapter 6: Revenge of the Ugly Troll. 36
Chapter 7: What Makes a Good Game?. 46
Chapter 8: Game Strategies: How to Be a Winner. 50
Chapter 9: Electronic Games of the Future. 55
Game Manufacturers. 59
For Further Reading. 62
Index. 63

Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 62-63.
Includes index.

Published in
New York
Series
A First Book
Copyright Date
1982

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
794
Library of Congress
GV1469.2 .D53 1982

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
64 p.
Number of pages
64
Dimensions
22.5 x 19 x 1 centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL3482563M
Internet Archive
electronicgames0000dign
ISBN 10
0531043967
ISBN 13
9780531043967
LCCN
82001962
OCLC/WorldCat
8169997
Library Thing
463336
Goodreads
4615942

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