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57 Practical Programs & Games in BASIC

Moby ID: 196060
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57 Practical Programs & Games in BASIC is a book describing a large number of BASIC programs that can be typed into a computer. The games include:

  • Blackjack - A computer implementation of the classic card game.
  • Craps - A computer implementation of the casino dice game.
  • Number Guess Game - A simple number guessing game, where the player is informed if the guess is too high or too low.
  • One-Arm Bandit - A slot machine gambling game with randomized payout.
  • Space Wars (1) - A text-based one-on-one space duel where the player must try to shoot the enemy ship. The player has two weapons and can self destruct in case the situation becomes hopeless.
  • Space Wars (2) - A text-based death star trench run simulation.

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7 People (1 developers, 6 thanks)

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people who helped make this book possible.
  • Alec Grynspan (who supplied the Bubble-Sort program)
  • Tom McRoberts (who was able to read my notes and typed the manuscript)
  • Laura Semple (who drew the final drafts of the flow charts)
  • Jane - who said programming is simple
  • David - who named my Iguana
I would like to extend a special thank you to
  • Construction Data Systems - who allowed my access to their time-sharing facility on an IBM 370-158 computer systems [sic].

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Game added December 6, 2022. Last modified March 9, 2023.