Basic Computer Games
The original BASIC Computer Games have been re-coded into Small Basic, featuring George Beker's drawings. The book includes classic games like Blackjack and offers pre-owned copies on Amazon.
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The e-book edition of the original BASIC Computer Games, also known as 101 BASIC Computer Games, has been re-coded into Small Basic for easy use. It includes George Beker's drawings along with some new ones. George Beker's drawings are available separately as The 'Bot Folio. The book covers a wide range of games from AceyDucey to War, including classics like Blackjack, Hangman, and Tic-Tac-Toe. The site also offers the option to purchase a pre-owned printed copy of the book from Amazon. The copyright for BASIC Computer Games belongs to David H. Ahl and is posted on www.atariarchives.org with permission. The site is maintained by Kay Savetz.
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