July 12th, 2024

Play Star Trek the Text Game

The Star Trek Text Game, developed by Slade, lets players command the Enterprise to battle Klingon ships in a grid. Evolving since 1971, it now supports mobile devices with enhanced graphics.

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Play Star Trek the Text Game

The Star Trek Text Game, created by Slade, puts players in the role of Captain of the starship Enterprise on a mission to destroy Klingon warships. The game is set in an 8x8 grid of Quadrants, where players must eliminate the enemy fleet within a time limit while avoiding destruction themselves. Over the years, the game has seen updates to enhance its graphical display and mobile device compatibility. Originally released as an Android Java app, it later became a Progressive Web Application (PWA) for both Android and iOS devices. The game's history dates back to 1971 when it was developed by Mike Mayfield and friends, evolving from a basic text format to a more engaging graphical version. Slade's involvement in porting the game to various programming languages has enabled wider accessibility, culminating in the JavaScript version with HTML/CSS rendering. The game continues to offer players a nostalgic yet challenging experience, maintaining its original essence while adapting to modern technology.

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By @JoeAltmaier - 9 months
Great game! Played it too much in my youth.

My buddy played it too, then wrote his own. You can see it here:

https://www.starfleetproject.com/screen1.jpg

By @lemoncucumber - 9 months
Star Trek: The Text Generation
By @JojoFatsani - 9 months
EGA Trek was my jam.
By @quantified - 9 months
Now where is the updated Hunt the Wumpus? Somewhat ad-laden: [https://jayisgames.com/games/hunt-the-wumpus/]