| The Mean Checkers Machine | |
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| Developer(s) | Lance Micklaus |
| Publisher(s) | The Software Exchange |
| Platform(s) | TRS-80 |
| Release | 1980 |
The Mean Checkers Machine is a 1980 video game designed by Lance Micklaus for The Software Exchange for the TRS-80 Level II Model I microcomputer.
The Mean Checkers Machine is a computer version of checkers with four difficulty levels. [1]
J. Mishcon reviewed The Mean Checkers Machine in The Space Gamer No. 32. [1] Mishcon commented that "A super program. If you enjoy checkers, I heartily recommend this work." [1]
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