''The Mean Checkers Machine'' is a 1980 video game designed by Lance Micklaus for

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for the TRS-80 Level II Model I microcomputer.

Plot summary

''The Mean Checkers Machine'' is a computer version of checkers with four difficulty levels.

Reception

J. Mishcon reviewed ''The Mean Checkers Machine'' in '' The Space Gamer'' No. 32. Mishcon commented that "A super program. If you enjoy checkers, I heartily recommend this work."

Reviews

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mean Checkers Machine 1980 video games The Software Exchange games TRS-80 games TRS-80-only games Video games based on board games Video games developed in the United States