| Fax | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Exidy |
| Publisher(s) | Exidy (arcade) Epyx |
| Designer(s) | Mike Craven Vic Tolomei |
| Writer(s) | Larry W. Hutcherson |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Commodore 64, Apple II |
| Release | June 1983 |
| Genre(s) | Quiz |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Fax (a play on facts) is a quiz game developed by Exidy and released as an arcade video game in June 1983. The wooden arcade cabinet stands about 4 feet high and looks nothing like other video games of the time period. Home versions were published by Epyx for the Commodore 64 and Apple II.
Gameplay
Fax is a trivia game which the players are asked multiple-choice questions that cover about four topics whose are general knowledge, sports, history and entertainment. The game had more than 4800 questions and three skill levels which are novice, expert and genius.
During the players take the time to answer, two timers are shown. The timer at the top of the screen is shown as a bar, indicating the total time of the current question. The timer at the bottom of the screen consists of four digits and indicates the score the players get when they answer a question correctly. When the timer reaches zero in single-player mode, the player receives no score and the game moves on to the next question. In the two-player mode, the winner is displayed before the option to play again is presented.
Reception
Reception| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Software Encyclopedia | 8 |
| Glitchwave | 1.50/5.0 |
John for Commodore Power Play said that the game wasn't the best but a good addition.
References
- "Flippers Web Site image of FAX game". Flippers. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- Softalk V4n06 Feb 1984. Vol. 4. Softalk Publishing. 1984. p. 146.
- Teverbaugh, Rick (1984). Electronic Games - Volume 02 Number 17. Vol. 2. Electronic Games. p. 48.
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia - Number 2. Software Encyclopedia. 1983. p. 16.
- "Fax (video game, Arcade, 1983) reviews & ratings - Glitchwave video games database". Glitchwave. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- John (June 1985). "Commodore Power Play Issue 15". Commodore Power Play (15): 71.
