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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. Creator/{{Atari}} released an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers [[Platform/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. Creator/{{Atari}} released an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame MediaNotes/ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.
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* SimulationGame: The game simulates Newtonian-like physics, involving forces such as the gravity of the Moon and the thrust of your ship.

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* SimulationGame: The game simulates Newtonian-like physics, involving forces such as the gravity of the Moon and the thrust of your ship.lander.
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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} Creator/{{Atari}} released an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.
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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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* TheGoldenAgeOfVideoGames: The Atari version.
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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[MainframesAndMinicomputers [[UsefulNotes/MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.
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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory[[hottip:*:Or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame]]: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.

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The first versions were written in the late [[TheSixties 1960s]] and early [[TheSeventies 1970s]] by Jim Storer, Eric Peters, and William Labaree II for DEC [[MainframesAndMinicomputers minicomputers]], and published as BASIC type-in programs. The earliest version was created in 1969. The first version with graphics was released in 1973 as a TechDemoGame for a DEC's new [=GT40=] vector graphics terminal. {{Atari}} released an ArcadeGame version in 1979. This version featured one of the first examples of BribingYourWayToVictory[[hottip:*:Or BribingYourWayToVictory, or at least more gameplay, because it's an EndlessGame]]: EndlessGame: You could insert coins during gameplay to buy more fuel.
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It later became a MiniGame in other games, and was ported to every platform imaginable, even pocket calculators. There are now several free versions online.

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It later became a MiniGame in other games, and was [[PortOverdosed ported to every platform imaginable, imaginable]], even pocket calculators. There are now several free versions online.


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