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ChipWits FORTH is now Open Source A taste of Game Dev in 1984


To celebrate ChipWits' 40th Anniversary, the original FORTH source code has been open sourced! Learn about the game's history and source code

Co-creators Doug Sharp and Mike Johnston worked part-time porting educational computer games between 8-bit microcomputers to earn enough money to pay rent. Its icon based language is wonderfully innovative, and the program’s design is both refreshing and highly educational.” — MacUser Editor’s Choice 1986 Award “We predict without hesitation that ChipWits will become a cult favorite among Macintosh users and their children of whatever age”. Note the check as to whether the player rolls into an empty floor tile, hits a wall, or rams into a bomb is directly addressed in just a few words of code.

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