History of Video Games: From Prehistoric Games to Atari Era

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What was the custom-built computer at the University of Cambridge called?

Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC)

Who designed Nimrod, the custom machine on which Nim was played?

Engineer Raymond Stuart-Williams

What was the first-ever game to display visuals?

OXO

What was the first game created solely for entertainment rather than to demonstrate the power of some technology, train personnel, or aid in research?

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Who defeated Germany’s chancellor Ludwig Erhard in a game played on Nimrod?

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What was the name of the first game designed solely for entertainment rather than to demonstrate the power of some technology?

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Who constructed the custom machine nicknamed Nimrod for the game Nim?

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What did the machine do if the player made too many mistakes while feeding moves into it for the game Nim?

The remarks printed by the machine would get increasingly uncomplimentary, and finally it would refuse to waste any more time with him. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first-ever game to display visuals?

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What was the name of the custom machine on which the game Nim was played, designed for the 1951 Festival of Britain?

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What was the custom-built computer at the University of Cambridge called?

Who designed Nimrod, the custom machine on which Nim was played?

What was the first-ever game to display visuals?

What was the first game created solely for entertainment rather than to demonstrate the power of some technology, train personnel, or aid in research?

Who defeated Germany’s chancellor Ludwig Erhard in a game played on Nimrod?

What was the name of the first game designed solely for entertainment rather than to demonstrate the power of some technology?

Who constructed the custom machine nicknamed Nimrod for the game Nim?

What did the machine do if the player made too many mistakes while feeding moves into it for the game Nim?

What was the name of the first-ever game to display visuals?

What was the name of the custom machine on which the game Nim was played, designed for the 1951 Festival of Britain?

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