Sea Battle Deep cut
Intellivision · Strategy
Checkers
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | APh Technological Consulting |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics, Checkers arrived on the Intellivision as a strategy game.
APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.
Checkers supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Checkers is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
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ABPA Backgammon Deep cut
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Pokémon Stadium Classic
Pokémon Stadium 2 Classic
Worms Classic
Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Checkers FAQ
Who made Checkers?
It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is Checkers multiplayer?
Yes. Checkers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Checkers take to play?
As a strategy game, Checkers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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