1978- Fidelity Electronic Backgammon Challenger (5/2024)

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Name/Title

1978- Fidelity Electronic Backgammon Challenger (5/2024)

Tags

Fidelity Electronic

Description

The 1978 Fidelity Electronic Backgammon Challenger was an electronic tabletop game that allowed players to enjoy the classic game of backgammon against a computer opponent. Here are some key features and historical details about the device: Sensory electronic game, which means it likely had touch-sensitive areas to input player moves2. It played superb backgammon and incorporated strategies of the game, including playing a running game, hit and run, and blocking. Components: The game included magnetic playing pieces and dice, allowing for a tactile experience similar to traditional backgammon4. This game was part of the early wave of electronic board games that brought a new dimension to classic games by introducing computerized opponents. It’s a piece of gaming history and a collectible for enthusiasts of vintage electronic games. If you’re interested in this game, you might find it on online marketplaces or in vintage game collections.