Have you ever played a BBC Micro game?

[PJsprojects]

Oh god yes, Repton,Strykers run and of course the original Elite.

Find memories.

 

[Miang]

Yep, in school in late 80s/early 90s in the UK. Always mega excitement when the school's sole BBC Micro was wheeled in to the classroom.

I downloaded an emulator a few years back and played Granny's Garden lmao.

Also remember playing Martello Tower (a maths focused game I think?) And The Magic Telephone Box (very similar to Granny's Garden).

 

[pswii60]

Another thing I remember was the insane hardware quality. It was built like a brick, and the keyboard was rock solid too, great to type on - leagues ahead on the keyboards on C64/Amstrad/Speccy. The keys used a unique dual-spring design to ensure longevity. My C64 had a couple of keys that I had to hammer down hard to get any reaction, never an issue on the BBC.

Edit: Fascinating video interview with the fountain of knowledge of all things BBC Micro, Granny's Garden included..


View: https://youtu.be/g80rnhK-cKo?feature=shared

 

[Tailzo]

Sorry, the next thread is a bit late

 

[Rolento]

No tot derail but I've off and on considered getting their current version of the Micro as the micro:bit that's used in education


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbSS2jdaa9o

 

[oRuin]

UK, in school. Probably 1985-86.