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Release of Colossal Cave Adventure

Release of Colossal Cave Adventure
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Colossal Cave Adventure is a text-based adventure game, released in 1976 by Will Crowther for the PDP-10 mainframe computer. It was expanded upon in 1977 by Don Woods. In the game, the player explores a cave system rumored to be filled with treasure and gold.

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Timeline

  1. Release of BreakoutMay 13, 1976
  2. Release of Colossal Cave Adventure (this page)1976
  3. Release of AsteroidsNovember 1979
  4. Release of Missile Command1980
  5. Release of Mystery HouseMay 5, 1980
  6. Release of Rogue1980

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