Top 11-14 best Games 1973. reviews: French Fur Trader, Warfish, Bullseye, Mugwump

All list top 37 games

French Fur Trader (Commodore PET/CBM, Mainframe, Sol-20)

This is a text-based trading simulation set in 1776 in North America. Players must try to earn money by trading furs in three different forts located close to each other. Money is spent on purchasing supplies for the next year. The game concludes when the player runs out of goods for trading.

Warfish (Mainframe, Sol-20, TRS-80)

A turn-based text game about submarines based on the 1958 novel "Warfish." Players command an American submarine in battles against Japanese ships during World War II. Each turn, players can choose commands such as submersion, using the periscope, or launching torpedoes. The number of torpedoes is limited, and players face various types of enemy ships.

Bullseye (Apple II, DOS, Mainframe)

A simple text simulation of the lesser-known game of darts, designed for up to 20 players. Yes, 20 players. In 1973. The game board is divided into sections worth 10, 20, 30, and 40 points, and each player takes turns choosing a throw: a quick throw overhand, a controlled throw overhand, or an underarm throw. You'll be waving your hands until one of you, among the sweaty crowd of 20 enthusiasts, scores 200 points.

Mugwump (Commodore 64, Commodore PET/CBM, Mainframe)

Not to be confused with a game with a similar name that will rank higher and be in a different genre, although it was inspired by irritation with this one. The game features a 10x10 grid. Players call out coordinates, and if they find the creature, they win the round. 

If not, the distances to the other four are announced, but the direction is not specified. Players have 10 attempts to find them all. In the initial release, the creature looked quite distinctive—a dog with a sad expression, realizing its legs were from an elephant.

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