The A to Z Book of Computer Games |
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asked BASIC begins block branch called checked clues column computer's conditional contain continue count counter DATA deck depending dice digits draw elements entered entry executed exit expression field finally five FOR-NEXT loop four goes GOSUB GOTO grid guess hand immediately includes incremented indicates INITIALIZE INPUT Q instructions jump LET Q letters limit loaded logic look loop mainline match meaning module move names needed nine Notice occurs option output pair pass permit pick play player PLAYER INPUT position possible PRINT range READ reason remaining result RETURN roll round routine score sequence shot shows simple starting statement string subroutine subscript suit taken task template turn typed variable zero