Fax (video game)
| Industry | Video games |
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| Products | Fax (video game) |
Fax—a title derived from the word facts—is a quiz game created by Exidy and launched as an arcade video game in June 1983. The arcade machine featured a distinctive wooden cabinet standing approximately four feet tall, setting it apart from other arcade games of its time. Versions adapted for home use were released by Epyx on the Commodore 64 and Apple II platforms.
Gameplay
In Fax, players encounter multiple-choice questions spanning four categories: general knowledge, sports, history, and entertainment. The game offers a database of more than 4,800 questions and provides three difficulty settings: novice, expert, and genius.
Contestants must respond within a limited timeframe, with two timing indicators shown on screen: a progress bar representing the overall time available for each question and a four-digit timer reflecting the points earned for correct answers. During single-player sessions, no points are awarded if the timer runs out; in two-player matches, the winner is announced before prompting players to try again.
Reception
John from Commodore Power Play regarded the title as a reliable addition to the genre, though he did not consider it exceptional.