Colossus X Draughts - DOS




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 box cover Game title: Colossus X Draughts Platform: MS-DOS Author (released): CDS Software (1993) Genre: Puzzle Mode: Multiplayer Design: Martin P. Bryant Music: Game manual: not available Download: C_Draughts.zip Game size: 348 kB Recommended emulator: DOSBox Detailed game description:    ​Colossus X Draughts is a computer implementation of the classic board game draughts (known as checkers in the United States), developed by British programmer Martin Bryant and released for MS-DOS in 1993. This game is part of the Colossus series, which includes various strategy games such as chess and backgammon.    Colossus X Draughts (DOS)    The game features both CGA and EGA graphics modes and offers a variety of functionalities to enhance the player experience. Players can save, load, and replay games, as well as undo and redo moves through the 'Backward-step' and 'Forward-step' options. An intriguing 'Blindfold' mode allows players to hide their own pieces, the computer's pieces, or both, adding a unique challenge to the gameplay. The game supports both mouse and keyboard controls, enabling players to choose their preferred input method.     One of the standout features of Colossus X Draughts is its comprehensive opening book, which contains a vast database of opening moves. This extensive collection was a significant strength of the earlier Colossus Draughts program, contributing to its competitive performance in draughts championships during the early 1990s. The game includes a 'Book Keeper' function that allows expert users to modify the database, offering a deeper level of customization and strategy development.    Players have the flexibility to compete against the computer or play both sides in a match. The game offers six types of matches, including tournament and equal time formats, and features game clocks along with three types of draughts pieces. This variety caters to both casual players and serious enthusiasts seeking a tailored gaming experience.    Colossus X Draughts is part of the broader Colossus series developed by Martin Bryant, a programmer renowned for his contributions to computer chess and draughts. His Colossus Draughts program notably won the West of England Championship in June 1990, becoming the first draughts program to triumph in a human tournament. It also secured the gold medal at the 2nd Computer Olympiad in August 1990, outperforming other strong programs of the time.    In summary, Colossus X Draughts stands as a robust and feature-rich simulation of the traditional draughts game. Its combination of advanced functionalities, strategic depth, and user-friendly interface has cemented its place as a notable title in the realm of computer-based board games. More details about this game can be found on MobyGames.com. For fans and collectors: Find this game on video server YouTube.com or Vimeo.com. Buy original version of this game on Amazon.com or eBay.com. Find digital download of this game on GOG or Steam.   Platform: This ver­sion of Colossus X Draughts was de­sig­ned for per­so­nal com­pu­ters with o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem MS-DOS (Mi­cro­soft Disk O­pe­ra­ting Sys­tem), which was o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem de­ve­lo­ped by Mi­cro­soft in 1981. It was the most wi­de­ly-used o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem in the first half of the 1990s. MS-DOS was sup­plied with most of the IBM com­pu­ters that pur­cha­sed a li­cen­se from Mi­cro­soft. Af­ter 1995, it was pu­s­hed out by a gra­phi­cal­ly mo­re ad­van­ced sys­tem - Win­dows and its de­ve­lop­ment was ce­a­sed in 2000. At the ti­me of its grea­test fa­me, se­ve­ral thou­sand ga­mes de­sig­ned spe­ci­fi­cal­ly for com­pu­ters with this sys­tem we­re cre­a­ted. To­day, its de­ve­lop­ment is no lon­ger con­ti­nue and for e­mu­la­tion the free DOSBox e­mu­la­tor is most of­ten used. Mo­re in­for­ma­ti­on about MS-DOS operating system can be found here.   Available online emulators: 5 different online emulators are available for Colossus X Draughts. These emulators differ not only in the technology they use to emulate old games, but also in support of various game controllers, multiplayer mode, mobile phone touchscreen, emulation speed, absence or presence of embedded ads and in many other parameters. For maximum gaming enjoyment, it's important to choose the right emulator, because on each PC and in different Internet browsers, the individual emulators behave differently. The basic features of each emulator available for this game Colossus X Draughts are summarized in the following table:   Emulator Technology Multiplayer Fullscreen Touchscreen Speed Archive.org JavaScript YES NO NO fast js-dos JavaScript YES YES NO fast js-dos 6.22 JavaScript YES YES NO fast jsDosBox JavaScript YES NO NO slow jDosBox Java applet YES YES NO fast



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