Decwar
DECWAR is a multiplayer computer game first written in 1978 at the University of Texas at Austin for the PDP-10. It was developed from a lesser-known two-player version, WAR, adding multi-terminal support for…
1 August 1978
Decwar is a simulator, released 1 August 1978 on PDP-10.
What Decwar is
Decwar was released in 1978. It is available on PDP-10 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
DECWAR is a multiplayer computer game first written in 1978 at the University of Texas at Austin for the PDP-10. It was developed from a lesser-known two-player version, WAR, adding multi-terminal support for between one and ten players. WAR and DECWAR are essentially multiplayer versions of the classic Star Trek game, but with added strategic elements.
How it plays
It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 10 players.
Quick answers
Decwar — frequently asked questions
When did Decwar come out?
Decwar was released on 1 August 1978 for PDP-10.
Does Decwar have multiplayer?
Yes. Decwar supports multiplayer.
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