Lock 'n' Chase for Computers

IBM PC DISKETTE [#4556]

Program: Gene Smith

Revisions produced by Mattel Electronics, Ltd., Taiwan for Mattel Electronics

CATALOG DESCRIPTION (January 1983, Consumer Electronics Show)

A fast-action chase game as you maneuver your thief through the maze, picking up coins and other treasures. Billy-club swinging cops are in hot pursuit, but you can temporarily escape them by locking gates behind you. The longer you survive, the more valuable the treasures become. (One or two players.)


APPLE II DISKETTE [#4522]

Based on the Data East USA arcade game.

Produced by Mattel Electronics, Ltd., Taiwan for Mattel Electronics

CATALOG DESCRIPTION (January 1983, Consumer Electronics Show)

A fast-action chase game as you maneuver your thief through the maze, picking up coins and other treasures. Billy-club swinging cops are in hot pursuit, but you can temporarily escape them by locking gates behind you. The longer you survive, the more valuable the treasures become. (One or two players.)

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

IBM PC and Apple II versions of Intellivision Lock 'N' Chase

Gene Smith completed the IBM version of the game and it received final anpproval from Quality Assurance on September 30, 1983. But for some reason manufacturing was put on hold. Later the project was transferred to the Taiwan office for further development. What changes were being made is unknown. This revised version was still in development when Mattel Electronics closed.