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Programmer. Maker of M.U.L.E. Online.
Maybe there are better options, but perhaps it's a good idea to create a Kickstarter to get it printed, like how low budget comics are done. I was just discussing with someone that we'd be willing to buy it.
August 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I'm always intrigued to come across someone who likes the NES version of MULE. And even more so when they prefer it.
August 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
both of the games I mentioned involve 4 or more players. Dani Bunten has been on recorded admitting that converting complex (yet fun) board games to video games was a trove of potential, thus games like Computer Quarterback. So exposure to Planet Miners was quite possible.
August 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Nice article. Seems the earliest version of Planet Miners was on the TRS-80 in 1980. MULE is predominately a combination between board games Monopoly and King Oil. People like to claim it derives mechanically from Hamurabi. But Planet Miners seems more appropriate, being a 4 player game, although
August 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I believe Nintendo happened.
June 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
How well did MULE work on the B&W TV? Was it difficult to differentiate player colors?
April 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM