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QIX

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This territory-capture game challenges you to draw shapes while evading the deadly Qix and Sparks.

QIX was originally released in arcades by Taito in 1981. The DOS version was published by Taito Software Inc. in 1989, matching the legacy year.

About QIX

QIX is a game where the player controls a marker to claim territory by drawing shapes. The primary objective involves filling in areas of the screen by completing these drawn enclosures.

Movement is challenging due to several hazards. A roaming entity called the Qix, along with Sparks that patrol the border, must be avoided. The player must also steer clear of their own incomplete lines and a Fuse that follows the path currently being drawn.

Points are awarded based on the speed of drawing, with slower construction yielding a higher score. Successfully claiming a sufficient percentage of the playfield allows progression to the next stage.

QIX Screenshots

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Alien Technology logo (VGA)
Title screen (VGA)
The player just died (VGA)
Slowly trapping the Qix (VGA)
Drawing a line...be careful! (VGA)
Title screen (MCGA)
Drawing a line; don't let the Qix touch it before it's complete! (MCGA)
Level completed (MCGA)
Title screen (CGA)
Game in progress (CGA)