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3D Stunt Rider

Computer Game
1985 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This game was donated to the Museum by Samantha Lawson and Simon Linzell. It was owned by Samantha (b. 08/01/1978) and her brother when she was seven years old. Amsoft, the company that made the game, was based in Brentwood Essex and was owned by Amstrad. The company published games between 1984 and 1989 for Amstrad's range of 8-bit computers, the Amstrad CPC. The Amstrad colour personal computer was one of three market leading home computers in the 1980s along with the Spectrum ZX and the Commodore 64. Games were purchased in a tape format and were loaded into the in-built tape deck and could take around 20 minutes to load before they could be played.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Boxes (Containers)
  • Leaflets
  • Computer Game
Title3D Stunt Rider (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Computer game, 3D Stunt Rider, made by Amstrad (Amsoft), England, 1985.
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Samantha Lawson and Simon Linzell
Object history
Played with by brother and sister, Thomas (b. 30/11/1974) and Samantha (b. 08/01/1978) Lawson who lived in Walderslade near Chatham, Kent.
Production
Attributed to Amsoft, Amstrad's software company who made games between 1984 and 1989. Software by DJL Software.
Summary
This game was donated to the Museum by Samantha Lawson and Simon Linzell. It was owned by Samantha (b. 08/01/1978) and her brother when she was seven years old. Amsoft, the company that made the game, was based in Brentwood Essex and was owned by Amstrad. The company published games between 1984 and 1989 for Amstrad's range of 8-bit computers, the Amstrad CPC. The Amstrad colour personal computer was one of three market leading home computers in the 1980s along with the Spectrum ZX and the Commodore 64. Games were purchased in a tape format and were loaded into the in-built tape deck and could take around 20 minutes to load before they could be played.
Collection
Accession number
B.169:1 to 3-2010

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Record createdSeptember 14, 2010
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