Genre: Educational – Geography
Developer: Robert C. Polaro
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Year: 1980
System: Atari 8-bit
States & Capitals is an educational geography game developed by Robert C. Polaro and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 8-bit family in 1980. The game is designed to help players learn the names of U.S. states and their capitals.
In States & Capitals, the player is presented with a map of the United States, with one state outlined. The objective is to identify the state and then enter its capital. The game proceeds through all 50 states in random order, providing a comprehensive review of U.S. geography. The program keeps track of correct and incorrect answers separately, allowing players to monitor their progress.
The game was distributed on cassette tape and was compatible with Atari 400/800 series computers. It was programmed in BASIC and was praised for its educational value, offering an interactive way to learn U.S. geography.
