When did Jon Freeman create Starfleet Orion?
Jon Freeman created Starfleet Orion in 1978. He and his business partner Jim Connelley developed the game primarily so Connelley could write off the cost of his Commodore PET computer.
Common questions about Jon Freeman (game designer)
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What book did Jon Freeman write about wargames?
Jon Freeman wrote The Complete Book of Wargames in 1980. He collaborated with the editors of Consumer Guide to publish the book under the Fireside imprint of Simon & Schuster.
Who did Jon Freeman meet at a computer fair in 1980?
Jon Freeman met Anne Westfall at a computer fair in 1980. She was a game programmer who later became his wife and professional partner in Free Fall Associates.
When did Jon Freeman leave Epyx to start Free Fall Associates?
Jon Freeman left Epyx in 1981. He departed along with Anne Westfall and game designer Paul Reiche III to form Free Fall Associates.
What games did Free Fall Associates publish with Electronic Arts?
Free Fall Associates published Archon: The Light and the Dark and Archon II: Adept with Electronic Arts. These titles were originally written for the Atari 8-bit computers and combined chess with action gameplay.
What was the first game released by Free Fall Associates?
The first game released by Free Fall Associates was 1982's Tax Dodge. This title failed to capture the imagination of the market but served as a necessary stepping stone for the new company.