Buckazoids, the iconic sci-fi currency from Space Quest I (1986) to IV (1991), may be the first video game currency with a unique name and B-like symbol. No earlier or contemporary game matches its distinct design. —————————————————— Please note the following and DYOR: The first video game called Tennis for Two was created in 1958. The first arcade video game was launched in the 1970s by Atari called Computer Space. Akalabeth was the first game to introduce an in game currency and used gold as the currency. Elite from 1984 was the first game to use an in game currency that wasn’t gold and called it credits. Sierra On-Line had other games before Space Quest that used real dollars for transactions such as kings quest (1984-1991), Leisure Suit Larry(1987-1991) and Police Quest(1987-1991). —————————————————— PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE AND READ THIS. The Space Quest series was the first game of its kind and the only game with an exclusive and unique in game currency. All of the other games during that era were generic and most featured real world currencies, but Buckazoids was the first time they used currency with such a sci-fi name and distinct logo. ₿🚀59
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