The Tapper Videogame Patent as a Series of Close Readings

摘要: The popular 1983 arcade game Tapper seems simple at first. player controls a bartender, and serves customers beer, racing against the clock to serve them before they run out of patience. What then make 10,000-word patent application filed in 1984, claiming protection for as an invention? Arguing over patentability videogame designs isn't purpose this paper; rather, document itself turns constitute remarkable series close readings from multiple angles, while illustrating methods analysis that are interest beyond law. This starts its abstract yet evocative title — "Video which host image repels ravenous images by serving filled vessels" continues there, along way touching on number subjects also considered more recent authors.