1971 in video gaming
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Notable events of 1971 in computer and video games. See also history of computer and video games.
Events
- Arcade game manufacturer Nutting Associates manufactures 1,500 Computer Space arcade games, introducing the first video arcade game.
- Don Rawitsch begins developing the computer game The Oregon Trail for teletype machines at Carleton College.
Business
- Magnavox signs a preliminary license agreement with Sanders Associates