A strange little side quest
A little context makes Retro Tower Defense more fun to place on the gaming map. The word 'checkmate' is linked to the Persian expression 'shah mat', used when the king was trapped. The timeline takes another interesting turn: Atari's Gran Trak 10 from 1974 is recognized as the first arcade racing video game. So a round of Retro Tower Defense is not just a quick distraction; it is a tiny stop on a much longer strategy games timeline.