Hangman/Tic Tac Toe/Doodle is a video game in the strategy genre and published by APF Electronics, Inc. originally released in 1978. It is currently playable on APF Imagination Machine.
Hangman/Tic Tac Toe/Doodle for the APF Imagination Machine offers three game modes in a single cartridge: classic hangman word guessing, a head-to-head tic-tac-toe contest with the computer, and a free-form drawing activity called Doodle. Each mode runs on the television screen with simple, readable layouts designed for quick play. Players switch between games as prompted by the on-screen selection prompts, then use the hand controls to enter moves, make guesses, and place marks where indicated.
In the Hangman section, the machine selects a word or phrase and presents a row of blank spaces for the letters. The player guesses letters one at a time; each correct letter fills its position on the word. Incorrect guesses advance the hangman figure step-by-step, adding parts until the figure is complete or the player solves the word. The player’s letter choices are confirmed by a visual indicator on-screen so that mistakes are easy to track. When the word is solved, the completed pattern remains briefly for recognition before the next round begins.
The Tic Tac Toe mode displays a three-by-three grid. The computer assigns its own markings and responds after each player turn. Using the on-screen cursor and the controller inputs, the player selects a square to place a mark, and the machine updates the board instantly. Wins are recognized immediately when three marks align horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and the losing side is cleared when a new match starts. Ties end with the board filled, returning play to the next round or letting the player choose another mode.
Doodle transforms the screen into a writing and sketching area. The player moves a drawing point across the display and presses input to leave lines, creating cartoons, symbols, and quick scribbles in real time. An erase function removes marks when mistakes are made, and new drawings can replace the old screen image. The grid-like clarity of the display helps keep lines crisp and usable as the player builds up shapes stroke by stroke.
Across all modes, the visual presentation uses bold, high-contrast graphics suitable for fast reading from a distance. The hangman and tic-tac-toe board elements appear with steady, blocky motion, while Doodle lines form smoothly as the drawing point travels. Audio is provided through simple system tones and beeps: confirmation sounds for successful moves, warning cues for incorrect guesses, and brief acknowledgments when a round ends. The overall experience emphasizes quick interaction—guess, respond, and react—while Doodle adds an open-ended creative session between competitive rounds.
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