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June 28th, 2008

Tooth Invaders

Was there any greater game about brushing one’s teeth than Tooth Invaders? I don’t think so.

Tooth Invaders Cover Art

The synopsis: you’re a tiny guy with a brush, cleaning plaque and other food bits off of teeth. Yep. That’s about it. I distinctly remember that teeth would turn a sad grey if they were really infected (and yes, the food did resemble asterisks) and soon be lost altogether.

As of this writing the VIC-20 version is for sale on eBay in its 22-column glory.

Posted in Childhood Memories

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