Maxit is a classic turn-based puzzle game released by IBM for DOS. Played on a grid of positive and negative numbers, two players (or a player and the computer) take turns selecting numbers to add to their total score. The catch is the movement restriction: one player can only select numbers from the current row, while the other can only select from the current column.
How to play
The objective is to finish the game with a higher score than your opponent. On your turn, select a number to add it to your score. If you choose a positive number, your score goes up; a negative number decreases it. You are restricted to picking a number from the row (or column) where the previous player made their move. The game ends when no valid moves remain on the board.
Controls rely on standard keyboard input for the DOS emulator, using the arrow keys to navigate the grid and Enter to select your number.
Tips
- Look ahead to your opponent’s next turn. Taking a high-value positive number might leave them in a column with even better options.
- Sometimes taking a small negative number is the best strategic move if it forces your opponent into a row filled with large negative numbers.
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