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QIX is an arcade style action game released in 1989 for MS-DOS computers. It was developed by Taito America Corporation and published by Taito Corporation. The game presents a top-down view of a rectangular playfield where the primary objective is to claim territory.

The player controls a marker that moves along the borders of the screen. The goal is to draw shapes, primarily rectangles, into the open area to claim sections of the playfield. Once a shape is completed, it fills with color to indicate captured territory. Progression is structured by a percentage goal; claiming enough area advances the player to the next level. The core gameplay involves navigating the marker while drawing, with careful attention paid to avoiding several hazards that move across the screen.

Key gameplay systems include territory capture through drawing and evasion of enemy entities. The main threat is the Qix, a colored, twisting line that moves unpredictably within the unclaimed space. Players must also avoid Sparks that patrol the outer border and a hazard called the Fuse, which travels along the player's own drawing line in progress. A scoring mechanic is tied to the drawing speed, with slower, more deliberate shapes yielding a higher point reward.