Since this version was made for 16-bit Windows, it was no surprise that they used a 16-bit integer to store your score. What was surprising is that they used a signed 16-bit integer, meaning that after you passed 32,767 points, your score would roll over into the negative.
Teenage me was so good, I'd consider it a disappointment if my score didn't turn negative in every round I played.
Since this version was made for 16-bit Windows, it was no surprise that they used a 16-bit integer to store your score. What was surprising is that they used a signed 16-bit integer, meaning that after you passed 32,767 points, your score would roll over into the negative.
Teenage me was so good, I'd consider it a disappointment if my score didn't turn negative in every round I played.