The game was widely distributed on floppy disks and CDs, and was often played on computers in schools, offices, and homes. Many people enjoyed the game as a way of expressing their dissatisfaction with the regime, or simply as a fun and addictive pastime. The game also became a part of the popular culture, as it was referenced in jokes, songs, cartoons, and graffiti. Some examples are:
A joke: "How do you know that Sloba and Mira are in love? Because they always make lines."
A song: "Lines Sloba i Mira, Lines Sloba i Mira, Lines Sloba i Mira, ne mogu da se smire" (Lines Sloba and Mira, Lines Sloba and Mira, Lines Sloba and Mira, they can't calm down)
A cartoon: A drawing of Milošević and Marković playing Lines on a computer, with the caption "The only lines they care about".
A graffiti: A line of five heads of Milošević and Marković on a wall, with the word "Game over" above them.
The game was also a source of controversy, as it was banned by the authorities in some regions, and some people were arrested or fined for possessing or playing it. The game was seen as a form of subversion and resistance against the dictatorship, and as an insult to the dignity of the state leaders. Some supporters of Milošević and Marković also condemned the game as disrespectful and offensive, and tried to destroy or confiscate it.
The game lost its popularity after the overthrow of Milošević in 2000, as it became irrelevant and outdated. However, some people still play it today as a nostalgic reminder of the 90s, or as a historical artifact of the turbulent times. The game can be downloaded from various websites , or played online . The game is also available in other languages, such as English, German, and French. The game is considered to be one of the most memorable and iconic games from the 90s in the former Yugoslavia, and a symbol of the political and social situation of that period.
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