Genre: | Unknown Genre Type |
Publisher: | Blue Ribbon |
Cover Art Language: | English |
Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron |
Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
Available For: | Acorn Electron & BBC B/B+/Master 128 |
Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
Original Release Date: | 19th April 1987 |
Original Release Price: | £1.99 |
Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
Item Weight: | 64g |
Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Black |
Author(s): | Mike Williams |
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This item contains versions of Bar Billiards for Acorn Electron and BBC B/B+/Master 128.
It's not a classic but it's a respectable enough piece of programming that will keep many of you innocently amused for some hours. Read Review
Bar Billiards is a weird game, but this is a pretty good simulation, and more entertaining than I thought it would be. Read Review
Much as I enjoyed playing around with it, I don't think this is a game I would return to very often. Read Review
The graphics' quality is high and the sliding score tab and super-smooth scrolling balls (which never seem to fluxate) lend a real touch of professionalism to what is a snip as a budget title. Read Review
This is a worthy simulation and well worth adding to your collection. Read Review
A superb simulation of the highly popular pub game. This program offers one or two player option, top or bottom spin and smooth realistic ball movement. A must for all sports fans.
The points awarded for potting a ball are as shown below: (N.B. Potting a red ball gives double-points).
The game can be played with the following controls:
For cue ball direction:
Z - Left, X - Right, : - Up, / - Down, Space - Shoot
T - Shoot with top spin, B - Shoot with bottom spin
Cursor keys - Move cue ball in 'D'
S - Sound, Q - Quiet, ESCAPE - Abandon game
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A digital version of Bar Billiards suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) | |
A digital version of Bar Billiards suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) | |
A digital version of Bar Billiards suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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