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Crazy Balloon

The player controls a box tied to a floating balloon, which swings left and right continually, within a maze filled with spikes. Any contact with the spikes, either with the balloon or the box, destroys the…

1 February 1980

Crazy Balloon is an arcade developed by Taito, released 1 February 1980 on Arcade.

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What Crazy Balloon is

Crazy Balloon is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1980. It is available on Arcade only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The player controls a box tied to a floating balloon, which swings left and right continually, within a maze filled with spikes. Any contact with the spikes, either with the balloon or the box, destroys the balloon. Using a four-way joystick, the player moves the box through the maze and toward the goal, ensuring that the swinging balloon avoids the spikes. The player collects points as the box moves closer to the goal (backtracking earns no points). Certain areas of the maze are colored green and purple, and the player will earn more points if the balloon and box pass through the area safely. While there is no time limit, the player cannot wait for a long time; otherwise, a face will…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

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Quick answers

Crazy Balloon — frequently asked questions

When did Crazy Balloon come out?
Crazy Balloon was released on 1 February 1980 for Arcade.
Does Crazy Balloon have multiplayer?
Yes. Crazy Balloon supports multiplayer.

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