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"Break Time: The National Pool Tour" is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), developed and published by FCI in 1993. The game simulates the experience of playing pool, specifically the 9-ball variant, across various locations featured as stops in a national tour around the United States. Players take on the role of an aspiring cueist aiming to rise through the ranks by challenging and defeating more skilled opponents at different tour stops. The game emphasizes strategic shot placement and skillful cue control, offering players a pseudo-realistic pool-playing experience. Using the NES controller, players can adjust the angle and power of their shots, and even add spin to the cue ball to influence its travel and interaction with other balls on the table.

"Break Time: The National Pool Tour" stands out for offering a robust simulation of pool physics for a console at the time. The game features a top-down view, allowing players to see the layout of the balls on the table clearly. Different game modes including practice sessions, and the main tournament, where players must secure wins to advance and eventually become the national champion. With its specific focus on 9-ball pool, the game delivers a focused and competitive sports gaming experience. Despite not being one of the top blockbuster titles on the NES, "Break Time" garnered appreciation from pool enthusiasts and gamers for its engaging gameplay and challenging AI opponents, making it a niche favorite among classic NES sports titles.

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