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"Lunar Pool," released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), takes the traditional game of billiards into an extraordinary setting – the moon! Developed by Compile and published by FCI, Inc., this game puts a cosmic spin on pool by incorporating variable gravity effects, which influence the movement and interaction of the balls on the table. Released in 1985, Lunar Pool is known for its innovative approach to an otherwise familiar game, replacing the standard rules and geometry of pool with much more unpredictable and entertaining physics. Players can adjust the friction levels of the table, allowing them to experience anywhere from the heavy pull of high gravity to the floaty lightness of low gravity, adding a unique twist to each match.

Gameplay in Lunar Pool is straightforward yet challenging due to its variability. The game features 60 different tables, each with unique layouts and bumpers, challenging players to continually adapt their strategies. Tables increase in difficulty as the game progresses, and the lack of pockets changes the typical pool goal from sinking balls to clearing tables by knocking all balls into an off-table warp zone. This format, combined with the adjustable gravity and friction settings, offers a high replay value and an exciting challenge to both pool enthusiasts and casual gamers. Its distinctive adaptation of pool mixed with science fiction elements made Lunar Pool a memorable title for the NES during the golden era of 8-bit gaming.

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