Description

"Pipe Dream" is a puzzle game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990. Developed by Lucasfilm Games (now known as LucasArts) and published by Bullet-Proof Software, "Pipe Dream" presents players with a grid-based puzzle where they must place randomly generated pipe pieces onto the grid. The objective is to create a continuous pipeline that allows a slow-flowing substance, typically represented as 'flooz', to travel through the pipes for a set amount of time without spilling out. This requires quick thinking and strategic planning, as the flooz begins flowing shortly after the first piece is laid, and the pace often increases, adding a sense of urgency to the gameplay.

The concept of "Pipe Dream" originated from the 1989 game "Pipe Mania" on the Amiga computer, and it became popular across several platforms after its initial release. In the NES version, players progress through different levels, each presenting more complex grids and faster-moving flooz, challenging them to score as high as possible by extending the pipeline and using special pipe pieces effectively. The game also features bonus points for connecting pipes to various side parts of the grid and for using as many pipe segments as possible. The simplicity of the game’s mechanics combined with its escalating difficulty made "Pipe Dream" a captivating puzzle experience that still maintains a nostalgic charm for many gamers.

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