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Beany Bopper

Atari 2600

Arcade

Sirius Software / 20th Century-Fox Games' 1982 Atari 2600 multidirectional shooter: stun and capture propeller-beanie enemies with a 360° gun. Designed by Mark Turmell, programmed by Grady Ward.

Facts

  • Initial design by Mark Turmell; programmed by Grady Ward.
  • Two play modes: beanies blocked by obstacles, or beanies that can pass through them.
  • After enough beanies are captured, Bouncing Orange Eyes appear that must be avoided.
  • Part of Fox's Atari 2600 series with Deadly Duck, Worm War I, and Fast Eddie.

Related games

  • Deadly Duck · Atari 2600Sirius / Fox Atari 2600 title
  • Worm War I · Atari 2600Sirius / Fox Atari 2600 title

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