Summary
Bar Games (1989): A Nostalgic Look at a Classic Party Game Collection
Released in 1989, Bar Games is a collection of five classic bar games that can be played by up to four players. The games included are Liar’s Dice, Wet’n’Wild, Last Call, Air Hockey, and Pick-Up Artist.
Bar Games was a popular arcade game in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and it was also ported to home computers such as the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST. The game was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, and it remains a popular choice for retro gaming enthusiasts today.
Gameplay
The five games included in Bar Games offer a variety of gameplay experiences. Liar’s Dice is a bluffing game in which players take turns rolling dice and betting on the outcome. Wet’n’Wild is a comical game in which players control a character who drops buckets of water on a model, causing their clothes to become transparent. Last Call is a bartending game in which players must serve drinks to customers before they walk away. Air Hockey is a classic arcade game in which players use paddles to hit a puck into their opponent’s goal. Pick-Up Artist is a dating simulation game in which players attempt to pick up a girl at a bar.
Reception
Bar Games was a critical and commercial success upon its release. Critics praised the game’s simple but addictive gameplay, and it was a popular choice for arcade-goers and home computer users alike. The game has been praised for its humor, variety, and replay value.
Legacy
Bar Games is considered to be one of the classic party games of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular choice for retro gaming enthusiasts today.
The Five Games in Detail
Liar’s Dice
Liar’s Dice is a bluffing game in which players take turns rolling dice and betting on the outcome. Players can bet on the number of dice that will show a certain number, or they can bet on the total number of dice that will show a certain number. Players can also bluff by betting on a number that they do not have. If a player is caught bluffing, they lose all of their chips.
Wet’n’Wild
Wet’n’Wild is a comical game in which players control a character who drops buckets of water on a model, causing their clothes to become transparent. The player must time their shots carefully to avoid getting the model wet in the wrong places. If the player gets the model too wet, they will lose the game.
Last Call
Last Call is a bartending game in which players must serve drinks to customers before they walk away. Players must use a power gauge to throw drinks up the bar to customers. If a player throws a drink too hard, it will spill and the customer will leave. If a player takes too long to serve a customer, they will also leave.
Air Hockey
Air Hockey is a classic arcade game in which players use paddles to hit a puck into their opponent’s goal. The game is played on a table with a slippery surface, and the puck moves very quickly. Players must use their paddles to control the puck and hit it into their opponent’s goal.
Pick-Up Artist
Pick-Up Artist is a dating simulation game in which players attempt to pick up a girl at a bar. Players must choose from a variety of conversation topics and actions in order to impress the girl. If the player makes the wrong choices, the girl will lose interest and walk away.
Conclusion
Bar Games is a classic party game collection that offers a variety of fun and challenging games for up to four players. The game is simple to learn but difficult to master, and it is sure to provide hours of entertainment for gamers of all ages.
Review Score
6/10
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