Billiard

Terminal’s Billiard presents a single-player simulation of the classic cue sport. Published around 1988, players use a four-way joystick to control their aiming and fire buttons for striking the cue ball. The game displays a horizontal view of the billiard table with a resolution of 256x256 pixels, offering a simple visual presentation using a palette of 256 colors. The gameplay appears to be inspired by Russian billiards, suggesting a potential focus on unique rules or challenges beyond standard pool play. The custom sound chip provides audio feedback during the game. A central Intel 8080 processor powers the action alongside a custom-designed sound system. Billiard represents an early example of sports simulation within arcade gaming, utilizing then-contemporary hardware including an Intel 8080 processor and a dedicated sound chip to deliver a digital recreation of this popular pastime.