Cue Brick (World, version D)

Konami’s Cue Brick, released in 1989, presents a unique puzzle experience for up to two players. Gameplay revolves around manipulating blocks on a playing field to guide a rolling ball along a predetermined path. The goal is to ensure the ball travels across every block marked with a track, requiring careful planning and precise movements to succeed. Players use an eight-way joystick to shift the blocks, creating routes for the ball to follow while avoiding obstacles. Successfully completing each stage unlocks the next in this challenging sliding puzzle game. A "stop bonus" feature is included in the World version, providing brief pauses during gameplay. Notably, Cue Brick incorporates visual references to Easter Island’s Moai statues, adding a subtle thematic element to the puzzling action. The game features dedicated sound chips including a Yamaha YM2151 and Konami K007232 alongside a Zilog Z80 processor for its audio output.