Pickin'

Pickin' is a two-player puzzle maze game released in 1983 by Valadon Automation. Players navigate their pieces through vertically oriented mazes using eight-way joysticks and a single button to manipulate blocks within the playfield. The goal appears to be strategically moving these blocks to clear a path for both players to reach designated exit points simultaneously, creating an engaging cooperative challenge. The game’s visuals utilize a resolution of 224x256 pixels with a palette of 64 colors and runs at a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz. A Zilog Z80 processor powers the gameplay while sound effects are produced by a General Instrument AY8910 chip. The design emphasizes strategic planning over fast reflexes, demanding careful coordination between players to succeed in each maze. Pickin’ presents a unique experience within the puzzle genre and offers a competitive element as two individuals work together toward a shared objective.