Pipeline

Pipeline presents a unique puzzle experience released in 1990 by Daehyun Electronics. Players manipulate a series of interconnected pipes across the screen using an eight-way joystick to create continuous pathways for flowing liquids. The objective is to connect the source and destination points, successfully routing the fluids through the maze-like arrangement. Each level introduces increasingly complex layouts, requiring careful planning and precise movements to avoid blockages and ensure a complete circuit. The game's visuals utilize a palette of 512 colors on a 320x224 resolution display, creating clear and distinguishable pathways. A single button is used for basic actions within the puzzle-solving process. Pipeline challenges players with its simple controls but demanding gameplay as they navigate progressively difficult arrangements to achieve a flowing solution. Underneath the straightforward presentation, Pipeline employs a combination of Zilog Z80 and Motorola M68705 processors alongside a YM2203 sound chip, contributing to the game’s overall functionality and audio experience. A single player can enjoy this engaging puzzle title designed for strategic thinking and spatial reasoning.