Underplayed Gems

Minnesota Fats' Pool Challenge (1983)

Minnesota Fats' Pool Challenge cover
Platforms
C64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16
Where to get it
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How it feels

A straightforward pool simulation that feels like a classic arcade challenge, requiring precise timing and careful shot planning.

simulationretroskill-basedmethodicalarcade-stylecompetitivechallenging

About

Released in 1983, *Minnesota Fats' Pool Challenge* appeared on the Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 16. This title brings the legendary pool player Minnesota Fats to home computers for a series of match simulations.

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