''Big Top'' is a circus-themed

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for the

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family of computers, written by

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and published by Funtastic in 1983. The game was distributed on a

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Gameplay

''Big Top'' features a circus "big top" theme. The user plays the part of a clown with the job of gathering all the hats on each ladder-filled level—where, in keeping with the theme, levels are called ''rings''. Each ring spans across at least two screens and has an upper and lower level. Obstacles include evil clowns, cannons, and rolling barrels.

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