''Pi-balled'' is a video game written by Jason Austin for the

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in 1984. ''Pi-balled'' is a ''

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'' clone.

Gameplay

''Pi-balled'' is a game in which the player avoids descending enemies while jumping between blocks on a pyramid and changing the colors on the cubes.

Reception

Noel Williams reviewed ''Pi-balled'' for ''

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'' magazine, and stated that "If you want another fast action, eyestraining, fingerbreaking activity, you'll enjoy this, but if it is your mind or imagination that needs the exercise, forget it."

Reviews

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'' - Apr, 1984 *''

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'' - May, 1984

References

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External links

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