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1. An early Atari game challenged players to pilot a ship to the Moon. The chief dangers were crashing or running out of fuel. However, it was one of the first games to offer the chance to buy extra play, through the "continue" feature. What was it called?
2. This title was called the first arcade game. It featured a colorful cabinet design and was considered so influential, it would later be part of an exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image. This game made its debut in 1971, a full year before the appearance of "Pong." In 1973 it even showed up in some scenes of the movie "Soylent Green." What game was this?
3. This game was a rare geometric title, and a likely inspiration to games such as "Rampart." In it, one grasped segments of a group of parallel lines and drew them out to make borders around sections of the field. The object was to use up most of the space on the board. One must accomplish this before time runs out, or one is chased off screen by the enemy "Sparx." What game was it?
4. This funny title was released by Midway in 1981. The star character was a clown, who rode a unicycle and tried to collect objects with his hat before they hit the ground. If he didn't capture the objects on first try, he could try to meet them as they bounced and kick them into his hat. What game was this?
5. This vector-based driving game presented a simple black and white landscape. Players drove down a twisting road and had to contend with such obstacles as oncoming traffic, hitchhikers and cows. It had a gear shift and steering wheel, which were fairly sophisticated for 1977. If the player crashed, the car exploded. What was this eccentric and challenging title by the VectorBeam company?
6. Another game with simple onscreen art, this one, however, stirred up quite a controversy. It required the player to knock off a series of enemy gremlins, using the only weapon available...your car. As each opponent was run down, a little gravestone popped up in its place. What title was this?
7. This game capitalized on the music of one particular group. It required players to try and capture the musical instruments of each band member. The original plans for the game called for it to include the ability to take photographs of players who reached high scores. This was abandoned in test runs, when some people made inappropriate gestures at the camera. What game was this?
8. This game featured an unusual setting. The player commanded a creature which sought to eat bugs in underground tunnels. One found the targets by guiding the animal's tongue through the maze. Some underground critters were deadly, adding an element of danger to the general oddness. What was this zoological title?
9. This 1984 effort from Konami introduced many odd elements into play. The character roamed a school and collected parts of a letter from his girlfriend. He suffered attacks by staff workers and other students, who could throw food, stun him with their dancing prowess, or tackle him. The star could defend himself by head-butting attackers or throwing basketballs at them. What game was this?
10. This game, for a change, actually involved a character who had a responsible job. The player had to cut down trees, which were quickly replaced. Opponents included bears that tossed beehives. What game was this?
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