Lot Lot is a unique and fast-paced puzzle arcade game developed by Tokuma Shoten and licensed to Irem in 1985. The game centers around maneuvering pachinko-style balls through a grid of compartments to score points. Players must strategically manage two cursorsโa primary arrow and a delayed “ghost” arrowโto swap compartment contents and safely guide their pellets to the bottom scoring slots while avoiding the dreaded evil crab that roams the board.
How to Play
The objective is to reach the target score required to pass each stage by dropping your balls into the 10, 30, or 50-point slots at the bottom of the screen. You control an arrow to select compartments on the grid, accompanied by a ghost arrow that follows your exact movements with a four-second delay. Pressing the action button swaps the contents of the two compartments currently highlighted by both arrows.
Controls: Use the arrow keys to move your cursor. Press the Z or X key (mapped to the arcade action buttons) to swap the contents between the main arrow and the ghost arrow. Press Enter or Shift to insert a coin and start.
Tips for Success
- Master the Delay: Because the ghost arrow follows your path from four seconds ago, you must plan your swaps in advance by tracing a path and timing your button presses.
- Beware the Crab: Keep a close eye on the crab. If it reaches a compartment holding your balls, it will snip the rope, dropping them into the “Out” cell and costing you a life.
- Target High Scores: Prioritize setting up swaps that funnel the balls toward the 50-point slots to efficiently reach the stage target score.
Leave a Comment / Review: