Product Overview
- Product Name: Pipe Dream
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Pipe Dream for the NES is a fast-paced puzzle game where players must strategically connect randomly generated pipe pieces to guide a flowing substance called "flooz" through a continuous pipeline. As the flooz begins to flow, players must think quickly to prevent it from spilling out, with the challenge intensifying as levels progress. The game's simple yet addictive mechanics require both speed and foresight, making it a staple for puzzle enthusiasts.
Gameplay Features
- Three distinct game modes offering varied challenges.
- Randomly generated pipe pieces ensuring unique gameplay each session.
- Increasing difficulty with faster flooz flow and complex pipe arrangements.
- Option to speed up the flooz manually for added challenge.
- Bonus rounds that test players' quick-thinking and adaptability.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Upon its NES release in 1990, Pipe Dream was accompanied by a promotional contest advertised in gaming magazines. Participants solved pipe puzzles for a chance to win prizes, including a trip to Nintendo of America's headquarters. This marketing strategy highlighted the game's popularity and the era's creative promotional efforts.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Bullet Proof Software
- Developer: Distinctive Software, Inc.
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 715504010102
- SKU: 12357
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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