Researching a game idea for my Pong Coupler, but wonder if maybe it's already been done (Wooden Labyrinth Game)

[8bitwidgets.com]

I'm learning about Batari Basic and Assembly and I was thinking about games that could use my Pong Coupler.  I know there is a game called "Labyrinth" but it's not this:

 

My thought was to make a game that would let you play the game above using this (or even a custom alternative that closer simulates the side knobs of the real game)

 

 

So I just got to thinking maybe this has already been done by someone and obviously I don't want to reinvent the wheel even though I am looking to recreate an existing game..  although I do have thoughts of how I might +1 the game in some other ways so while it might have a classic mode, there could be some fresh ideas too.

[Albert]

Well, there's Marble Craze, which is basically one of these wooden labyrinth games, and it also uses two paddles.  Your coupler would be quite good to have for this game...

 

 

 ..Al

[8bitwidgets.com]

Hi @Albert  I did just learn about that game actually!   A member here informed me about it, but it still is it's own (impressive!) style game.  I'm still learning so I figured I'd try to see if I could reproduce the wooden game to keep my mind focused on a specific game design to keep me focused.  

 

Thanks!

Caleb

[BassGuitari]

Quasi-related, but I'm a little surprised nobody has homebrewed an analog joystick for the 2600 yet. It would basically just be two paddles stuffed into one box with the pots manipulated by a stick.

 

It wouldn't have much use with the legacy library, but with full 360-degree movement and two buttons, there's a ton of homebrew potential there.