PacManPlus Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thank you! ... and thank you Kurt. I wanted to dedicate that now to Curt Vendel, as he wanted me to do this port for a long time. ? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolmoecraig Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 10:42 PM, Bratwurst said: Just about finished assembling a prototype controller for this game. I designed a pull knob to launch the ball in the pinball portions and have buttons on the side for flippers. The action buttons are duplicated at the top so this could be used for other 7800 games. Very sweet controller! Just a heads-up - Baby Pac-Man arcade game didn't have a plunger. The ball was launched via solenoid that was either triggered by the right flipper button or automatically triggered if you didn't press the flipper button within 5 seconds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, koolmoecraig said: Very sweet controller! Just a heads-up - Baby Pac-Man arcade game didn't have a plunger. The ball was launched via solenoid that was either triggered by the right flipper button or automatically triggered if you didn't press the flipper button within 5 seconds. You're right, I developed this mostly as a proof of concept since I was planning on doing something for the NES or TG16, but since I have a copy of this game for the Atari I figured I'd throw one together as it's very easy to wire a 7800 controller. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) To the uninitiated, Baby Pac Man sounds like another derivative Maze Game that most people wouldn't want or need. But once you crack it open, you'll find a compelling hybrid maze/ pinball game where one has to master both to progress far. On a system that is king for maze games, this one may be the ultimate ruler of them all. Click the link for the review http://www.atari7800forever.com/babypacmanr.html Edited March 2, 2021 by Cousin Vinnie 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I got one million points for the first time tonight! It's a pretty unique game, love PacMan and Pinball, thanks again Bob 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolmoecraig Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Best game on the 7800. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 7/4/2019 at 5:52 PM, Albert said: I could get behind that, as I'm a huge pinball fan myself! Definitely would be cool if the pinball portion of Baby Pac-Man could be leveraged into some original tables!! ..Al I would love to see Granny and the Gators being converted to the 7800 after playing Baby Pacman. That would be awesome! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdborn76 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I know I'm a little late for the party here, but with everyone breaking a million or half a mil, I'm just happy to finally break 100k! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/22/2021 at 9:40 AM, mdborn76 said: I know I'm a little late for the party here, but with everyone breaking a million or half a mil, I'm just happy to finally break 100k! Yeah, it takes a while to get the hang of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolmoecraig Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 5,337,700 checking in. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 @koolmoecraig Great score 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 @killersquirel Throw in Gottlieb's Caveman, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPm0pmmBp0Y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolmoecraig Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 23 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: @koolmoecraig Great score Thanks man. I'll say it again, Baby Pac-Man is one of the best games on the 7800. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, koolmoecraig said: Thanks man. I'll say it again, Baby Pac-Man is one of the best games on the 7800. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 For a lot of games, it's possible to say that the best port is the only port because, well, there's nothing else to compare against. The 7800 version of Baby Pac-Man is certainly the only port. But it's also the best because it completely nails what the arcade game was like. Obviously, other systems are open to having the same game ported to them. However, for sheer feel for gameplay, the 7800 version is the one they have to beat. Good luck to them ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 51 minutes ago, x=usr(1536) said: For a lot of games, it's possible to say that the best port is the only port because, well, there's nothing else to compare against. The 7800 version of Baby Pac-Man is certainly the only port. But it's also the best because it completely nails what the arcade game was like. Obviously, other systems are open to having the same game ported to them. However, for sheer feel for gameplay, the 7800 version is the one they have to beat. Good luck to them ? Word. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Thanks guys. I do try to capture as much of the game as I am able to, and again I have to thank @Kurt_Woloch (any relation to Dennis Woloch, who was the art designer for KISS back in the 70's?) for the amazing pinball physics work. He absolutely nailed that better than I ever could have.... and the guys here @Defender_2600, @tep392, @LS_Dracon, @iesposta, @SmittyB, @imstarryeyed, @NRV, @legeek, @Trebor, and @RevEng who helped with the pinball play field and with pushing me to get the most I could out of this. What a wonderful community we have here. Edited July 8, 2021 by PacManPlus 11 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 One of my favorites that you have done PacManPlus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldStyle Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I've heard of PacMan-elbow before and I'm beginning to think Bob is on a mission to induce more PacMan ailments. Fantastic work! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Went to a giant barcade in Nashville called Game Terminal (*) this afternoon and I saw an amazing assortment of classic arcade cabs, along with a huge selection of modern pins. Tucked in next to Ms. Pac-Man, look what I found: Yes, I played it a couple times, and yes, I was terrible. ? Tons of fun though! (*) The place is a converted trucking company warehouse/terminal, hence the name. But it's huge, has a gigantic amount of free parking, and a big outside recreational area as well for stuff like Giant Jenga, cornhole, etc. Great place to hang out and have fun. I only wish I still worked 10 minutes away instead of having to drive 45 minutes into Nashville and back home after to enjoy it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, DrVenkman said: Went to a giant barcade in Nashville called Game Terminal (*) this afternoon and I saw an amazing assortment of classic arcade cabs, along with a huge selection of modern pins. Tucked in next to Ms. Pac-Man, look what I found: I'm sure Jr. Pac-Man does not feel slighted at all. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 31 minutes ago, Trebor said: I'm sure Jr. Pac-Man does not feel slighted at all. How 'bout "Tucked in between Jr. Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, look what I found:" Better? ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 ZeroPage Homebrew is playing Baby Pac-Man on tomorrow's stream LIVE on Twitch, hope you can join us! Tue Apr 19 @ 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 1AM GMT+1Day WATCH: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: Baby Pac-Man (2019 Retail | 7800) by by Bob DeCrescenzo @PacManPlus and Kurt Woloch @Kurt_Woloch Pirate Cove (2022 Final | 7800) by Karri Kaksonen @karri (WATCH AT 1080P60 FOR BEST QUALITY) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetpak12 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I ran over here when I heard "Atari" bought AtariAge and of course I missed out on picking up Baby Pac-Man. I doubt the cart is sold elsewhere, but is the rom available for purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, jetpak12 said: I ran over here when I heard "Atari" bought AtariAge and of course I missed out on picking up Baby Pac-Man. I doubt the cart is sold elsewhere, but is the rom available for purchase? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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