''Barrier'' is a

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using

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released by

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. The game was sold to Vectorbeam by Cinematronics.

Gameplay

Players move a small

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around on the grid, while attempting to avoid the

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s that are also moving around on the grid. Reaching the end of the grid teleports the player back to the front of the grid to gain points. The game is played on a 3x10 grid that is displayed at angle to make it appear to be in 3-D.

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Arcade History
1979 video games Arcade video games Arcade-only video games Maze games Multiplayer and single-player video games Multiplayer hotseat games Vector arcade video games Vectorbeam games Video games developed in the United States {{maze-videogame-stub