Overview and Gameplay
Colored balls spill through a 4-by-4 grid while two linked arrows decide where every cluster will go. Lot Lot is a Japanese Famicom action-puzzle conversion of Irem’s 1985 arcade game, developed for the console by HAL Laboratory. Move balls toward the 10-, 30-, and 50-point exits, keep them away from the OUT chamber, and reach each round’s score target. If too many balls collect in danger, a crab climbs up and cuts the supporting rope.
The red ball is both an obstacle and a valuable target, awarding 5,000 points when routed into a valid scoring exit. Later rounds demand higher scores, while bonus phases increase ordinary ball values and reward a complete clear.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move the red arrow around the room grid.
- A: Swap all balls between the rooms marked by the red and green arrows.
- Start: Begin, pause, or resume play.
- Select: Choose one-player or two-player mode.
- The green arrow follows the red arrow’s earlier path, so every move creates a delayed second selection.
- Two-player mode uses alternating turns for score competition, not simultaneous play or co-op.
Release And Credits
- Release: 1985, Japan
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
- Arcade original: Lot Lot by Irem, based on the 1984 MSX program LOT LOT LOT
