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Experience the Thrills of Loony Balloon on Magnavox Odyssey 2 - Classic Arcade Fun!

Dive into Loony Balloon, an exciting game on the Magnavox Odyssey 2 by Philips and Magnavox. Control a kid with a swaying balloon through playground challenges and score points to win. Can you handle the fun?


Philips Videopac 54 Loony Balloon

General Information

Developer - Philips/ Magnavox/GST Video

Publisher - Philips/ Magnavox

Release - 1983

Platform - Magnavox Odyssey 2

Genre - Platform

Number of players - 1P / 2P ( Alternate)


Philips Videopac 54 Loony Balloon

Discover the nostalgic charm of Loony Balloon, a captivating game on the Magnavox Odyssey 2 by Philips and Magnavox. In this thrilling arcade adventure, you take control of a young child navigating a lively playground while carefully managing a swaying balloon. Your primary goal is to prevent the balloon from bursting as you guide the child to the playground's exit.

To successfully exit, you'll need to earn 50 points by engaging with various playground amusements. There are four types of fun activities: riding a rocking horse, sliding down a slide, spinning on a roundabout, and interacting with trees. Each amusement provides a different point value, adding strategic depth to your journey.

The playground is filled with obstacles and threats that endanger your balloon. Birds fly across the screen, aiming to pop it, and sudden gusts of wind can snatch the balloon from the child's grasp if you remain idle for too long. Skillfully manage the balloon by pressing the action button to release and re-capture it by its string.

Points are scored through various actions:

2 points for catching the balloon

5 points for playing at a tree

7 points for playing on the rocking horse

8 points for evading a bird

10 points for sliding down the slide

12 points for spinning on the roundabout

25 points for successfully leaving the playground

Loony Balloon offers 10 challenging difficulty levels. Levels 0 to 4 feature a fixed playground layout, while levels 5 to 9 introduce dynamic elements with walls that appear, disappear, and change positions, adding complexity and excitement to your gameplay.

Relive the classic arcade fun of Loony Balloon on the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and test your skills in this timeless playground adventure!

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