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Dishaster (1982)

ZiMAG

Atari 2600

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Dishaster is an action game released for the Atari 2600 in 1983 by Zimag. Another version of the game was released by Bit Corporation under the name Dancing Plates which features oriental-themed graphics and adds eight game variations. Dishaster was inspired by the circus tradition of keeping spinning plates suspended on poles. The player controls a girl attempting to keep … Dishaster is an action game released for the Atari 2600 in 1983 by Zimag. Another version of the game was released by Bit Corporation under the name Dancing Plates which features oriental-themed graphics and adds eight game variations. Dishaster was inspired by the circus tradition of keeping spinning plates suspended on poles. The player controls a girl attempting to keep a group of several spinning plates balanced on poles from falling. The game received negative reviews; criticism focused on the game's repetition and monotony. The girl can stabilize wobbling dishes by pressing the button on the controller. If a plate falls, the player is able to capture it if the girl touches it before it hits the ground, and a new one appears at the top of the pole. The number of poles to spin varies between the selected skill level; there are six on the easiest setting, and ten on the hardest. The player loses if they let four dishes hit the ground Read more

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Developers
ZiMAG
Publishers
Bit Corporation, Copper Black, Datasoft, Inc., Digivision, Dynacom, Gem International Corp., Home Vision, Polyvox, Quelle, Unimex, ZiMAG
Genres
Arcade
Themes
Action
Also known as
Plate Mania · Chinese Konfu · Mr. Chin (Portuguese title) · Tanzende Teller (German title) · Dancing Plate: A Danca dos Pratos (Portuguese title) · Chinese-Juggler (German title) · Piatto Danzante (Italian title) · Teller-Jonglieren! (German title)

Release dates

  • 1982 (Europe) Atari 2600
  • Feb 01, 1983 (North America) Atari 2600
  • 1983 (Brazil) Atari 2600