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Frisky Tom is an action game released in 1981 for the Arcade Machine. The main objective in this game revolves around protecting a series of pipes from invading insects that threaten to clog the water flow. Players control Tom, a plumber, who must swiftly repair leaks and fend off the pests before the water supply is cut off.
The game’s pace is fast and requires quick reflexes as enemies appear rapidly and unpredictably. A unique mechanic involves climbing up and down ladders to reach different sections of the pipes, adding vertical movement to the typical action gameplay. The challenge increases progressively with faster and more frequent enemy attacks.
Frisky Tom stands out due to its unusual concept of combining plumbing tasks with an action format. Unlike many arcade games of the early 1980s, it blends maintenance work with combat elements, creating a distinctive gameplay experience within the 1981 Arcade Machine action game category.
