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Holey Moley came out for the Atari 2600 in 1980, published by Apollo. It was one of many simple, quick reaction games that filled the console's library during that period, offering a straightforward arcade style experience without much pretense.

You control a mallet at the bottom of the screen, swinging it left or right to strike moles as they pop out of their holes. The main goal is to hit as many moles as possible for points while avoiding the occasional acorn that appears; hitting the acorn costs you a life. Moles emerge at an increasing pace, and sometimes the larger King Mole appears for a substantial point bonus. The game demands quick reflexes and careful timing as the speed intensifies. It feels like a tense, frantic race against the clock as your mallet swings back and forth.