Tapper (video game)

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Tapper, also known as Root Beer Tapper, is an action video game developed by Marvin Glass and Associates and published by Bally Midway for arcades. Its original North American release is commonly dated to 1983, although sources differ on when the game became commercially available. In Japan, it was distributed by Sega. The game puts the player in the role of a bartender who must serve approaching, thirsty patrons before their patience expires, while collecting empty mugs and tips. Arcade-History and GameFAQs identify December 1983 as the North American release date, while MobyGames lists 1983 without specifying a month. However, the February 18, 1984 issue of Cash Box described Tapper as a new video game being introduced by Bally Midway. The distinction between early location testing and general commercial availability may account for the differing dates, although the precise commercial release date has not been conclusively established. The game was also the subject of U.S. Patent No....

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