Joust

Joust is a two player simultaneous arcade game where players control knights mounted on flying birds. The primary objective is to defeat enemy knights, who are also airborne, by striking them from a higher position with a lance.

Defeated enemies leave behind eggs that must be destroyed before they hatch, introducing a secondary objective that increases the game's pace. The hatched knights become progressively more challenging, represented by three distinct types: Bounder, Hunter, and Shadow Lord.

Environmental hazards add further complexity. Platforms can crumble, and lava trolls emerge to pull knights into the fire. A pterodactyl also appears as a particularly formidable obstacle. Success depends on managing these threats while maintaining altitude to gain the tactical advantage in jousting combat.