Pitfall! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pitfall! |
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| Developer(s) | Activision |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Distributor(s) | Craig Houston, Dave Anthony, David S. Goyer (consultant) |
| Designer(s) | David Crane |
| Engine | IW engine |
| Platform(s) | Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Intellivision, Sega SG-1000 |
| Release date(s) | September 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Platforming |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Pitfall! is a classic platforming video game released in 1982 by Activision. It was first made for the Atari 2600 and later for many other game systems. This game became a huge hit, especially on the Atari 2600, selling over 4 million copies!
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Playing Pitfall!: An Adventure in the Jungle
In Pitfall!, you play as a brave explorer named Harry. Your mission is to travel through a dangerous jungle filled with traps and challenges. Harry needs to find 32 special treasures hidden in this maze-like world. But there's a catch: you only have 20 minutes to collect them all!
As Harry, you must be very careful. The jungle is full of hazards that can stop your adventure. You will need to jump over deep pits and avoid sinking into quicksand. Watch out for rolling logs that can crush you and dangerous fires.
Meeting Jungle Animals: Watch Out!
The jungle is also home to many wild animals. You will encounter rattlesnakes and scorpions, which you must avoid. Be extra careful around crocodiles; they are very dangerous! To get past them, Harry can jump on their heads as they open and close their mouths.
Harry's Moves: Jumping and Swinging
Harry can do more than just run and jump. He can also swing on vines to cross large gaps. This move is very important for getting over pits and other obstacles. Mastering Harry's moves is key to finding all the treasures and finishing the game in time.
Images for kids
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In the Atari 2600 original, Pitfall Harry swings over a pit.
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ColecoVision Pitfall!
See also
In Spanish: Pitfall! para niños
