Q*bert facts for kids

Q*bert is a classic arcade game that first came out in 1982. It was made by a company called Gottlieb. In this fun game, you control a character named Q*bert. Your main goal is to change the color of all the cubes on a big pyramid by making Q*bert jump on them. But watch out! There are enemies and obstacles trying to stop you!

About Q*bert

Q*bert quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of the 1980s. People loved its unique look and challenging gameplay. Around 25,000 arcade machines were sold, making it a big hit for Gottlieb.

Over the years, Q*bert has been released on many different video game consoles. This means you could play it at home, not just in arcades. Some of the consoles it appeared on include the Atari 2600, ColecoVision, and Commodore 64.

How to Play Q*bert

The game takes place on a pyramid made of many cubes. Each time Q*bert jumps on a cube, its color changes. Your mission for each level is to make all the cubes on the pyramid turn into a specific target color. Once every cube is the right color, you move on to the next stage.

But it's not that simple! As you jump around, you need to avoid various enemies and dangers. For example, there's a purple snake named Coily who chases Q*bert. Other enemies like Ugg and WrongWay also try to get in your way. You have to be quick and smart to avoid them and complete your mission.

Q*bert hops diagonally down the pyramid to avoid the purple snake, Coily.

Images for kids

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  In this concept sketch, Q*bert is still depicted shooting his foes. The sole enemy type depicted appears to be Ugg or WrongWay, although some are positioned on top of the blocks instead of just the sides as they would appear in the final version.

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  Q*bert developer Warren Davis

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  In the Atari 2600 version, the Escher-inspired visual style is removed and the pyramid shortened by one row. The discs are horizontal lines.

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  An advertisement flyer by Gottlieb showcasing several of the licensed tie-in products by Parker Brothers, Kenner, and others. The character's likeness was often slightly adjusted to serve the specific application.

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  Q*Bert's Qubes arcade marquee

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  In Q*bert's Qubes, the player rotates cubes in a line to match the target sample in the top left corner.

See also

In Spanish: Q*bert para niños