Rock Band (video game) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rock Band |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix (Xbox 360/PS3) Pi Studios (PS2/Wii/) |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Designer(s) | Greg LoPiccolo, Rob Kay, Dan Teasdale |
| Series | Rock Band |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 2 Wii |
| Release date(s) | Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 2 Wii |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Rock Band is a super fun music video game where you can pretend to be a rock star! It was made by Harmonix Music Systems and published by MTV Games. This game lets you play along to popular songs using special controllers that look like real instruments.
It came out for several game consoles. These included the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and the Wii.
What is Rock Band?
Rock Band is a rhythm game. This means you play by hitting notes at the right time. The game shows you notes on the screen. You need to press buttons or hit pads to match them. If you play well, your band sounds great!
How Do You Play?
You can play Rock Band by yourself or with friends. Up to four people can play at once. Each person plays a different part of the band. You can be the lead guitarist, the bassist, the drummer, or the singer.
- Guitar and Bass: Players use a special guitar controller. They press colored buttons on the neck. They also strum a bar to play notes.
- Drums: Drummers use a drum set controller. It has four colored pads and a foot pedal. You hit the pads and pedal to match the notes.
- Vocals: The singer uses a microphone. They sing along to the song's lyrics. The game checks if they are singing the right notes.
When everyone plays together, it feels like you are in a real band!
Game Modes
Rock Band has different ways to play. You can just pick a song and play it. Or, you can go on a "Band World Tour."
- Quickplay: This mode lets you choose any song you want. You can play it alone or with friends. It's great for just having fun and practicing.
- Band World Tour: In this mode, your band travels around the world. You play concerts in different cities. You earn fans and money to unlock new songs and outfits. It's like building your own rock band's career!
Images for kids
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See the whole band playing! Each instrument has its own part on the screen. The green bar shows how well the band is doing.
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This is the guitar controller. It looks like a real Fender Stratocaster! It has buttons for notes and a whammy bar.
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Here is the drum controller. It has four pads and a pedal for the bass drum. You even get real drumsticks!
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This map shows the "Band World Tour." You can pick a city and a place to play your next concert.
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Sometimes, the drum pedal can get worn out from all the drumming!
See also
In Spanish: Rock Band (videojuego) para niños
