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The Atari 2600 was first released in North America in September 1977 and featured 9 launch titles: Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math, Blackjack, Combat, Indy 500, Star Ship, Street Racer, Surround and Video Olympics. The final licensed Atari 2600 game released in North America was Secret Quest in 1989, and the final licensed game released in Europe was Klax and Acid Drop in 1990 and 1992. Even with their 1980s limited colors and block graphics these games are still entertaining to play today! We have over 500 Atari 2600 games for you to play online for free using our Atari 2600 Javascript Emulator.
This game is mobile device friendly and Iphone compatible. Enjoy!
Instructions and Keyboard Controls towards bottom of page.
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Start Game
INSTRUCTIONS:
If you grew up in the 80’s you shouldn’t need instructions!! You might find some help at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atari_2600_games and look up the game you need assistance playing.
CONTROLS:
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Begin/Restart Game
Arrow Keys – Move
Space bar to fire/action button
VC2001
GOPHER
U.S. Games Corporation
A Subsidiary of The Quaker Oats Company
1515 Wyatt Drive
Santa Clara, California 95054
Gopher
Gopher is a one or two player, full color game
designed to be played on the Atari Video Computer
System or the Sears Video Arcade.
Gophers have launched a merciless assault on your
carrot patch. Grab your shovel and fill those holes
before they tunnel out and eat your choice carrots.
With no time to run back to the barn for more seeds
to plant, it's a good thing that crazy duck keeps flying
by dropping them. But it's awfully tricky to catch a seed,
plant it, and still keep those persistent Gophers away.
Just when you think everything's under control, they
get faster and hungrier! Take a deep breath, and let
the battle begin.
Set-Up Instructions:
1. Connect the Atari Video Computer System or
Sears Video Arcade following the manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Install left joystick control for single player, or both
for two player game.
3. Insert the cartridge making certain that the power
is OFF.
4. Move the POWER switch to ON.
5. Select the game of your choice.
6. Press the red fire button on the joystick to start
the game.
7. Push the RESET button anytime to start a new game.
8. After the game is over, a new game may be started
by pressing the fire button on the joystick.
9. LEFT DIFFICULTY SWITCH - Player 1
Position A - Very Smart Gopher
Position B - Smart Gopher
RIGHT DIFFICULTY SWITCH - Player 2
Position A - Very Smart Gopher
Position B - Smart Gopher
Controls:
- Use left joystick for single player, both joysticks for
two player.
- Move farmer by moving joystick left and right.
- Fill the holes and bonk the Gophers by positioning
the farmer above hole and depressing the fire button.
Game Variations:
Game 1 - Single player with duck.
Game 2 - Two player with duck.
Game 3 - Single player; no seed planting.
Game 4 - Two player; no seed planting.
Scoring:
Each Gopher bonked = 100 points
Each section of tunnel filled = 20 points
Playing Hints:
- Stay somewhat centered in the carrot patch, and
slightly move back and forth with movement of the
Gopher - but don't follow him. He can move much
quicker than you and also will appear on one side
and then the other. Move out cautiously but quickly,
and fill the nearest hole that is up to the surface -
maybe only partially because you have to get back
to protecting your carrots.
- Bonking: This very strategic and satisfying game-
play technique could be the answer to that multidigit
score! You can Bonk the Gopher on the head as he
emerges from his hole or anywhere above ground
as he runs for a carrot. This is the most rewarding
accomplishment as you receive 100 points for bonk-
ing and can manage enough time for a chuckle
before your next bonk! Timing and accurate position-
ing is the key to bonking.
- Planting: This can be tricky but the best approach is
- stay cool! Don't panic when the seed is dropped.
Keep one eye on the Gopher; and, meanwhile, posi-
tion the farmer approximately under the falling seed.
Then, make your last fine tuned adjustments by tap-
ping the joystick the appropriate direction to catch
the seed.
- IMPORTANT: If only one carrot remains and you
have a choice between bonking and planting, by all
means BONK; if you lose that last carrot, it's back to
shoveling out the barn.
By the way, it is possible to catch a seed, bonk a
Gopher, and then plant the seed. If you manage to
do this, you can probably also pat your head and rub
your tummy while hanging by your knees. Anyway -
HAPPY BONKING!!
- Look for more U.S. Games video games wherever
you buy game cartridges. Drop us a note and we'll
be glad to add your name to our mailing list and keep
you posted on new game cartridges when they
become available.
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REQUIRMENTS:
Our Atari 2600 emulator utilizes Javascript to run in your browser. No plugin is required, but a fast modern web browser will enhance the game play.
Emulation on mobile devices will drain your battery quite fast. I recommend playing while device is plugged into charger.
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