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#Watch Now!TitlePlatformDevelopersPublishersReleaseGenresAdditional InfoRegionPlay ModeRatingMax PlayersRelease TypeAlternate NamesNotes / Firsts!
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"https://youtu.be/flV7x26wp0U?t=28", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=26s"
Galaxy GameArcadeBill Pitts and Hugh TuckComputer Recreations, Inc.9/1/1971Arcade / Multidirectional ShooterGameplay: Duel Shooter; Input: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Spacewar!; Vehicle: Spaceship; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single Player32ReleasedFirst game on the show!
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"https://youtu.be/flV7x26wp0U?t=196", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=102s"
Computer SpaceArcadeSyzygy Engineering; Nolan Bushnell; Samuel Frederick Dabney Jr.Nutting Associates11/1/1971Arcade / Multidirectional ShooterGameplay: Duel Shooter; Gameplay: Time constraint; Input: Buttons; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Spacewar!; Vehicle: Spaceship; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single Player3.52Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=23
SoccerMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedFirst Home Console!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=138
AnalogicMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Education / Math-LogicGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Point and Select; Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedFirst Educational Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=239
BaseballMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Sports / BaseballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedFirst Baseball Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=265
Cat and MouseMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / MazeAnimals: Cats; Animals: Mice / Rats; Gameplay: Tag / Chase; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)0.52ReleasedFirst game of Tag or Chase
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=448
Dogfight!Magnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Light Gun Shooting GalleryGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Vehicle: Flight / Aviation; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedShooting Gallery
First Light Gun Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=530
FootballMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Sports / Football (American)Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)0.52ReleasedFirst Football Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=632
Fun ZooMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; EducationGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Setting: Zoo; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Cooperative)0.52ReleasedFirst Early Childhood Game
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=685
HandballMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HandballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)22Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=755
Haunted HouseMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-ComputerFantasy Creatures: Ghosts; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Side view; Protagonist: Ghost; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Setting: Haunted House; Theme: Detective / Mystery; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)0.52ReleasedFirst Haunted House Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=895
HockeyMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)0.52Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=964
InvasionMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Board Game / Risk; StrategyGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Indirect Control; Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Setting: Medieval; Theme: Fantasy; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)NR4ReleasedFirst Strategy Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=984
PerceptsMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Cards-Tiles / Concentration-MemoryGameplay: Tag / Chase; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)0.52Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1071
Prehistoric SafariMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Light Gun Shooting GalleryAnimals: Dinosaurs; Contains: Sports / Hunting; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: 1st-person; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Setting: Prehistoric; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedShooting Gallery
First game with Dinosaurs!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1120
RouletteMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Casino-Gambling / RouletteGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Indirect Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)02Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1158
Shooting GalleryMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Light Gun Shooting GalleryGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive); Single Player0.52ReleasedFirst Shooting Gallery Video Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1204
Shootout!Magnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Light Gun Shooting GalleryGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Theme: Western; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedShooting Gallery
First Western Themed Game!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1239
Simon SaysMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; EducationGameplay: Simon says; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Point and Select; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)03Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1292
SkiMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Sports / Skiing-SnowboardingGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)0.52Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1366
StatesMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Education / GeographyGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Point and Select; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)02Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1396
SubmarineMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Shooting GalleryGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Vehicle: Submarine; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1465
Table TennisMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12ReleasedFirst Pong variant! Before Pong?!
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1528
TennisMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)12Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1635
VolleyballMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / VolleyballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)22Released
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https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1768
WipeoutMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox9/1/1972Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Racing-DrivingGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=658s
Star Trek: 1972ArcadeFor-Play Manufacturing Corp.For-Play Manufacturing Corp.9/19/1972Arcade / Multidirectional ShooterFangames: Star Trek; Gameplay: Duel Shooter; Input: Digital Joystick; Inspiration: TV Series; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Spacewar!; Vehicle: Spaceship; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2UnlicensedStar Trek
First video game lawsuit!
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"https://youtu.be/X6u2XHuk738?t=1794", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=824s"
PongArcadeAllan AlcornAtari, Inc.11/29/1972Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Pong; Sound Device: Mono; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)52ReleasedBarrel-Pong
Dr. Pong
Pong In-A-Barrel
Puppy Pong
Snoopy Pong
Tele-Games: Pong
First successful commercial video game!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=884s
Paddle BattleArcadeUniversal Research Laboratories; Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.3/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=1001s
Rally: 1973ArcadeFor-Play Manufacturing Corp.For-Play Manufacturing Corp.3/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR2ReleasedRallyFirst Pong variant against computer!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=1149s
Ping PongArcadeALCA ElectronicsALCA Electronics4/30/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedUnited KingdomMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedALCA Ping PongFirst video game in Europe!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRx4RHXj2L8&t=1320s
Laser Clay Shooting SystemArcadeNintendo Co., Ltd.; Gunpei Yokoi; Genyo Takeda; Hiroshi Yamauchi; Masayuki UemuraNintendo Co., Ltd.7/10/1973Arcade / Light Gun Shooting Gallery; Sports / HuntingAnimals: Birds; Animals: Ducks; Art Style: Video backdrop; Graphics: Film Projection; Input: Light Gun; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: 1st-person; Setting: ContemporaryJapanSingle PlayerNR1ReleasedMini Laser Clay
ミニレーザークレー
レーザークレー射撃システム
レーザークレー
Laser Clay
First thing from Nintendo on this list!
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmyVe1ZNHmA&t=1781s"
Space RaceArcadeAllan AlcornAtari, Inc.7/16/1973ArcadeInput: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Space Race; Vehicle: Spaceship; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)42ReleasedAsteroid
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=33s
ElepongArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation7/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Rotary Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Releasedエレポン
First video game from Taito!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=208s
Pong-TronArcadeSEGA Enterprises Ltd.SEGA Enterprises Ltd.7/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Releasedポントロン
First video game from SEGA!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=368s
Tennis TourneyArcadeAllied Leisure Industries, Inc.Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.7/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedFirst 4 player and team game?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=535s
TV Ping Pong: AmutronicsArcadeAmutronicsAmutronics7/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTV Ping Pong
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=107", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=669s", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmyVe1ZNHmA&t=2027s"
Pong DoublesArcadeAllan AlcornAtari, Inc.9/15/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Pong; Sound Device: Mono; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)44ReleasedTele-Games: Pong IV
First 4 player and team game?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=815s
Astro RaceArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation9/30/1973ArcadeInput: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Space Race; Vehicle: Spaceship; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Releasedアストロ・レース
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=186", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=972s", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmyVe1ZNHmA&t=2195s"
GotchaArcadeAllan AlcornAtari, Inc.10/11/1973Arcade / MazeGameplay: Randomly generated; Gameplay: Tag / Chase; Input: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)3.52ReleasedFirst true Top down Arcade maze Game!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1170s
Elimination!ArcadeKee Games; Allan AlcornKee Games10/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleGameplay: Last Man Standing; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Pong; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR4ReleasedQuadrapong
First last man standing video game!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1344s
WinnerArcadeMidway Mfg. Co.Midway Mfg. Co.10/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedWinner II
Winner IV
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1526s
Hockey TVArcadeSEGA Enterprises Ltd.SEGA Enterprises Ltd.11/30/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTable Hockey
Mini Hockey
TV Hockey
ホッケーTV
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1705s
Pong-Tron IIArcadeSEGA Enterprises Ltd.SEGA Enterprises Ltd.11/30/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR2Releasedポントロン II
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1827s
Super Soccer: 1973ArcadeAllied Leisure Industries, Inc.Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.11/30/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedSuper Soccer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=1968s
LeaderArcadeMidway Mfg. Co.Midway Mfg. Co.12/1/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleGameplay: Last Man Standing; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR4ReleasedLo-Boy Leader
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8osihV_Is&t=2107s
WimbledonArcadeNutting Associates; Miel DomisNutting Associates12/1/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Input: Sliders; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedFirst video game in Color!
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=283", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=58s"
BasketballMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox12/31/1973Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Sports / BasketballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)32Released
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=350", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=85s"
Brain WaveMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox12/31/1973Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Cards-Tiles; Puzzle / Maze; StrategyGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)NR2Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=412s
Champion Ping-PongArcadeArizona Automation, Inc.Arizona Automation, Inc.; Mirco Games, Inc.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedChampion Ping Pong
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=544s
Computer Space BallArcadeNutting AssociatesNutting Associates12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Spin-off; Theme: Sci-Fi; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=677s
Crazy FootArcadeBally Manufacturing CorporationBally Manufacturing Corporation; Bally Continental Ltd, n.v.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Digital Joystick (4-way); Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedBelgiumMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedFirst video game by Bally
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=833s
Davis CupArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4Releasedデビスカップ
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"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=392", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=984s"
Interplanetary VoyageMagnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox12/31/1973Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Education / ScienceGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)24Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1054s
Olympic TennisArcadeSee-FunSee-Fun12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4Released
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1173s
Olympic TV HockeyArcadeChicago Coin MachineChicago Coin Machine12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Hockey; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedOlympic TV Football
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1288s
Paddle-BallArcadeWilliams ElectronicsWilliams Electronics12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedPub Pong
First video game by Williams
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1405s
PlaytimeArcadeMidway Mfg. Co.Midway Mfg. Co.; Bally Continental Ltd, n.v.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Digital Joystick (4-way); Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedBelgiumMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTenniScoop
TenniScoop 2
60
59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1527s
Pro HockeyArcadeTaito CorporationTaito Corporation12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Releasedプロ・ホッケー
61
60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1660s
Pro Tennis: 1973ArcadeWilliams ElectronicsWilliams Electronics12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedPro Tennis
62
61
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx4K70O8tM&t=1793s
Pro-HockeyArcadeWilliams ElectronicsWilliams Electronics; Zaccaria12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedTV-Joker
63
62
"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=444", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=29s"
Soccer: RamtekArcadeRamtek CorporationRamtek Corporation12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedSoccer
64
63
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=191s
Soccer: TaitoArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Input: Rotary Joystick; Input: Trackball; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedSoccer
サッカー
First video game played with a Trackball
65
64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=358s
Sport CenterArcadeFor-Play Manufacturing Corp.For-Play Manufacturing Corp.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Hockey; Sports / TennisGame feature: Variations / Modes; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedFirst video game with different varations or game modes
66
65
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=510s
TV HockeyArcadeAmutronicsAmutronics12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4Released
67
66
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=613s
TV Ping Pong: Chicago Coin MachineArcadeChicago Coin MachineChicago Coin Machine12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTV Ping Pong
68
67
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=713s
TV Table TennisArcadePMC Electronics Co., Inc.PMC Electronics Co., Inc.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Ping PongGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedWham Bam
69
68
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=851s
TV Tennis: Chicago Coin MachineArcadeChicago Coin MachineChicago Coin Machine12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Games involved in legal disputes; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedTV Tennis
70
69
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=956s
TV Tennis: U.S. BilliardsArcadeU.S. BilliardsU.S. Billiards12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedTV Tennis
T.V. Tennis
71
70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=1103s
VollyArcadeRamtek CorporationRamtek Corporation; Volly Industries Ltd.12/31/1973Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Hockey; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedCanadaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTennis
Hockey
Volly: Power-Play
Happy Hour Cocktail Table
Pro Hockey
Scoring
72
71
"https://youtu.be/i0UPAzhhMUw?t=624", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbpoymxfGaI&t=1225s"
W.I.N.Magnavox OdysseyMagnavoxMagnavox12/31/1973Board Game / Hybrid Board-Computer; Cards-TilesGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Pacing: Turn-based (Standard); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Competitive)1.54ReleasedWord, Image, Number
73
72
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmnMya66Io", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=22s"
BasketballArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation1/5/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / BasketballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)3.52Releasedバスケットボール
TV Basketball
First video game resembling people!
74
73
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=472s
Super PongArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.1/30/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedSuper Pong!
Superpong
Superpong!
75
74
"https://youtu.be/uTmnMya66Io?t=60", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=589s"
ReboundArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.; Kee Games2/13/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / VolleyballInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)52ReleasedSpike
Volleyball
76
75
"https://youtu.be/uTmnMya66Io?t=128", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=900s"
QuadrapongArcadeKee Games; Allan AlcornAtari, Inc.3/4/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleGameplay: Last Man Standing; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Pong; Sound Device: Mono; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)44ReleasedElimination!
Quadra Pong
77
76
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=1198s
Gran Trak 10ArcadeAtari, Inc.; Allan Alcorn; Cyan Engineering; Steve Mayer; Ron Milner; Larry EmmonsAtari, Inc.; Kee Games3/15/1974Racing-Driving / Arcade RacingGameplay: Time constraint; Input: Racing / Steering Wheel and Pedals; Input: Shifter; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Gran Trak 10; Vehicle: Automobile; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaSingle PlayerNR1ReleasedTrak 10
Formula K
Atari Trak 10
Race Circuit Automaten
First Arcade Racing Game!
78
77
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=1570s
HesitationArcadeAllied Leisure Industries, Inc.Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.4/30/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR4Released
79
78
"https://youtu.be/uTmnMya66Io?t=227", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=1679s"
Clean SweepArcadeRamtek Corporation; Howell IvyRamtek Corporation; Volly Industries Ltd.; SEGA Enterprises Ltd.; Universal Co., Ltd.; IPM5/1/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Rotary Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Breakout; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Arcade)42ReleasedErase
Flip-Out
PT Stardust
Star Rub
PT スターダスト
First Breakout variant before Breakout! First Hot seat multiplayer arcade game!
80
79
"https://youtu.be/uTmnMya66Io?t=310", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9C58Bnv0s&t=2107s"
TV BasketballArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoMidway Mfg. Co.6/1/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / BasketballInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)44ReleasedBasketball
tv Basketball
81
80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=29s
Video ActionArcadeUniversal Research Laboratories; Electra Games, Inc.Universal Research Laboratories; Electra Games, Inc.6/1/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Hockey; Sports / Soccer-Football (European); Sports / TennisGame feature: Variations / Modes; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedCombo 3
Model VA-I
Model VA-II
82
81
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=205s
Touch-MeArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.6/30/1974Puzzle / Memory; Timed InputGameplay: Simon says; Input: Buttons; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Screen: No ScreenNorth AmericaSingle PlayerNR1ReleasedTouch MeNot a video game cause it has no screen! First game based on Simon
83
82
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=457s
Gran Trak 20ArcadeAtari, Inc.Kee Games; Atari, Inc.; Namco Limited7/31/1974Racing-Driving / Arcade RacingGameplay: Time constraint; Input: Racing / Steering Wheel and Pedals; Input: Shifter; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Gran Trak 10; Vehicle: Automobile; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2ReleasedTrak 20
Twin Racer
Atari Trak 20
GT 20
First video game published by Namco!
84
83
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=602s
Attack U.F.O.: 1974ArcadeTaito CorporationTaito Corporation8/31/1974Arcade / Shooting GalleryGameplay: Guiding Missiles; Input: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Side view; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Theme: Sci-Fi; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR2ReleasedAttack U.F.O.
Attack UFO
85
84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=741s
Balloon GunArcadeSEGA Enterprises Ltd.SEGA Enterprises Ltd.8/31/1974Arcade / Light Gun Shooting GalleryGame feature: Difficulty Levels / Options; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: 1st-person; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Cooperative); Single PlayerNR2Releasedバルーンガン
First cooperative light gun shooter! First video games with skill or difficulty levels
86
85
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=923s
Goal KickArcadeSEGA Enterprises Ltd.SEGA Enterprises Ltd.8/31/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Sound Device: Mono; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedJapanMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Releasedセガ・ゴールキック
87
86
"https://youtu.be/uTmnMya66Io?t=356", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=1031s"
Pin PongArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.10/31/1974Arcade / PinballInput: Buttons; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Screen: Portrait; Series: Pong; Sound Device: Mono; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaHot Seat Multiplayer (Arcade)52ReleasedFirst Pinball Video Game! First video game with vertical orientation. Turn those TVs sideways!
88
87
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=1362s
Speed RaceArcadeTaito Corporation; Tomohiro NishikadoTaito Corporation; Midway Mfg. Co.11/1/1974Racing-DrivingGameplay: Time constraint; Input: Racing / Steering Wheel and Pedals; Input: Shifter; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Screen: Portrait; Series: Speed Race; Sound Device: Mono; Vehicle: Automobile; Visual Presentation: 2D scrolling (Vertical)JapanHot Seat Multiplayer (Arcade)NR2ReleasedRacer
T.T. Speed Race
T.T. Speed Race CL
Wheels
スピード・レース
First video game with vertical scrolling and sprites with collision detection!
89
88
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trzG5VVf73U", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=1656s"
TankArcadeSteve Bristow; Lyle V. RainsKee Games; Namco Limited11/5/1974Arcade / Maze; Vehicular CombatGameplay: Duel Shooter; Input: Dual Joysticks (Vertical); Interface/Control: Direct Control (Relative); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Series: Tank; Sound Device: Mono; Theme: War; Vehicle: Tank; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)42ReleasedFirst vehicular combat game. First Tank Game!
90
89
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=1848s
Qwak!ArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.11/30/1974Arcade / Light Gun Shooting Gallery; Sports / HuntingAnimals: Birds; Animals: Ducks; Gameplay: Time constraint; Graphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Light Gun; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: 1st-person; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Setting: Contemporary; Sound Device: Mono; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaSingle PlayerNR1ReleasedQwak
Quack
First video game with animated characters?
91
90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0atE_7GjQ&t=1991s
World Cup FootballArcadeAtari, Inc.Atari, Inc.12/1/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / Soccer-Football (European)Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedEuropeMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team); Single PlayerNR4ReleasedCatch
Coupe du Monde
World Cup
92
91
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=45s
AstrohockeyArcadeBrunswick Corp.Brunswick Corp.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / HockeyGame feature: Variations / Modes; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR2ReleasedAstro HockeyOnly video game by Brunswick!
93
92
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=199s
Baseball: 1974ArcadeRamtek Corporation; Howell IvyRamtek Corporation; The Seeburg Corporation; Volly Industries Ltd.; Midway Mfg. Co.; Taito Corporation12/31/1974Sports / BaseballGraphics: Overlay assisted; Input: Buttons; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Release: Regional differences; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR2ReleasedBall Park
Batter Up
Deluxe Baseball
T.T. Ball Park
ボール・パーク
Baseball
First Baseball game with people characters. First video game with regional differences
94
93
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=434s
Club TennisArcadeRamtek CorporationComputer Games, Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / TennisInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4Released
95
94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=535s
Electromotion IVArcadeElectromotion Inc.Electromotion Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4Released
96
95
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=672s
Flim-FlamArcadeMeadows Games, Inc.Meadows Games, Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleGame feature: Difficulty Levels / Options; Input: Digital Joystick (4-way); Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR4ReleasedFlim-Flam II
First Arcade game with absolute controls
97
96
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=874s
One on OneArcadePMC Electronics Co., Inc.PMC Electronics Co., Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and Paddle; Sports / BasketballInput: Digital Joystick; Interface/Control: Direct Control (Absolute); Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive)NR2Released
98
97
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=1014s
Paddle DerbyArcadeNutting AssociatesNutting Associates12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Single PlayerNR4Released
99
98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=1119s
Players Choice: 1974ArcadePMC Electronics Co., Inc.PMC Electronics Co., Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleGame feature: Variations / Modes; Gameplay: Last Man Standing; Input: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedPlayers Choice
Boss
Blue Line
100
99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZOghrGd7rU&t=1247s
Ric-O-ChetArcadeAllied Leisure Industries, Inc.Allied Leisure Industries, Inc.12/31/1974Arcade / Ball and PaddleInput: Paddles; Interface/Control: Direct Control; Perspective: Top-down; Reference: Discrete Logic DTL/TTL; Variants: Pong; Visual Presentation: FixedNorth AmericaMultiplayer (Competitive); Multiplayer (Team)NR4ReleasedRicochet
Ric-o-chet