Bomb Squad is a puzzle developed by Mattel Electronics, released 1 October 1982 on Intellivision.
What Bomb Squad is
Bomb Squad is a puzzle game developed by Mattel Electronics and released in 1982. It is available on Intellivision only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Start the game with a view of the code number display which is damaged. In order to find the code which disarms the bomb, the player has to repair the various circuits in order to fix the display. By selecting a square on the code number display, the player will be brought to the corresponding circuit which can be repaired using cutters, pliers, and soldering iron. The player's partner, Frank, will guide through the repairs by telling the player what needs to be done, in what order repairs should be performed, and by helping the player position the tools. Depending on the circuit, the player may need to cut out parts or replace parts (spare parts are located at the top of the screen). If…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Bomb Squad launched on 1 October 1982, within three weeks of Q*bert and Pole Position.
Released around the same time: Q*bert, Pole Position.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Bomb Squad — frequently asked questions
When did Bomb Squad come out?
Bomb Squad was released on 1 October 1982 for Intellivision.
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