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Nibbler

The object is to navigate a virtual snake through an enclosed maze, while consuming dots along the way. The length of the snake increases with each object consumed, making the game more difficult. The player…

31 December 1982

Nibbler is an arcade developed by Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation, released 31 December 1982 on Apple II, Arcade and Atari 8-bit.

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What Nibbler is

Nibbler is an arcade game developed by Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation and released in 1982. It was published by Datasoft, Inc.. It is available on Apple II, Arcade and Atari 8-bit.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The object is to navigate a virtual snake through an enclosed maze, while consuming dots along the way. The length of the snake increases with each object consumed, making the game more difficult. The player must also avoid colliding with walls or obstacles, and must also avoid colliding with the snake's own body sections. After all the objects on the screen have been eaten, the player progresses to the next wave, involving harder obstacles and/or higher game speeds.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Nibbler launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Nibbler — frequently asked questions

When did Nibbler come out?
Nibbler was released on 31 December 1982 for Apple II, Arcade and Atari 8-bit.
Does Nibbler have multiplayer?
Yes. Nibbler supports multiplayer.

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