Pitfall for Atari 2600

Swing, jump, and run your way through the jungle in Pitfall! for the Atari 2600, a pioneering platformer from Activision that helped define the action-adventure genre. As explorer Harry, players race against the clock to collect treasure and avoid hazards like snakes, scorpions, pits, and crocodiles. With 255 interconnected screens and smooth animation, Pitfall! delivered an unprecedented level of depth and polish for its time and remains a hallmark of early console gaming.

Key Features:

Jungle Adventure Platforming
Guide Pitfall Harry across vines, logs, and ladders in a race for treasure.

Obstacle Avoidance
Dodge rolling logs, swing over crocodiles, and leap over pits and quicksand.

Timed Challenge
Collect as many treasures as possible within a 20-minute time limit.

Expansive World
Explore 255 unique jungle screens with looping left-to-right and right-to-left movement.

Activision Classic
A best-seller and fan favorite that helped launch the career of designer David Crane.

Metadata:
Genre: Action / Platformer
Platform: Atari 2600
Developer: Activision
Publisher: Activision
Release Dates:
North America: September 1982
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (Predates ESRB)
Mode: Single-player