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Pyramid Hopper
Q*bert
Hop across the pyramid and change all the cubes! The classic 1982 arcade game.
Q*BERT
Change all cubes to yellow!
Avoid enemies and don't fall off!
Controls:
↑/W: Hop up-left
→/D: Hop up-right
↓/S: Hop down-right
←/A: Hop down-left
Tap direction to hop
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About Q*bert
Q*bert is an iconic arcade game released by Gottlieb in 1982. You control Q*bert, an orange creature with a long snout, hopping diagonally across an isometric pyramid of cubes to change their colors while avoiding various enemies.
The game became famous for its unique isometric perspective, addictive gameplay, and Q*bert's iconic speech bubble expletive "@!#?@!" when hit. It spawned numerous sequels and remains a beloved classic.
This browser version faithfully recreates the original experience with smooth controls, multiple enemy types, and the satisfying feeling of completing each pyramid level.
How to Play Q*bert
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Hop Diagonally
Use arrow keys or WASD to hop diagonally across the cubes. Each direction moves you to an adjacent cube.
2
Change All Cubes
Land on each blue cube to change it to yellow. Change all cubes to complete the level!
3
Avoid Enemies
Watch out for red balls, Coily the snake, and other creatures. Touch them and you lose a life!
4
Use Flying Discs
Escape to the flying discs on the pyramid's sides. They'll take you back to the top safely!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use arrow keys or WASD to hop diagonally on the pyramid. Your goal is to change every cube to the target color (yellow) by landing on them. Avoid enemies and don't fall off the edge!
Up Arrow/W = hop up-left, Right Arrow/D = hop up-right, Down Arrow/S = hop down-right, Left Arrow/A = hop down-left. On mobile, swipe in the direction you want to move.
Red balls bounce down the pyramid. Coily (purple snake) chases Q*bert directly. Ugg and Wrongway move sideways along the cubes. Touch any enemy and you lose a life!
Flying discs on the sides of the pyramid are escape routes. Jump onto one to be safely transported back to the top and eliminate all enemies currently on screen!
Land on uncolored cubes for 25 points each. Complete a level for 1000 bonus points. Use a flying disc for 50 points. Higher levels award more points.
Complete a level by changing all cubes to yellow. Each level increases enemy speed and spawn rate. Can you reach level 10?
Yes! Q*bert is completely free to play in your browser with no downloads required.
Absolutely! Touch the screen in the direction you want to hop. The game is fully optimized for touchscreen devices.
Falling off the edge costs you a life. Use the flying discs to escape if you're cornered near the edge!
Your high score and statistics are automatically saved in your browser's local storage.
Tips & Strategies
- •Plan your path to avoid backtracking and reduce enemy encounters
- •Keep track of the flying discs - they're your emergency escape route
- •Watch enemy patterns - red balls are predictable, Coily actively chases you
- •Work from the bottom up to have more escape options
- •Don't panic when cornered - wait for the right moment to move
- •Lure Coily off the edge by hopping to a disc at the last moment
Why Play Q*bert?
Iconic Classic
The beloved 1982 arcade hit
Simple Controls
Easy to learn, hard to master
Strategic Depth
Plan your path carefully
Quick Sessions
Perfect for short breaks
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