BurgerTime 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Puzzle / Platformer

BurgerTime

SystemAtari 2600
GenrePuzzle, Platformer
DeveloperData East
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Atari 2600, BurgerTime is a puzzle game developed by Data East and published by Mattel Electronics. It blends puzzle and platformer elements.

Among the 14 2600 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Data East also made Lock 'n' Chase, Bump 'n' Jump and Pygmy for the 2600.

BurgerTime supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing BurgerTime is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

BurgerTime gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

BurgerTime walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for BurgerTime.

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

BurgerTime FAQ

Who made BurgerTime?

It was developed by Data East and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is BurgerTime multiplayer?

Yes. BurgerTime supports up to 2 players.

How long does BurgerTime take to play?

As a puzzle game, BurgerTime typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about BurgerTime on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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