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Atari 2600 · Action
Mouse Trap
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Exidy, Inc. |
| Publisher | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Exidy, Inc. and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Mouse Trap arrived on the Atari 2600 as an action game.
Among the 207 2600 action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
Exidy, Inc. also made Crossbow, Venture and Universal Chaos for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mouse Trap is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Mouse Trap walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mouse Trap.
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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.
Mouse Trap FAQ
Who made Mouse Trap?
It was developed by Exidy, Inc. and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Is Mouse Trap multiplayer?
No. Mouse Trap is a single-player game.
How long does Mouse Trap take to play?
As an action game, Mouse Trap 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 Mouse Trap 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.