Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

SystemIntellivision
Released1982
GenreAction
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDungeons & Dragons
LegacyDeep cut

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons is an action game released in 1982 for the Intellivision, developed by Mattel Electronics.

It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast.

It is part of the Dungeons & Dragons series; on the Intellivision you can also try Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis) and Eye of the Beholder (SNES). Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 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.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons FAQ

When did Advanced Dungeons & Dragons come out on the Intellivision?

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons was released for the Intellivision in 1982.

Who made Advanced Dungeons & Dragons?

It was developed by Mattel Electronics.

Is Advanced Dungeons & Dragons multiplayer?

Yes. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons supports up to 2 players.

How long does Advanced Dungeons & Dragons take to play?

As an action game, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 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.

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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