Championship Tennis Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Sports

Championship Tennis

SystemIntellivision
Released1986
GenreSports
DeveloperNice Ideas
PublisherIntv Corp
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Nice Ideas and published by Intv Corp, Championship Tennis arrived on the Intellivision in 1986 as a sports game.

It landed about 7 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1986 include Hover Force and Thin Ice. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

Nice Ideas also made World Cup Soccer for the Intellivision.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters

What playing Championship Tennis is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Tennis 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.

Championship Tennis FAQ

When did Championship Tennis come out on the Intellivision?

Championship Tennis was released for the Intellivision in 1986.

Who made Championship Tennis?

It was developed by Nice Ideas and published by Intv Corp.

Is Championship Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Tennis supports up to 2 players.

How long does Championship Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Tennis 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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