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Intellivision · Action / Strategy
Happy Trails
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Action, Strategy |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Happy Trails is an action game released in 1983 for the Intellivision, developed by Activision. It blends action and strategy elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1983 include Defender, Beamrider and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Activision also made Beamrider, Pitfall! and River Raid for the Intellivision.
Happy Trails 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Happy Trails 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.
Happy Trails walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Happy Trails FAQ
When did Happy Trails come out on the Intellivision?
Happy Trails was released for the Intellivision in 1983.
Who made Happy Trails?
It was developed by Activision.
Is Happy Trails multiplayer?
Yes. Happy Trails supports up to 2 players.
How long does Happy Trails take to play?
As an action game, Happy Trails 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 Happy Trails 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.