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Intellivision · Action
Thin Ice
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Quicksilva |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Quicksilva and published by Mattel Electronics, Thin Ice arrived on the Intellivision in 1986 as an action game.
It landed about 7 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1986 include Hover Force and Championship Tennis. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Quicksilva also made Thunder Castle and Duncan's Thin Ice for the Intellivision.
Thin Ice 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 Thin Ice 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.
Thin Ice walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Thin Ice.
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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.
Thin Ice FAQ
When did Thin Ice come out on the Intellivision?
Thin Ice was released for the Intellivision in 1986.
Who made Thin Ice?
It was developed by Quicksilva and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is Thin Ice multiplayer?
Yes. Thin Ice supports up to 2 players.
How long does Thin Ice take to play?
As an action game, Thin Ice 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.