Today, many kids play video games on phones, tablets, and game consoles. But do you know what video games were popular a long time ago? Let’s go back in time to the 1980s and learn about some of the first and oldest computer games!
English to go – Jänner 2026
by Charlie Weber
English to go – January 2026
Pac-Man and Friends
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Meet Pac-Man
Meet Pac-Man
Pac-Man is one of the most famous old video games. It was made in 1980 in Japan. In the game, you move a yellow circle called Pac-Man through a maze. The circle eats small dots and tries to run away from four colourful ghosts. If you are successful, you move on to another level. Other fun maze games from the time were Lady Bug and Mouse Trap. These games were easy to play but hard to win, so people had to try again and again!
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Simple Fun Games
Question: What kind of game is Tetris?
Answer: a) A racing game b) A puzzle game
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Games Then and Now
Time for a Joke:
Question: Why are cats so good at video games? – Answer: Because they have NINE lives!
Go on to the January Quiz now!
