Frogger
The player-controlled frog trying to cross the road and river to reach the home bays at the top of the screen.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick Up | Move the frog upward by one space |
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Joystick Down | Move the frog downward by one space |
Joystick Left | Move the frog left by one space |
Joystick Right | Move the frog right by one space |
Control notes
The arcade cabinet also has a start control, but its exact label varies by cabinet.
How it plays
How does Frogger play?
The game uses a fixed overhead view divided into a roadway and a river. The objective is to move frogs into the vacant home slots at the top of the screen before time expires.
The frog advances one grid space per directional input. Cars and trucks cross the road, while logs, turtles, and other river objects carry the frog horizontally. Players must avoid traffic, water, hazardous creatures, and screen edges. Filling all homes completes the stage and starts another round with faster or more demanding movement.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Frogger?
Plan each crossing one lane at a time instead of holding a direction continuously. Pause on safe spaces and watch the timing of traffic before moving.
On the river, use logs and turtles as moving platforms, but avoid sinking turtles and keep track of the frog’s horizontal position. Favor the nearest open home when the timer is low, and use bonus opportunities only when they do not risk losing a life.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Use short, deliberate joystick inputs to keep the frog aligned with safe gaps and river platforms.
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