Q*bert
The orange protagonist who changes pyramid cubes by hopping on them.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Pad | Move Q*bert diagonally across the pyramid. |
|---|---|
A | Jump. |
Control notes
Directional movement is based on the pyramid’s four diagonal paths.
How it plays
How does Q*bert play?
Each round places Q*bert on a pyramid of cubes. The objective is to land on every required cube and complete the target color pattern before losing all lives.
Q*bert moves diagonally across the pyramid, while Coily, Ugg, Wrong-Way, Slick, and Sam create different threats. Discs near the sides can return him to the top, but a mistimed jump can send him off the pyramid. Later rounds introduce harder color patterns and faster enemy activity.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Q*bert?
Plan a route that covers nearby cubes without trapping Q*bert on an exposed edge.
- Use side discs to escape when enemies converge, but avoid jumping onto a disc too early if more cubes remain nearby.
- Keep Slick and Sam away from completed areas whenever possible; clearing their reversals quickly prevents repeated work.
- Watch Coily’s landing point and preserve a safe path before completing the final cubes.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Coily
A purple enemy that begins as an egg and becomes a pursuing snake after landing.
Ugg
A purple enemy that moves along the pyramid’s lower edges.
Wrong-Way
An enemy that moves across the pyramid in an unusual direction.
Slick
A green character that reverses completed cube changes.
Sam
A green character that also changes completed cubes back.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Prioritize a safe escape route before taking the last difficult cube.
- 2
Use enemy movement patterns to make several threats collide or fall away.
- 3
The game rewards short, controlled hops more than rapid, careless movement.
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