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Word Zapper

Retro Game Database · Atari 2600

Word Zapper

Strap into the pilot’s seat of Word Zapper and prepare for a high-octane typing adventure in space! In just 99 seconds, you’ll need to rebuild three target words by maneuvering your agile spaceship beneath a scrolling stream of letters. Aim your lasers to blast the correct characters in sequence while dodging rogue asteroids that threaten to steal precious seconds—or worse, destroy your ship. With each word appearing at the bottom of the screen and the alphabet speeding overhead, you’ll hone lightning-fast reflexes and wordplay skills in a thrilling cosmic battleground.

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Word Zapper speedruns on Atari 2600

Compare 1 populated full-game category boards for Word Zapper on Atari 2600. Each board keeps its own rules and timing method. Hardware and emulator runs are labeled separately, and tied places retain their original ranks.

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Real time · Top 10 places

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PlaceRunnerTimeSystemRun dateRun
1AceMoon19740:57.451EmulatorDec 23, 2023View run ↗
2ShesChardcore1:07.817EmulatorMar 23, 2023View run ↗
3JoePulito1:24.9EmulatorJan 28, 2022View run ↗
4GamerCyclops1:38.2EmulatorJan 29, 2022View run ↗

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