Atari Centipede unblocked lets you defend a mushroom field with nothing but a bug blaster and quick reflexes. A segmented centipede winds its way down toward you while spiders, fleas and scorpions add to the chaos. This classic fixed shooter is ready to play on Classroom 7x, so see how long you can hold out.
About Atari Centipede
Centipede first hit arcades in 1981, and this Atari version brings its tense, fast-paced action to your browser. You control a bug blaster at the bottom of the screen that fires small darts upward. Above you, a centipede made of 10 to 12 segments, head included, snakes back and forth as it works its way down. Every segment you shoot turns into a mushroom, and when the body is broken apart, each piece keeps crawling toward you independently.
The centipede is not your only problem. Spiders bounce around your area at the bottom of the screen, fleas drop straight down and leave new mushrooms behind, and scorpions poison the mushrooms they touch, which can send the centipede diving toward you. Mushrooms themselves act as obstacles that block your shots and steer the centipede's path. The goal is to survive as long as possible, clearing wave after wave while keeping your blaster out of harm's way.
How to Play Atari Centipede
- Move your bug blaster around the bottom area of the screen with the mouse or keyboard.
- Fire darts upward to hit the centipede as it zigzags down through the mushrooms.
- Keep shooting every segment, since each broken-off piece continues toward you on its own.
- Watch out for spiders, fleas and scorpions, and shoot them before they get too close.
- Survive for as long as possible to rack up the highest score you can.
Atari Centipede Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse or keyboard | Move the bug blaster |
| Mouse click / keyboard | Fire darts at the bugs |
Tips and Tricks
- Clear mushrooms near the bottom of the screen. A cluttered lower area gives you less room to dodge spiders and makes the centipede harder to hit.
- Aim for the front of the centipede when you can. Hitting the middle splits it into separate pieces that are harder to track.
- Keep an eye on the spider. It moves unpredictably through your zone, so stay ready to shoot it or slide away the moment it appears.
- Take out fleas quickly, because every one that falls leaves a trail of new mushrooms that crowds the field.
Game Info
| Game | Atari Centipede |
|---|---|
| Developer | Atari |
| Genre | Arcade, Shooting |
| Players | Single player |
| Works on | Chromebook, PC and Mac (keyboard recommended) |
| Price | Free, no sign-up |
Atari Centipede FAQ
What happens when you shoot the centipede in Atari Centipede?
Each segment you hit turns into a mushroom. If you hit the middle of the body, the centipede splits, and every separated piece keeps crawling toward you on its own until you destroy it.
What do the spiders, fleas and scorpions do?
Spiders bounce around near the bottom and can collide with your blaster. Fleas fall straight down and add mushrooms, while scorpions poison mushrooms, which can make the centipede drop quickly toward you. Shooting them early keeps the field under control.
Why do mushrooms matter?
Mushrooms block your darts and change the centipede's path, since it turns and moves down a row when it bumps into one. A field full of mushrooms near the bottom makes the game much harder, so clearing them helps.
Can I play Atari Centipede on a school Chromebook?
Yes. Atari Centipede runs in the Chrome browser on Chromebooks, Windows PCs and Macs with nothing to install. It is designed for a keyboard and mouse, so it plays best on a computer rather than a phone.
Is Atari Centipede free to play?
Yes, Atari Centipede is completely free on Classroom 7x. There is no download, no account and no sign-up. Press Play and the game loads right on this page.
