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Avalanche
History
Avalanche was originally developed by Champ Games for Atari back in 2007, based on the arcade game of the same name. The 2600 version was intended to be included on a future version of their Flashback console, but unfortunately, the deal fell through and the game was shelved. In 2020, with the help of Thomas Jentzsch, additional features were added to the game while keeping the ROM size at 4K, and Avalanche was released through the AtariAge store.
In 2024, Atari reached out to Champ Games and asked if we would be interested in publishing Avalanche through Atari. A deal was settled on, and Champ Games spent a couple weeks adding new features to the existing code, such as:
- a new 'EXPERT' skill level
- updated graphics
- an option to have the rocks move left and right as they descend
- tweaks to the lower skill levels to make the game more accessible to novice players.
We are pleased to announce that the game is now officially licensed and is available exclusively from Atari as a physical cartridge. Please see below for more details.
About the Game
Emergency! A call has just come in and an impending avalanche is about to destroy the local town. Rush to the scene and maneuver the shields to stop the crushing boulders and be the hero!
The inspiration for the classic Atari game Kaboom!, Avalanche features the same type of frenetic game play and precise control using the Atari paddle controllers.
Do you have the skills to stop the avalanche?
GOOD LUCK!
Features
- 1 or 2 player paddle game.
- 3 skill levels.
- Pause feature.
- Save your high scores to the AtariVox or SaveKey device.
Game Details
- For the Atari 2600 and compatible systems
- 4K
- NTSC or PAL60
- 1 or 2 players
- Paddle controllers
- AtariVox/SaveKey supported
Compatibility
Digital ROMs
- Harmony and Harmony Encore, Unocart and PlusCart+ multi-carts
- Stella 6.7, Stellarator, Javatari and Gopher2600 emulators
- RetroN 77 running the latest community firmware, MyArcade Gamestation Pro
How To Play This Game
- The physical cartridge can be purchased directly from Atari here.
CREDITS
- Code and Design: John W. Champeau
- Additional Coding and Optimizations: Thomas Jentzsch
- Graphics: Nathan Strum
- Music and Sound Effects: John W. Champeau
- Illustration and Manual Design: David Exton
- Published by: Atari (previously published by AtariAge)
Copyright © 2020 Champ Games
Copyright © 1978, 2025 Atari Interactive, Inc.
SCREENSHOTS
We got opts!
Less shields, mo' problems
Start of something big
One or two player and three skill levels sure to challenge all types of gamers.
Start of something big
Less shields, mo' problems
Start of something big
At the beginning of the level, you have up to six shields to stop the barrage of large rocks tumbling towards the town.
Less shields, mo' problems
Less shields, mo' problems
Less shields, mo' problems
As the level progresses, shields are removed while the rocks get smaller, faster and more frequent.
The end is near...
The ultimate challenge
Less shields, mo' problems
At the end of the level, you are left with minimal defenses against the elusive boulders.
The ultimate challenge
The ultimate challenge
The ultimate challenge
Try your hand at ADVANCED skill level for the ultimate challenge!
Hi score
The ultimate challenge
The ultimate challenge
Can you beat your last score? Hi scores are saved to the optional AtariVox/SaveKey for all skill levels.