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1980s Breakout Entertainment of the Decade

 

1980's entertainment reflects the independent spirit of the time. Otherworldly storylines, big music and rad dance moves were all the rage! Video games broke out and became part of pop culture, anchoring hours of fun with friends. Enjoy taking a look back, play the newly added Atari games and talk about it. The ’80s might be over, but the good times are here to stay!
 

Atari® Now on AARP Games

Come play your favorite Atari games and beat your old scores on Breakout, Pong, Centipede, Asteroids and Missile Command!

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Watch: 80’s Dance Flashback

Were you the master of the Electric Slide? Moonwalk? Check out the decade’s best breakout moves on the dance floor and earn AARP Rewards points!

Relive the '80s

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Breakout®

AARP Members, was Breakout your favorite Atari game? Ready to knock out some bricks? Remember... don't let the ball hit the ground!

Pong®

AARP Members, play Pong, the game that started it all! Grab your paddle, play the angles and score to win. Paddles up!

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Centipede®

Atari's Centipede is a game for the ages — no quarters necessary! Take aim and show this critter who's the boss.

Missile Command®

Throw it back and play Atari's Missile Command. Grab your arsenal to neutralize your enemy and protect your cities from a missile attack. Game on!

Asteroids®

Atari's Asteroids is here! Grab the controls, destroy asteroids and watch out for counter fire in this classic arcade game. You got this!

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