Frogger

Definition

A 1981 arcade game in which players guide a frog across busy roads and rivers to reach the opposite side of the screen. The game's simple premise and challenging difficulty made it an arcade classic.

Example Usage

Playing Frogger felt like real-world traffic navigation—one wrong move and you're toast.

Origin

Developed by Konami; the name directly references the protagonist frog character.

Fun Fact

The game was originally going to be called 'Freeway' and featured a chicken instead of a frog.

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