# Blip™ 1977 "The Digital Game" — Retro Single or Multiplayer

> Retro electronic toy game simulation of tennis and early Pong. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Wilmot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-1977-the-digital-game/id681179487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rob Wilmot](https://appshunter.io/developer/520672432)
- Category: Games, Sports, Board, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-1977-the-digital-game/id681179487/reviews.md

## What is Blip™ 1977 "The Digital Game"?

Blip 1977 is an accurate recreation of the 1977 electronic and mechanical toy. It can be single player or multi-player. Blip was at the time a simulation of tennis,ping-pong and the early Pong video game made by Atari. You can play against the "computer" or two opponents can play each other. Blip was a "must have" holiday gift for the 1977 as mentioned in Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blip_(game)
This game has a slight modification to give you three speeds from very easy to very hard.
Screenshots show actual app in action and original artwork based on the original packaging.
To play:
Choose 1 or 2 players.
If you choose 1 player then start serving on the left side.
Ball is returned automatically by the computer.
Choose numbers 1-3 to catch the ball in time, making sure numbered button is held while ball lands, and it will return.
If you fail you serve again, awarding a point to the opponent.
If you choose 2 players then wherever the ball is the player serves first.
The player to reach 10 first is the winner or whoever has the highest score when the timer ends and the bell rings.
To reset score counters, touch any counter.
To reset the timer, touch the timer.
Changing player mode will reset everything.

"Blip is the TV type game that you can take anywhere. It's player against player when you BLIP it with a friend. Or player versus machine is you play against BLIP itself.
Activate the mechanical power source by winding BLIP's timer.
Now, press the serve button and watch the light emitting diode (L.E.D.) come at you. But don't watch it too long. To win, you hand must be quicker than the BLIP. quickly press one of the numbered BLIP buttons to send the L.E.D. back where it came from. If your opponent misses, it's score one for you on the automatic digital scoreboard.
Take BLIP anywhere, On boats, trains, cars, rocketships and planes.
When you play with BLIP  you get carried away. And so does BLIP.
Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included".

Of course this doesn't really require batteries.
Enjoy the nostalgia!

## Key features

- Accurate recreation of 1977 electronic toy
- Single-player vs. computer
- Two-player local multiplayer
- Adjustable difficulty (3 speeds)
- Nostalgic gameplay experience
- Automatic digital scoreboard

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-1977-the-digital-game/id681179487/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the best video games ever!

*2019-05-24, version 2.0*

This has to be the best video game that was ever made. With the 2 player mode this game has aged better than any other video game ever will! Definitely worth buying! If you like this I’d recommend buying a real Tomy Blip game online.

### 4/5 — Fun but wish i hadnt paid for it

*2015-01-07, version 1.0*

Got this bc my mom told me about the real game and i was curious. It works great, she says it even has authentic sound effects. it was fun for the first ten minutes, i just don't see myself wanting to play it that much.

### 4/5 — Enjoy this!

*2013-08-23, version 1.0*

Very true to the hand-held version.  This is esp. good as a two-player game.  The computer opponent is a bit too challenging as it nearly never makes an error, and so I took a star off for that.  Otherwise, a good game to pass the time!

## Frequently asked questions about Blip™ 1977 "The Digital Game"

### What is Blip 1977?

Blip 1977 is a digital recreation of a 1977 electronic and mechanical toy game that simulates tennis and early Pong video games. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes.

### How do you play Blip 1977?

In single-player mode, you serve and the computer returns the ball automatically. You press numbered buttons to catch the ball and return it. In two-player mode, players take turns serving. The first to reach 10 points or have the highest score when the timer ends wins.

### Does Blip 1977 have different difficulty levels?

Yes, Blip 1977 includes a slight modification to offer three speeds, ranging from very easy to very hard, allowing players to adjust the challenge.

### What devices can I play Blip 1977 on?

Blip 1977 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various Apple mobile devices.

### What is the price of Blip 1977?

Blip 1977 is a paid application and costs $0.99 to purchase.

### How often is Blip 1977 updated?

The latest version of Blip 1977 is 3.0, which was last updated on October 19, 2020. This indicates a moderate update frequency for the game.

### What is the age rating for Blip 1977?

Blip 1977 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Does Blip 1977 have ads?

Based on the provided information, Blip 1977 does not mention advertisements and is a paid application, suggesting it is ad-free.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.0 — 2020-10-19

Brought back from the dead.
Now updated core code to IOS 14

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