# Game 1972

> A historical recreation of the first profitable video game, Pong. (iPhone/iPad app by ricardo chapira.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-1972/id925522756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ricardo chapira](https://appshunter.io/developer/420759870)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 20 MB
- Released: 2014-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-1972/id925522756/reviews.md

## What is Game 1972?

Feel the history of games in your veins.

Pong 1972 gets back the original and classic pong game, how it was in your time.
the first and unique video game of history! the father of video games!

Pong is the first profitable game in history, giving rise to a new industry sector. Did not have spectacular graphics and excellent gameplay, but it was of fundamental importance in the history of the game. Was created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney in the form of a console connected to a monitor, powered currencies. The first installation in a bar in San Francisco, California, showed both the possibility of creating profit. Thus, on June 27, 1972, the company was founded Atari.

## Key features

- Classic Pong gameplay
- Historical game recreation
- Simple controls
- Nostalgic experience

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-1972/id925522756/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What a pity

*2015-01-04, version 1.0*

Looks about right but unusable because a permanent Google ad banner covers one half of the screen.

## Frequently asked questions about Game 1972

### Does Game 1972 have ads?

No, Game 1972 does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for Game 1972?

Game 1972 has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 user ratings.

### What devices does Game 1972 support?

Game 1972 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Game 1972?

Game 1972 has an age rating of 4+.

### When was Game 1972 last updated?

Game 1972 was last updated on February 26, 2015, with version 1.5.

### Is Game 1972 playable offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities, but as a classic Pong recreation, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### Does Game 1972 offer multiplayer options?

The description focuses on the historical aspect of the original Pong game and does not mention multiplayer features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.5 — 2015-02-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor bugs fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-10-24

No release notes.

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