Mappy
Mappy is a 1983 arcade video game developed by Namco, featuring Mappy, a blue-uniformed police mouse who patrols a multi-floor mansion. The objective is to retrieve items stolen by intruding cats and return them to Mappy’s base while avoiding capture. The game uses a tile-based maze with ladders, doors, and trampolines that allow Mappy to move between floors. Players must collect all items on a stage and avoid contact with the cats; losing a life ends that run, while power-ups and timing can help clear sections of the screen.
Gameplay emphasizes evasion and routing rather than combat. The doors and trampolines create strategic options for
Development and release history reflect Namco’s early international expansion in the arcade market. Mappy debuted in
Legacy and reception have kept Mappy in discussions of classic arcade design. While not as enduring as