# Nibbles

> 1991 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q1054477](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1054477)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nibbles_(video_game))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nibbles

## Summary  
Nibbles is a 1991 arcade‑style video game published by Microsoft. It runs on DOS and macOS computers and can be played in both single‑player and multiplayer modes using a standard computer keyboard.

## Key Facts  
- **Release year:** 1991 【publication_date】  
- **Publisher:** Microsoft 【publisher】  
- **Genre:** Arcade 【genre】  
- **Platforms:** DOS and macOS 【platform】  
- **Game modes:** Single‑player and multiplayer 【game_mode】  
- **Input device:** Computer keyboard 【input_device】  
- **Country of origin:** United States 【country_of_origin】  
- **Instance of:** Video game 【instance_of】  
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02b98d 【freebase_id】  
- **Wikidata description:** “1991 video game” 【wikidata_description】

## FAQs  
### Q: Who published Nibbles?  
**A:** Nibbles was published by Microsoft.  

### Q: When was Nibbles released?  
**A:** The game was released in 1991.  

### Q: What platforms can Nibbles be played on?  
**A:** Nibbles runs on DOS and macOS operating systems.  

### Q: Can Nibbles be played by more than one person?  
**A:** Yes, it supports both single‑player and multiplayer gameplay.  

### Q: What input device does Nibbles use?  
**A:** Players control the game using a standard computer keyboard.  

## Why It Matters  
Nibbles represents an early example of Microsoft’s foray into casual, arcade‑style gaming for personal computers. Released in 1991, it leveraged the ubiquitous DOS and emerging macOS environments, making it accessible to a broad audience of home computer users. By supporting both single‑player and multiplayer modes, the game encouraged social interaction on a platform traditionally dominated by single‑player titles. Its simple keyboard controls lowered the barrier to entry, illustrating how low‑complexity design can produce engaging experiences. As part of Microsoft’s broader software portfolio, Nibbles contributed to the company’s diversification beyond productivity tools, foreshadowing later investments in the gaming industry. The game’s enduring presence in multiple language Wikipedias and various game databases underscores its lasting cultural footprint within the retro‑gaming community.

## Notable For  
- One of the few arcade‑style games published by Microsoft in the early 1990s.  
- Compatibility with both DOS and macOS, bridging two major PC operating systems of the era.  
- Support for multiplayer gameplay using only a computer keyboard.  
- Inclusion in several game catalogues (e.g., GamesMeter ID 1335, VGList ID 2643).  
- Recognition across multiple Wikipedia language editions (English, Spanish, Italian, Swedish).  

## Body  

### Overview  
Nibbles is classified as an arcade video game released in 1991. It is listed under the Wikidata description “1991 video game” and is identified as an instance of a video game.

### Development and Publication  
- **Publisher:** Microsoft, a major American technology corporation.  
- **Country of origin:** United States.  

### Platforms and Technical Requirements  
- **Operating systems:**  
  - **DOS:** A family of PC‑compatible operating systems introduced in 1981.  
  - **macOS:** Apple’s desktop operating system, launched on 24 March 2001.  
- **Input:** The game is controlled via a standard computer keyboard, requiring no specialized peripherals.  

### Gameplay Modes  
- **Single‑player:** Allows an individual to play alone.  
- **Multiplayer:** Enables multiple players to compete or cooperate using separate keyboard inputs.  

### Classification and Identifiers  
- **Genre:** Arcade, emphasizing fast‑paced, reflex‑based gameplay.  
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02b98d.  
- **GamesMeter ID:** 1335.  
- **VGList ID:** 2643.  
- **Internet Game Database ID:** “nibbles” (IGDB entry 11721).  

### Legacy and Availability  
Nibbles appears in four Wikipedia language editions (English, Spanish, Italian, Swedish) and is catalogued in several retro‑gaming databases, reflecting its continued relevance to enthusiasts and researchers of early PC gaming.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013