Q*bert is a classic arcade game for the Game Boy console. The goal is to change all the tiles on a pyramid to the target color. To do this, you guide Q*bert around the pyramid, and every tile he hops on will change color. On early levels, a single hop will change the tile to the desired color, but on later levels, you may need to hop on a tile multiple times or even avoid hopping on a tile multiple times! Trying to stop Q*bert are many different creatures wandering around the board, including Coily the snake, Slick and Sam, and falling balls. On the edge of the board are floating discs; if Q*bert jumps on one of these discs when the snake is in pursuit, the snake will fall off the board while Q*bert is safely transported to the top.
The gameplay involves guiding Q*bert around the pyramid, changing colors as he goes, while avoiding enemies and using certain discs to gain an advantage. The game requires strategy and quick thinking, as you need to navigate Q*bert through the levels without getting caught by the snakes or falling off the board.