The Activision Decathlon is a series of Olympic games similar to Epyx games. Up to four players can compete in the ten different events of a real-life decathlon, either in sequence or individually. Included are the 100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400-meter race, 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500-meter race.
The gameplay is simple but challenging. For flat running events, you must balance joystick waggling with accurate button presses to clear hurdles without losing momentum. For jumping and throwing events, you build momentum by waggling and then press the button at the right moment to throw or jump. The goal is to earn points for each event based on your performance.