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Athletic World
Athletic WorldHome fitness fun with Olympic-style challenges
World Class Track Meet
World Class Track MeetCompete in thrilling athletic events using the Family Fun Fitness Control Mat.
Overview
Description

Athletic World lets players train at home using the Family Fun Fitness pad, offering five Olympic-inspired events that track real movements. Developed by Bandai in 1986, it pioneered motion‑controlled gaming before titles like Nintendo Fit and DDR. The game features a progression from Training to Beginner to Expert, encouraging players to improve agility, coordination, and stamina while having a party‑like experience. Its rarity as a collector's item adds nostalgic value for retro gaming enthusiasts.

World Class Track Meet is a classic sports video game developed by Human Entertainment and published by Bandai and Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players can test their athletic endurance by running, jumping, and competing in various track and field events. The game offers multiple ways to play, featuring both a Tournament Mode to race against AI runners and an Olympic Mode where participants tackle four distinct events for a cumulative score. Utilizing the Family Fun Fitness Control Mat, players physically step and run to control their on-screen athlete, delivering an engaging and active gaming experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
VR Fitness & Rhythm
Team Sports
Best for
Retro fitness enthusiasts
Retro gamers and sports fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$29.99
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release date
1986-11-12
1986-12-23
Specifications
developer
Human Entertainment
Human Entertainment
publisher
Nintendo, Bandai
Bandai, Nintendo
age rating
ESRB E
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multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative early motion‑control gameplay
  • Variety of five distinct physical challenges
  • Progressive difficulty encourages skill growth
  • Collector’s item value for retro enthusiasts
  • Engaging physical gameplay via the control mat
  • Fun multi-event Olympic Mode structure
  • Competitive tournament mode against AI
  • Memorable electronic scoreboard tracking top scores
Cons
  • Requires the specific Family Fun Fitness pad, which is rare
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Graphics and sound are dated by modern standards
  • Requires the specific Family Fun Fitness Control Mat peripheral
  • Limited to four main events
  • Physically demanding compared to standard controller games
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