How do I play When Was That? online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load When Was That? in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for When Was That??

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in When Was That??

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created When Was That??

When Was That? was developed by Penny DeGroff in 1990 and published by Loadstar/Softdisk Publishing, Inc..

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Game Information

When Was That?

Publisher: Loadstar/Softdisk Publishing, Inc.

Genre: Quiz

Developer: Penny DeGroff

Year: 1990

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 3 Times

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About When Was That?

When Was That? is a quiz game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1990. The game was developed by Penny DeGroff and published by Loadstar/Softdisk Publishing, Inc..

Now you can play When Was That? online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play When Was That?

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load When Was That? directly in your browser. This Quiz game from 1990 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond