Remaking the Oldest Handheld Video Game

We recreate the 1978 classic handheld game, Merlin, from scratch.

🛠️DIY Kit:
For the hands-on tinkerers, get your gears turning with our 3D-printed kit.

Fully Built Version:

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🎮 Game On:
Interactive Fun: Don't just watch—play along. See how the recreated Merlin stands up to modern gaming standards.
Expand the Experience: With the USB port accessible, explore how you can program additional games into this versatile platform.

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[ThatmetalmanAu]

I had a Merlin. I loved it! Late 70s. What a great project! G’day from Australia

[ageless-existence]

I played this a ton as a kid. So cool to see it on here!

[MangoCrumbsWasTaken]

I have an original Merlin still! It broke tho. 😢

[williamlane]

Cool, I still have my "Bank Shot" billiards game from Parker Bros... the sounds are identical...

[grandetaco]

I was a in the hospital as a kid and sat there trying to figure out magic square. I took notes on it and tried stuff. Eventually I got so good at it I could solve it in 3 to 4 tries and I wondered why I couldn't figure it out to begin with.

[tonyfremont]

Weren't the little football and baseball handhelds really the first? Seems like they were available in the mid 70s.

[NicleT]

But there was four game modes if I recall.