Play Centipede Online

Summary

In the Atari 5200 version of Centipede, you control a shooter that glides along the bottom of the screen, blasting laser shots upward at the ever‑descending centipede. Every time a segment is hit, a mushroom sprouts in its place, gradually filling the playfield with obstacles. Hitting a middle segment doesn’t just destroy it – it cleaves the creature, turning the trailing part into a new, independent centipede with its own head. The newly formed head leads its segment down the board, while the original head continues its march unless you take it out first. If the current head is eliminated, the segment directly behind it instantly assumes the role, keeping the threat alive until you clear the screen.