Play Herbie at the Olympics Online

Century Electronics released Herbie at the Olympics in 1984 as an arcade game. It was one of many titles from that period that tried to capitalize on popular themes, in this case the Los Angeles Olympics and the Herbie the Love Bug character. The game presents a simple, cartoonish take on the event, fitting right in with the straightforward, often humorous sports games of the early 80s arcade scene.

You control Herbie the Volkswagen as he competes in a series of Olympic events, including hurdles, javelin, and swimming. The main objective is to complete each event successfully, though the car's unwieldy physics often turn attempts into chaotic failures. Signature mechanics include timing button presses to jump over hurdles without crashing and aiming the javelin throw with a moving cursor. The pacing is frantic, and the difficulty comes from the intentionally clumsy controls that make every event a challenge. It feels like wrestling with a stubborn machine just to see it bumble through each competition.