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Game History

Fix-It Felix Jr. is a fictional arcade game that originated as a central plot device in Disney's 2012 animated film "Wreck-It Ralph." The game was created specifically for the movie by Disney animators to represent the classic 8-bit era arcade games that inspired the film's setting. Within the film's narrative, Fix-It Felix Jr. is depicted as having been released by the fictional company "Tobi-Komi" in 1982, serving as the home game for the characters Ralph and Felix.

The game's design intentionally mimics the aesthetic and gameplay mechanics of early 1980s arcade classics like Donkey Kong (1981) and Rampage (1986), with Ralph playing the role of the villain who wrecks a building while Felix repairs the damage. In the film's storyline, the game cabinet becomes damaged, leading Ralph on a journey through other arcade games to prove he can be a hero.

Following the film's popularity, Disney partnered with various companies to create real-life versions of the Fix-It Felix Jr. arcade cabinet for promotional purposes and special events. These replicas appeared at Disney theme parks, D23 expos, and select promotional events, though they were never mass-produced for commercial arcade distribution. The game was also recreated in digital form as part of Disney Infinity 2.0 (2014) and was included in some versions of the Wreck-It Ralph home video releases.

The game's fictional history within the Wreck-It Ralph universe includes it being one of the original games at Litwak's Arcade, where it has remained in operation for 30 years as of the film's events, maintaining its popularity alongside newer games like Hero's Duty and Sugar Rush. The cabinet design featured a distinctive orange color scheme with side art depicting Felix and Ralph, and the game included a "High Score" leaderboard that played an important role in the film's plot.

How to Play

Objectives

The main goal of Fix-It Felix Jr. is to repair windows on a building while avoiding obstacles thrown by Wreck-It Ralph. You play as Felix, who must fix all the damage caused by Ralph before the building is completely destroyed. The game emphasizes platform climbing and quick repairs in a classic 8-bit style.

Controls

• Joystick: Use the joystick to move Felix left and right and up and down ladders
• Fix Button: Press to repair broken windows with your magic hammer

Gameplay

1. Starting the Game: Press the Start Button to begin your repair mission.

2. Building Navigation: Move Felix across multiple floors of the apartment building using ladders to reach different windows.

3. Window Repairing: Approach broken windows and press the Fix Button to repair them with your magic hammer.

4. Obstacle Avoidance: Dodge bricks and other obstacles thrown by Wreck-It Ralph from the top of the building.

5. Enemy Evasion: Avoid Nicelanders who open windows and plant flowers, as contact with them will cost you a life.

6. Pie Collection: Collect pies thrown by Nicelanders to earn bonus points and temporary invincibility.

7. Level Progression: Complete each level by repairing all broken windows before the timer runs out.

8. Increasing Difficulty: Face more aggressive attacks from Ralph and faster gameplay as you advance through levels.

9. Bonus Stages: Play special bonus stages between certain levels for additional scoring opportunities.

10. Game Over: The game ends when you lose all your lives. Your final score is displayed based on windows repaired and bonus items collected.