

Human: My son really wants to become a pro gamer and I figured I could help him learn about some of the history. What was the first video game that offered cash payouts on a tournament level?

Assistant: There are several factors to consider in answering this, such as what you mean by a tournament, what level of payout you’re looking for, and whether you’re talking about traditional non-digital video games or online-only games. Let me just walk through some possibilities.


Human: My son really wants to become a pro gamer and I figured I could help him learn about some of the history. What was the first video game that offered cash payouts on a tournament level?

Assistant: As far as I can tell, it was a game called Karate Champ, which was released in 1984. Can you tell me a bit more about what you’re interested in?
My son really wants to become a pro gamer and I figured I could help him learn about some of the history. What was the first video game that offered cash payouts on a tournament level?
There are several factors to consider in answering this, such as what you mean by a tournament, what level of payout you’re looking for, and whether you’re talking about traditional non-digital video games or online-only games. Let me just walk through some possibilities.
As far as I can tell, it was a game called Karate Champ, which was released in 1984. Can you tell me a bit more about what you’re interested in?