Chase the Chuck Wagon
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Chase the Chuck Wagon has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Chase the Chuck Wagon is a 1983 promotional video game written by Mike Schwartz for the Atari 2600 and distributed by Purina. It was available only via mail order by sending in proofs of purchase to Purina. In the 1970s and 1980s, popular television commercials for Purina dog food included a dog chasing a tiny chuckwagon. The gameplay is loosely based on this premise.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Company | Mark Eves (EDU/educational game/indie) / published by Cheapass Games (historical association), multiple printings |
| Category | Board game / tabletop game |
| Maker | Mark Eves (EDU/educational game/indie) / published by Cheapass Games (historical association), multiple printings |
Who talks about Chase the Chuck Wagon on podcasts?
Chase the Chuck Wagon came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Chase the Chuck Wagon mentioned alongside?
Chase the Chuck Wagon is most often mentioned alongside Chris Kohler, Verona Strickland and Blockbuster.
Mentioned together: Chris Kohler, Verona Strickland, Blockbuster, Doug Dillard, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Lance Barr, Cormac McCarthy, Joe Pesci, Nintendrew, Fred Savage