30 Nostalgic Memes For Gamer Dads Reliving The Classic Throwbacks They Grew Up On

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melissa dilillo
Feb 23, 2024 5:00 PM EST

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the 90's, you're more than familiar with the throwback gaming systems all the kids were playing. Getting a PlayStation with Crash Bandicoot games or Nintendo 64 with Mario Kart was the epitome of gifts. Even early computer games like the SIMS were a total hit that kids were obsessed with. 

Those same kids are grown adults now and still obsessing over the early days of games. This is for all the dads out there that are still addicted to gaming and get to share that love with their kids. There's nothing like passing down a passion of yours to your kiddos. Most women would agree they'd rather that passion not be gaming, but that's not always up to us to decide. It's pretty cute that dads and their kids are sharing their love of gaming with each other. 

Being a gamer can give you social skills, teach you how to lead a team, and give you the grit to keep trying even when it seems impossible. 

We've compiled 30 memes for all the dads out there who will always be gamers at heart.

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  • 01
    When your buddies hear the new dad say he'll get in some video game time while the baby sleeps Man DA THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 02
    How to tell that it's been a while since you got to play any of your old games THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 03
    When the kids don't want to play Mario Kart with you because you always win THE DAD I'm done being persecuted for my strength
    via @thedadgaming
  • 04
    Me: *tells my kid we can't afford a new Xbox* My kid: *mentally accepts reality and doesn't expect it* Me on Christmas morning after saving for months to get it: THE DAD Guess what Motherf***ker!
    via @thedadgaming
  • 05
    Looking for something in my car THE DAD @ Nope, there's only trash here.
    via @thedadgaming
  • 06
    THE ORD GRAING thedadgaming @thedadgaming Turns out there isn't a nice way to interrupt your wife's boring story to remind her you have a video game paused in the other room.
    via @thedadgaming
  • 07
    How it feels joining the squad with my kid and their friends THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 08
    misha @schizarella just finding out every man has that one videogame that reminds them of their childhood and thinking too much about it would make them cry.
    via @schizarella
  • 09
    Parents: Fortnite is so stupid, why do these kids love it so much? Same parents 12yrs ago: PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 10
    Me, at age 75, catching up on my gaming now that my kids have finally moved out THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 11
    EDD MY BACKLOG ME BUYING ANOTHER GAME. CHANNEL 3 TA
    via @thedadgaming
  • 12
    Jesse McLaren @McJesse Hi, I'm a scientist in Pokémon. My job is to know about Pokémon. There are exactly 150 Pokémon. Oops! My mistake, we found one more. Turns out there are 151 Pokémon. Hold it, upon further inspection, it appears there are thousands of them. I don't know what I'm doing.
    via @McJesse
  • 13
    Me, watching Minecraft tutorials so I can understand what my kids are talking about and join in on their interests THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 14
    Me replaying a game from a few years ago wondering why I stopped playing That level'
    via @thedadgaming
  • 15
    WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE ANY TIME YOU USE A HEALING POTION IN COMBAT @DUNGEONGLITCH
    via @thedadgaming
  • 16
    Looking in the mirror Monday morning when I didn't get gaming time over the weekend: CHANNEL 3
    via @thedadgaming
  • 17
    Toddlers: [can't tie shoes, have to wear Velcro instead] Toddlers when they see a tablet: GI THE DAD
    via @thedadgaming
  • 18
    Me: Wow, I feel really good this morning. My wife: Maybe you should go to bed at a reasonable time instead of playing video games until 2 AM. You could feel like this every day. Me: THE DAD No, I don't think I will.
    via @thedadgaming
  • 19
    castorgarden CHANNEL 3 Tell me that you're a 30+ Year Old Gamer without telling me you're a 30+ Year Old Gamer. I'll start: I have video games in my monthly budget along with groceries, gas, and savings...
    via @castorgarden
  • 20
    If i can exchange real money for ingame money, then i should exchange ingame money for real money
    via @thedadgaming
  • 21
    When you make good progress on a game with no autosave and you notice the loading screen taking longer than usual O
    via @thedadgaming
  • 22
    Lea @delsinsfire hey video game developers why do you put a waterfall in your game if there is no secret passage behind it? to make a fool out of me? to mock me?
    via @delsinsfire
  • 23
    Medieval alchemist attempts to create elixer of life. Circa 1369 Dori
    via @thedadgaming
  • 24
    Watching my kid watch a guy play a video game that my kid plays THE DAD I mean, this is not how I envisioned my 40s, okay?
    via @thedadgaming
  • 25
    When you were actually trying, but your kid still beats you at what used to be your game THE DAI I''m getting old. Getting sloppy and getting old.
    via @thedadgaming
  • 26
    My 7-year-old and me, 2 hours into playing video games, hearing my wife's car door slam and realizing we completely forgot to put dinner in the oven after she reminded us twice THE DAD O
    via @thedadgaming
  • 27
    THE DAD The Dad @thedad One day your kid is gonna come and grab your hand, walk you to their room and ask you to sit down and play with them for the last time. They grow up fast, make sure you enjoy it while you can.
    via @thedad
  • 28
    Wife: I'm going to bed early tonight Me, to my Xbox: THE DAD SUPER FEO'S
    via @thedadgaming
  • 29
    Me, when I've finally had enough of my kids asking for in-app purchases THE DAD I DECLARE BANKRUPTCYYYYY!
    via @thedadgaming
  • 30
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    via @thedadgaming

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