Digger (CVS)

Players navigate twisting underground tunnels in Digger, a maze game released by Century Electronics in 1982. Two players simultaneously control their characters as they dig through rock and collect gems while avoiding hazards like cave-ins and pursuing enemies. Using an eight-way joystick, each player maneuvers their character to explore the increasingly complex network of passages, aiming for high scores by accumulating points from gathered treasures. The game utilizes Century Electronics’ Convertible Video System (CVS) hardware, a common platform for arcade titles of that era. Players have two buttons at their disposal to manage their character's actions within the maze environment. Digger offers a straightforward yet engaging gameplay loop centered around exploration, resource collection, and skillful avoidance of danger. Mark Peterson achieved an official high score of 17,400 points on this game in February 1983, demonstrating the potential for skilled play and competitive challenges within its simple mechanics.