Time Scanner (TS 2.0, Magnet System)

Time Scanner is an arcade game released in 1987 by EFO SA / Cedar, featuring a unique blend of arcade and pinball gameplay for two players. This Spanish conversion, originally designated "Time Scanner [Model 317-0024]", challenges players to manipulate time itself to achieve high scores. Using flippers and bumpers like a traditional pinball machine, the objective involves directing a ball through increasingly complex courses while collecting points and avoiding obstacles. The game's name reflects its core mechanic: players can briefly alter the trajectory of the ball using time-shifting abilities, allowing for strategic shots and recovery from near misses. Successfully navigating these temporal shifts contributes to an overall score displayed prominently on screen. Two players can compete simultaneously, vying for the highest total across multiple rounds. Time Scanner was published by Magnet System in 1987.