Scrambled Egg

Technos Japan • 1983

Also known as: Eggs

Scrambled Egg — Title screen
Title screen
Scrambled Egg — Gameplay
Gameplay

Technos Japan introduced Scrambled Egg in 1983 as an early title from the company. This two-player maze game challenges players to navigate enclosed areas while battling enemies encountered within. Using a four-way joystick and single button for action, each player controls a character attempting to clear out adversaries—the method of attack isn’t specified but involves confronting these onscreen opponents directly. Originally intended for release only in Japan, Scrambled Egg showcased a design concept that would later be refined and distributed internationally as Eggs. The game's structure involved repeatedly traversing maze-like environments populated by hostile creatures, demanding both strategic movement and quick reflexes from the two players. Later Technos games like Mysterious Stones, released in 1984, built upon the core gameplay mechanics introduced in Scrambled Egg, demonstrating its influence on subsequent game design within the company.

Details

Manufacturer
Technos Japan
Year
1983
Players
2
Genre
Maze / Defeat Enemies
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
scregg

Machine data derived from the MAME project.