Time Tunnel

Navigate twisting corridors in Time Tunnel, a two-player maze driving game released by Taito Corporation in 1982. Players control small vehicles maneuvering through interconnected pathways within what appears to be an underground research facility. Using a vertical joystick and a single button for actions, the objective is to progress through each stage while avoiding obstacles and pursuing goals that remain largely unstated; gameplay emphasizes skillful navigation over explicit objectives. Time Tunnel utilizes a unique cocktail arcade cabinet design and runs on Taito’s SJ system hardware. The game's visual style evokes a sense of scientific mystery as players attempt to chart their course through the complex network of passages. Cooperative play is central to the experience, encouraging teamwork to overcome challenges presented by the environment. Originally released in Japan during October 1982, Time Tunnel later appeared on the PlayStation 2 as part of the "Taito Memories II Joukan" compilation.