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Burger Time (Data East set 1)

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Burger Time: arcade Action

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Action
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BurgerTime is an arcade game from Data East, released in 1982 across Japan and the USA. It's a classic single-player action-puzzle title where you play as a chef named Peter Pepper. The game was designed in-house by Data East but the actual development was outsourced to another company. On the arcade scene, it stood out for its unique premise and became a beloved staple of early 80s gaming. Players control Peter Pepper as he walks across a series of platforms, each holding parts of a giant hamburger. The goal is to walk over each ingredient - bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, patty - to drop it down to the next level, eventually assembling the full burger at the bottom. Enemies like Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg, and Mr. Pickle chase Peter, and you can temporarily stun them by dropping ingredients on them or by using pepper spray. The levels get harder with more enemies and tighter layouts. Today, BurgerTime remains a charming and challenging arcade title that captures the simple, addictive fun of early game design. It's not a complex or deep experience, but its core loop of dodging enemies while finishing a goal is timeless. If you enjoy classic arcade action-puzzlers like Donkey Kong or Pac-Man, this one is well worth a few rounds. The game has also been ported to many home systems over the years, cementing its legacy.

GAME INFO

Platform: Arcade
Genre: Action
Publisher: Data East
Developer: Data East
Released: 1982
Players: 1
Region: Japan, USA

How to play Burger Time online

Start the game by pressing Enter to insert a coin, then press Enter again to start. You control Peter Pepper using the Arrow Keys to move left, right, up, and down on ladders. The core goal on each level is to walk over every horizontal section of a hamburger ingredient to drop it down to the next platform. Once all ingredients have been pushed to the bottom, the burger is complete and you move to the next level. Enemies will chase you around the platforms. You can stun them temporarily by dropping an ingredient on their head or by using your pepper spray (press X to use pepper). While stunned, you can walk over them to defeat them temporarily. Be careful not to get cornered - enemies can climb ladders too. The game ends when all your lives are lost. There are no continues unless you insert another coin. The game is entirely in English with simple on-screen instructions.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: Joystick / Movement
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Z: Button 3
A: Button 4
Q: Button 5
E: Button 6
Enter: Start / 1P
V: Coin / Insert

Burger Time FAQ

Can players save progress in Burger Time?

Burger Time was designed for arcades and does not include any save feature. The game is a one-session high score chase; every start begins from level 1. This is standard for arcade games of its era.

Is Burger Time exclusive to Arcade or did it appear on other systems?

Burger Time was ported to many home computers and consoles in the 1980s, including the Atari 2600, NES, Commodore 64, and Intellivision, among others. So while it started in arcades, it reached a wide audience on other platforms.

In what year was Burger Time originally released?

Burger Time first hit arcades in 1982, published by Data East. The exact month is not widely documented, but 1982 is the confirmed original release year.

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