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| − | | publisher=[[Sega]] | + | | publisher={{company|[[Sega of America]]|region=US}}, {{company|[[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]|region=EU}} |
| − | | developer=[[Sega]] | + | | developer=[[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] |
| system=[[Sega Master System]] | | system=[[Sega Master System]] | ||
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| genre=Puzzle | | genre=Puzzle | ||
| − | | releases={{ | + | | releases={{releasesSMS |
| + | | sms_date_us=1986-09 | ||
| sms_date_eu=1987-09 | | sms_date_eu=1987-09 | ||
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| sms_date_br=1989 | | sms_date_br=1989 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ''''' | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a hidden [[Sega Master System]] game, which is available in the [[BIOS]] screen of original model Master System consoles outside of Japan. It is accessed by holding {{up}}+{{1}}+{{2}} when the Sega logo appears, if there is no game cartridge inserted. |
| − | + | The feature was removed in the later Master System II models, as well as models which include either ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' or ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'' built-in. | |
| − | + | ==Gameplay== | |
| + | The player must guide a snail around a maze within a time limit. When the player reaches the goal, a new maze scrolls in. | ||
| − | {{ | + | There are twelve mazes total; the game resets to the BIOS screen once they have all been completed. |
| + | |||
| + | ===Mazes=== | ||
| + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Maps}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Legacy=== | ||
| + | ''Snail Maze'' was included in the [[sonic:Coleco Sonic|Coleco Sonic]] handheld system released in 2006. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Fan-made conversions were released for various systems, including a [https://whiplasher15.itch.io/snail-maze Windows version], an [https://computeremuzone.com/ficha/1810/snail-maze MSX version], an [https://slydogstudios.org/ NES version], a [https://www.cemetech.net/downloads/files/1405/x1405 TI-84 version], and a [https://safetystoatstudios.itch.io/snail-maze-ii Mega Drive sequel.] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Hints== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | SnailMazeSMSUHints.jpg|US hints 1 (color scan) | ||
| + | SnailMazeSMSUSHintsAlt.jpg|US hints 1 (B/W scan) | ||
| + | SnailMazeSMSUSHintsAlt2.jpg|US hints 2 | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{SnailMazeOmni}} | ||
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| System(s): Sega Master System | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher: Sega of America (US), Sega Enterprises, Ltd. (EU) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Developer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre: Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Snail Maze is a hidden Sega Master System game, which is available in the BIOS screen of original model Master System consoles outside of Japan. It is accessed by holding 
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when the Sega logo appears, if there is no game cartridge inserted.
The feature was removed in the later Master System II models, as well as models which include either Sonic the Hedgehog or Alex Kidd in Miracle World built-in.
Gameplay
The player must guide a snail around a maze within a time limit. When the player reaches the goal, a new maze scrolls in.
There are twelve mazes total; the game resets to the BIOS screen once they have all been completed.
Mazes
- Main article: Snail Maze/Maps.
History
Legacy
Snail Maze was included in the Coleco Sonic handheld system released in 2006.
Fan-made conversions were released for various systems, including a Windows version, an MSX version, an NES version, a TI-84 version, and a Mega Drive sequel.
Hints
US hints 1 (color scan)
US hints 1 (B/W scan)
US hints 2
References
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