The Hidden Proposal: A Story Behind an Easter Egg in a Game Boy Color Game
Summary
In this article, we will share the story behind a hidden proposal in a Game Boy Color game called Klax. The game’s developer, Mark Stephen Pierce, added an Easter egg to the game as a surprise for his girlfriend, which turned out to be a proposal that went viral.
Table of Contents
- The Development of Klax for Game Boy Color
- Adding Easter Eggs to Klax
- The Proposal Easter Egg
- The Proposal Goes Viral
- Conclusion
The Development of Klax for Game Boy Color
Klax is a puzzle game originally developed by Atari Games in 1989. It was later ported to various gaming platforms, including Game Boy Color. Mark Stephen Pierce was one of the developers who worked on porting Klax to Game Boy Color. He had six weeks to complete the port, and he enlisted his friends’ help to finish the game ahead of schedule.
Adding Easter Eggs to Klax
Since they finished the game early, Pierce and his team decided to add Easter eggs to the game. They had extra ROM space and wanted to put something fun and unexpected in the game. They added various Easter eggs, including a snake game and an adventure game that was only available in the European version.
The Proposal Easter Egg
Pierce wanted to propose to his girlfriend, who loved puzzle games. He decided to add a proposal Easter egg to Klax. He hid it in the code and hoped that his girlfriend would find it. However, she never played the game, and the proposal remained hidden for years.
The Proposal Goes Viral
Years later, Tips and Tricks magazine contacted Pierce and asked for special codes to celebrate their 100th issue. Pierce remembered the proposal Easter egg and provided the code to the magazine. The magazine published the code, and Pierce’s girlfriend saw it. She played the game and found the proposal Easter egg.
Pierce’s girlfriend said yes, and the proposal went viral. The story was shared on various platforms, including Reddit, making Pierce famous as the “wedding guy” before Donkey Kong Day.
Conclusion
The story of the hidden proposal in Klax is a heartwarming tale of love and creativity. It shows how Easter eggs can add an extra layer of fun and excitement to a game. We hope this story inspires game developers to add Easter eggs to their games and make them more memorable for players.
