Introduce
In BurgerTime Deluxe (GB), players control Chef Peter Pepper, whose mission is to create giant burgers. Each level consists of a multi-tiered structure with ladders and platforms, where burger ingredients like buns, patties, lettuce, tomato, and cheese are placed on different tiers. The primary goal is to make all these ingredients fall to the bottom, stacking up to form a complete burger.
To make ingredients fall, Peter Pepper must walk across them. Each time Peter walks over a part of an ingredient, that part will drop down one level. If an enemy is standing beneath an ingredient when it falls, they will be crushed and temporarily removed from the screen, granting bonus points to the player. This introduces a crucial strategic element, as players can lure enemies into position to "squash" them.
However, this task is not easy. Peter Pepper will be pursued by three main types of enemies: Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Pickle, and Mr. Egg. These enemies will try to touch Peter, and if touched, the player loses a life. To defend himself, Peter can use his pepper shaker to stun enemies for a short period, giving him time to escape or move to a safer position. The amount of pepper is limited, so it needs to be used wisely.
In addition to avoiding and stunning enemies, players can also collect bonus items that randomly appear on the screen, such as coffee, ice cream, or fries. These items not only increase the score but sometimes provide extra pepper or an extra life. Once all ingredients have fallen and formed the complete burger, the level ends, and the player advances to the next stage with increasing difficulty.