Title – Ten Ten
System – NEC PC-8001mkII
Author – 梶浦利明 (Toshiaki Kajiura)
Publication – Program Pochette – ’84 Volume 4
Page Scans – 1
Preserved By – Dustin Hubbard (Hubz)
Recommended Emulator – j80
Loading the Game –
– Run your PC-8001 emulator and make sure it is in PC-8001mkII mode.
Disk Version
– Insert the disk file.
– Game should autoboot if it doesn’t you may just need to reset the emulator.
Tape Version
– Insert the tape file.
– Type MON hit enter and then type L and hit enter.
Description & Instructions
A simple game in which you control a dot on the screen that moves quite quickly. The goal is to keep it on the screen for as long as you can with the numpad keys. Spacebar restarts the game.
Controls –
Numpad 2 – Move dot down.
Numpad 4 – Moves dot left.
Numpad 6 – Moves dot right.
Numpad 8 – Move dot up.
Magazine Article Translation from Google Gemini (FYI This may not be 100% accurate!)
Simple and Clear, Utterly Difficult!
Ten Ten
FOR PC-8001mkII
BY 梶浦利明 (Toshiaki Kajiura)
How to Play
There are two schools of thought on games: one says “the simpler, the more fun,” while the other says “it’s more fun with lots of cool mechanics.” This game is a prime example of the former.
There are no extra gimmicks whatsoever. As for the character you control, as you can see in the screenshot, it’s just a single dot. The fact that it’s an exciting game with just this is quite an achievement.
When the game starts, dots begin to fall from the top left of the screen toward the bottom right. The objective is to use the 4, 6, 8, and 2 keys on the numeric keypad to move the dot up, left, or back to its original direction, and just keep it from going off the screen.
It’s a game of endurance that demands a great deal of concentration and mental strength, so if you’re not on your toes, you might lose right away. But if you really get into it, you might find yourself completely absorbed and feel refreshed.
According to the author, “If you play it 20-30 times, I think you can get a score of around 150-200.”
Even if you think, “There’s no way I can do this!” at first, it’s the kind of game you’ll get better at the more you get used to it. If you get a game over, just press the Space Key to replay. Try again and again! By the way, the current high score is apparently 446 points.
Author’s Bio –
He’s 16 from Hokkaido! / Toshiaki Kajiura
“I used to receive programs and play games, but I never made any myself. When I got my 8001, I took it as a chance to try my best and make some software. I’m glad I didn’t buy an ’88. My friends are obsessed with the ’88, but I’ll show them my fighting spirit and prove I won’t lose to the ’88!”