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Summary

The cancelled NES version of Chip's Challenge is a fascinating footnote in the game’s history. A prototype build labeled “V0.924B” surfaced on November 13, 2015, thanks to the preservation group Lost Levels, giving us a glimpse of what might have been. The NES cartridge’s level order contains the standard 132 stages—one of which is exclusive to this port—plus four hidden levels, leaving thirteen original stages forever out of reach. However, the game hides a backdoor: entering the password HARD drops you into a secret “Forced Entry” area, from which you can tackle the omitted levels Blobnet, Mishmesh, Scavenger Hunt, On the Rocks, Slo Mo, Cityblock, Colony, Icehouse, Block N Roll, Blobdance, Pain, and Yorkhouse. It’s a clever nod to the original’s puzzle‑skipping mechanic, turning a missing‑level frustration into an optional challenge for completion hunters.

Storyline

Chip's Challenge on the NES follows high‑school nerd Chip McCallahan, who bumps into the brilliant Melinda the Mental Marvel in their school science lab. She challenges him to trek through her sprawling “Clubhouse,” a maze of puzzles that grow tougher with each room. Chip must solve each brain‑teaser to prove his skill and earn a spot in the ultra‑exclusive Bit Busters Club. The game’s narrative is simple: a nerdy protagonist battling increasingly clever obstacles to win acceptance from a secretive club of puzzle‑solvers.

Edited by Maya Carter