EASTER EGG

What Does EASTER EGG Mean?

EASTER EGG means Hidden Feature in an online gaming context.

EASTER EGGS are "Hidden Features" in media, including games, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, comics and even office software. They are usually inconsequential or irrelevant, but can also include bonus features, secret levels or deleted scenes.

Many EASTER EGGS in games are unauthorised modifications made by developers. However, many more are deliberately included to enhance a game's appeal.

Summary of Key Points

"Hidden Feature" is the most common definition for EASTER EGG on online gaming forums.
EASTER EGG
Definition:Hidden Feature
Type:Slang Term (Jargon)
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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Examples of EASTER EGG in Sentences

Here is an example of EASTER EGG being used in an online conversation:
  • Rick: Did you find the EASTER EGG in Age of Empires.
  • Rachel: Which one?

Example of EASTER EGG Used in a Text

EASTER EGG

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