The Status Egg is located between the Queue and the Life Vials. It shows the state of the game and marks progress in gameplay.

• When eyes are displayed, no game is in progress. You are free to use the menubar, study the Fools’ List, or quit the game.

• When hands are displayed, the game is in either a paused or modal state, waiting for a click or keypress.

• When skulls are displayed, a game is over.

• During an active game, the Status Egg shows your score.