Mogul Maniac Instruction Manual
GAME OBJECTIVE
Quite simply, the objective of Mogul Maniac is to get through the
open and closed gates and down the mountain as quickly as possible
without breaking anything on or around your body...
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the Atari 2600TM, Sears Video Arcade or compatible unit
to your television according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
2. With the Power Switch OFF, plug in Mogul Maniac Power-Play
cartridge.
3. Plug The Joyboard into left controller slot and turn the Power
Switch ON.
4. Push the Game Reset lever. Actual game play does not begin until
you lean forward on The Joyboard.
THE JOYBOARD
Mogul Maniac has been designed to faithfully reproduce an actual
downhill slalom ski run.
You control The Joyboard in much the same way as a pair of skis.
Leaning forward increases your speed; backwards slows you down. As
in real skiing leaning on the LEFT side of The Joyboard causes the
screen image to move to the .RIGHT, and leaning on the RIGHT side
causes the screen image to move to the LEFT.
However, if you prefer, Mogul Maniac can be played in the
joystick mode, where leaning LEFT moves the screen image to the
LEFT and vice versa. The Black & White/Color switch determines
which mode you're in: real skiing is Color; joystick is Black &
White. If desired, a joystick can be substituted for The
Joyboard.
GAME INSTRUCTIONS
After you push the Game Reset button, the starting gate will appear
on-screen. The timer does not start until you lean forward on The
Joyboard and through the starting gate.
Each course gate consists of two poles of the same color, red or
blue. Open gates are positioned side-by-side; closed gates are
staggered poles (see illustration on next page). You must ski
between poles of the same color.
There are nine different courses for you to master. You
may choose different runs by pushing the Game Select button.
The course number will appear in the upper part of the screen, as
well as the number of gates and the maximum possible speed for the
run. Once you have selected a run, push Game Reset to
start.
DIFFICULTY SWITCHES
When the left difficulty switch is in the novice position, you will
be docked five seconds for each gate you miss. In the expert
position, you will be disqualified if you miss a gate and your time
will become 9:59.9. You can, however, complete the run.
The right difficulty switch controls whether or not the hill has
moguls: expert position has them; novice does not.
Each player is allowed two runs at a given course. You
cannot change courses between runs. After your first run is
completed, the timer will stop and the course will be set up for a
second run. Because the best time is a combination of both
runs, the timer will start where it stopped on the first
run. After you've completed the second course, the
total time for both runs will be displayed.
There is no limit to the number of players. However, only
the fastest time will remain on the screen. If several people
are playing, pencil and paper will help in keeping track of
individual times.
SKI TIPS
Watch your speed! As in real skiing, it is possible to get
into a "runaway" where you have little control over your
skis. If you miss a gate, don't sweat it. Concentrate
on making the next one. If you get off the course and find
yourselves in the trees, slow down and lean over until you are back
on the course. Then you better hustle.
If you get disqualified, finish the run. You can probably
use the practice. Experiment with your gate approaches and
speed. Then concentrate on your next run.
Study the ski run charts provided in this manual. They
will help you in mapping out each course. Watch for patterns
in the various runs as you ski them. They'll also help you
improve your times. Good luck. And break a leg (it had
to be said...)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
AMIGA warrants to the original purchaser of this Power-Play game
cartridge that it will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, if the
cartridge Droves defective under the warranty period, AMIGA will,
at its option, either repair or replace it free of charge Mail the
defective cartridge prepaid, with original sales receipt to
AMIGA Corporation
Customer Services
3350 Scott Boulevard
Building "7
Santa Clara, CA 95051
This warranty is limited to the electronic parts contained
within the cartridge, and is not applicable to normal wear and tear
or if signs of misuse, excessive wear, tampering or other
modifications are evident
This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties Any
applicable implied warranties are limited to a period of one year
from date of purchase. AMIGA is not liable for any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from breach of any express or
*replied warranties on this cartridge
Atari and 2600 are trademarks of Atari Inc
Video Arcade is a trademark of Sears, Roebuck arid Company
1983 AMIGA Corporation
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