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From the manual: Basketball is a one or two-player large-screen video game designed and made by Atari, Inc. It realistically simulates a "one-on-one" game between two basketball players who can shoot, dribble from one position on the floor to another, jump, block shots, steal the ball, and maneuver for the open shot. Each player controls one of the "men" displayed on the video screen, or if there is only a single player, the game's computer controls one man. The famous Atari Trak Ballâ„¢ also used in Football is employed to control the player images on the screen. The start/shoot/jump buttons are used to start the game after coins have been deposited, and during game play, to cause a man to shoot the ball or jump to defend against the other man's shots. Play mode is initiated when both start/shoot/jump buttons are depressed, provided that the required minimum number of coins has been accepted by the game. A short tune is played, and both men appear on the screen. The ball drops onto the court from above to begin play. The player who gets the ball attempts to dribble into shooting position. Sound effects of the ball being dribbled accompany the action. The Atari Trak Ballâ„¢ is used for directional and speed control of the men displayed on the screen. Shooting (man with ball) and jumping to block shots (man without ball) are done with the start/shoot/jump buttons. If the defensive player can maneuver his man into position directly in front of the man with the ball, the ball can be "stolen". When the offensive player depresses his start/shoot/jump button, his man brings back his arm before shooting. When the button is released, the shot is made. The longer the button is held down before release, the farther the ball travels when shot. Each time a basket is scored, the player who made the shot is awarded two points. The scoreboard is at the top of the display. At the end of the game, the unit plays its short tune once again. If additional coins are not deposited before... |
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| bsktball.zip | 7 KB | ZIP | [ Download ] |
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