New NIIGltlflP>AIIVEI™
3 Different Tracks,
J.. Speed Shift
Driver selects one of three tracks,
depending on degree of difficulty -
"Novice" "Pro" or "Expert" shift to
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first gear, step on the accelerator and roar
into the night.
The monitor displays a realistic twist-
ing roadway ahead . The harder the
acceleration, the faster the track comes at
the player, making it harder to stay on
the track without crashing.
"Best" top speed and score previously
achieved for each track is stored and
displayed whenever track-selection switch
is activated.
A realistic nighttime effect is achieved
with "blacklight" illumination of monitor
graphics.
Special operator options include Ex-
tended Play when driver scores 350
points, and adjustable Game Time to 50,
75, 100 or 125 seconds . .. a switch is
provided that also allows operators to
change the game's tracks to a different set
of three courses.
NIGHT DRIVER is designed with an
exclusive self-test program built into the
games' programming to spot check
options and trouble shoot minor prob-
lems on the spot. The program tests all
switches, all microprocessor and memory
functions . It also reads out game option
switch positions on the computer board.
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Atari , Inc.
1265 Borregas Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94086
ATARI®
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ATARI LISTENS TO OPERATORS
Taking an hour out from the busy
schedule at MOA, operators from around
the country attended a roundtable
discussion on solid state pinball gan1es
with representatives from Atari. This was
an excellent opportunity for Atari to gain
a better understanding of operators'
needs and expectations regarding elec-
tronic pinball games. The information
from this and other similar group
discussions held earlier in the year is
helpful in providing inputs for product
development of the Atari flipper games .
The twelve operators attending the
group in Chicago indicated that they
expect Atari's pinball games to have
fewer service problen1s than n1ost electro-
mechanical games. Minimizing the need
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for adjusting and repairing contacts, as
well as less carbon build up to be cleaned
on the playfield, were some of the major
factors discussed . Also, the inclusion of a
built-in troublesl1ooting system is viewed
as a strong advantage for servicing .
Opera tors also discussed many of the
aspects of gan1e play which are important
for the overall appeal of flipper ga1nes .
These ideas are being considered for
implementation on Atari's planning.
The operators' insights obtained , to-
gether with players' evaluations, have
been most valuable . Because of this, Atari
will continue to conduct operator group
discussions at various ti1nes during the
year to learn more about the operators'
opinions about Atari games.
WE 11 1E LllifEINIIING
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Atari Representatives, Carol Kantor, Manger of
Marketing Services, Al Acorn, Vice President of
Research and DevelopmE:nt and Eddie Boas-
berg, Pinball Marketing Coordinator rneet with
operators.
Beginning with the next issue, we will
be featuring your comments and ideas in
a regular column. We'd very 1nuch like to
hear from you .
Please write us c/o Carol Kantor.
Atari, Inc., 1265 Borregas Ave ., Sunny-
vale, CA. 94086
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Editor - Carol Kantor
Art Director - Evelyn Lim
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