Play Meter

Issue: 1977 January - Vol 3 Num 1

~Mow,
all our new games can
telllJou where it hurts~
Tom Hogg . Microcomputer Programmer. Atan . Inc
self-test switch inside coin
door to "ON:'
2'. Visual check. If displayed
alphanumerics are in correct
order with each character
complete, playfield is OK
Wic:romagic: •.•
"'ROM OK' is displayed if all
built-in profitabilitlJ.
circuits are working. If there's a
"Proven, highly reliable
problem the number of the
microcomputers called micro-
ROM that has failed (1-7) will be
processors allow us to build a
displayed, referenced in the
self-diagnostic and options
manual so you can locate it on
checkout procedure right into
the PC Board.
each game's programming
"If the roadway and steering
that you can see and hear'
looks like this picture and
moves with the wheel,
Mo more guessing.
you're OK
"Want to check out
3 . Lamps. The start
Night Driver? It's simple.
pushbutton should be lit.
1. Start test. Set track t\ I t\
4. Audio check.Two
select switch to ' PRO;'
Innovative
coin switches, start
gear shifter to 4th , and
leisure
button, "NOVICE" and
" ... and sound off if they 're
well. Like the exciting new NIGHT
DRlVER.TM Now you can check
options, and troubleshoot
(heaven forbid) glitches instantly.
" EXPERT" track selector; 1st,
2nd, and 3rd gears will produce
a screech sound if OK
5 _ Options check.
Operator option codes are dis -
played - coins per play 50, 75
100, or 125 second game play.
Extended play for 350 points
(easy or hard) , A or B tracks_
6. That's it. Switch to Play
Mode and start collecting.
"You know the benefits - less
hassle longer earnings.
"And if troubles can't be
solved by the self-test program
or the manual, remember our
cava lry-to-the -rescue service
number: 800-538-6892:'
Check out our other new
profit makers for '77 too:
NIGHT DRIVERTM now in a
spectacular new race car modeL
the 12-in-one SPRINT 2~
SPRINT , with 4 player-
selectable tracks, INDY 4 ;M
BREAKOUT~ LEMANS!M and
the incredible F-1 TM! They're
at your Atari distributor.
Or contact us at Atari, Inc.,
1265 Borregas Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(40 ) 745-2500.
ATARI
Atari People. We're plalJing lJour game.
Alari. Inc., 1977

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