Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1981-November - Vol 3 Issue 9

SHJ NOVEMBER 1981 6
AMERICADE AMUSEMENT INC. • 2009 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD • CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
(609) 428-3869
All kits are guaranteed for 30 days after date of shipment.
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SPACE INVADERS CONVERSION TO SUPER SPACE WARS
Conven your Space Invaders from the same old redundant game into an
interesting sped-up version with new exciting features.
I. Laser base fires 3X faster and aliens drop more bombs
2. Aliens have different shape from original game
3. Enter your name for high score on 1st screen
4. Screen two enters like Deluxe with thumping audio and stops just
above laser bunkers
5. Screen three enters like Deluxe except Aliens don't move left to right.
You must knock out bunkers and aliens while a visual timer allows you
90 secs or you're dead
6. Improved sound
7. There's more but Good Luck!
TOUGH GAME-SORRY KIDS
To order: Specify TMS2716 (Triple Supply) or 9316 Roms in your
Mother board. Rather than re-strapping your M.B. we will ship
exact replacements for your installation ease.
Price: $200.
N
E~LAXIAN CONVERSION TO UNION WARS
Galaxian is a great game, but by changing the memory you can make another
great game-Union Wars. Union Wars has four different screens; each one
more challenging than the one before.
Screen #I-Aliens, in vivid color, fly and drop bombs.
Screen #2-Flying saucers materialize, fly at high speeds and drop bombs.
Screen #3-Queen Alien hovers, bombs, and discharges Alien Warriors with
laser spears.
Screen #4-Star Base Mother Ships hover while striking at your rocket.
• Easy to install on Galaxian PCB.
• Consists of two plug-in memory boards.
• Price: $27 5 ea. 3-5 $250.
ASTEROIDS ACCU·SHOOT KIT
Convert any Asteroids Video Game into a much faster skilled game! The little
flying saucer presently appears on the screen shooting at your ship with good
accuracy. Now make that saucer shoot with very high accuracy! Stop them
from waiting to get 1,000 points time after time. This kit prevents extremely
high . scores and increases operator collections.
Asteroids Accu-Shoot Kit-02 Version-$50.
Asteroids Accu-Shoot Kit-01 Version (on the memory chips they are
stamped 01 or 02)-$75.
• Easy installation-just remove existing memory and plug in Accu-Shoot Kit.
• Increases collection by 30%.
• Stops players from hanging on game.
• Route collector can install in minutes.
• Increases player excitement with new challenge.
GALAXIAN SPEED UP KIT
Installing this kit increases the speed of your rocket from left to right, but also
makes the enemy fly faster, there are more of them, and they shoot faster.
Suddenly the rate at which you're playing is twice what it used to be. The
enemy is all over the place and there are mclfe flying in their formation. Plus,
when their leader flies at you he is shielded by twice as many red ships as before.
It is a contest of real skill.
Galaxian Speed Up Kit-590
• Easy installation-just plug in memory chips.
• Increases collection by over 50%
• Adjust number of milliles from 1 to 5.
• Creates whole new challenge in the game.
POWER SUPPLY
Many operators are converting games today. They buy logic boards and color
monitors to install in older cabinets but discover they have power supply
requirements that cannot be met. This power supply is the.operator's answer. It
develops the following voltages:
• 5 volts DC 3 amps (5 amp optional)
• 12 volts DC I amp
• 5 volts DC I amp
• Price $80.
SPACE INVADER CONVERSION KIT
Convert just about any Midway Video Game made from Gunfight on. The kit
includes a new game P.C.B., memory chips, control panel buttons and control
panel overlay with installation instructions.
Now, make use of equipment that was just about worthless and transform it
into a winner! You can never have too many Space Invaders at the cost of this
kit! Convert now for tomorrow's collections.
Space Invader Regular Kit-$400.
Space Invader Deluxe Kit-$430.
SPACE INVADER SPEED UP
Speed up any Regular or Deluxe Midway Space Invader with this module. The
Invaders move much quicker, drop bombs much faster and the laser base fires
faster. The game play is faster and is much harder to play. Now only the super
skilled player can hang on the game and even then it's super tough.
• Plug in module.
• Nothing to solder.
• Quick installation.
• Price 1-4 pcs-$45. 5-9-$42. 10-25-$40.
STAR CASTLE SPEED UP
Are your players hanging on the game and racking up very high scores? Are
your collections dropping because of it? Now speed up the action with this
memory change. Make the game tougher for that experienced player without
hurting the newcomer.
• Unplug four memory chips.
• Replace with new memory.
• Price: $50.
ASTEROID CONTROL PANEL REPLACEMENT OVERLAY
Asteroid Control Panel Graphics do not last as long as the High Collections.
That is why you should replace your worn out Graphics with our new
Replacement Overlay. Easy to install. Remove Player Buttons, peel backing
off. Overlap Graphics, press down and you're done. Overlay is made of Heavy
Vinyl-the same type used on police cars with adhesive. Built to last and in the
same colors as original. In stock- immediate delivery.
Prices: 1-3 $15.
4-7 $13.
8-10 $12.
11-20 $10,
SHJ NOVEMBER 1981 7
ATARI
''TEMPEST''
SERVICE
DOCUMENTATION
Atari has added addi-
tional service materials to
their game package sup-
plied with their new color
X-Y game "Tempest."
The "Tempest" service
package will include a
game manual (TM-190),
a troubleshooting guide
(TM-195) utilizing Atari's
"CAT" Box and Signa-
ture Analysis including a
Memory Map, a Monitor
Service Manual (TM-183)
on the 19" Wells Gardner
color X-Y system, and
wiring/schematic
draw-
ings for the game.
MIDWAY STERN
"PAC-MAN," "RALLY-X"
AND
''GALAXIAN''
COIN DOOR MOD
Subject:
Free Games Hitting Coin
Door
Modification as fallows:
1. Remove the capacitor
from coin switch or
switches.
2. As of 9-10-81 all
"Pac-Man" shipped
will have the capacitors
removed.
3. When the capacitors
are removed, check for
proper coin switch wire
adjustment to prevent
loss of coins.
"SUPER COBRA"
GARBLED SOUND MOD
BY TOMMY LOFTEN
MEMPHIS AMUSEMENT
MEMPHIS, TN
M51516L audio amp:
remove the 2K resistor
between pin 6 of the
LM741 and VR200.
Replace it with a 4.7K
resistor.
LA 4460 audio amp:
remove the capacitor
between pin 6 of the
LM741 and VR200.
Replace it with a 4.7K
resistor.
This will improve the
sound quality and the
volume control (VR200)
will now have control
through its full range.
CRIM electronics
offers the Model VG-1 Test Unit
for color and black & white monitors.
This attractive, versatile, and portable video
generator can be used for on-location testing
or in the shop for troubleshooting all types of
color or black and white monitors. Color monitors:
select a Red, Green, or Blue video pattern for
isolating color problems. Select "All Colors" for
a white pattern; ideal for color convergence.
Black and White: unit supplies all power, sync,
and video signals to test/troubleshoot a suspect
B/W monitor. Model VG-1 comes complete with
operating instructions, and video cables for
direct interfacing to most all popular color and
B/W monitors.
$219 -NOW-
IN STOCK
Sample Listing of Model VG-1
Compatible Monitors
Color
Games
8/W
Electrohome #CO2 Midway "Galaxian", "Pac-Man"
Motorola
Electrohome #G07 Atari "Missile Command", "Centipede" TEC
Wells Gardner
Gremlin "Carnival", "Astro Blaster"
Wells
Gardner
Exidy "Targ", "Spectar", "Venture"
Centuri "Eagle", "Phoenix"
Stern "Scramble", "S uper Cobra"
All units are guaranteed for 90 days from date of purchase. Please call for quantity discounts.
On prepaid orders, we pay freight. Dealer inquires invited.
CRIM electronics
P.O. Box542
Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110
609-667-0302

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