Atari Coin Connection

Volume I, Number 8
July, 1977
SENSATIONAL ~'ii'~@~IHlllrP> TI'" IS FOR EVER!::IONE
The tremendous popularity of the
space theme in television shows and
movies is now reflected in Coin-Op games
with Starship lTM. This single player
video game puts the players in command
of their spaceship. They experience the
thrill of speeding through the galaxy and
adventure of destroying enemy threats
while avoiding crashes.
The three-dimensional effects give a
realistic sensation of the depths of space
while enemy ships and space monsters
approach in an unpredictable pattern.
Players use lasers and proton torpedos to
___,. defend their ship. Directional controls
allow them to maneuver their position in
defensive action and to avoid crashes.
Optional bonus time allows players to go
into Hyperspace.
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to all ages and presents.new c.·hallenges in
each play of the game with its random
play pattern. The futunstic design of the
game also enhances its attract10n.
"Starship I proved to be the number
one single player video game in field
testing and is certain to show record
breaking collections in any location.
Dynamic action and graphics give the
game an impact second to none," said
!vlarshall Caras, Director of Marketing.
Atari's exclusive built-in self-test
system and trouble-free coin door are
included to assure maximum income
potential.
The sensational experience of playing
Starship I and its futuristic attraction
gives this game unique appeal. Players will
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~@@@'" FEATURES
The newest attraction in pinball games
is Time 20QOTM from Atari. Spectacular
play action and visual impact highlight
this four player game. Double flipper
playfield design and double bonus
features gives players double incentives
for replay.
Two bonus sequences, an Aro.I and Pr-.1
Bonus Clock, with double and triple
bonus
features allow
players to
accumulate up to 72,000 bonus points. A
variety of skill shots including drop
targets, ball return lane and a new captive
thumper bumper add to the fast action
and high scoring features on the game.
The popular ball return gate is also
featured in the play action. These
features and more are accompanied by
Atari's exceptional sound sensation which
has proven to be a highly favorable
attraction.
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PLA!::I APPEAL
Operator options on Time 2000
include eight game cost selections, eight
maximum credit levels, three different
"specials" with libern.l or conservative
settings, a tilt sound option, match score
option, three or five ball game , and
sixteen different replay score levels. The
game can be set to suit any location need.
DurastressTM tested solid state
circuitry assures high reliability of all
electronic components. The built-in
self-test system assists in diagnosing
problems to minimize down time. Atari's
new trouble-free coin door is also
included.
Frank
B:l.llouz ,
National
Sales
Manager, said, "Field reports have proven
that Time 2000 has the ability to provide
exceptional earning power in the Atari
tradition."