Atari Coin Connection

Volume 1,Number7
June, 1977
Atari has designed a new type of car
racing game in Drag Race TM. Players com-
pete against the clock and each other,
speeding their dragsters toward the finish
line on the horizontal drag strip. Realistic
animation and action highlight the over-
all electric appeal of this one or two play-
er game.
Yellow, Yellow, Green "Christmas
tree" sequence start lights initiate the
race. Players shift from first to second,
third and fourth, taking care to watch the
tachometer. Don't "redline" or the engine
will "Blow." The dragsters' tires burn
rubber and exhaust smokes from the rear
on quick shifts. As they cross the finish
line, parachutes eject to bring them to a
safe stop. With 3, 4 or 5 heats per game,
at operator option, players are sure to
come back for more to better their time .
An optional bonus heat can be awarded
for times of 4.9, 5.9 or 6.9 seconds, easily
adjusted by the operator.
These features and many more add up
to play appeal that assures high earnings.
Drag Race was tested extensively on loca-
tion. It was ranked as one of the two top
games, surpassed only by Indy 800™.
During the test period, collections for
other driving games in the location in-
creased in proportion to the increase in
Drag Race collections. Drag Race is viewed
as a game room, tavern, bowling alley, or
arcade piece - a money earner in just
about any location .
The built-in self-test system, troub.le-
free coin door, and durability tested con-
trols assure easy servicing and maximum
income potential. For further informa-
tion, contact your Atari distributor.
NEW GAME FOR POOL SHARKS-rp> Pool Shark TM is a high appeal, attrac-
tive skill game. The rules are easy. Players
use a joystick to control the white cue
ball to hit as many balls as possible into
the pockets without "scratching." 30
seconds per rack, with 2, 3, 4, or 5 racks
per game, according to the operator's
selection, the players develop the skill to
increase their score trying different stra-
tegies to master the game. There is also
an optional bonus rack with 15 added
seconds for players who successfully
knock all the balls into the pockets on a
single rack.
The popular pool theme and eye-
catching poolroom graphics attract play-
ers to the game. Competitive play with
one or two players against the clock to-
'-' gether with the fast action of the game
insure high replay levels.
Pool Shark is a versatile game which
will appeal to players of all ages . It will
show high earnings in street locations
such as bars, taverns, food service loca-
tions, etc., as well as game rooms and
arcades.
Atari's exclusive built-in self-test sys-
tem and new trouble-free coin door mini-
mize servicing time and maximize income
potential. Additionally, a new durable
joystick control is designed for easy
adjustment to further simplify servicing
on this game.
Fast action, competition, challenge ,
and skill make Pool Shark an exciting
game for a broad range of players. Its ver-
satility and play appeal assure high earn-
ing potential.
For further information, contact your
Atari distributor.