Star Tech Journal

Stern
Electronics,
Inc., Chicago,
announces
production of its
latest video game
-THE END-
a new, solid-
state, one- or two-
player game that
will be launched
on the market
in early February.
A cocktail table model
will be shipped to Stern
distributors worldwide in late
January, with production of an
upright model to follow.
THE END, already proven popular in selected test markets,
features explosive non-stop play/action. In the Stern tradition,
the artwork is of bold, striking design - colorfully dramatizing the
game theme of cosmic warfare.
For 25 cents per play, THE END challenges the player to defend
against an on-screen invasion of aliens, programmed to attack
and dismantle the player's defense base. Object of the game is
for the player to shoot down attacking aliens before they
transport defense base units to the top of the screen and spell out
E-N-D.
THE END features rousing game starter and explosive warfare
sound effects. Among innovative scoring features are:
Player
may score double by destroying aliens that are transporting
defense base units.
Player may counterattack and dismantle
units from the E-N-D formation by destroying aliens during the
third invasion.
Ten highest scores to date are registered on
screen.
Every player's final score is displayed for comparison
against highest score to date.
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ZIPPER TOOL CASE
Platt is pleased to add another new product to the finest and
most complete line of tool cases on the market.
Ideal for service requirements that demand a full compliment
of small tools.
Compact (10" x 13" ), Lightweight (2 lbs.)
Rich padded expanded vinyl, heavy-duty nylon zipper, 29
pockets.
Color: Oxford Brown.
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