Q*bert
Typed out by Beejay
Q*BERT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HOW TO FREE Q*BERT FROM THE TIME WARP
When Q*bert's title screen appears, choose either 1 or 2 player
mode by pressing the Select Button, Next, press the Start Button
to go to the Set Up Stage. Once there, follow the on-screen directions.
Each player begins with 5 Q*berts to his or her credit. Your goal is
to bounce the hapless little fella up, down and around the Tamanians’
perilous pyramids, changing the color of each square as you go. The
upper-left corner or the screen shows you which color the squares
in a stage should be changed to (Note: some stages require you to
change the color of each square twice, and in the latter stages if
you land on a square a third time it will change back to its original color).
Your supreme challenge is to guide Q*bert through the entire time
warp, until you free the pug nosed hero so he can return to his ture
calling in life playing a stuntman double for Don Johnson!
You’ll also be going for maximum points. After 6,000 points you
receive (1) extra Q*bert for every 12,000 points thereafter.
By the way, you have the option of continuing the adventure from
the level where your last Q*bert croaked. But only 3 times.
LEVELS OF ADVENTURE
All told, there are 9 loony levels to maneuver Q*bert safely
through. Each level contains 4 slippery stages, and as you reach
higher stages, the action really gets hairy.
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Q*BERT’S ARCH ENEMIES
The bad guys you should fear are Ugg, Wrong-Way, Slick, Sam and
Coily. The worst of the bunch are Slick and Sam, because they get
their thrills changing a square back to its original color, thus erasing
your achievements and forcing you to begin at square one.
You've also gotta watch out for falling Whammy Balls. Bump into
them and you’re as good as gone!
Q*BERT’S SURVIVAL SECRETS
Use the Whirly-Discs at either side of the pyramids to escape from
sticky situations and possibly destroy all your enemies at once. If,
of course, you can survive without hopping on these. It's mega-bonus points!
Also, watch for small green balls to drop onto the scene. Jump on
these babies and you’ll freeze the roving ruffians for a split second or two.
Q*BERT’S GUIDANCE SYSTEM
Control Pad (Use it to maneuver Q*bert)
Select Button
Start button
A Button
B Button
(in order from the left to right)
*Hint! Hint! Tilt the Controller at a 45* angle during play to bounce
better on the pyramids.
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THE TAZMANIACS’ TREACHEROUS TIME WARP
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PLAYER 1 (player 1 or player 2)
0000340 (score)
CHANGE TO: (level) LEVEL: 9
. ? . (color changing guide) (round) ROUND: 2
I x 3
(whirly discs) Pyramid
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TREAT YOUR ULTRAGAMES CASSETTE CAREFULLY
-This ULTRAGAMES cassette is a precision-crafted device with
complex electronic circuitry. Avoid subjecting it to undue shock
or extremes of temperature. Never attempt to open or dismantle the cassette.
-Do not touch the terminal leads or allow them to come into
contact with water or the game circuitry will be damaged.
-Always make sure your computer is SWITCHED OFF when inserting
the cassette or removing it from the computer.
-Never insert your fingers or any metal objects into the terminal
portion of the expansion connector. This can result in malfunction or damage.
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