Chicago Gaming 9600, Owner'S Manual

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Tractor-Beam -When the fighter is struck by the tractor-beam of the boss Galaga, the fighter will
be captured. When the attacking boss "Galaga" is destroyed, any captured fighter will be released
and become a dual fighter, doubling your firepower. (When you are captured and there are no
fighters left, the game is over).
Hit Ratio -When the game ends, the score board indicates the number of missiles fired, the
number of "Galaga" destroyed and the percentage number of targets hit.
The number of stages is indicated in the lower right hand corner of the screen. The number of
remaining fighters is indicated on the right side of the screen.
At scores of 30,000, 70,000, and every 70,000 points thereafter, one additional fighter is added.
CHARACTERS
Fighters -Fighters are the spaceships operated by the player. They move to the right and left and
can destroy "Galaga" by firing a series of missiles. "Dual fighters" can shoot the enemy with two
parallel missiles.
Galaga -The "Galaga" are an unknown alien, which has an insect shape. They fly in formation
and begin attacking. The boss "Galaga", in the highest position, is the only one capable of
shooting the tractor-beam. If the boss "Galaga" is destroyed, the remaining "Galagas" attack
power is temporarily weakened.
WINNING STRATEGIES
Fire when "Galaga" is weakened (unable to fire missiles) -When the player destroys the boss
"Galaga", the enemy is temporarily weakened. You should take advantage of this moment and
attempt to destroy the remaining "Galaga". You need only to avoid the "Galaga" crashing into
you.
Escape Plans -Attack the right and left sides of the enemy formation while they are trying to
organize to create escape zones for your fighters. If
not, you may be surrounded by the enemy
and lose opportunities to escape. (Caution: "Galaga" may still attack in the escape zones).
"Dual fighters" are the key -If you attack with the "dual fighters", your fire power doubles. When
the enemy attack escalates, it will be very difficult to defend your position or obtain a perfect
score, particularly during the "challenge stage", without dual fighters.
The Blue Boss is your best chance. When you hit the boss "Galaga" with your missile and turn it
blue, it will be easier for you to destroy it even if it has captured fighters.