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Make sure the console power cord is plugged into
a 120 volt AC 60 cycle electrical outlet.

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Check to be sure the plug for the built-in control 
panel is firmly seated in the control panel outlet
on the right.

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For simultaneous 2-player game play, plug second 
control panel (sold separately) into the control 
panel outlet on the left.

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Make sure the console is turned OFF before inser-
ting the cartridge. Insert the cartridge into the slot 
with the label side up. Be sure it is firmly inserted 
to the guideline marked on the cartridge.

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Insert the screen overlay behind the tabs at the 
top and bottom of the screen.

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urn the OFF

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ON

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VOLUME CONTROL to the 

ON position (clockwise).

 

You will see the Vectrex 

title for a few seconds, then the name of the game.

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Adjust the volume control to the desired listening 
level.

Summary of Contents for Vectrex Blitz!

Page 1: ...TM ARCADE SYSTEM tm tm ENTERTAINING NEW IDEAS tm General Consumer Electronics Inc 1982 Santa Monica CA 90401 All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...2 tm ...

Page 3: ...st be an also ran You re in control as head coach of this championship caliber squad Run pass punt kick field goals all the excitement of a real game Play against the computer s tough defense or invite a visiting coach to join in a real showdown ...

Page 4: ...r Built in Control Panel Reset Button Off On Volume Control Built in Control Panel Blitz Cartridge Slot Power Cord Cartridge Console Outlet For Second Control Panel Second Control Panel For Simultaneous 2 Player Game Setting Up ...

Page 5: ...ntrol panel outlet on the left Make sure the console is turned OFF before inser ting the cartridge Insert the cartridge into the slot with the label side up Be sure it is firmly inserted to the guideline marked on the cartridge Insert the screen overlay behind the tabs at the top and bottom of the screen Turn the OFF ON VOLUME CONTROL to the ON position clockwise You will see the Vectrex title for...

Page 6: ...ur men Power Middle or Punt Select Moves your men into a power middle formation Also used to select punt formation Strong Left or Field Goal Select Moves your men into a strong left formation Also used to select field goal formation As a one player game Blitz is designed to be played with the built in control panel For two player game play a second control panel is needed sold separately The funct...

Page 7: ...gain before starting game play Blitz can be played as a one or two player game When appears on the screen press Player Selection How To Play PLAYER 2 GAME 1 Game Selection PLAYER 1 GAME 1 You have a choice of 3 game options Each game operates the same way but they vary in speed and difficulty Game 1 is the slowest and easiest while Game 3 is the fastest and most difficult When appears on the scree...

Page 8: ... the X team and the left control panel controls the O team As the crowd cheers both sides take the field and prepare for the kick off of a 5 minute game The ob ject of the game is the same as the pros try to get 10 yards in 4 downs on your way to a touchdown The down number and yards to go are shown at the bottom of the screen and the first down marker is shown on the left side of the field In a o...

Page 9: ...r on the field You can move him anywhere behind the line of scrimmage prior to the the snap of the ball Once you snap the ball by pressing Button 4 you control the player with the ball The ball will always be snapped to the player immediately behind the ball As a defensive player you always control the brightly lit defensive character Just like the real game you better watch the clock too You only...

Page 10: ...basic positions you can line your men up in Strong Left Button 1 Power Middle Button 2 Spread Button 3 Strong Right Button 4 Punting or Field Goal See Kicking section X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ...

Page 11: ... any down To pass the ball first snap to your quarterback Be careful to stay behind the line of scrimmage Wait for one of your men to get clear aim the joystick toward him and then press Button 3 to release the pass You can continue to control the ball slightly by using the joystick until the pass is caught or falls to the ground Make sure an opponent isn t in range of your pass because you might ...

Page 12: ... make a first down in 4 tries Penalties Once you are tackled by an opponent or run out of bounds the official will blow a whistle and the play will be over Both teams come out again ready for the next play Getting Tackled To kick a field goal first select any formation Once your opponent sets up his men press Button 3 to change your men to field goal formation The goal posts will appear Snap the b...

Page 13: ...naps will happen automatically You will still have control over the movement of the players but the computer will continue to choose formations and snap the ball until the game is over You can end the self play mode only by pressing the Reset Button on the console Self Play Mode When playing against the computer you are always the offensive team When the computer takes posses sion of the ball he w...

Page 14: ... run and longest single pass of the game will be listed Score 1st Downs Yds Rushing Yds Passing At the end of the game a statistic page will appear recapping the game It will show the following statistic for both the Home Team player 1 and the Visiting Team player 2 or computer Statistics After each score the ball must be kicked off to continue the game In a one player game the kick off will happe...

Page 15: ...umber of players and game play option press any of the 4 buttons once the game is over If you wish to restart the game before it is completed or change the number of players or game play option press the Reset Button on the console Restarting Game ...

Page 16: ...16 Date Name Score Score Record ...

Page 17: ...17 Date Name Score Score Record ...

Page 18: ...oof of the date of purchase or after the 90 day warranty period has expired it will be repaired or replaced with a new or recondition ed unit at our option for a 15 00 service charge Please include a check or money order in the full amount along with your name address city state and zip code This non warranty service will only be available within one year from the date of purchase Damage caused in...

Page 19: ...NOTE Separate cartridges are needed for the overlays listed below Quantity fill in Cost fill in Mine Storm HO 4000 2 00 Armor Attack HO 4010 2 00 Berzerk HO 4020 2 00 Clean Sweep HO 4030 2 00 HyperChase HO 4040 2 00 Cosmic Chasm HO 4050 2 00 Rip Off HO 4060 2 00 Scramble HO 4070 2 00 Solar Quest HO 4080 2 00 Space Wars HO 4090 2 00 Star Hawk HO 4100 2 00 Star Trek HO 4110 2 00 Blitz HO 4120 2 00 O...

Page 20: ...TM ARCADE SYSTEM 9872M 062 tm A MILTON BRADLEY COMPANY ...

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