Midway 4-Player 25" Dedicated Video Game, Operation Manual

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Operation 2-4
GAME RULES FOR NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
INSTRUCTIONS
Play instructions appear on the information panel over and under the video monitor.
ONE TO FOUR PLAYERS
The player or players insert currency to start the game. Each player chooses a joystick and presses the
nearest START button. Players select a team and two characters. In four-player games, each player
controls one character. In games with fewer players, each player controls one character. The VGM
computer controls remaining characters. The VGM computer displays team scores and statistics at the
end of each quarter. Additional game information appears on screen as needed.
CONTROLLING CHARACTERS
The joystick and action buttons control characters on the basketball court. The joysticks respond to
different amounts of deflection as well as direction.
GAME ACTION
Standard NBA basketball rules apply, except that the game only includes four active characters. Game
settings determine game length and speed. The player view of the action changes automatically whenever
a better camera angle becomes available. Game sounds include announcer comments and crowd noises.
SCORING
The game awards points for baskets, just as in real basketball games.
PLAYER CONTROLS FOR NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
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JOYSTICK. Each player’s joystick controls the position of that player’s characters on the video
screen.
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PASS/STEAL (the blue button) controls character actions on the video screen. Press PASS/STEAL
to attempt to pass or steal the ball.
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SHOOT/BLOCK (the red button) controls character actions on the video screen. Press
SHOOT/BLOCK to shoot or attempt to block the ball.
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START (orange buttons). Each START button allows the corresponding player to begin or continue
play.
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TURBO (The white button) controls character actions on the video screen. Press TURBO to speed
up the pace of a play.
GAME FEATURES OF NBA SHOWTIME GOLD EDITION
NBA Showtime is a thrilling, two-on-two basketball game with world-class realism. Each player selects an
NBA team, and then chooses a favorite character. Players can also create their own players. If fewer than
four players are in the game, the computer operates the remaining characters.