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Release Crab Locks (6th press of Test Switch)
This will release the crabs from the track while in the “home” position.
This is used when replacing damaged crabs as described in section 8-3.
63-7 Return to Play (7th and 8th presses of Test Switch)
Return to the play mode by pressing the Test Switch two more times.
7. HOW TO PLAY
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CRACKY is a single player, ticket dispensing game that allows
players of all ages to hit as many crabs as possible within a given amount
of time.
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After inserting the proper coin(s), the game will automatically start the intro-
duction music.
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Once the music pauses, the crabs will emerge one by one from their caves and
“run” across the
for the safety of the cave at the opposite end. The
object of the game is for the player to hit each crab with the mallet before it
gets to the other cave.
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When a crab is hit, a crab response is heard, and the HIT is increased.
Each pass of a crab allows the player only one hit. Any additional hits are not
counted and will not advance the player’s score.
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Each hit registered causes the crabs to come out faster and more frequently.
The game’s Automatic Difficulty Selection feature reacts to the length of time
between the crab emerging and when it is hit. This adjustment speeds up the
crab’s “running” speed to adjust to the player’s skill level.
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During the game, tickets will be dispensed (operator adjustable) according to
the number of crabs the player hits.
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The game play time is constant. The time remaining is displayed by lighted
boxes in the Game Time display area. If a player hits forty (40) or more crabs
within the given time, they receive a bonus round of game play.
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Once the game is over, the player’s score will be rated as either CRABS WIN!
(O-19 points), DO BETTER! NOT BAD! GOOD!
or YOU WIN! (80-99).
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Whenever a player’s HIT beats the existing III SCORE, the new score
will be displayed in the HI SCORE window and remain there until exceeded or
the power is turned off.