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2. HOW TO PLAY
This is a multi-play car racing game, which can be played by one or two
people. The player(s) compete against computer cars.
[Game Overview]
The object of the game is to complete a specified number of laps in the
given time period.
Extra time is awarded at specified points of the lap.
Players complete the game by crossing the finish line after completing the
specified number of laps (or by covering the specified distance) within the
given time.The ranking of the player(s) will be displayed at the end of the
game.
The game is over if the time period reaches zero before the specified
number of laps have been completed.
[To Start a Game]
After establishing the correct credit, each player will first select one of six
cars to drive by turning the steering wheel and pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Select a Course.
There are four courses to choose from: Park Town, Outer Pass, Above
the City, and Bayside Line. Select the course by turning the steering
wheel and pressing the accelerator.
After the first player has established credit, there is a 24 second
(adjustable) time period to allow other players to join in before the start of
the game.
If no other players join in within the 24 seconds the game will be played
as a single play mode.
When the race ends, the race ranking is displayed. Then the Continue
screen is displayed.
If Continue play is selected, the previous race is titled Grand Prix 1 and
the succeeding races are titled Grand Prix 2, 3....
If Continue play is not selected, the game will return to the Atract Mode.
When Grand Prix 4 ends, the secret course Sunny Beach appears on the
course selection screen and can be selected as the Grand Prix 5 course.
The Grand Prix races are completed when the Grand Prix 5 ends. The
total ranking is determined by adding up the points gained in all races and
a winners ceremony screen is displayed.
The game then returns to the Attract Mode.