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Will you have a championship season or just 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!
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Setting Up Screen Overlay Power Console Cord Cartridge Slot Outlet For Second Control Panel Reset Button Outlet for Built-in Off/On/Volume Control Panel Control Blitz! Cartridge Second Control Panel For Simultaneous 2-Player Game Built-in Control Panel...
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Make sure the console power cord is plugged into a 120 volt AC 60 cycle electrical outlet. Check to be sure the plug for the built-in control panel is firmly seated in the control panel outlet on the right. For simultaneous 2-player game play, plug second control panel (sold separately) into the control panel outlet on the left.
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Blitz! Controls 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 functions of the controls are the same on both panels, as follows: Strong Left or Power Middle...
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How To Play Player Selection Blitz! can be played as a one or two player game. When appears on the screen, press PLAYER GAME Button 1 on the built-in control panel once to switch to a two player game. will then PLAYER GAME show on the screen.
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change to the game you wish to play. For example, if you press Button 2 twice, will appear on PLAYER GAME the screen. If you do not choose a particular game, Game 1 will be chosen for you. Starting Game Play Once you select the number of players, and the game number , press Button 4 for kick-off formation.
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player will have to recover the ball and run back downfield. Once tackled, the field will rotate 180° because the offense will always move from the bot- tom of the screen to the top. At the start of each down, the offensive player selects his team’s formation with one of the four but- tons.
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Positions There are 5 basic positions you can line your men up in: Strong Left Power Middle (Button 1) (Button 2) Spread (Button 3) Punting or Field Goal Strong Right (Button 4) (See “Kicking” section)
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Running You can run on any down. Push the joystick to move your player in any direction. Passing You also have the option to pass on 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.
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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 ball , line up with the goal posts , aim the direction of your kick with the joystick and press Button 3 to actually kick .
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When playing against the computer , you are always the offensive team. When the computer takes posses- sion of the ball he will either punt or attempt a field goal. However , remember to set up a defensive for- mation before he can attempt to kick or punt. Self Play Mode If you do not choose a formation within 2 minutes, the game will go into a self play mode.
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After each score the ball must be kicked-off to continue the game. In a one player game, the kick- off will happen automatically. In a two player game, the scoring team should press Button 3 to kick-off. Statistics At the end of the game, a statistic page will appear, recapping the game.
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Restarting Game To restart a completed game with the same number 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.
90 Day Limited Warranty This warranty is valid only for service in the country of purchase. General Consumer Electronics, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this cartridge that the product will be free of defects in material or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase.
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$2.00 each. Address check or money order to: GCE, Vectrex Screen Overlays, P .O. Box 8123, San Francisco, CA 94128. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery . Offer subject to availability .
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