Asteroids Arcade Machine by Atari (Used)

Asteroids Arcade Machine Asteroids Arcade Machine was released in 1979 by Atari. Asteroids Arcade is a space-themed multidirectional shooter arcade game. Object: To maneuver a spacecraft quickly enough to blast and destroy streams of asteroids and computer-controlled enemy saucers – before they can destroy the player’s ship. Gameplay: Asteroids is easy to learn but hard to master – a replay natural! The better you play, the more difficult Asteroids gets. Keep playing to better your previous scores. Players start with either three or four ships. A direct hit on a large asteroid breaks it in two. A hit on one of these breaks it into two still smaller asteroids, a final hit on a small asteroid destroys it completely. When the number of asteroids is minimal, a saucer will enter. As the game progresses, more enemy saucers will appear more frequently. Large saucers shoot in random directions. Small spacecraft will zero in on player’s craft. When all asteroids have been destroyed, a new cluster of large asteroids will appear. Realistic Controls: Push-button controls are provided for rotation left or right, thrust and fire control. Activation of the Hyperspace button causes the spacecraft to go off screen and reappear at random in a different area. Hyperspace is risky however, because of a high probability of destruction upon reentry. Scoring: Small Asteroids…………100 points Medium Asteroids……….50 points Large Asteroids…………..20 points Large Spacecraft……….200 points Small Spacecraft…….1,000 points Bonus Scoring: Each time 10,000 points are achieved an additional spacecraft is awarded. Spectacular Visual Effects: Realistic explosions, laser blasts, fragmentation of space debris are created by the unique Atari-designed QuadraScan display system. Exciting visuals are enhanced by highly realistic sound effects.   CLICK HERE for flyers.arcade-museum.com CLICK HERE for Frequently Asked Questions