Midway Video Game Machine (VGM) None - Manual (Page 9)

A RCTIC T HUNDER 9
C HAPTER 1 O PERATION
GAME FEATURES
Arctic Thunder™ ships configured for one-player game play, but up to four cabinets may be linked to pro-
mote player competition.
Arctic Thunder™, the action packed snowmobile tour for the new millennium, is a polar fantasy that trans-
ports adventurous trekkers across continents in search of unimaginable and ultra-realistic thrills and chills.
From the snowy plateaus of the Himalayas and the Swiss Alps to snowscapes in Europe and the Ameri-
cas, players can assume the role of Ponzo, the resident polar primate, or of Willie Qiunn a hip and cool
Rastafari, just to name a few. Slaloming through fluffy white powder on the back of a snowmobile, players
and their opponents compete for power-ups while launching shiver-worthy snowballs and frosty power
attacks.
STARTING UP
Each time power is switched on or restored to the game machine, the system enters Start-up Tests.
Observe software revision level is shown at the top of screen. A testing message appears for approximate
60 seconds.
The system enters Attract Mode once it passes all power-up tests. The Attract Mode screen will cycle unin-
terrupted and display a variety of scenes and sounds from a typical race on any given track. The system
does not exit Attract Mode until the desired amount of coins or tokens is inserted and game play com-
mences.
GAME RULES AND OBJECTIVES
The game is configured for one-player game play, but up to four cabinets may be linked at one time to pro-
mote multiple player competition. To enter Game Mode, individual player(s) must insert the required
amount of currency or tokens, press the Start button, and select a sled and track. The main objective of the
game is to earn top ranking on a given track environment and/or against other drivers.
PLAYER CONTROLS
• Start Button, located on the right-hand side of the controller assembly, is used to begin game play or to
select certain features before a race.
• Attack Button, located on the left-hand side of controller assembly is used during competition to punch
opponents, launch snowballs, or power attacks.
• Throttle Lever, located on the right-hand side of controller assembly, is used to accelerate.
GAME OPERATION
Access to the menu system for statistics, adjustments, and testing is secured by a keyed lock on the coin
box to prevent tampering. When the menu system is entered, on screen messages guide the operator
through tasks.
CABINET SWITCHES
• ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the top right-hand side of cabinet.
• REMOTE MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS knobs are located inside coin vault. Use the monitor test screens
with these controls to adjust video image size, brightness, contrast, etc.