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SOFTWARE CATALOG For APPLE, ATARI , IBM PC, COMMODORE 64, and VIC-20 . • .. Br0derbund invites you to ex­ there's more. You 'll be reading perience one of the most exciting about a new generation of games lines of entertainment and home like Lode Runner, Gumball, Spare The Mask of the Sun David's Midnight Magic productivity software ever pro­ Change and Drol that offer the Arcade Machine Martian Raider duced. Whether you own an ultimate in original game play. Stellar Shuttle Apple, Atari, IBM PC, Commodore In addition, Br0derbund is Lode Runner Shark Trap 64 or VIC-20 computer, Br0der­ quickly becoming a distinguished Apple Panic bund has something new and dif­ producer of personal productivity Drol Multi-Sound Synthesizer ferent for you to discover. software that is both Spare Change Genetic Drift Br0derbund's powerful and easy to Labyrinth arcade use. Two best-sel lers Track Attack action, you should know about Gumball strategy, are Bank Street Writer, the Choplifter! and skill­ simplest word processing Matchboxes enhancing program on the market, and Operation Whirlwind games repre­ MasterType, an outstanding Compatibility Chart sent the cream­ typing tutorial that's Bank Street Writer of-the-crop in en­ a great action _,....--.. A.E. t~rtainment soft­ game as well. Sea fox Bank Street Speller ware. Nowhere else For an experi­ MasterType ence unlike any will you find better ani- Sky Blazer 7'f/1 mation, more outstanding graph­ other, discover TITI " I ics or more challenging play. our world of Serpentine ... ~ rA::-)· l Throughout our catalog, you'll unique and ex­ ~ ·r. .•· .:.:: ! ~!' recognize many best-sellers: hits citing software . ,, . :. ·· . ...~,, ... r :.: ·•· ·'· I today! . I like Choplifter, A.E., Arcade Ma­ . .. _ - ;,I' chine, Sky Blazer and Seafox. And . -.. ·1 he Legend tells of an an­ f you have ever wished cient golden artifact, The that you could design and You are a highly Each of the 150 different levels re­ Mask of the Sun, that program your own fast­ trained Galactic quires strategic problem solving and lends its wearer invincibil­ 0 action arcade game, but Commando deep in quick thinking in addition to ity in the face of death. As an ar­ have been stopped because you didn't enemy territory. lightning-fast reflexes. chaeologist, adventurer, and treasure have the programming background, Greedy leaders of But that's just half of the story! hunter you can't wait to get your The Arcade Machine is for you! It will the Bungeling Em­ Lode Runner is also a powerful, easy­ hands on it-even though it may cost still take patience, concentration and pire have stolen a to-use game generator that lets you creativity . .. but you don't have to you your life. fortune in gold from design your very own Lode Runner Your quest for the Mask will take know how to program. The Arcade the peace-loving people, but you've games. Without any knowledge of Machine will guide you, step by step, you to the Aztec Ruins in central Mex­ just discovered their secret under­ programming, you can easily design ico. You 'll face the greatest challenges through the process of designing and ground treasury. You will be running, and save to disk your own unique of your career as you venture inside producing your own computer games. jumping, drilling passages, and out­ Lode Runner game screens and bring ancient pyramids and attempt to un­ You'll be able to draw your own foxing life-threatening guards as you cover the secrets of a lost civilization. shapes-man or monster, geometric them to action-packed, animated life. try to recover every last ingot of Bun­ Lode Runner: The ultimate strat­ The Mask of the Sun features or free form-and add animation, geling booty. egy game for arcade enthusiasts. superb animation, detailed graphics, movement and sound effects. Lode Runner is a one-of-a-kind sound effects and an interpreter that Included are sample games as well game that offers you truly unlimited allows you to converse in everyday as a test game to help you get started. game play. You'll never run short of language. These features, and a well­ A comprehensive manual is enclosed challenge. crafted story line, combine to bring with complete instructions and work For starters, Lode Runner serves you one of the most absorbing and sheets. challenging adventures of all time. up 150 game screens, each with its own unique puzzles and challenges. 4 ou will soon come to ex­ here's trouble in the Spare ou're working as an ap­ ngage in a heroic flight of pect the unexpected in Change Arcade. Two )] prentice gumball sorter at adventure and challenge. the challenging (and Zerks, the main charac­ the Sticky Sole Gumball Sixty-four peace dele­ amusing!) underground ters from a new arcade Factory. Eagerly and effi- gates are being held hos­ dream world of Drol. A little girl and machine, are on the loose. They're ciently you sort the moving gumballs tage and with them all hopes for a her propeller-beanied brother have running around the arcade trying to by color, trying to make your day's secure future. With joystick in hand been lured by a witch doctor's curse collect enough tokens to retire! quota. But the job has its problems. you attempt to maneuver your ultra­ into the multi-leveled ruins of a lost As the arcade owner, your only Take for example your ever-obser­ responsive craft past the Bungeling civilization. Mesmerized, the children defense is to distract them. You use vant boss, who's always ready and Empire's incredible graphic display of aimlessly wander the scrolling every trick in the book-from playing waiting to undo your best efforts. Or defense. They've got missiles, jets underground corridors, unaware of their favorite tunes on the jukebox, to the over-zealous dental assistants and tanks to foul your carefully ex­ the dangers around them. ringing the pay phones. Spare who are trying to blow-up the factory ecuted plan. One trip to the hostages It's your task- as a hero equipped Change offers a multitude of increas­ with explosive-laced gumballs. You'll won't do it. It will take several trips to with a rocket backpack and full­ ingly difficult levels of game play, and be ready for the 5-o'clock whistle rescue all the hostages . .. and each .screen radar scope - to dodge hop­ will reward you along the way with when it blows! one gets more dangerous. ping scorpions, monsters and snakes, outrageous cartoons from the Zerk If you are successful in your mind­ Hurry! But before taking off on your flying turkeys, swords, daggers, ar­ archives. boggling new job, you'll be rewarded mission, be sure to let someone know rows, magnets, witch doctors, and If the Zerks get to be too much for with a promotion - and an amusing where you'll be. Choplifter! will take vacuum cleaners (!) in your attempts you, or you want to increase your cartoon showing its effect on your you on a flight of fantasy that could to rescue the children and reunite challenge, a "Zerk Control Center" will home life. Only the best players will keep you away for days. them with their mother. allow you to alter, dramatically, seven get to experience the outstanding re­ Choplifter! is one of the best-sell­ Orel 's wry sense of humor and aspects of their behavior. tirement benefits. ing computer games of all time! amazingly detailed cartoon imagery Spare Change will provide you with Here's an arcade game filled with make this game a charmer! endless hours of fun! colorful and delicious surprises. GAME ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -1,~ ~ ~ ~ h,~ ~ ~ ~ ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A.E. a 48K g .!. a 48K .!. .!. I a 64K .!. 24K • APPLE PANIC a 48K Cl am .!. 64K Cl 16K I • * ARCADE MACHINE a 48K .!. a 48K .!. f a""" •>nee• SPELLER' a 48K Cl *BANK 01nee1 ' WRITER ' a 48K Cl a 48K Cl I a 64K Cl 64K Cl a 128K CJ 48K • CHOPLIFTER! a 48K iii a• 16K .!. I a• 64K .!. UAV/u o MIDNIGHT MAGIC a 48K Qi:ii a 48K g I a 64K CJ OROL a 48K CJ.!. a 48K CJ.!. I a 64K Cl.!. 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  • Finding Aid to the Brøderbund Software, Inc. Collection, 1979-2002

    Finding Aid to the Brøderbund Software, Inc. Collection, 1979-2002

    Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play Brøderbund Software, Inc. Collection Finding Aid to the Brøderbund Software, Inc. Collection, 1979-2002 Summary Information Title: Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection Creator: Douglas Carlston and Brøderbund Software, Inc. (primary) ID: 114.892 Date: 1979-2002 (inclusive); 1980-1998 (bulk) Extent: 8.5 linear feet Language: The materials in this collection are in English, unless otherwise indicated. Abstract: The Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection is a compilation of Brøderbund business records and information on the Software Publishers Association (SPA). The majority of the materials are dated between 1980 and 1998. Repository: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong One Manhattan Square Rochester, New York 14607 585.263.2700 [email protected] Administrative Information Conditions Governing Use: This collection is open for research use by staff of The Strong and by users of its library and archives. Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, he has given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes. Custodial History: The Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection was donated to The Strong in January 2014 as a gift from Douglas Carlston. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under Object ID 114.892. The papers were received from Carlston in 5 boxes, along with a donation of Brøderbund software products and related corporate ephemera. Preferred citation for publication: Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection, Brian Sutton- Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Processed by: Julia Novakovic, February 2014 Controlled Access Terms Personal Names • Carlston, Cathy • Carlston, Doug, 1947- • Carlston, Gary • Pelczarski, Mark • Wasch, Ken • Williams, Ken Corporate Names • Brøderbund • Brøderbund Software, Inc.