Atari , Inc. 1265 Borregas, Sunnyvale, California 94086 Alan Inc. 1977 October, 1977 Volume I , Number 11 ATAI2I'S MAGIC Presented for the first time at AMOA, Canyon Bomber™ is a game with magnetic appeal. This one or two player video game creates the kind of player determination to achieve higher and higher scores. This means high replay and high collections. Bombs are dropped from blimps and planes traveling a t varying speeds over a canyon filled with targets. The objective is simple: Players try to hit all the targets in the canyon without missing to obtain Like magic, Atari presents the biggest the highest score. and best lineup of products ever at the Skill and timing are required as players 1977 trade shows. It will be the premiere decide when to drop the bombs in order of Airborne Avenger™, Destroyer™, to maximize the number of targets hit. Canyon Bomber™ , the 2 Game Game time is determined by the number Module TM, and even more new games of misses allowed, as set by the operator that will mystify you with their variety at 3, 4 , 5, or 6 per game. One player and appeal. against the computer, or two players At the Amusement and Musi c Opera­ against each other, Canyon Bomber is a tors Association Exposition, Oct. 28 - 30, competitive challenge. Atari will feature magical games and special entertainment at our booth in the West Room (16 - 23 and 26 - 33) of the Con rad Hilton in Chicago. Everyone is invited to preview our exciting products of the future and on Saturday you ca n meet Atari's Master of Magic. The International Association of Atari introduces a new design concept Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo­ for games. The 2 Game Module TM is a sition in New Orleans will mark the modern cabinet which includes two introduction of an exciting, all new complete video games on either side of concept in coin operated amusement the unit. With this new concept two from Atari . The booths between Aisle games will require the same space as one 1300 and 1400 in the center of Rivergate standard game unit, thus doubling the Exhibition Center is certain to be the potential income from the area used. highlight of the show held ov. 19 - 21. Because of its compact size, only Atari makes more magic. The new requiring six square feet for two games, products together with many of the the unit ca n easily be placed in even m'ore current winners to be displayed at these types of locations with less available shows will be an attraction that should space. The games selected for the 2 Game not be missed. This special trade show Module will be those which have a proven issue of the Coin Connection reviews success record in the marketplace and are some of the terrific games that can be certain to show high earnings in any seen at the Atari booths. location. SEA ACTION WITH DISTAOlYEA TM THE CLASSIC: Command the Destroyer™ in this IIEAII'iiOUT ™ new one-player sea action game. Players are in full control. They set the speed and the depth and release one to four charges to hit enemy submarines. Destroyer requires skill and timing to achieve high scores. Two types of submarine targets travel at varying speeds and depth to add to the challenge. Scores vary from 25 to 200 points per hit depending on level of difficulty. Three-dimensional visual effects give an even higher attraction. Destroyer is intriguing. Players are involved in the action and challenge of the game play. The learning curve is positive to encourage high replay and high earnings. A year an d a half after its introduc­ ti on, Breakout TM is still in demand by STAASNIP l TM STARS players and operators. I t is the optimum player's challenge that has all the This spectacular one player video game characteristics of a high earning, long life attracts players into their own cosmic game. federation as captain of Starship I TM. Breakout is a classic example of the The theme is right for today. Star Wars "easy to learn but hard to master" game and Star Trek fans can now participate in that has spurred the determination and the excitement of an outer space battle. enthusiasm of players everywhere. The Starship I has fast action and chal­ result. is a game that has maintained its lenge. Players maneuver the ship into high collections and demand in the position to hit the enemy spacecraft locations. while avoiding crashes. Three dimensional visual effects give the realistic feeling of speeding through space. THE SPlINT 2 'M The reported high collections and play appeal of this game makes it a winner in RACE IS ON any location. Players stand in line to have a chance to experience Starship I. SUPER BUCKS WITH SUPEI Iue Super Bug is Atari's new one player driving sensation. A sunshine yellow super modified bug in the center of the screen races through winding city streets in a rally-type race. As players accelerate and shift through the four speeds, unpredictable turns, oil slicks, skids and parked cars along the tree lined course add to the fun and challenge of this game. Spontaneous turns and obstacles appear at random on both the novice and expert Sprint 2 TM is one of the most popular tracks to make Super Bug a different one or two player driving games. It offers game each time it is played. 12 different tracks for players to choose from for the competition. Fast action with four speeds, skids on turns, oil slicks and drone cars for traffic give players an extra challenging race. Sprint 2 is a proven winner in any location. TAIPLE HU T''' IS ATARI'S PINBALL TIME 2000'Y TRIPLE ACTION LINE UP Atari has introduced three of the most innovative, revolutionary pinball games in the past year. The premier of Airborne Avenger™ together with Time 2000™ an d the At arian TM initiates Atari 's line of high earning pinball ga mes. "Collection reported on At ari 's pin­ ball game everywhere have given the indu try new stan dards for pinball income potentials" sai d Frank Ball ouz, ational Sales Manage r. "Atllri has given pinball a new I ok, new sounds, an d new play action that attracts pl aye rs at all levels of expertise, an d the quarters in the cash boxe verify its appea l," he added. ach of the three games ha its own unique set of electronic sounds that give players the added sa tisfac ti on from the The unique double flipper design on high coring targets, bumpers and bon u Time 2000 offers player twice the ac tio n and challenge for ski ll shot . Two di stinct Atari's Triple Hu nt TM hooting arqde features. The addit ional 6" of play field offers three games in one unit. Hit The area on Atari games give pl ayers more bonus buildups, the new ca ptive bumper Bear™, Witch Hunt ™ , or Raccoon action area whil e the space requirement kickout holes an d drop targe ts are some of the features that add to the exci tement Hu nt TM can easily be elected by a for the opera tor and location are the in this "time" theme game. si mple switch on the computer board and same a stan dard pinball ga mes. An a change of the graphic panels. This game exclu ive optional tilt sound is included offers triple hooting action in three to help alleviate abu e. Atari has an THE ATAIIANS'Y dimen ion . Triple Hu nt i available in innovative approach to pinball that adds either the two cabinet hooting ga ll ery to the pl ay appea l and the coll ections. for arca des, r the new single ca binet compact design for location having Ie AIIBOINE AVENGEI 'Y available space. SELF-TEST ON ATARI GAMES All of At ari' games introduced in the pa st year include the built-in self-test y tern. It i now easier to pinpoin t technical probl ems on Atari games. A witch just insi de the coin door on vi deo an d pinball games will check 75% to 0% of. the solid'-state circuitry, player Atari's first pinball game introduced controls, switches and lights on the game. the game of tomorrow. The Atarians is a The elf-te t wit ch on pinball game will whole new playing experience. Dual check both olid-sta te an d elect ro­ fl ippers, exclu ive play field ta tu s restora­ mechanical parts. tion advan ced design features and thrill­ ing electronic ounds give The Atarians A ection in the technical manual The newest of Atari's pinball games high play appeal and collection .. provi ded with each game gives a list of ha even more play action and innovative how to interpret the video an d au dio features. The center ca ptive ball target , problem indicators on the elf-t e t. the combined spinner-kicker and the AND MORE ... A. IR~ORN AVENGER spell out targe ts The self-te t system i designed to give hIghlight the fast and high scoring action Even more new Atari games will be on operators and service technicians the on the playfield. There are "Specials" and display at the AMOA and IAAPA. We ability to diagno e problem quickly on "Double Bonu es" and even more variety hope everyone will have an opportunity location.