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THE GAME
The player controls a skateboarder. The object of the game is to perform stunts
accumulating points for which skate park tickets are obtained. In the parks you
compete to gain medals and cash. Cash may be used to purchase better equipment
(e.g. boards, shoes, pads, protective helmets) which improves the performance of
the player.
Select keyboard or joystick and then press key 1 for three credits.
You can then skate around "Skate City" visiting the four shops and four parks.
There are four parks in "Skate City" each of which may be visited only once on
each level of the game. The parks are Downhill, Jump, Ramp and Slalom.
The locations of these are indicated on a map which appears on the screen if you
pass over a "map" square. Activating the joystick continues the game, these are
pointed to by "D" markers - Downhill, "J"-Jump, "R" - Ramp, "S" - Slalom.
Tickets are used as the parks are visited (under the T on the screen).
Extra tickets are awarded at 5,000, 15,000, 25,000, 35,000 etc. points. Medals
are awarded for good performance in the parks, with cash prizes and bonus
points.
After visiting each park a status sheet is displayed indicating medals awarded.
High score and remaining credits also. When in the vicinity of a shop an icon to
the right of the screen flashes alternately with the price. These icons
represent helmets, shoes, skateboard and pads. The level of equipment is
indicated alongside the appropriate icon. Approaching the counter at the
correct place either results in a "SALE" or "NO SALE" message.
Bonus points are awarded for remaining cash at the end of the game.
If the player does not enter a park within the time limit displayed on the bar
timer, he is pursued by killer bees. These become more dangerous if the player
does not enter a park quickly, transforming into various objects. Extra points
may be gained by passing over certain hidden locations.
Dollar bills on the road may be collected. The player should avoid contact with
other characters appearing on the screen.

KEYBOARD CONTROLS
Q - Turn anticlockwise; W - Turn clockwise; J - Jump; K - Kick; L - Stop.
Rotation keys Q and W are used to select the direction. Pressing K will cause
the player to turn off.
P - Pause; C - Screen colour; X - Exit Skate City to start.

SPECTRUM 48/128, +2: Type LOAD"" and press ENTER. Press PLAY on the cassette
recorder.
•TM a (c) 1986 Atari Games Corporation. All rights reserved. Licensed to KIXX.