Pole Position - Atari - Gameplay Up to Gameover
4Pole Position for Atari
Gameplay Up to Gameover
Game Information from Moby Games
Published by Atari, Inc.
Developed by Namco Limited
Released Aug, 1983
Genre: Racing / Driving
Perspective: Behind view
Interface: Direct control
Vehicular: Automobile, Track racing
Pole Position is a Formula 1 racing game. Enter the Grand Prix, race against other racing cars to achieve the highest score possible in the shortest amount of time.
Before the player can enter the Grand Prix, the player must first qualify by competing in the Qualifying Lap within 73 seconds or less. If the player, however, does not qualify in the Qualifying Lap, the player may continue to race until the Race Timer runs after 90 seconds. The player will score 50 points per 5 meters and additionally 50 points for every racing car passed. When the time runs out - Game Over. The player will have to restart the Qualifying Lap.
Qualifying will enable the player to start in one of the eight available positions. The faster the lap time was, the better the starting position in addition to bonus score points. The number one starting position is the Pole Position.
During the Grand Prix, the player will compete against the Race Timer as well as against other racing cars. If the player fails to beat the Race Timer in any lap, the player drops out of the race - Game Over. Completing the race by reaching the finishing line will grant the player 200 points per second left on the Race Timer, a bonus score for distance covered, and passing bonus points.
Scoring
Every 5 meters driven: 50 points
Passing Car Bonus: 50 points per racing car
Time Bonus: 200 points per second left on the Race Timer
Positions
Pole Position - Lap Time: 58"50 seconds - 4,000 points
2nd Position - Lap Time: 60"00 seconds - 2,000 points
3rd Position - Lap Time: 62"00 seconds - 1,400 points
4th Position - Lap Time: 64"00 seconds - 1,000 points
5th Position - Lap Time: 66"00 seconds - 800 points
6th Position - Lap Time: 68"00 seconds - 600 points
7th Position - Lap Time: 70"00 seconds - 400 points
8th Position - Lap Time: 73"00 seconds - 200 points
Programmed by: Douglas B. Macrae
Cover Artwork: Terry Hoff (as T. Hoff)
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