Midway Offroad Thunder - Game Startup and Player Controls

Operation 2-2
GAME OPERATION
STARTING UP
Whenever you turn on the machine or restore power, the system executes boot ROM code. The boot
ROM contains self-diagnostic tests. These tests automatically verify and report the condition of the CPU
and other hardware. If the hardware fails a test, the system displays an error message.
Having passed power-up tests, the system enters Attract Mode. Attract Mode consists of typical game
scenes and sounds, alternating with high scores. Attract Mode continues until game play commences.
Players insert currency or tokens to start the game. Each player selects a truck and a course. Play begins
after a countdown period. The game will progress until players quit or exhaust their playtime. At Game-
Over Mode, players may choose to begin again. If players choose not to continue, then the system returns
to Attract Mode.
ARCADE COMPUTER
This game uses an Arcade Computer to control its functions. The Arcade Computer is a customized
personal computer. Housing the Arcade Computer is a PC-like case. Inside, you’ll recognize the
motherboard, plug-in cards, modular power supply, disk drives, etc. Despite these familiar features,
Midway optimized this computer specifically for this game. The Arcade Computer design permits improved
upgradability and service access without sacrificing ruggedness or reliability.
PLAYER CONTROLS
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ACCELERATOR.
The accelerator pedal controls vehicle speed and acceleration.
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BRAKE.
The brake pedal stops the vehicle, just like a real brake.
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GEARSHIFT.
The gearshift lever controls the amount of engine torque that reaches the wheels. The
player may choose manual or automatic shift operation. Manual shift operation requires the player to
upshift while accelerating and downshift while decelerating. (This shift has no reverse gear.) Players
select automatic or manual shift trucks before racing. Manual shift trucks allow skilled drivers more
control and faster starts.
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NITRO BUTTON.
The NITRO button is on the end of the shift lever. If the nitro feature is active,
pressing NITRO adds a power burst. (The button illuminates when nitro is available.)
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START BUTTON
. The START button allows a player to begin or continue play, select courses and
trucks, etc.
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STEERING WHEEL.
The steering wheel aims the vehicle and provides course condition feedback.
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SLAM CAM.
The red SLAM CAM button displays the cockpit view. The viewpoint is from the driver’s
seat inside the truck.
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CRASH CAM.
The orange CRASH CAM button provides a close-up, aerial view of the course. The
viewpoint is from above and behind the truck. A truck camera would see this view.
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CHOPPER CAM.
The yellow CHOPPER CAM button provides a distant aerial view of the course. The
viewpoint is from above and behind the truck. A tracking helichopper camera would see this view.