GCE Vectrex Blitz! User manual

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Will you have a championship season or
just be an also-ran? You’re in control as
head coach of this championship
caliber squad. Run, pass, punt, kick field
goals -– all the excitement of a real
game. Play against the computer‘s
tough defense or invite a visiting coach
to join in a real showdown!

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Screen
Overlay
Outlet for Built-in
Control Panel
Reset
Button
Off/On/Volume
Control
Built-in
Control Panel
Blitz!
Cartridge
Slot
Power
Cord
Cartridge
Console
Outlet For Second
Control Panel
Second Control Panel
For Simultaneous
2-Player Game
Setting Up

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!Make sure the console power cord is plugged into
a 120 volt AC 60 cycle electrical outlet.
!Check to be sure the plug for the built-in control
panel is firmly seated in the control panel outlet
on the right.
!For simultaneous 2-player game play, plug second
control panel (sold separately) into the control
panel outlet on the left.
!Make sure the console is turned OFF before inser-
ting the cartridge. Insert the cartridge into the slot
with the label side up. Be sure it is firmly inserted
to the guideline marked on the cartridge.
!Insert the screen overlay behind the tabs at the
top and bottom of the screen.
!T urn the OFF/ON/VOLUME CONTROL to the
ON position (clockwise). You will see the Vectrex
title for a few seconds, then the name of the game.
!Adjust the volume control to the desired listening
level.

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Strong Right
or Snap
Moves your men
into a strong
right formation.
Also used to snap
the ball.
Spread or Pass
or Kick
Moves your men
into a spread
formation. Also
used to release
a pass or kick.
On offense,
moves the ball
carrier around
the field. On
defense, controls
one of your men.
Power Middle
or Punt Select
Moves your men
into a power
middle formation.
Also used to
select punt
formation.
Strong Left or
Field Goal Select
Moves your men
into a strong left
formation. Also
used to select
field goal
formation.
As a one player game, Blitz! is designed to be played
with the built-in control panel. For two player game
play, a second control panel is needed (sold separately).
The functions of the controls are the same on both
panels, as follows:
Blitz! Controls

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Button 1 on the built-in control panel once to
switch to a two player game. will then
show on the screen. When played as a two player
game, a second control panel is necessary. You can
return to a one player game by pressing Button 1
again before starting game play .
Blitz! can be played as a one or two player game.
When appears on the screen, press
Player Selection
How To Play
PLAYER
2
GAME
1
Game Selection
PLAYER
1
GAME
1
You have a choice of 3 game options. Each game
operates the same way, but they vary in speed and
difficulty. Game 1 is the slowest and easiest while
Game 3 is the fastest and most difficult. When
appears on the screen, press Button 2 to
PLAYER
1
GAME
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PLAYER
1
GAME
3
change to the game you wish to play. For example, if
you press Button 2 twice, will appear on
the screen. If you do not choose a particular game,
Game 1 will be chosen for you.
Once you select the number of players, and the
game number , press Button 4 for kick-off formation.
In a one player game, you control the “X” team and
the computer controls the “O“ team. In a two player
game, the right control panel controls the “X” team
and the left control panel controls the “O” team.
As the crowd cheers, both sides take the field and
prepare for the kick-off of a 5 minute game. The ob-
ject of the game is the same as the pros – try to get
10 yards in 4 downs on your way to a touchdown.
The down number and yards to go are shown at the
bottom of the screen and the first down marker is
shown on the left side of the field.
In a one player game, the kick-off will happen
automatically . In a two player game, the “O” player
(the one using the left control panel) will press But-
ton 3 to kick-off. Once the ball lands, the offensive
Game Play
Starting Game Play

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player will have to recover the ball and run back
downfield. Once tackled, the field will rotate 180°
because the offense will always move from the bot-
tom of the screen to the top.
At the start of each down, the offensive player
selects his team’s formation with one of the four but-
tons. If two people are playing, the defensive player
then chooses a formation. In a one player game, the
computer will select a defensive formation. As the of-
fensive player , you control the brightly lit character
on the field. You can move him anywhere behind
the line of scrimmage prior to the the snap of the
ball. Once you snap the ball, by pressing Button 4,
you control the player with the ball. The ball will
always be snapped to the player immediately behind
the ball. As a defensive player , you always control
the brightly lit defensive character.
Just like the real game, you better watch the clock,
too. You only have 30 seconds to snap the ball once
the formations are set. Otherwise, a delay of game
penalty will be called. Once the ball is snapped you
have the options of running , passing , punting or at-
tempting a field goal. You ’re the coach, so anticipate
the action as you lead your team down the field.

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Positions
There are 5 basic positions you can line your men up in:
Strong Left
(Button 1)
Power Middle
(Button 2)
Spread
(Button 3)
Strong Right
(Button 4)
Punting or Field Goal
(See “Kicking” section)
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You also have the option of punting and kicking
field goals. To attempt a punt, first set your men up
in any formation. Once your opponent sets up his
men, press Button 2 to change your men to punt
formation. Press Button 4 to snap the ball to your
punter. Just like passing, point your joystick in the
desired direction of your kick and press Button 3.
Kicking
You also have the option to pass on any down. To
pass the ball, first snap to your quarterback. Be
careful to stay behind the line of scrimmage! Wait for
one of your men to get clear, aim the joystick
toward him, and then press Button 3 to release the
pass. You can continue to control the ball slightly by
using the joystick until the pass is caught or falls to
the ground. Make sure an opponent isn’t in range of
your pass because you might get intercepted! If the
pass is complete, you control the receiver and can
continue to run downfield.
Passing
You can run on any down. Push the joystick to
move your player in any direction.
Running

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There are two penalties in Blitz!:
Delay of Game: If you take more than 30 seconds
to snap the ball after the formations are set, this
penalty will be called. You will lose five yards. The
clock will not start again until the ball is snapped.
Offsides: If you are across the line of scrimmage
when the ball is snapped, this penalty will be called.
You will lose five yards. The clock will start again as
soon as your new formation is in place.
Don’t forget, Blitz! is just like real football.
Therefore, the ball will be turned over to your oppo-
nent if you do not make a first down in 4 tries.
Penalties
Once you are tackled by an opponent or run out of
bounds , the official will blow a whistle and the play
will be over . Both teams come out again ready for
the next play .
Getting Tackled
To kick a field goal , first select any formation.
Once your opponent sets up his men, press Button 3
to change your men to field goal formation . The goal
posts will appear . Snap the ball , line up with the
goal posts , aim the direction of your kick with the
joystick and press Button 3 to actually kick . To punt
or kick, you must be behind the line of scrimmage .
From either punt or field goal formation you have
the option of running with the ball once the ball is
snapped . However , you do not have the option of
passing from either formation .

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Touchdown Carry or pass ball into 7
opponent’s end zone.
Field Goal Kick ball through 3
opponent’s goal posts.
Safety Tackle opponent in this 2
own end zone.
Points
How Occurs
Action
There are three ways to score:
Scoring
If you do not choose a formation within 2 minutes,
the game will go into a self play mode. Formations
and snaps will happen automatically . You will still
have control over the movement of the players, but
the computer will continue to choose formations and
snap the ball until the game is over . You can end
the self play mode only by pressing the Reset Button
on the console.
Self Play Mode
When playing against the computer , you are always
the offensive team. When the computer takes posses-
sion of the ball he will either punt or attempt a field
goal. However , remember to set up a defensive for-
mation before he can attempt to kick or punt.

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As long as your machine is on, with the Blitz! car-
tridge in place, the high score is retained. Once the
machine is turned off and the cartridge removed, the
high score is lost. To view the high score, press the
Reset Button on the console.
High Score Memory
Additionally , the longest single run and longest
single pass of the game will be listed.
Score
1st Downs
Yds Rushing
Yds Passing
At the end of the game, a statistic page will appear,
recapping the game. It will show the following
statistic for both the Home Team (player 1) and the
Visiting Team (player 2 or computer):
Statistics
After each score the ball must be kicked-off to
continue the game. In a one player game, the kick-
off will happen automatically. In a two player game,
the scoring team should press Button 3 to kick-off.

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To restart a completed game with the same number
of players and game play option, press any of the 4
buttons once the game is over. If you wish to restart
the game before it is completed, or change the
number of players or game play option, press the
Reset Button on the console.
Restarting Game

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Date Name Score
Score Record

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Date Name Score
Score Record

90 Day Limited Warranty
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This warranty is valid only for service in the country of
purchase. General Consumer Electronics, Inc. warrants to
the original purchaser of this cartridge that the product
will be free of defects in material or workmanship for 90
days from the date of purchase. During this warranty
period, the product will be repaired or replaced with a
new or reconditioned unit, at our option, without charge.
The original purchaser must return the product to the
dealer with proof of the date of purchase or mail it, pro-
perly packaged, prepaid and insured to: General Con-
sumer Electronics, Inc., 233 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa
Monica, CA 90401.
If you return the product without proof of the date of
purchase, or after the 90-day warranty period has expired,
it will be repaired or replaced with a new or recondition-
ed unit, at our option, for a $15.00 service charge. Please
include a check or money order in the full amount along
with your name, address, city, state and zip code. This
non-warranty service will only be available within one
year from the date of purchase.
Damage caused in transit, by abuse, accident, negli-
gence or through repairs made by others is not covered
by the warranty. Any implied warranties are limited to
the 90 day period from the original date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state
so that the foregoing limitations may not entirely apply.
United Kingdom - This undertaking is in addition to
consumer statutory rights and does not affect those rights
in any way.

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Order Form For
Replacement Screen Overlays
Additional screen overlays may be ordered by completing
this form and mailing it with your check or money order
for $2.00 each. Address check or money order to:
GCE, Vectrex Screen Overlays, P .O. Box 8123,
San Francisco, CA 94128.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery . Offer subject to
availability . NOTE: Separate cartridges are needed
for the overlays listed below.
Quantity
(fill in)
Cost
(fill in)
Mine Storm HO-4000 @$2.00 =
Armor Attack HO-4010 @$2.00 =
Berzerk HO-4020 @$2.00 =
Clean Sweep HO-4030 @$2.00 =
HyperChase HO-4040 @$2.00 =
Cosmic Chasm HO-4050 @$2.00 =
Rip-Off HO-4060 @$2.00 =
Scramble HO-4070 @$2.00 =
Solar Quest HO-4080 @$2.00 =
Space Wars HO-4090 @$2.00 =
Star Hawk HO-4100 @$2.00 =
Star Trek HO-4110 @$2.00 =
Blitz! HO-4120 @$2.00 =
OTHER (specify) @$2.00 =
Total Overlays
Ordered
Total
CA Residents Add 6% Sales Tax $
Cost $
Total Amount Enclosed $
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