Arcadian Programs: Q - Z

     Download digitally archived Bally Arcade tape programs that will load with AstroBASIC (the BASIC with the built-in tape-interface).

Program NameAuthor(s)SourceComments
Rebound Dave Martin Arcadian, Vol. 3, Pg. 124, Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg. 54 (Reprint) $100 contest winner for Oct 1981
Repack (AB+8k Version) Mike White and Dave Carson Niagara Bugs Club Tape 1, Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg. 108 and 109, Niagara Bugs Bulletin, Vol. 2, Pg. 24 and 25 Title screen by Tim White. This program can also be used on an unexpanded Astrocade if the directions in the Arcadian are used (Vol. 6, Pg. 109).
Reverse Brett Bilbrey and Mike Toth Arcadian, Vol 1, Pg. 38 and 46  
Saturn Space Dock Dale Low (Astrogames) Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg. 12 and 15  
Shoot the Duck James Wilchen Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg 58  
Shut Box Joseph Spiegel Arcadian, Vol. 5, Pg. 170 and 171  
Simon (Modified) Brett Bilbrey and Mike White Niagara Bugs Club Tape 1, Arcadian, Vol. 1, 35, 38, 45, and 77 This modified version of Simon has several different versions of the game plus some other perks.
Simon I Brett Bilbrey and Mike White Arcadian, Vol. 1, 35, 38, 45, and 77 This -MAY- be the same modified version of Simon that has several different versions of the game plus some other perks, but I'm not sure.
Simon Brett Bilbrey and Mike White Arcadian, Vol. 1, 35, 38, 45, and 77 Translated to Astro BASIC by Mike White
Slot Machine Mueller Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 21  
Slot Machine (Modified) Mueller and Mike White Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 21 I'm not sure what is modified in this version.
Space Ape Henry Sopko Arcadian, Vol 6, Pg. 96 "Space Ape is a version of the ladder-climbing game. The object is to get to the top of the platform when the ape is located. You must jump over barrels to avoid getting hit, using the trigger. There are three barrels in the way all the time. To climb the ladder, you must be directly in line with it. JY controls your direction, but don't fall off the ledge!" - Arcadian
Space Spiders Steve Kennedy Arcadian, Vol. 5, 151 and 152  
Spirals II Matt Giwer Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 95 Spirals 1 (Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 69)
Spirals II (Modified) Matt Giwer and Dave Carson Arcadian Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 95 (Original Version), Spirals I (Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 69)
Starfighter James Winn Arcadian, Vol. 4, Pg. 19-21  
Stategic Air Command Bob Weber and George Moses Arcadian, 3, no. 7 (May 1981): 76. (300 Baud version), Arcadian, 6, no. 9 (July 1984): 84. (2000 Baud version) This game is sort of like a SUPER simple Missile Command. Press the trigger to fire the missiles while holding left/right to steer them. Read the included text file for quite a few additional comments about this game lifted from the Yahoo message group.
Sub Search Ron Picardi Best of Arcadian - 1980 [Tape], Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 83  
Tower of Hanoi Bob Wiseman Arcadian, Vol. 3, Pg. 53 and 54, Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg. 94 (Reprint)  
Trapshoot Joe Peoples Arcadian, Vol. 5, Pg. 93 and 106  
Treasure Hunt Tim White and Mike Kinkead Niagara Bugs Club Tape 1, Arcadian, Vol. 7, Pg. 14 and 15 Gather up all the map parts from the chests, then race your opponent to the treasure (while avoiding the pits). X marks the spot!!! There are 15 treasures per game.
Twinkle Star Stanley Kendall Niagara Bugs Bulletin, Vol 2, Pg. 4  
Word Hunt Dave Martin Arcadian, Vol 4, Pg. 117, Arcadian, Vol 5, Pg. 21  
Yahtzee (From Best of 1980) Bob Wiseman Best of Arcadian - 1980 [Tape], Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 74, 75, 82 and 88  
Yahtzee (Modified) Bob Wiseman (Original Version), Rich Tietjens (Improvements) Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 82 and 88 Original Version (Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 74 and 75)
Yahtzee Bob Wiseman (Original Version), Klaus Doerge (Reworked Version) Arcadian, Vol. 6, Pg. 9 Original Version (Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg. 74 and 75). Reworked for better playability. Two player only.
Zappit R. Swearingen Arcadian, Vol. 2, Pg 23