"Astro Zap"
By George Moses
Blue RAM BASIC, 2000-Baud


Prize Winner
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The AstroBASIC version of "Astro Zap" was the $100 prize winner in July 1982 
issue of Arcadian.


Instructions (for AstroBASIC version)
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"Astro Zap" is similar to the commercial arcade game "Space Zap" by Midway, 
only you don't need a quarter to play.  It will keep score for up to four 
humans, using 1 hand control for each.  When you RUN the program, input the 
number of players from the keypad.  When the game starts you will use only the 
joystick to fire back at the invading missiles.  No trigger is necessary.  You 
will receive 250 points for each missile you eliminate.  A kamikaze will orbit 
your space fortress at random intervals.  You must shoot it down before the 
second orbit or it will dive into you.  Each human begins with three bases and 
will be awarded a bonus base every 10,000 points.  As points accumulate the 
missiles will travel faster until you can no longer keep up with the onslaught.  
If the missile hits the base there will be a terrible explosion which goes on 
and on and on.  If you get sick of watching yourself explode, pull the trigger 
to abort the fireworks.  This will bring up the next player's turn.  The only 
other use of the trigger is at the GAME OVER display if you wish to start a new 
game.


Game Listing
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The original AstroBASIC printing of "Astro Zap" is called "Astro Zap 2000."  
It's located in two Arcadian issues here:

ARCADIAN 4, no. 9 (Jul. 06, 1982): 88.   [Original Listing]
ARCADIAN 6, no. 10 (Aug. 24, 1984): 89.  [Reprint]

The AstroBASIC game can be viewed in the newsletter here:

http://www.ballyalley.com/newsletters/arcadian/arcadian_vol_4/arcadian_vol_4_is
sue_09.pdf#Page=4


Advertisement
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There is a two-page ad for programs by George Moses in the Summer 1982
Sourcebook on pages G-14 - G-15.  Here is the blurb about "Astro Zap:"

Astro-Zap!!! - Player-up sirens, fast action graphics, big explosions, bonus 
base, Up to 4 players with up to 4 hand controls.  Kamikazes!  A real blast!!! 
Indicate Bally BASIC or AstroBASIC.  Free with purchase.

A link to the first page of the Sourcebook ad is here:

http://www.ballyalley.com/ads_and_catalogs/sourcebooks/Sourcebook_1982_Summer.p
df#Page=64


