Olympic Skier
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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Description

They participate as an athlete at the Olympic Winter Games in 1984 in Sarajevo. There are three disciplines. When you have to slalom as quickly as possible to complete the course without error. A ski jumper wins the farthest seasoned jump. In the pinnacle - the downhill skiing - you have to reach the goal without falling below 40 seconds. For each race, there are points which are added up at the end. The computer evaluates these overall score accordingly. The player with the most points is the winner of the game.

Design

The game features vertical scrolling. The graphics and sprites are kept simple. A theme music and two transition melodies between the disciplines are available.

the helicopter, a constant companion in downhill skiing (Mr.Chip)

With the RESTORE button, you can always jump to the main menu.

Slalom

Slalom (Americana Software)
Control 
Joystick left and right Steering movements 
Joystick forward Brakes 
Joystick back Accelerate

Scoring 
Does not reach to the goal, you get (depending on geschaffter length) up to 99 points.
When you reach the goal, is obtained with a time of 23.0 seconds (or slower) exactly 100 points.
For every 1/10 second, the faster you drive, there is an additional 2 points.
One of two possible Torfehlern costs each 3-second penalty. (= 60 penalty points)
The maximum number of points is 300 points obtained in 13 seconds or less.

Tips
Shutdown at maximum speed!
Avoid gate faults!
You pass a gate correctly, you will hear a short beep.
No unnecessary movements. -> The shortest way is the fastest way.
Crossing the finish line should be on the left.

Ski Jumping

Ski Jumping (Americana Software)
Control 
Press fire button Increase startup speed (press fire button as often and as fast) 
Joystick forward Take-off and flight phase 
Joystick back Landing

Scoring 
Per meter, there are from 65 meters 4 points. A maximum of 200 points (115m) are possible. In a fall, the points will be halved!

Tips
a high starting speed is half the battle.
jump as late as possible
only when landing press the joystick (top) down.

downhill skiing
Route	

Downhill skiing (Americana Software)
Route	
Control 
Joystick left and right Steering movements 
Joystick forward Brakes 
Joystick back Accelerate 
Press fire button Jump
Scoring 
When you fall you get (depending on geschaffter length) up to 199 points.
Do you need more than 40 seconds, this is equivalent to a fall.
When you reach the goal, you get 40.0 seconds at exactly 200 points.
For every 1/10 second, the faster you drive, there is an additional 2 points.
The maximum number of points is 500 points, which are obtained at 25 seconds or less.

Tips
Pay attention to the time limit! (40 seconds)
During a jump can not be steered.
Map rehearse, to find the easiest or the quickest route.
Practice makes perfect!

Solution

How to reach the maximum number of points (200) in ski jumping?
In the startup phase as a madman hammer the fire button!
At the takeoff edge press the joystick up and hold.
At the last second, press the joystick down to clean landing.

Versions
There are differences in ski jumping on points!
1983 version of Mr.Chip: 115 meters = 180 points
Version 1986 by Americana Software: 115 meters = 200 points


http://www.c64-wiki.de/index.php/Olympic_Skier
