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The Atari 2600 was first released in North America in September 1977 and featured 9 launch titles: Air-Sea BattleBasic MathBlackjackCombatIndy 500Star ShipStreet RacerSurround and Video Olympics. The final licensed Atari 2600 game released in North America was Secret Quest in 1989, and the final licensed game released in Europe was Klax and Acid Drop in 1990 and 1992. Even with their 1980s limited colors and block graphics these games are still entertaining to play today! We have over 500 Atari 2600 games for you to play online for free using our Atari 2600 Javascript Emulator.

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Instructions and Keyboard Controls towards bottom of page.
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Start Game

Springer

INSTRUCTIONS:
If you grew up in the 80’s you shouldn’t need instructions!! You might find some help at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atari_2600_games and look up the game you need assistance playing.

CONTROLS:
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Begin/Restart Game
Arrow Keys – Move
Space bar to fire/action button


TRANSCRIBED ORIGINAL ATARI GAME MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS
Tigervision    7-006

Instructions

for your Atari 2600 Video Computer System
and Sears Video Arcade

SPRINGER



Introduction:

Springer is the rabbit. Your job is to help Springer 
jump from cloud to cloud collecting bonuses by
kicking the dragons, eggs, and other objects
and trying to find the fastest path t the sun (top).

1. Connect your video game. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.

2. With the power in the off position, insert the Springer
cartridge.

3. Plug in one joystick into the left position. This is a 
one player game.

4. Turn power "on". Turn the television "on"

5. The game will automatically display the 3 frames (screens).
Game play always begins with screen "one." In order to be able to
play screen two or three you must first "clear" the preceding screen.
Springer is designed after a real coin arcade game with progressive
game play.

6. Start the game play by pressing the game reset switch. 
Game play always begins with screen one.

7. Joystick Control Action
After the Springer start of game music, you can use the joystick
and jump key to move the rabbit:

Left or right	:	walk left or right respectively
Up			:	kick
Down			:	jump down
Fire (red button)	:	jump upward
Fire and left	:	jump forward to left
Fire and right	:	jump forward to right
Fire and down	:	jump forward and downward, direction
				depends on direction rabbit facing.

(Screen shot)

8. Game Play

For the first screen, try to reach the sun while collecting
all the bonus objects.

For the second screen and those that follow, in addition
to collecting all the bonus objects, you must also collect
all the eggs and dragons in order to progress to the next
screen.

Be careful and try to avoid falling from the clouds.

Try to reach the sun before the bonus timer reaches zero and 
you are awarded all time / points left on the bonus clock.

9. Scoring

In addition to the time bonus awarded at the completion of
a frame, Springer gets points for:

Dragon:	80 points
Large egg:	60 points
Egg:		30 points
Each jump
onto the
moving
cloud:	5 points

Bonus Scoring:

Frame 1:	Toothbrush		50 points
		Carrot		30 points

Frame 2:	Pot			90 points
		Glass			45 points

Frame 3:	Cup			80 points
		Toothbrush		15 points

10. Progressive Play

After completing the first screen, Springer will be
challenged with a second and third unique screen.
Generally the time for the eggs changing to dragons
is shorter and the moving cloud is faster as you progress
to the first screen with increased difficulty. This sequence
continues.

Note:

Frame 1, Round 2		2 clouds disappear
Frame 2, Round 2		1 cloud comes and goes away
Frame 3, Round 2		Length of moving cloud is shorter

11. 3 Chances for each game. One extra chance is awarded
if you complete the third frame, but the maximum number
of chances will not exceed 4.

12 End Game

When you lose all chances the game ends. The screen will remain
for 30 seconds and then go to the demonstration mode. Restart
game play by pressing the reset switch.

13. Hints:

The best strategy for the first 3 frames is to find the shortest
route to the sun while taking all the bonus objects.

On the third frame, pay attention to the cloud just below the
sun; it will disappear and reappear on the other side.

After the third frame you must try to kill all eggs before they
change to large eggs or dragons.

Tigervision
909 Orchard Mundelein, IL 60060
copyright 1982 Tiger Electronic Toys, Inc.

Springer is a trademark of Orca Corp.

REQUIRMENTS:
Our Atari 2600 emulator utilizes Javascript to run in your browser. No plugin is required, but a fast modern web browser will enhance the game play.

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SAMPLE IPHONE GAMEPLAY SCREENSHOT

Emulation on mobile devices will drain your battery quite fast. I recommend playing while device is plugged into charger.


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Springer Arcade Game Emulated on the Atari 2600. Play Springer in your web browser or mobile phone. This Atari 2600 console emulator provides very accurate Springer gameplay. Springer is a classic 1980s Atari 2600 video game.