HOT ROD
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

COMMODORE AMIGA & ATARI ST
Switch on computer and insert disc (On Amiga 1000 the 'kickstart' disc must first be used).

COMMODORE C64 DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type LOAD"*",8,1 and press RETURN. 

COMMODORE C64 CASSETTE
Insert cassette in Datacorder. Hold down SHIFT and press RUN/STOP.

COMMODORE C128
Type GO64 and press RETURN. When prompted, type Y followed by RETURN. Now follow C64 
instructions.

SPECTRUM CASSETTE
If available, use TAPE LOADER. Otherwise type LOAD"" then press ENTER. Press PLAY on tape 
recorder.

AMSTRAD CASSETTE
Press CTRL and the small ENTER key. Press PLAY on tape recorder.

AMSTRAD DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type RUN"DISC and press ENTER.


LOADING DIFFICULTIES

We are always seeking to improve the quality of our product range, and have developed 
high standards of quality control to bring you this product. If you do experience any 
difficulties whilst loading, it is likely to be a fault other than the product itself. 
We therefore suggest that you switch the computer off and repeat the loading instructions 
carefully, checking that you are using the correct set of instructions for your computer 
and software. If you still have problems, consult the User Handbook that accompanied the 
computer or consult your Software Dealer for advice. In the case of continued difficulty, 
if you have checked all of the hardware for possible faults, please return the game to 
THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Customer Enquiries/Technical Support 
(0734)311666 
ACTIVISION (UK) LTD,
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Reading RG2 0JN


GAMEPLAY
Race against other players/the computer to be the first past the finishing line in at 
least 15 different races. On route, pick up extra gas (G) because yourfuel level is 
constantly decreasing, and when you run out, you are out of the race. Also pick up bonus 
points (P). At the end of each race these will be turned into money, which you can spend 
in the parts shop to improve your car.

Things to buy include:
Better tyres 		To imrove road holding and speed.
Bigger engines 		To increase acceleration and top speed. 
Bumpers			To increase car's body strength.
Wings			To improve road holding.

On Spectrum, Amstrad and C64, up to 2 players can play. On Atari ST, up to 3 players can 
play, using a joystick adaptor. On Commodore Amiga, up to 4 players can play, using 
a joystick adaptor. .


CAR COLOURS

	AMIGA	ST	C64	SPEC/AMS
CAR 1	RED	RED	RED	RED
CAR 2	YELLOW	YELLOW	GREEN	YELLOW
CAR 3	GREEN	GREEN	BLUE	GREEN
CAR 4	GREY	GREY	N/A	N/A


CONTROLS

ST		JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 1, Player 2 uses Port 0 and Player 3 
		uses a joystick adaptor in the printer port.

AMIGA		JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port2, Player 2 uses Port 1 and Players 3 
		and 4 use a joystick adaptor in the parallel port.

C64		JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 2 and Player 2 uses Port 1.

SPECTRUM 	SINCLAIR or KEMPSTON JOYSTICKS or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.

AMSTRAD 	JOYSTICK or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.

WHEN USING A JOYSTICK PRESS FIRE TO ACCELERATE; PULLING THE JOYSTICK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT 
WILL TURN THE CAR LEFT AND RIGHT.

OTHER CONTROLS (ALL FORMATS)

PAUSE/UNPAUSE P 
QUIT	Q


STARTING THE GAME

ST	

Press Function Keys F1, F2 or F3 to start a 1, 2 or 3-player game. If during a 1-player 
game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next race and/or 
pressing F3 will enter CAR 3.

AMIGA	

Press Function Keys F1, F2, F3 or F4 to start a 1, 2, 3 or 4-player game. If during a 
1-player game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next 
race, pressing F3 will enter CAR3 and pressing F4 will enter CAR 4.

SPECTRUM, AMSTRAD & C64

Press either player's ACCELERATE to start a game. This will start a 10-second countdown, 
and if during this time the other player presses accelerate he will start at the same time. 
Also, pressing the other accelerate at any point in a 1-player game will enter the other 
player at the start of the next race.


IN THE PARTS SHOP

At the end of each race, each player will enter the PARTS SHOP. At this point they may buy 
ONE item (provided they have sufficient money). Select from the available items by using 
left and right, then press accelerate to buy that item.


CREDITS

ST/AMIGA
Coding		Richard Costello
Graphics	Kevin Bulmer
Music		Ben Daglish

C64
Coding		Ash + Dave
Graphics	Ash Routledge
Music		Maniacs Of Noise

SPECTRUM/AMSTRAD
Coding		Walking Circles
Graphics	Walking Circles
Music		Paul Hiley

A SOFTWARE STUDIOS PRODUCTION

THIS GAME HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD, JAPAN HOT ROD™ 
AND SEGA® ARE TRADEMARKS OF SEGA ENTERPRISES LIMITED

© 1988, 1990 SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD

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