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Atari Cup will feature the most loved game titles of the 8 and 16-bit era, I'm sure you have a lot of them already
- StormSurge and greenween
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Montana Jones (3DO)
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Pinball (NES)
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I need to get a clear Jag shell, those look really, really cool.
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Masters of the Universe - The Power of He-Man (ColecoVision)
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Are we allowed to combine scores?
lol NO!
Possibly in the Atari Cup Tournament we will have something like that.
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Lynx Casino (Lynx)
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Justin - would the trak-ball versions of Centipede & Millipede qualify? I have screenshots of my scores from the Houston ArcadeExpo from both of these titles. Of course, I'd post the Centipede scores only here.
just wondering......
Hi Arena! We're just playing regular classic Centipede for this challenge. Everybody has it, it's on all of the Flashback systems, something everyone can play. We will have lots of ways for you to play hacks and homebrews in other events
It sounds like you have some pretty good scores documented though! Why not open up a thread for Centipede TB on the Scoreboard and post your scores? Justin has two up already if you need an example. http://forums.atari.io/index.php/forum/70-scoreboard/
Have fun!
^ that's a great idea. I might do that...because the hacked version is really a lot of fun.
^GREAT suggestion Professor! This is exactly why the Scoreboard exists!
Arenafoot, your scores are something special. I would encourage you to start a new Scoreboard thread for Centipede TB and Millipede TB and post your scores! Someone else may come along and try to top them. Scoreboard offers casual competitive gaming in an open format without deadlines or even the need for another player. Think of it as a friendly and relaxed Twin Galaxies. It's a great format for setting high scores on hacks, homebrews, and arcade games. You could have an amazing score and somebody else could spend all year trying to top it.
Hacked versions of games could also be played in Danisen League so long as both players agree on terms beforehand. High scores achieved in Squad, Danisen League, or Atari Cup can always be added to the Scoreboard if you think your high score merits recognition.
- Arenafoot, The Professor and RickR
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I do like the title of board "High Score Squad" ....
Me too!
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NERD CRED! I love it!
That's all you, Rick
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Electrocop (Lynx)
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Centipede
Atari 2600
Controller: PLAYER'S CHOICE
Game Select: STANDARD PLAY
Difficulty Switches not used in this game
Achieve high score to win challenge
Squad Challenge ends 12 am December 15th, 2015
Objective: Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between December 1st to December 15th, 2015. Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the 2-week competition is the victor.
Eligibility: Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
Play Rules: Games may be played on real Atari hardware, dedicated (Flashback) console, or emulation, using any joystick or keyboard, following rules and game settings as delineated in the Squad Challenge. We are playing the original Centipede for 2600, hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
Fair Play: Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate banning from the site. It goes without saying that no use of cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, Photoshop, or any other unfair advantage is allowed. Everybody hates a cheater.
More: To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1219-high-score-squad-how-to-play/
Welcome to our Inaugural Squad Challenge! Those of you that are participating in this challenge will be among the very first to partake in our Atari I/O High Score events! We're glad you're here, and excited for the year ahead! For our Inaugural Squad Challenge we chose a game that was universally loved and easily accessible on Atari 2600 systems, Flashback and dedicated consoles, and emulation. Sometimes we may pick common games, other times we may get more adventurous in our selection. I hope all of you have a good time, and remember this is for "nerd cred" and meant to be fun for all! You have until December 15th to complete this challenge. GOOD LUCK, SQUAD!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvpNvYN5K8c
OutRun 2 SP
Arcade
Difficulty: 15 Continuous Course
High Score: 3,705,720
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkV5lEf7HD8
OutRun 2 SP
Arcade
Difficulty: 15 Continuous Course
High Score: 3,556,840
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Out Run
Arcade
Difficulty: None
High Score: 49,601,060
October 19, 2013Notes: Achieved in public at Lost Ark Video Games in Greensboro, NC
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Out Run
Arcade
Difficulty: None
High Score: 49,262,090
October 19, 2013Notes: Achieved in public at Lost Ark Video Games in Greensboro, NC
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High Score Squad is a semi-monthly competition comprised of high score contests called "Squad Challenges". Players compete individually for the highest score possible.
Squad Challenges can be a monthly event, but are typically posted on the 1st and 15th of every month. Play lasts through the end of the 2-week competition when a victor is announced, and a new Squad Challenge begins.
Play is open to all Atari I/O Members. You do not need to sign up for Squad before posting a score.
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo of your score in the challenge thread. The player with the highest score at the end of the 2-week competition is the victor.
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Your integrity is everything. Be honest in your gameplay, difficulty settings, and reporting of scores. Submitting a false score will result in a lifetime ban from this site.
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Play using Difficulty Settings defined in the challenge.
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New Squad Challenges posted on the 1st and 15th of every month.
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Submit scores within the time limit defined in the challenge.
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Flashback/Mini consoles & Emulators ARE allowed ✔ Part of a winning strategy is determining what works best for you.
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Cheats & Rewinds are not allowed under any circumstances. Cheating will result in a lifetime ban from this site.
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Submissions must include a photo or video of your high score.
- Screen captures will not be accepted as they are easily manipulated.
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
Rounds
Play ends at the end of the 2-week competition. After the specified cut-off date no further scores can be submitted. There are no seasons, playoffs, or "Points" to carry through to future Squad Challenges. For tournament and 2-Player free-play please see 2-Player Battle.
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, officially released compilation, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the Squad Challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds, updated and hacked versions of the game are not allowed.
Emulation & Dedicated Consoles
Yes, we ARE allowing for the use of emulators, EverDrives, officially released compilations, and dedicated consoles (Jakks Pacific joysticks, Atari Flashback, Nintendo Online, Mini consoles, and others). This is to open Squad Challenges up to as many new players as possible. We want to foster the love of classic games, encourage new players, and create a fun environment for everybody!
A second reason is strategy. There are advantages and disadvantages to emulations vs. real hardware. Part of formulating your strategy is determining if you'd have better luck on a dedicated console, emulator, or real hardware. All options are available to you. This is a matter of STRATEGY. It's up to you to select your weapon of choice.
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other dishonest advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
New Scores
Scores must be achieved during the time of the Squad Challenge. Submitting your old high scores defeats the spirit of High Score Squad and is not allowed.
Rolling Scores
We count rolling scores. If you roll a score, keep track of your rolls and post your best score. We are playing on raw scores.
Be Honest, Have Integrity
We're operating on the honor system. I trust that you are all submitting verifiable scores, and we'll be able to spot a Photoshopped image. Dishonest players will be disqualified.
The Credibility of Your Score
Posting a YouTube video of your game goes a long way to substantiating credibility. A photo of your score is all that's required, but we strongly encourage recording your gameplay if you can. Especially if you have ridiculous skills and can claim to have rolled the game eight times. We want our contests to be open to everyone, but it's important to be open and honest about scoring. Using your cellphone to post a photo of your score to the forums should do the trick! Posting a video of your gameplay on YouTube is even better!
Photos can be uploaded and attached to your post. A YouTube link can be included in your post to show a video of your performance. To include a YouTube video in your post, copy your video's YouTube link and paste into your post where you want the video to appear. Your video will appear in your post where you pasted the link.
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How To Play
You and a friend choose any game you wish and battle it out for the high score. Best of 3 wins! When you're finished, post your results here! You and a friend pick the game, choose your difficulty settings, agree on your own personal rules.
Single Life Runs and 3-Minute Runs are fine! Any game, any system. Play against each other 3 times in short high score contests. Whoever wins best of 3 wins the 2-Player Battle!
Pro-Tip
To avoid a never-ending game, we recommend playing short matches with increased difficulty settings. If a never-ending game appears possible, try a timed match like a 3-Minute Run or Single Life Run.
Challenge a friend in the forums to go head-to-head in a 2-Player Battle, playing in your own one-on-one high score contest to see who wins. It's up to you and a friend to initiate the match, pick a game, and decide what rules and difficulty settings you'll be playing with.
Play three short high score contests on whatever game you want. (You can even set your own rules if you'd like. For example, a 3-Minute Run on Asteroids, or a Single Life Run on Super Mario Bros.) Do this three times! Whoever wins best of 3 wins the 2-Player Battle!
Example
You and a friend challenge each other to a game of Missile Command. (You can choose any game you wish!) Take 3 turns, and record the winner each time. Whoever wins best out of 3 wins the battle!
Why 2-Player Battle?
There's no "Xbox Live for Atari", no way to challenge friends online to play 2-Players against each other on classic game systems like Atari 2600 and Nintendo Entertainment System.
So let's do this: 2-Player Battle is an approximation of that idea, it's a structured way of playing against a friend in the forums the same way we used to play against a friend sitting on the floor in front of the TV. "I bet you can't beat my high score!" Instead of playing online, keep track of your high scores the old fashioned way!
Play 3 Times, Best of 3 Wins!
2-Player Battle is an easy concept. You're playing against a friend to see who can beat the other person in a game. Play 3 times. Whoever wins 2 out of 3 times wins the 2-Player Battle.
Your Score Doesn't Matter, All That Matters Is Your Victory
2-Player Battle is just for fun! The scores you achieve don't really matter, we're only counting Wins and Losses. What really matters is did you beat your friend 2 out of 3 times? If YES, you're the winner! Post your match in the forums to share your achievement. We'll show you how below:
In 2-Player Battle you're posting your Wins and Losses rather than the score. Format your topic title with the name of your game, console, 2-Player Battle, and player names. It should look like this:
2-Player Battle - Missile Command (Atari 2600) - btbfilms76 vs. Justin
In the body of the post, tell us about your match by posting 1.) Who won the 2-Player Battle, 2.) The game you played, 3.) The game system you played on, 4.) The date you played, and 5.) List Round 1, 2, & 3 and who won each round. Post the results using the format below. When you've finished posting, it should look like this:
WINNER: btbfilms76
Missile Command
Atari 2600
May 9, 2020ROUND 1: @btbfilms76
ROUND 2: @Justin
ROUND 3: @btbfilms76If you and your friend continue playing more rounds of that game in the future, with the same game and two players, you can continue posting in the same topic thread to post the results of your new matches.
Who Posts The Match?
Either you or your friend can post the results to the Forums! It doesn't really matter, so long as one of you does it. It's all just for fun! A good rule-of-thumb is to have the Winner of the 2-Player Battle make the post.
Moderator Approval
You'll find when you post your results to the Forums the post won't appear immediately. Just like with the Scoreboard, posts made to 2-Player Battle require a Moderator's approval before being posted to the Forums. All Moderators will be notified of your post and will seek to approve it quickly. The reason for this is to have a Moderator assure that the 2-Player Battle was played correctly, and assure consistent formatting in posts.
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
3 Rounds
Your match should include 3 rounds of gameplay. Whoever wins 2 out of 3 rounds of gameplay wins the 2-Player Battle.
Real Hardware, Emulation & Dedicated Consoles
Games may be played on real Atari hardware, dedicated (Flashback) console, or emulation, using any joystick or keyboard, following rules and game settings as agreed upon between both players.
Fair Play
Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate banning from the site. It goes without saying that no use of cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, emulation enhancements, photoshop, or any other unfair advantage is allowed. Everybody hates a cheater.
Do I Have To Post A Photo?
No! But you can if you want to. 2-Player Battle is just for fun! Posting the results of your match in the forums is a fun way of sharing your gameplay with other people, and keeping track of Wins & Losses just like we used to do in the back of Atari instruction manuals. You can include a photo or YouTube video of your match in your post, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO. It's just for fun.
Photos can be uploaded and attached to your post. To include a YouTube video in your post, copy your video's YouTube link and paste into your post where you want the video to appear. Your video will appear in your post where you pasted the link.
Do I Have To Send A Photo Of My Score To My Opponent?
No! But it's a good idea. Photos are not required in 2-Player Battle, but it's a good idea to include a photo of your score in communications with your friend to establish your score and determine a winner of each Round. If you and a friend decide to play using the honor system and not send photos, that's fine too.
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Atari Cup Tournament - Organized teams play against each other to win the ultimate prize - The Atari Cup! Think of this like professional sports teams, or your local kickball team with your friends.
Teams will play in Spring and Fall Seasons. Games will be announced every other week, during Seasons. In the beginning there will be three teams consisting of 3 players each, organized by region. Three more expansion teams will be added as more new players sign up. After the expansion teams launch we will expand teams to 4 players. Though there's not a real trophy, players on the winning team will receive a special overlay on their Avatars through the next season!
Teams will compete against each other for a different game every other week. (Washington Warlords vs. Houston Asteroids, playing for the high score in Missile Command on Atari 2600 that week) Multiple teams playing multiple games against each other. There will be a Fall season and a Spring season. Top teams go to the playoffs, and ultimately only ONE team will win the championship and the coveted Atari Cup!
Different High Score Challenges will be posed every other week during the season. An example of an Atari Cup Challenge would be to play the same game on several different systems and add up the score. Let's say, one challenge may be to play Donkey Kong on 2600, NES, and 7800. Every player on the team will play all three games, then all of the scores are added up for a team total! Challenges will differ game by game.
Seattle Super Marios - You know, instead of Seattle Super Sonics. Our Pacific Northwestern Team.
Washington Warlords - Our Eastern Team
Houston Asteroids - Our Central Team
THREE MORE EXPANSION TEAMS TO COME!
- Sign up to play! You can register to play on a team here.
- We'll put you on a team based on your location.
- Gather with your teammates and discuss strategy in your team's private "Clubhouse" - a password protected forum that only members of your team will be able to enter and see.
- New games are played every other week, during Spring and Fall Seasons!
- Players have the full two weeks to play for their score.
- Players scores are added together for a total team score.
- Bonus challenges may be presented at each game.
The Credibility Of Your Score: Posting a YouTube video of your game goes a long way to substantiating credibility. A photo of your score is all that's required, but we strongly encourage recording your gameplay if you can. Especially if you have ridiculous skills and can claim to have rolled the game eight times. We want our contests to be open to everyone, but it's important to be open and honest about scoring. Using your cellphone to post a video on YouTube is often enough.
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- Sign up to play! You can register to play on a team here.
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This is the sign up thread for Atari Cup Tournament. If you would like to participate, post in this thread to let us know. For how to play in the Atari Cup Tournament click here.
- StormSurge and greenween
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The Atari I/O World Championships Scoreboard is a whole new galaxy of high scores! Post your high score videos and pictures. See if other members can beat your score! Please take a moment to look at other high scores for an example of how to post, and read directions below BEFORE POSTING:
Posting Your New High Score:
- Post ONLY if you have the new High Score for the thread
- Scores get added to the Scoreboard when they beat the previous score
- Include one photo or YouTube video of your high score (Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily Photoshopped)
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In the format shown below, provide the following information:
- Game Title
- Console
- Difficulty
- High Score
- Date Achieved
- Scores will be approved by a Moderator before they appear
- Remember: This is a Database for High Scores, NOT a discussion about the game
Wondering why your Scoreboard post hasn't shown up?
All Scores are moderated & approved for formatting
before going live in the Forums. ⏱️
Your post must be in the following format, posted in a BOLD, 20 PT SIZE TEXT:
[Include a Photo or Video of High Score Here]
Game Title
Game Console
Difficulty Setting
High Score
Date AchievedWhen you've finished posting, it should look just like this:
http://www.atari.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/awc_scoreboard_outrun_temp.jpg
Out Run
Sega Master System
Difficulty: None
High Score: 49,601,060
November 20, 2015Posting Your New Topic Title:
Topic Title should be the game title and game system, separated by a hyphen. For example, "Out Run - Sega Master System". It should look just like this:
What Is The Scoreboard And How Does It Work?
The Scoreboard is a Database of high scores achieved by Members in our community. Scores only get added to the Scoreboard when someone beats the previous score. Think of the Scoreboard like a High Score screen at the end of an arcade game. You want to leave your mark! Some arcades have big chalkboards when you first walk in, with handwritten high scores for each game in the arcade. Pretty soon word gets around and everybody knows your initials! The Scoreboard is a place in the forums to come to share your personal high scores. Just like the screen where you enter your initials, posts are in a minimalist bare-bones format. We do it that way so it's easy to find the scores you're looking for. And because a new score is only added if it's the new high score for the page, you know the further you scroll down the higher the scores will be.
Why Is It Important To Post In This Format?
We need your help to keep the Scoreboard easy to read and quickly look up scores! For the same reason a High Score screen on an arcade game keeps things clean and simple, we have to keep our Scoreboard in a simple, organized format too. High Scores submitted without being property formatted are subject to editing or removal.
Search For Your Game On The Scoreboard Before You Post
Avoid creating duplicate threads for the same game title and system. Before posting, search to see if a thread has already been started for this game title. Games are listed alphabetically and by system to make them easy to find. You can also use the search bar at the top right of the page search the forum for the system you're posting your score for to see if a thread has already been started for this game. If it has, you should post your new high score in the existing thread. If not, you'll be the first to post a new High Score!
Only Post If You Have The New High Score For The Thread
Post your score only if it's the highest score so far on the page! Think of the Scoreboard like a High Score screen at the end of an arcade game. It's easy to follow. We do it that way so it's easy to scroll down and easily find scores. You know the further you scroll down the page, the higher the scores will be. Please only post if you have achieved a new high score for the thread.
Why Do My Scoreboard Posts Not Appear Right Away?
Did you post your score in the Scoreboard, but it didn't immediately appear? That's okay! We've received your score and will review it first before it goes live. Posts to the Scoreboard require approval by a Moderator prior to appearing in the Forums. This is done as a moderation measure to fix improper formatting, filter out superfluous posts and maintain the integrity of the Scoreboard.
The Credibility Of Your Score
The scoreboard is for “Nerd Cred” only. Games are meant to be fun and we don’t have officials on hand to verify scores. The credibility of your score is going to be upon you to make it believable. Posting a YouTube video of your game goes a long way to substantiating credibility. A photo of your score is all that's required, but a video of your performance is even better! Especially if you're the type of gamer to have ridiculous skills and can roll the score over. Using your cell phone to take a photo or video of your score is a good way to go.
Photos can be uploaded and attached to your post to substantiate your score! A YouTube link can be included in your post to show a video of your performance. To include a YouTube video in your post, copy your video's YouTube link and paste into your post where you want the video to appear. Your video will appear in your post where you pasted the link.
Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily Photoshopped
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If I were to pick this up in the wild what am I looking for? I understand there is a 1 mb and 2mb version, what one should I look for?
I'll send ya one
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Atari Cup Tournament - Sign Up
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We will list the roster of games being played for each season, well in advance of the start of the season. Atari Cup Tournament is our team play event, so it's the most sensitive to player participation. As part of a team where each player's score counts towards the team score, players need to participate in each game as not to let the team down. The games played in Atari Cup will be the most loved titles that most everybody should have access to. Think "Asteroids, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros." etc. We will post games long enough in advance for players to be able to obtain an emulator or a copy of a game they're missing before season starts.