greenween

17600
 

Default settings.  35,000 points?  I got this...hold my soda!

Default settings.  35,000 points?  I got this...hold my soda!

The patch score for this game is 35,000.  Let's go for it!  (I know, it sounds impossible at the moment)

OK, here is my first score:  13,000
 

First attempt. 10,200. Playing on a 4 switch woody with an A/V mod. NSG's review got me off to a decent start. Fun game, I do have trouble with the escalators though.

First attempt. 10,200. Playing on a 4 switch woody with an A/V mod. NSG's review got me off to a decent start. Fun game, I do have trouble with the escalators though.

@nosweargamer has a quick and simple overview of Activision's Keystone Kapers for the Atari 2600. It's a great place to start if you're new to the game!
 
 

Keystone Kapers
Atari 2600
Controller: JOYSTICK / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Default
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST August 31th, 2022
Nominated by @Justin 
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between August 15th through August 31st, 2022. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
We are playing Keystone Kapers using the default settings as there are no difficulty settings to select from.
 
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 unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 133rd Squad Challenge, another stellar Activision classic for Atari 2600! Keystone Kapers was designed by Garry Kitchen and released by Activision for the Atari 2600 in 1983. This is a very fun platform and elevator game. Do you have what it takes to help Keystone Kelly catch the crook? This Squad Challenge will run through August 31st, 2022. ROM and Instruction Manual are both provided below. Have fun!! 
 
 

 
 
 
Keystone_Kapers.pdf Keystone Kapers.a26

This game is a fun one. I will probably give it a go but I won't expect to score much. It's about recalling what appears on each floor every screen; you can max out the game once you figure that out.

@Atari 5200 Guy You can emulate, or play online here: https://atarionline.org/atari-2600/keystone-kapers

I'll definitely join on this one.  By the way, have you guys seen the 7800 version of this game?  It is fantastic.  Hell, it is the best looking version of this game...
 

13650

I don't own this one. Have fun everyone!

I've put this game in my ebay cart many times but never pulled the trigger. LOL I may do it right now!
 

So?  Pull the trigger.  What are you waiting for?  You only live once.  I'm a bad influence, aren't I?

I've put this game in my ebay cart many times but never pulled the trigger. LOL I may do it right now!
 

I've put this game in my ebay cart many times but never pulled the trigger. LOL I may do it right now!
 

I've put this game in my ebay cart many times but never pulled the trigger. LOL I may do it right now!
 

Aww man. 😥 Ya gotta fix that.

Congratulations @Justin That is one awesome score!

Congratulations Everyone!
 
Congratulations to everyone who joined in our Pinball Squad Challenge!! We played an incredibly challenging game with some interesting pinball mechanics like paddles that turn invisible at 100,000 points, and everyone showed up with scores to be proud of. I took the top spot in our Final Standings with a score of 736,650. @RickR came in 2nd Place with his outstanding score of 225,400. The incredible @Marco1019 taked 3rd Place on the podium, with a score of 137,260. Legendary Squad Member @Atari 5200 Guy was on his game, posting a score of 132,550 to take 4th Place in our Final Standings. "The Mayor" @greenween was hot on Atari 5200 Guy's tail, less than 200 points behind, taking 5th with 132,260 points. @Gianna came in with a strong effort to take 6rd Place with her score of 109,870. @TrekMD rounds things out for us in 7th Place with his score of 69,100. As I always encourage others to do, I'll be posting my new high score on the Scoreboard to make sure this Challenge continues on! Did you enjoy this NES Pinball Squad Challenge? It's one of the earliest "black box" NES games, and one that has always been my favorite, especially the Bonus Mini Game with Mario. I hope everybody had a great time! That's a wrap for Pizza Party Summer! We'll return next summer with more fun events and High Score Squad Challenges to keep the party going! See you next summer!
NOTE: Our next High Score Squad is for the Atari 5200 Super System. Be there!
 
 

 
 

 

Much better! 🙂 132,360

Great job to every one else too! This was a fun one.

Night is not over yet!  I doubt I'll win but I'm going to try one more time.