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Roc 'n Rope
Journey through the land that time forgot as you quest for
the treasures of the legendary Golden Bird of Fortune.
THE STUFF OF LEGEND
Is the Golden Bird of Fortune merely a legend, or does it really
exist? Find out in Coleco's ROC 'N ROPE, a game of skill and speed.
In your quest for the Golden Bird, you'll journey through the
land that time forgot--a prehistoric landscape made up of
treacherous cliffs and dark caves. Scale the heights with
your trusty rope and shine your powerful flashlight to daze
the lumbering dinosaurs and swift-footed cavemen who
chase you at every turn. And up at the top, a feathered fiend,
the Flying Roc, tries to bop you with bouncing boulders.
Fortunately, the Golden Bird has left a trail of eggs containing
magical powers. Gather them as you go and use their
powers to make the dinosaurs and cavemen disappear into
the depths below. But watch your step! If you lose your footing
while perched on the edge of a cliff, you'll join your fallen foes!
The treasures of the Golden Bird are yours when you reach
the apex. But your quest isn't over. The fabled bird awaits
you at the top of yet another perilous maze.
For use with your ColecoVision or Super Action Controllers.
* For one or two players
* Select from four skill levels
GETTING READY TO PLAY
MAKE SURE THE COLECOVISION OR ADAM IS OFF BEFORE
INSERTING OR REMOVING A CARTRIDGE.
One-Player Game
Use the Port 1 Controller
Two-Player Game (Alternating Players)
Player 1 uses the Port 1 Controller. Player 2 uses the Port 2
Controller. Player 1 goes first and each turn lasts until the
player's explorer is eliminated.
Choose your challenge.
Press the Reset Button. The Title Screen for ROC 'N ROPE
will appear on your TV. Wait for the Game Option Screen to
appear. It contains a list of eight game options.
Skill 1 (Game Options 1 and 5) is the easiest, suitable for
play by cub explorers.
Skill 2 (Game Options 2 and 6) is a little harder. Enemies
are more clever and more dangerous.
Skill 3 (Game Options 3 and 7) plays at the difficulty and
timing of the arcade machine--just right for experienced explorers!
Skill 4 (Game Options 4 and 8) is tougher than the
arcade machine. Don't try it unless you're up for a
real challenge!
Select a game option by pressing the corresponding
number on your controller keypad.
USING YOUR CONTROLS
1. Control Stick: Move the Control Stick left or right to make
your explorer move in the selected direction. Move it up
(away from you) to make him grab a rope when he is at a
rope stake, then left or right to make him climb in the
selected direction. When your explorer reaches the top of
a rope, he will pop up to the ledge above. If you move the
Control Stick down (toward you) while your explorer is on
a rope, he drops from the rope. If you move the Control
Stick down while your explorer is standing on top of a
hanging vine, he can climb down to the next level.
2. Side Buttons (ColecoVision Controller): Press the Left
Side Button to make your explorer shoot a rope. Press
the Right Side Button to make him shine his flashlight,
whether he is on or off a rope.
Note: Your explorer cannot shoot a rope while still climbing
a rope, while climbing a vine, or while riding on the elevator
or the wheel of fortune.
3. Action Buttons (Super Action Controller): Press the
Yellow Action Button to make your explorer shoot a rope.
Press the Orange Action Button to make him shine his flashlight.
Note: Pressing any other Action Button has no effect.
4. Keypad: Press Keypad Buttons 1-8 to select a Game Option
before beginning a game. Press * after a game to replay
the Game Option you have just completed. Press #
after a game to return to the Game Option Screen.
Note: If you leave the game unattended for two minutes,
the screen will go blank. At this point, the timer will stop
counting down and the game music will continue to play.
To return to the game screen, press any control on the
hand controller. The game will resume at the point at
which the screen went blank.
HERE'S HOW TO PLAY
Tick . . . Tick . . . Tick
A Bonus Timer shows at the lower left of the scene. You
must climb up to the Golden Bird before the timer hits zero.
But be careful--don't let time slip through your fingers! If the
timer hits zero before you reach the Golden Bird, you lose an explorer.
Close to the edge
When your journey begins, you face a series of dangerously
steep cliffs. Don't walk off the end of a ledge, or you'll fall
and lose an explorer! The Golden Bird awaits you at the top
--but do you have what it takes to get there?
The end of your rope
There's only one way to scale those cliffs: Shoot your rope
to a higher ledge, then start climbing! You'll have to be fast,
but extremely careful. Rope-shaking dinosaurs are close on
your heels and those fast-footed cavemen are just plain nasty!
Blinded by the light
If you're quick with the switch, you can use your flashlight to
daze the dinos and cavemen just long enough to get past
them. But be careful--they don't stay dazed for long! You
can also use your flashlight on the Flying Roc with even better
results--flash him at just the right moment and he'll be eliminated!
Quick get-away
Don't despair if you find yourself trapped on a cliff. See
those hanging vines? Push the Control Stick down when
you're standing on top of one and it will take you down to the
next level where the coast is clear. Once you drop off a vine,
you can't climb up again--they're one way only!
Movers and shakers
When a caveman or dinosaur grabs your rope, it's a sure
sign that he's up to no good! While he's wrestling with the
rope, stop climbing and hold on tight, or he'll shake it right
out from under you! And if he starts climbing in your direction,
move up or down--but get away, fast! If you can't get away, use
your flashlight to stun him--then watch him fall from the rope!
On the ropes
You've made it to a ledge, but your enemy is still on your
rope and headed your way. Quick! Shoot another rope and
the first one disappears, eliminating any enemies on it!
Falling rock zone
All too soon, that sinister Flying Roc joins the action. He'll
bombard you with bouncing boulders that have an uncanny
way of homing in on your explorer. Keep your head up, dodge
those boulders and keep on going--your troubles are far from
over! Be careful--you can't stop the boulders with your flashlight.
Scramble for eggs
The eggs of the Golden Bird contain magical powers. Touch
one, and the power is yours. Now you're energized, and you
can radiate the egg's magic. Any cavemen, dinosaur or Roc
you touch or daze with your flashlight will be eliminated--
but don't expect the magic to last forever.
Birds of a feather
The Golden Bird has shed some fine feathers, and you can
see them scattered about the ledges as you make your way
onward and upward. Pluck these plumes for bonus points,
then continue your climb.
Above and beyond
When you've reached the top ledge, hurry to the Golden
Bird, then congratulate yourself. Your skill as an explorer
has paid off, and you're ready for the challenges that await
you during the next part of your adventure.
The wheel of fortune
This wheel goes 'round and 'round. It doesn't stop, but can
change direction. It allows you to hop on, then off at
hard-to-get-to ledges. Take a ride to an elusive feather and
earn those bonus points! Go after a magical egg, energize, then
use the wheel or a rope or vine to get to those stone-age
savages and eliminate them. And when getting on or off the wheel,
watch your step, please! If you fall too far, you'll lose an explorer.
Going up
See that crude lift that resembles a modern elevator? It's
not exactly a mechanical marvel--but it does work. Wait
until one of the lifts' moving platforms reaches the ledge
you're standing on, then walk right on!
It's uplifting!
You can ride the lift almost all the way up or down. Like the
wheel of fortune, it can change direction. Walk off to grab a
golden egg or a feather. But be careful--make sure you walk
off the lift before it reaches the very top or bottom. Otherwise,
you'll fall right off. And by all means, stay put until the coast is clear!
There and back again
If you make it to the Golden Bird this time, pat yourself on
the back. Then take a deep breath and get ready for the last
leg of the journey.
Water pressure
Just what every hot and thirsty explorer needs--cool water!
It sure looks good, but if you cross at the wrong time, the
waterfall could sweep you to the point of no return.
Take the plunge
Cast your rope over the rushing
water, then wait for a break in the
cascade. If you don't climb quickly,
you could end up a total washout!
Keep going
Rushing water isn't the only problem
you face as you climb closer
to the Golden Bird. Those dinos
and cavemen just won't quit!
Because it's there!
When you make it to the final ledge,
toss your rope one more time to
reach the Golden Bird. You've done
very well for now, but more adventures
await you in Round Two!
Starting over
Your adventure ends when all your explorers are eliminated.
Press Keypad Button * to replay the same option. Press
Keypad Button # to choose another challenge.
SCORING
EXPLORER'S ACTION POINTS EARNED
Contacting an egg in the same scene
First.................................500
Second...............................1200
Contacting a feather in the same scene
First.................................500
Second ..............................1200
Contacting enemy while energized
First.....1000 Third ................4000
Second ...2000 Fourth................8000
Eliminating enemy with flashlight.......400
Eliminating enemy on a rope
by reshooting rope......................800
Stunning enemy with flashlight...........20
Bonus points
The Bonus Timer starts at 5000 points and counts down to
zero for each of the three scenes. If you complete the scene
before the timer runs out, you get the points remaining in
the timer as a bonus!
In Skill Level 1, each player starts with five explorers. In Skill
Levels 2, 3 and 4, each player starts with three explorers. In
all skill levels, each player earns one Bonus Explorer at
every 20,000 points.