System information
Gotcha!
Played by 2 to 4 players. The object of the game is to be the first player to
go from zero to exactly 301 points. Players try to match the score of their
opponent(s) with each dart thrown. Every time there is a match, a bomb is
detonated which destroys the opponents score and sets it back to zero (up
to three bombs can be detonated per turn). If, as you approach 301, you go
over, the amount exceeded will be deducted from your original score for that
turn, and no matching bombs will be detonated. However, the player with
the matched score, on their next turn, can throw a “missed dart” scoring no
points and set you back to zero. The game is single bull with a double bull
option. There is also a Masters Out option requiring a double, triple or bulls-
eye to win the game.
Tic Tac Darts
Played by 2 players. This is a variation of the traditional Tic Tac Toe. The
same 9-square grid is used. The machine places a bullseye in the center
square with randomly selected numbers in the other eight squares. Player
“X” or player “O” claim a square by hitting the number four times. Additional
hits on that number will score points for the player owning that square.
Singles score as 1 hit, doubles 2, and triples 3 hits. The bullseye scores 1
hit; double bull, if used, score 1 hit for the outer and 2 for the inner. The first
player to get three squares in a row wins the game. In the event of a “cat
game”, where it is not possible to have three squares in a row, once all the
squares are claimed, high score wins. Single bull is the default with double
bull the option.
Speed Games
These two games allow a single player to compete against the clock.
Countdown
The clock times how long it takes to go from 901 to zero. Options include
single bull (default) or double bull and Open, Easy, or Master Out (as for
head-to-head 901 Countdown described on page A.7). The Top Ten List can
be viewed before playing the game by pressing the menu button. It shows
the name and game time for the 10 fastest players. When a game is com-
pleted within the ten fastest times, a name input screen appears to add your
name to the Top Ten List.
Appendices
A.11