How To Play - NAMCO RAPID RIVER Manual Del Operador

2. HOW TO PLAY

This game allows one or two players to ride on a boat in the virtual attraction
of the "Rapid River" river, and to clear the various stages, by using the paddle,
to reach the finish. Seven normal stages and three bonus stages are provided.
(1) How to Operate
Sit on the seat (sit in the middle when only one person is playing, and sit
side by side when two people are playing) and use the paddle to go
forward, (paddle backwards to decelerate). By rotating the paddle faster
speed is accelerated. Keep the paddle inclined left or right to steer.
(2) Rules of the Game
The object of the game is to finish the course in the given time period.
Bonus time is added each time a stage is completed. In the middle of the
game the course branches in two. The player can choose either course.
Various attractions are provide at each stage. The game is over when the
player completes the course, (and any bonus stages), or when the given
time period reaches zero.
(3) Stages
There are seven normal stages and three bonus stages. The normal
stages are: A warming up "Mountain Zone", "Autumn Ravine", "Big
Canyon", "Dinosaur Land", "Glacial Land", "The Nile" and "Volcano Land".
The bonus stages are: "Southern Ocean Zone", "Aurora Land" and "Great
Waterfall".
(4) Bonus Stages
When a player finishes the course with sufficient time remaining, they can
go to the bonus stage(s). The bonus stage(s) have a more violent pitching
and rolling motion. However, the bonus stage(s) do not affect the result or
game score.
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