NBA All-Star Challenge
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(GameBoy - PAL, Basketball)
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Developed by:
Beam Software
Published by:
LJN Ltd.
Released On:
01 Jan 1991
Also available on:
NBA All-Star Challenge is a basketball game with six mini games, mostly based on real-life one-on-one variants. The main differences to the predecessor are the new mini game Slam Dunk (replaces H.O.R.S.E.) and slightly reworked graphics for the others. Before each game, the player can choose between 27 real-life athletes, one from each NBA team's 1991 roster. All games can be played by two players via the Game Boy link cable.
The disciplines are:* One On One: A standard one-on-one match which is restricted to the area directly before the basket. The winning condition can be set before starting the match: either scoring a certain amount of points or scoring the most within a certain time frame.
Free Throws, NBA All-Star Challenge , is about a free throw, i.e. trying to score from a fixed place without getting disturbed by an opponent. A cursor automatically moves around the basket and when the player presses the button, the athlete throws the ball to the cursor's position. The number of throws can be set before the game.
Three Point Shootout, NBA All-Star Challenge , are available in a training and a competitive variant. There are five marked points around the basket; directly at the border where scoring rewards three points. The athlete stands at each point for a certain amount of time before he switches to the next point. A throwing attempt is simply performed by pressing the button twice: first for jumping and the second time for throwing the ball.
Slam Dunk, NBA All-Star Challenge , works similarly, where the player selects the performed dunk variant from a list before each round. This mode is shown from the side, the player moves towards the basket and has to press the right button with the correct timing to score.
Accuracy Shootout, NBA All-Star Challenge , works similar to Three Point Shootout but the points are spread all over the area. The player needs to walk to the spot and, if the previous shot was missed, collect the ball from the place it bounced to.
Tournament is a series of one-on-one matches in knock-out mode.
NBA All-Star Challenge was released in 1991 for the Game Boy.
UPC-A:
023582058016 (Germany)
Part #:
DMG-AC (Europe)
Media #:
DMG-AC-NOE (Europe)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Game Link Cable
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Multiplayer Options:
Real-Time Multiplayer (Game Link Cable)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
The Name of the Games
You can play six different games against the computer or another player using the Game Boyβ’ Game Linkβ’ System.
The 6 games are:
β’
One-On-One
β’
Free Throw Competition
β’
Three-Point Shootout
β’
Slam Dunk
β’
Accuracy Shootout
β’
One-on-One Tournament
Whether you play against the computer or an opponent, the gameplay is very similar. All descriptions in this book, unless otherwise noted, will be for the One Player version. Any differences will be covered under Two-Player Preparation.
Select Game
β’
UP or DOWN ARROW on the CONTROL PAD β Select one of the six games.
β’
START β When the B-ball is at your game choice. You will automatically move to the GAME SCREEN you have chosen.
One-On-One
One-on-One is intense β quick shots, steals and rebounds make for exciting play. This is just what you'd expect, the ultimate half-court showdown. Make sure you turn in a thrilling performance.
Drive past your opponent, make the play and take your rightful place in NBA history.
One-On-One Choices
Play To:
β’
A BUTTON and B BUTTON β Select the score you want to play to. A BUTTON increases the score β B BUTTON decreases the score.
β’
TIME β If you want a timed game, do not select a score-leave TIME in place. The game will play for the time limit you select below.
Skill Level:
β’
A BUTTON and B BUTTON β Cycle through the 3 levels.
β’
NOTE: 1 is the easiest β 3 is the hardest.
Winners Out:
β’
A BUTTON and B BUTTON β Cycle through βYesβ and βNoβ to indicate whether the player who made the basket will retain possession or not.
Time Limit:
β’
A BUTTON and B BUTTON β Cycle through the four available time limits.
β’
NOTE: You will play to SCORE or TIME. If you selected a score to play to, then the game will play without a time limit.
Press the START button to go to the Select Players Screen.
Select Players
There is a player for every NBA team. Each player's picture, team logo and stats are shown. You will choose a player for yourself and one for the computer.
β’
A BUTTON or B BUTTON β Cycle through the 27 players.
β’
START β Chooses a player.
β’
NOTE: Players are selected in the same way for all six games.
How To Play
From schoolyard showmanship to the proud tradition of the NBA, this is your opportunity to play with the best. You are playing to a packed house. Show them you can revolutionize the game.
One-on-One is the hottest game in town β dazzle the fans with your ball handling, dominate your opponent and you can lead the league!
Offense:
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JUMP SHOT β Press A BUTTON once to jump, press A BUTTON again to shoot.
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SLAM DUNK β When close to the basket, press A BUTTON to jump, then press B BUTTON to slam dunk.
Defense:
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BLOCK β Press A BUTTON to jump and block an opponent's shot.
β’
STEAL β Press B BUTTON to steal the ball from your opponent.
Note:
Both players normally face the direction they are moving in. If you want to continue to face the same way, even after changing direction, hold the B BUTTON while moving.
Don't be afraid to play the game intensely, but make sure you show good sportsmanship.
Violations:
Charging. Blocking. Traveling. Didn't clear the ball. Shot clock violation. You can be called for a violation and lose the ball just as if you were on an NBA court.
Free Throw Competition
Guarantee an increase in your personal PPG (points per game). Excite the fans with your ability to sink a basket from the foul line. If you take your foul shooting seriously and practice often, you can lead the league. It's one more way to assure your place in the record book.
The Set-Up
Choose the number of shots you want to attempt by pushing either the A BUTTON or the B BUTTON. Then Press START to access the Player Selection screen.
SELECT PLAYERS as described on page 7.
How To Play
There's an art to consistently sinking the ball from the foul line. As you play, you're looking over your shoulder at the basket. The cursor is moving randomly and is only partially under your control.
Line up your shot by centering the cursor over the basket...you can't ask for a better shot than this.
β’
CROSSKEY β To center the cursor in the box on the backboard.
β’
SHOOT β Press A BUTTON.
Three-Point Shootout
You've got to get in the "rhythm." Shoot five balls from each of five different locations around the 3 point line and watch the fans cheer when you put one in the hoop.
Choose WARMUP before challenging the best of the NBA. Do it...let it flow...get the timing and you get the basket.
Choose The Game
Select CONTEST or WARMUP.
SELECT PLAYERS as described on page 7.
How To Play
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SHOOT β Press the A BUTTON to jump; press A BUTTON again to shoot. It's all in the timing. Practice...practice...practice.
Contest
You shoot 25 times, five times from each location. Then your opponent does the same. Make every shot count
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