Days of Thunder
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Developed_By:
Argonaut Games
Published_By:
Mindscape
Released On:
01 Jan 1992
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Days of Thunder , released for the GameBoy in 1992, is a racing game that captures the spirit of NASCAR's golden era. Players take on the role of Cole Trickle, inspired by Tom Cruise's character from the film adaptation, as he competes against rival drivers on eight tracks based on real-life ovals.
The gameplay involves navigating through oval tracks with varied lengths, corner types, and gradients. This requires adapting to different racing lines, as what works on one track might put you in the wall on another. Qualifying is a key component, with players needing to balance speed and time to secure top spots. Additionally, pit stops become crucial, where players control the five members of the pit crew to gain an edge over opponents.
UPC-A:
050047105022 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2278 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-TH-USA (United States)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This racing simulation game puts players in the role of rookie stock car driver Cole Trickle. You'll compete in a five-race season, facing off against rival drivers in high-octane races inspired by the movie *Days of Thunder*. Your ultimate goal is to win Daytona.
Story
Copyright Information
TM & Copyright© 1991 Paramount Pictures. Copyright © 1991 Mindscape Inc. All rights reserved.
Developed by Argonaut Software Ltd. Licensed by Nintendo. Printed in the U.S.A.
Nintendo, Game Boy, and the Official Seals are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. Copyright 1991 Nintendo of America Inc. All rights reserved.
Official Nintendo Seal of Quality
This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has approved the quality of this product.
Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Game Boy system.
Objective
You are Cole Trickle, a rookie driver, and you've promised to win Daytona next year. You're raw and untested, having never driven a stock car before.
You'll be experiencing all the engine-roaring, tire-screeching stock car action of the movie Days of Thunder.
The Season
You'll be up against 19 other skilled drivers in a five-race Season.
Among your opponents are your arch rivals, Rowdy Burns and Russ Wheeler. They are smart, experienced, and very aggressive drivers, making them tough to beat on the track.
How to Play
Objective
After each race, you can view your performance against Rowdy and other drivers on the Final Positions and Season Standings screens.
The season features races at five distinct tracks, beginning at Daytona. Each track offers unique lengths and shapes to test your driving skills. You must qualify before each race to determine your starting position.
As a rookie, winning the Season requires mastering driving tactics like slipstreaming and pipelining. Beyond driving skill, a fast pit crew is essential for a competitive edge. Monitoring fuel, tires, and mechanical condition, and planning pit stops, will be crucial as you navigate the track.
On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!
To start play, follow these steps:
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Put Days of Thunder in Game Boy.
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Turn on Game Boy.
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Press Start twice.
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Press ◄ ► to select an option below; use A or B to change the track or laps and to Enter Race or Begin Season.
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Enter Race (first select one track below)
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Begin Season (drive all tracks)
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Daytona (or Phoenix, Atlanta, Michigan, Miami)
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Race Laps (1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40)
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Quit
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Note: When beginning a Season, the first race is always Daytona.
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Press ◄ ► to select an option, then press A or B to start:
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Practice Pit (Tools)
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Qualify
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Practice
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Positions (doesn't display until after a race)
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Pit-Lane Indicator OFF (or ON)
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Options (go back to previous screen)
Pit Stops
Pit stops are critical for racing success. You need to make as few pit stops as possible and execute them quickly. During a pit stop, you automatically refuel and can change up to four tires. Only perform necessary actions, as every second counts.
Practice Pit
Gain experience with the Practice Pit. Use your arrow keys to insert the jack and make the flashing mechanics change tires and refuel.
Pit-Lane Indicator
Pit stops are easier if you know when the pit is approaching. Before a race, turn on the Pit-Lane Indicator. During the race, a flashing arrow will appear in the upper left of your screen to signal the upcoming pit.
Pit Controls
Use the following controls during pit stops:
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+++ Moves the flashing mechanic to change that tire.
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Start or Select Select a mechanic or the car (the selection flashes).
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A or B-Zoom out of the pit and back onto the track when mechanics are clear of the car.
Qualifying
Cars start races in ten rows of two, based on qualification times. You run qualifying laps alone on the track. Your best single lap time is compared to other drivers to determine starting positions. The best position is the pole on the front row, inside track. The worst qualifying time starts on the outside track, last row.
To qualify:
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At the Options screen, use arrows to select Qualify and press any key.
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At the Qualifying Session screen, press any key.
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Use ← and → to steer; press Select to change the information in the lower right window; press A to speed up and B to slow down.
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The track overview shows where your stock car is during qualifying laps.
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When your qualifying laps end, the Qualifying Positions screen appears.
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Press ← and → to find C. Trickle and your qualifying position.
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Press Select to go to the Options screen.
Practicing
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At the Options screen, use arrows to select Practice.
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Press any key to start the practice.
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Use ← and → to steer; press Select to change the information in the lower right window; press A to speed up and B to slow down.
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The track overview shows where your stock car is during practice laps.
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Press Start to pause.
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Press Select to go to the Options screen.
Racing
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At the Options screen, press ↓ ↑ → ← to select Race.
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Press any key and GO!
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The track overview shows where your stock car is compared to the other two top cars during races. Your car is shown as a small square.
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After a race, press any key to see your score on the Final Positions screen.
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Then press any key to see your score on the Season Standings screen.
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Press Select to go to the Options screen.
Controls
Start
Pause and continue
A
Gas pedal
B
Brake
Control Pad
Turn right
Select
change information in the lower right window
Tips & Maps
Rubbing is Racing
Cutting off other cars, even bumping them aside is OK in this game, but watch your damage meter as this causes wear and tear on your car or you might crash!
The Pipeline
The best path through a banked corner is to curve up the bank and plunge down the inside of the straight-away for a burst of speed, though you may have to rub other cars to use it.
Slipstreaming
Tailgating a fast moving car drags your car along in its slipstream, saving your fuel.
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