F1 Pole Position
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🙂 7.2/10
(GameBoy - US, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Natsu System
Published_By:
Ubisoft
Released On:
11 Aug 1992
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The story of F1 Pole Position revolves around competing in Formula One racing. Players take on the role of a driver, navigating through various tracks and aiming to achieve specific goals in each season. The game features two full seasons, with rounds divided into different parts that require a minimum number of wins to qualify and finish the race.
The gameplay of F1 Pole Position focuses on racing and qualifying. Players control their character through the track, using the Game Boy's controls to steer and accelerate. The game features various modes, including grand prix, warming up, multi-game, and options. A key improvement over its predecessor is the more realistic approach, thanks to licensing by Foca to Fuji Television. Players must also manage their tires and make strategic decisions about when to retire from a race.
UPC-A:
008888060987 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56257755 (United States)
Part #:
DMG-F5-USA (USA)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Game Start Up
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Insert the "F-1 Pole Position" Game Pak in your Game Boy and turn it on.
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Press Start to access the game.
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The MODE SELECTION screen will appear.
You can then choose one of three games:
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Grand Prix Mode
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Training Mode
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Multi-Player Mode
Mode Selection
This screen also allows you to choose the options that you will use during the game.
Options and Controls
Using the Control Pad, choose the "Options" menu and validate by pressing the A Button. A screen will appear, allowing you to choose the following options:
CONTROL
This option allows you to choose from eight configurations which help you control your car (brakes, acceleration, shift up, shift down) by using the Control Pad, A or B Buttons.
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Shift down
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Turn left
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Shift up
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Turn right
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Stop
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Run
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Pause
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Brake
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Accelerate
To modify this configuration use the left/right arrows of the Control Pad. Each configuration is represented by a diagram located at the bottom of the screen. When you have selected the control option desired, use the Control Pad arrows to go to the next option.
TYPE A
It is the easiest form of driving: as soon as you release the left or right arrows of the Control Pad, your car will align itself.
TYPE B
You must bring your car back in line manually, using the left and right arrows of the Control Pad.
BGM
With this option, choose whether you would like to hear music or the engine noise during the game.
MUSIC S.E/TEST
Use this option to choose the music and the sound effects that you hear during the game.
Choose a tune with the help of the left and right arrows of the Control Pad and listen to it by pressing the A button. When you have chosen the music, or sound effects you would like, press B to return to the menu.
EXIT
Allows you to return to the Mode selection screen.
Grand Prix Mode
You race in the World Championship with real conditions. The Grand Prix season is divided into several challenges, each one consisting of 4 different races.
For each challenge, you will be given a contract that you must fulfill completely in order to pass on to the next challenge.
To play in Grand Prix Mode, place the cursor on Grand Prix and press Start. You can then decide whether to start a new game, or to continue a previous game.
NEW GAME
When starting a new game, enter your name (eight letters) and the name of your team (three letters).
CONTINUE
At the end of each challenge that you win, you will be given a password. Remember it or write it down and then enter it in order to start the game where you left off.
Look at the contract that is given to you for the challenge you must face as well as the race conditions.
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CONTRACT TEAM/A
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QUALIFY AT LEAST THRICE
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COMPLETE AT LEAST ONCE.
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RACES LEFT 4
Each Grand Prix consists of practice runs and an actual race.
Practice Runs
Consist of 4 laps during which you must be ranked among the first 16 in order to be allowed to race. At the end of the practice runs, a chart will display your ranking.
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YOU ARE RANKED
The Grand Prix
If you have managed to qualify, take your place on the Grand Prix starting grid. The number of laps to be taken changes depending on the particular Grand Prix Circuit.
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STARTING GRID
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PP 63 DHH
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UBI
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107-55
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21 ANDRETTI
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HOL 01-07-02
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3/27 PROST
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FER 01.00-20
To score points, you must be ranked among the top six. During the race, your position will be shown at the top left hand corner of the screen. At the end of the race, a chart will display your place during the race, as well as the number of points you have scored.
NOTE
You can stop the practice runs and the race at any time by pressing A and B together after pressing Select.
Training Mode
The Training Mode allows you to choose your racing conditions.
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TRAINING
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PRACTICE
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RACE
You can play in Practice mode, where you are alone on the track, or in Race mode, where you choose various conditions.
In each of these modes, you can choose the circuit with the left/right arrows of the Control Pad, then validate it by pressing A.
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TRACK SELECTION
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PERTHE
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MONACO
You can choose the number of laps (1 to 10), and track conditions: dry, wet, rain.
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CONDITION DRY
At the end of your training, a chart will display your times.
Multi-Player Mode
You can play F-1 POLE POSITION with your friends.
2 PLAYERS
To play with 2 players, you must connect 2 Game Boys using a Game Link™ cable. After connecting them, choose the multi-player option and press Start.
3-4 PLAYERS
You must own a 4 player adaptor. Connect the Game Boys as indicated in the diagram below.
After connecting them, turn on the first Game Boy, then the second, third and fourth Game Boys. Each player must select the Multi Player Mode by pressing the A or Start buttons.
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