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THE “BOUNTY” CHALLENGES

(Note – for arcade/MAME challenges, some “bounties” are to beat the existing world record. I have decided to, for the spirit of competition, to assign the higher of the Twin Galaxies or MARP world records, just to ensure that only the finest performances are submitted to claim the “bounty” reward. Twin Galaxies scores are taken from both our website of www.twingalaxies.com and our published 1st edition of the Twin Galaxies Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records. MARP records can be found at the website http://marp.retrogames.com/frames.htm)

Arcade/MAME

Bounty (1) – Joust 2 (Bounty Prize: $2,500.00) for arcade/MAME
ROMset = “JOUST2” Challenge Difficulty Rating – 10 (borderline impossible) Challenge: In a single player game, starting from any of the initial starting levels, finish the game by clearing wave 99.

Rules and Settings – difficulty set to “5”, five (5) lives to start, extra lives awarded at 25K then every 25K thereafter. Bounty Prize - $2,500.00. Yes, you saw that correctly, two thousand, five hundred US $) Special Bounty Payable Date – beginning with ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment, bounty, five (5) equal installments of $500.00 each will be awarded to the extraordinary player who manages to pull this off.

Bounty (2) – Cosmic Alien (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “COSMICA” Challenge Difficulty Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: Attain a score of 350,000 or more points

Rules and Settings – three (3) ships to start, one (1) extra at 5,000 points Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment

Bounty (3a) – Donkey Kong (US Set 1) (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “DKONG” Challenge Difficulty Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: Highest score after a complete game without using the hammer on any stage Rules and Settings – three (3) lives to start, one (1) extra at 10,000 points Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – Jan 31st, 2006 Special Note – the same performance may be submitted for “bounty” 3a and 3b

Bounty (3b) – Donkey Kong (US Set 1)(Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “DKONG” Challenge Difficulty Rating – 4 (out of 5)

Challenge – attain a score of 50,000 points or more on your 1st life upon completing Level 2 Stage 3 Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment Special Note – the same performance may be submitted for “bounty” 3a and 3b.

Bounty (4a) – Zookeeper (set 1)(Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ZOOKEEP” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: Be the first player to successfully capture a 30 million-point jump onto videotape or a MAME INP file Rules and Settings – Novice animal speed = “39”, expert animal speed = “30”, three (3) starting lives, extras awarded after each successful completion of an escalator stage Bounty Prize - $150.00 (see bounty “4a”) Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment Special Note – this is the ultimate achievement for this title…jumping every animal at once. To date, a 15 million-point jump has been verified, one animal short of the maximum. Rumour has it that years back this feat has been done by at least one player, but no one ever captured proof of these historic achievements, and so no 30 million-point jump has ever been accomplished. And I want to see it happen !!

Bounty (4b) – Zookeeper (set 1)(Bounty Prize: $1,000.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ZOOKEEP” Challenge Rating – 9 (out of 5 !!) Challenge: Be the first player to successfully capture TWO (2) 30 million-point jumps onto videotape or a MAME INP file Rules and Settings – Novice animal speed = “39”, expert animal speed = “30”, three (3) starting lives, extras awarded after each successful completion of an escalator stage Bounty Prize - Special Bounty Payable Date – beginning with ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment, bounty, two (2) equal installments of $500.00 each will be awarded to the extraordinary player who manages to pull this off.

Special Note – if someone manages to pull this “bounty” off before the single jump “bounty”, then Bounty “4a” becomes null and void effective immediately. However, if Bounty “4a” is accomplished at any point in the year, then Bounty “4b” is still in effect until Dec31/05. So that there is no misunderstanding, the same performance CANNOT be submitted for both bounty prizes.

Bounty (5a) – Frogger (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “FROGGER” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 442,330 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – five (5) lives to start, one (1) extra life at 20,000 points Bounty Prize - $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (5b) – Frogger (Bounty Prize: $1,000.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “FROGGER” Challenge Rating – 9 (out of 5) Challenge: attain or beat the ficticious world record of 863,050 points as set by George Costanza in the now-famous episode of “Seinfeld” Rules and Settings – five (5) lives to start, one (1) extra life at 20,000 points Bounty Prize - Special Bounty Payable Date – beginning with ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment, bounty, two (2) equal installments of $500.00 each will be awarded to the extraordinary player who manages to pull this off.

Special Note – if someone manages to pull this “bounty” off before the current world record “bounty”, then Bounty “5a” becomes null and void effective immediately. However, if Bounty “5a” is accomplished at any point in the year, then Bounty “5b” is still in effect until Dec31/05. So that there is no misunderstanding, the same performance CANNOT be submitted for both bounty prizes.

Bounty (6) – Gyruss (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “GYRUSS” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 2.5 million or more at tournament settings (TGTS) Rules and Settings – difficulty “8” (Hardest), game ends after losing five (5) ships Bonus Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment

Bounty (7) – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (set 1)(Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “INDYTEMP” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 2 million or more Rules and Settings – difficulty is player’s choice at beginning of game, three (3) starting lives Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment Special Note – MAME INP playback is problematic with this title. At this time I am unsure of a solution…could be turning sound default off, could be that MAME cannot handle the title yet without incident. Gamer is responsible for ensuring that a MAME INP submission will play back correctly. Videotaped arcade performances, and simultaneously videotaped MAME performances, however, do not have this concern.

Bounty (8) – Rally X (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “RALLYX” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 250,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty “3 lives medium”, bonus life “A” Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (9) – Stratovox (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “STRATVOX” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 100,000 points or more Rules and Settings – three (3) starting ships, one (1) extra ship at 5,000 points, 2 attackers at wave two (2), replenish astronauts = NO, kidnapped = MORE OFTEN Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (10) – Pole Position (Bounty Prize: $300.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “POLEPOS” Challenge Rating – 6 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 67,310 points (source=TG) Special Rules and Settings – Time = 120, Laps = 4, Extend Rank = C, Practice Rank = C, Acceleration = 0, Brake = 0, Steering = 80 Bounty Prize - $300.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment

Special Note – settings for acceleration, brake and steering are accessed in the service menu and must be EXACTLY what is stated above, and MUST be displayed prior to the game attempt. Proof of this MUST be included with any qualifying submission or the performance will be rejected. Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (11a) – Astro Fighter (set 1) (Bounty Prize: $500.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ASTROF” Challenge Rating – 7.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 50,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty “Easy”, three (3) starting ships, one (1) bonus ship at 3,000 points Special Rules – you are allowed to use the 10,000 point trick once (1x) per ship Special Note (1) – the ROMset approved by Twin Galaxies results in each fireball being worth sixty (60) points when hit. Another ROMset which awards a large score based on hitting multiple fireballs is the wrong ROMset, so please verify your ROMset before you attempt this record. Special Note (2) – if someone manages to pull this “bounty” off before bounty “11b”, then Bounty “11b” becomes null and void effective immediately. However, if Bounty “11b” is accomplished at any point in the year, then Bounty “11a” is still in effect until Dec31/05. So that there is no misunderstanding, the same performance CANNOT be submitted for both bounty prizes. Bounty Prize - $500.00 (see bounty 11b) Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (11b) – Astro Fighter (set 1) (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ASTROF” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 45,000 points or more (see “Special Note” below) Rules and Settings – difficulty “Easy”, three (3) starting ships, one (1) bonus ship at 3,000 points Special Rules – you are allowed to use the 10,000 point trick once (1x) per ship Special Note – if no one can claim bounty (11a) by December 31st, 2005, then this bounty (11b) will be awarded to the first successful claim of 45,000 points or more prior to December 31st, 2005. If someone manages to attain a score of 50,000 points or more by December 31st, 2005, then bounty “11b” is immediately null and void as a direct result. Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (12) – Green Beret (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “GBERET” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty “Medium”, three (3) starting lives, 1st extra life at 30K then every 70K thereafter, Unknown = “OFF” (all) Special Rules – you are allowed to “hunt” (see Twin Galaxies rules governing time-based titles) as each stage contains multiple stage threshold timers Bounty Prize - $150.00

Bounty (13) – Defender (Red Label) (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “DEFENDER” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: beat existing world record of 230,125 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – TGTS (Twin Galaxies Tournament Settings) - difficulty “5”, five (5) ships and smart bombs to start, no extra ships/smart bombs awarded Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (14) – Cloak and Dagger (rev. 5) (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “CLOAK” Challenge Rating = 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1.3 million points or more AND complete the game on a single credit Special Rules – you must start a new game and complete the game Rules and Settings – difficulty factor “B”, three (3) starting lives, extra lives awarded, deep freeze mode = “OFF” Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (15) – Faster, Harder, More Challenging Q*Bert (prototype) (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “SQBERT” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 500,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty = “Normal”, three (3) starting lives, 1st extra life at 10K then every 20K thereafter, kicker = “ON”, auto round advance = “OFF”, SW 5, 7 & 8 = “OFF” (all) Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (16) – Vs. The Goonies (Bounty Prize: $250.00) >for arcade/MAME ROMset = “GOONIES” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat existing world record of 504,820 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – timer “Normal”, three (3) starting lives, unknown = “OFF” (all) Bounty Prize - $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (17) – Anteater (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ANTEATER” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 400,000 points or more Rules and Settings – three (3) starting lives, extra lives every 20,000 points, unknown = “OFF” (all) Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (18) – Jungle Hunt (US) (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “JUNGLEH” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 750,000 points or more Rules and Settings – three (3) starting lives, one (1) extra life at 10,000 points, finish bonus = “NONE”, all unknown = “OFF” Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (19) – Total Carnage (rev LA1 3/10/92) (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “TOTCARN” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: complete game, including pleasure dome, on single player mode under maximum difficulty…Highest score by 12/31/05 Rules and Settings – difficulty = 10 (Hardest), violence level = “Normal”, starting lives = 3, keys to pleasure dome = 220, continuation is NOT allowed, single player ONLY. the usage of password warps is BANNED. Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2005.

Bounty (20) – Cosmos (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “COSMOS” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: clear level 7 regardless of score Rules and Settings – three (3) starting ships, one (1) bonus ship at 10K, meter pulse is “2”, one (1) time warp per ship is default Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (21) – Track n Field (Bounty Prize: $500.00) >for arcade/MAME ROMset = “TRACKFLD” Challenge Rating – 7.5 (out of 5) Challenge: achieve a score of at least 98,000 points Rules and Settings – difficulty = 2 (Normal), starting lives = 2, bonus life = None, Game is OVER after last event Special Note (1) – due to the multiple methods for cheating on this title, and the years of hearing stories of alleged accomplishments, I am taking unique steps to ensure that any submission is totally legit as follows below. Special Note (2) – any submissions received will be met with an extra level of scrutiny, which may even include asking a world class player for their professional opinion on the legitimacy of the performance. In that event, at my own expense, a copy will be forwarded to an expert on the title. Their opinion will be considered but will not be the sole determining factor on whether the performance is legitimate. SPECIAL ADDITION - in the event that no one manages to pull off a score of 98,000 points by December 31st, 2005, then I will offer HALF the bounty reward ($250.00) to the first submitted and verified score that beats the current MARP world record of 95,930 points by Tommi Tihonnen of Finland, the highest verified score ever made, and this half-prize will be awarded on December 31st, 2005. HOWEVER, if at any point between now and December 31st, 2005, a score of 98,000 points materializes and is deemed legitimate, than any "bounty" claim for the aformentioned half-prize of $250.00 is null and void effective immediately. And so that I am perfectly clear, one or the other bounty prize will be awarded...not both. That being said…

Special ARCADE Rules – track balls are NOT allowed…proof that buttons were used is an absolute must or “bounty” cannot and will not be awarded. Also, challenge is for single player performance ONLY…assistance from a second player is expressly prohibited. Lastly, player may ONLY use their hands/fingers on the buttons…no external devices are allowed (NO exceptions), and proof that hands/fingers were used is an absolute must or “bounty” cannot and will not be awarded.

Special MAME Rules – for MAME players, unless the game is captured by video camcorder, it is impossible to determine whether a track ball was utilized or whether an external device was used to facilitate rapid consistent depressing of buttons. Therefore, to prevent any form of cheating, the following three (3) steps must be adhered to… 1st – MAME players MUST capture their entire performance via video camcorder onto VHS videocassette inclusive of accessing their folder for MAME screenshots (.png files) to show that no screenshot exists prior to gameplay 2nd – Continue recording while launching MAME and selecting the “Play and Record” option, this way I know that an INP playback is not being recorded instead. 3rd - Further, upon completion of the title, hit “F12” to capture a screenshot, then continue recording and access the screenshot folder on your MAME directory. Open the new ‘png file. If the score matches, then I will accept your submission Bounty Prize = $500.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (22) – Galaxian – SPECIAL BILL MITCHELL CHALLENGE (Bounty Prize: Read Below) After nearly twenty (20) years, one of the most venerable classic arcade world records was broken on the game “Galaxian”. Bill Mitchell would like to see just how far this game’s world record score can reach, and has offered a unique cash challenge to fuel the competition.

In short, if you think you can beat the current world record, do so and immediately stop, and you win $100.00. Why stop ? That’s the catch. If you think you can reach the 500K mark, you forego the chance to win the $100.00 prize as you try to reach 500K.

If you fail to reach 500K, you get nothing, not even the $100.00 for breaking the existing world record, but you at least can register an awesome score with Twin Galaxies. Reach 500K and stop, and win $250.00, but there’s more.

Think you have what it takes to reach the million point barrier ? Keep on going, BUT you forego the claim on the $250.00 bounty !! Fail to get a million, and you win nothing…except the chance to register an awesome score with Twin Galaxies. However, if you reach a million points, keep on going as long as you can, and rejoice, as you’ve won Bill’s thousand dollar prize !!

It is Bill Mitchell’s intent that this special bounty challenge is to be handled similar to the classic vintage game show, “The $64,000 Question”. You must decide before proceeding further…do you take what you’ve won, or try for more, risking it all in an all-or-nothing challenge. To further clarify, it is Bill Mitchell’s intent that a single performance may only be eligible for one (1) of the three challenge thresholds below.

That being said, below are the specifics of this most unique classic arcade gaming challenge. Good luck one and all.

Bounty (22a) – Galaxian – SPECIAL BILLY MITCHELL CHALLENGE (PART ONE)(Bounty Prize: Read Below) for- “Galaxian (Namco set 1)” for arcade ONLY (i.e. MAME not eligible) ROMset = “GALAXIAN” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: achieve a score of at least 399,300 points Rules and Settings – three (3) ships to start, one (1) extra ship at 7,000 points Special Rule (A) - player MUST immediately end their game as soon as they pass 399,290 points Special Rule (B) – the current arcade world record holder as of Dec31/04 is NOT eligible for this challenge Special Rule (C) – bounty (22a) is nulled and voided if either bounty (22b) or (22c) is successfully claimed before bounty (22a) at any point on or before December 31st, 2005 Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (22a) – Galaxian – SPECIAL BILLY MITCHELL CHALLENGE (PART TWO)(Bounty Prize: Read Below) for arcade ONLY (i.e. MAME not eligible) ROMset = “GALAXIAN” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: achieve a score of at least 500,000 points Rules and Settings – three (3) ships to start, one (1) extra ship at 7,000 points Special Rule (A) - player MUST immediately end their game as soon as they pass 500,000 points Special Rule (B) – bounty (22a) AND bounty (22b) are BOTH null and void if bounty (22c) is successfully claimed before bounty (22a) and/or bounty (22b) at any point on or before December 31st, 2005 Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (22a) – Galaxian – SPECIAL BILLY MITCHELL CHALLENGE (PART Three)(Bounty Prize: Read Below) for “Galaxian (Namco set 1)” for arcade ONLY (i.e. MAME not eligible) ROMset = “GALAXIAN” Challenge Rating – 9 (out of 5) Challenge: achieve a score of at least 1,000,000 points Rules and Settings – three (3) ships to start, one (1) extra ship at 7,000 points Special Rule (A) - player may continue their performance until their fourth (last) ships is destroyed Special Rule (B) – bounty (22a) AND bounty (22b) are BOTH null and void if bounty (22c) is successfully claimed before bounty (22a) and/or bounty (22b) at any point on or before December 31st, 2005 Bounty Prize = $1,000.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (23) – Stocker – (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “STOCKER” Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat existing world record of 54,030 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – factory default (OPTSW0=11111110, OPTSW1=00000000) Bounty Prize = $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (24) – Up’n Down (not encrypted) (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “UPNDOWNU” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 500,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty = “EASY”, starting lives = 3, bonus life = 10,000 points Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (25a) – Ghox (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “GHOX” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: clear stage (5-7) as a single player on a single credit Rules and Settings – difficulty = “MEDIUM”, starting lives = 3, bonus lives = 100K then every 200K thereafter, unused = “OFF” (all), continuation is NOT allowed Bounty Prize = $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (25b) – Ghox (Bounty Prize: $300.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “GHOX” Challenge Rating – 6 (out of 5) Challenge: go beyond stage (5-7) as a single player on a single credit and complete the game Rules and Settings – difficulty = “MEDIUM”, starting lives = 3, bonus lives = 100K then every 200K thereafter, unused = “OFF” (all), continuation is NOT allowed Special Note – I have no proof that the game goes beyond this point short of the cryptic text at the end of the game, which alludes that going further is possible. As with the classic arcade title “Wonderboy” where there are multiple endings, I want to know if “Ghox” has such an ending, and if so, can someone actually finish this game on a single credit. I would have offered more, but since I do not know if getting past that point is even part of the game, I cannot afford to be anything but conservative. Bounty Prize = $300.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (26) – Popeye (revision D) (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME (see special rules below) ROMset = “POPEYE” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 1,232,250 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – difficulty = 1 (“MEDIUM”), starting lives = 3, bonus *life at 40,000 points, unknown = “OFF” Special Rules – for MAME submissions, WolfMAME 0.88 or higher must be used or proper playback is not possible. (Note that this is the ONLY “bounty” that allows for useage of a WolfMAME version other than 0.78) Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (27) – Polaris (set 1) (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “POLARIS” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 100,000 points or more Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, bonus life = 5,000 points, not used = “OFF” (all), invincibility = “OFF” Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (28) – Trog (revision LA4 3/11/91) (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “TROG” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: complete the game on ONE (1) life, regardless of score, as a single player, on a single credit Rules and Settings – unused = “OFF” (all), player allowed to start up to island 4 Special Note – MAME INP playback is problematic with this title. At this time I am unsure of a solution. I have been informed that the solution could be turning sound default off, or that it could be that MAME cannot handle the title yet without incident. Gamer is responsible for ensuring that a MAME INP submission will play back correctly. Videotaped arcade performances, and simultaneously videotaped MAME performances, however, do not have this concern. Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (29) – Targ (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “TARG” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 91,330 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, top score awards credit and NOT extended play Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (30) – Pipi & Bibis / Whoopee (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “PIPIBIBS” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: complete the game on ONE (1) life, regardless of score, as a single player, on a single credit Rules and Settings – difficulty = “MEDIUM”, starting lives = 3, bonus lives = 200K then every 300K, unused = “OFF” (all), invulnerability = “OFF”, continuation is NOT allowed Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment. Special Note - you MUST be eighteen years of age or older to submit a score on this title.

Bounty (31) – Penguin-Kun Wars (US) (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “PKUNWAR” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 2,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – difficulty = 2 (“MEDIUM”), unused = “OFF” (all) Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (32) – Lunar Rescue (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “LRESCUE” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 30,720 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, unknown = “ON” (all), extra life after completion of 1st level Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (33) – Cosmic Guerilla (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “COSMICG” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 25,740 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, bonus life at 2,000 points, unknown = “OFF” Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (34) – I, Robot (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “IROBOT” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 1,383,959 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – difficulty = “MEDIUM”, starting lives = 3, bonus life every 20,000 points, minimum game time = 3 lives Special Rules = transporter warping is allowed, as is collecting letters Bounty Prize = $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (35) – Diver Boy (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “DIVERBOY” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: complete the first loop on “Normal” difficulty, regardless of score, on a single credit Rules and Settings – difficulty = “Normal”, starting lives = 3, bonus lives possible by spelling out “Diver Boy” Special Rules – MAME players MUST turn sound “OFF” or the INP will not record properly Bounty Prize = $150.00.

Bounty (36) – Arabian (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “ARABIAN” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 500,000 points or more Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, bonus life at 20,000 points, carry bowls to next life = “YES” Special Rules – hunting IS allowed under TG guidelines for time-limit titles Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (37) – Crazy Climber (US) (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “CCLIMBER” Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 516,750 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, one (1) bonus life awarded, unknown = “OFF” Bounty Prize = $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (38) – Front Line (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “FRONTLIN” Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record of 727,500 points (source=TG) Rules and Settings – starting lives = 3, bonus life at 30,000 points, unknown = “OFF” (all), invulnerability = “OFF” Bounty Prize = $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (39) – Cerberus (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for arcade/MAME ROMset = “CERBERUS” Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: – beat the existing world record of 122,400 points (source=MARP) Rules and Settings – factory default (unchangeable) Bounty Prize = $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Atari 2600

Bounty (40) – Canyon Bomber (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 3,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (41) – Crypts of Chaos (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: venture down to the lowest dungeon level (17), obtain at least one (1) treasure, and successfully escape the top-most dungeon level with the treasure, regardless of score Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (42) – Dragonfire (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,500,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Special Rules – although player may hide momentarily in either the castle tower from the turret sequence or inside the box in the dragon sequence for temporary or emergency protection, excessive abuse of this tactic may result in nullification of the performance/attempt at my discretion Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (43) – Gopher (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (44) – H.E.R.O. (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points without losing a life Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (45) – King Kong (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 10,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (46) – Midnight Magic (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 2,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (47) – Miniature Golf (Bounty Prize: $250.00) for Atari 2600 (original cartridge ONLY…see below) Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a perfect score of nine (9) consecutive holes-in-one within the same round of 9-hole golf Special Rules and Settings – player is allowed to alternate between “A” and “B” switches on a per-hole basis at their discretion

Special Note – due to the potential for cheating and abuse, emulation submissions are NOT allowed for this “bounty” challenge. Further, all eligible submissions will be additionally scrutinized by Twin Galaxies worldwide Atari editor/referee, Todd Rogers, as a precautionary second phase of verification. Bounty Prize - $250.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (48) – Pitfall! (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for the fastest perfect game (see special rules) Rules and Settings – game “1BB”

Special Rule (1) – you must finish with a perfect score of 114,000 points

Special Rule (2)– you CANNOT lose a life (i.e. must complete on your first life)

Special Rule (3) – you must have 1:02 (one minute and two seconds) remaining on your game clock, or more, at the end of your “bounty” attempt

Special Rule (4) – you may take ANY path towards completing this challenge Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (49a) – Private Eye (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge – find and locate ALL treasures, capture “Le Fiend” AND return him to jail before the timer expires, regardless of score Rules and Settings – game “5”

Special Rule (1) – player may select difficulty switch “A” or “B”, or alternate between the two, during their gameplay effort

Special Rule (2) – pausing the game clock is NOT allowed and will result in the immediate disqualification of your score. (You are, however, allowed to remain “idle” at your discretion at any point within the confines of the game map) Special Rule (3) – see “bounty” (49b) which will nullify and void bounty (49a) if successfully completed before “bounty” (49a) Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (49b) – Private Eye (Bounty Prize: $300.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 6 (out of 5) Challenge: find and locate ALL treasures, capture “Le Fiend” AND return him to jail before the timer expires, regardless of score…WITHOUT TAKING A HIT !! Rules and Settings – game “5”

Special Rule (1) – player may select difficulty switch “A” or “B”, or alternate between the two, during their gameplay effort

Special Rule (2) – pausing the game clock is NOT allowed and will result in the immediate disqualification of your score. (You are, however, allowed to remain “idle” at your discretion at any point within the confines of the game map)

Special Rule (3) – should anyone manage to successfully pull off this feat before “bounty” (49a) has been claimed, then “bounty” (49a) is immediately null and void

Special Rule (4) – the same performance CANNOT be eligible simultaneously for “bounty” (49a) and (49b), let me make this perfectly clear. Bounty Prize - $300.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (50) – Robot Tank (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a perfect score of 144 points WITHOUT losing a tank Rules and Settings – game “1BB”

Special Rules – player may take as long as they need to (game-clock) to accomplish this perfect feat Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (51) – Room of Doom (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: complete game “6BB” (all 16 stages) regardless of score Rules and Settings – game “6BB” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (52) – Seaquest (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points without losing a life Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (53) – Super Cobra (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: finish one (1) complete loop of all stages without continuing Rules and Settings – player allowed to choose “SLOW” game speed, and MUST start from stage 1 Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (54) – Towering Inferno (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 10,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Special Note – if no one manages to clear 10,000 or more points by December 31st, then the highest score received in excess of 5,000 points will be awarded $50.00 on January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (55) – Wizard of Wor (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Atari 2600 Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game “1BB” Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (56) – Kaboom (Bounty Prize: $300.00) for Atari 2600 (original cartridge ONLY…see below) Challenge Rating – 6 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points without losing a life Rules and Settings – game “1BB”

Special Note – due to the potential for cheating and abuse, emulation submissions are NOT allowed for this “bounty” challenge. Further, all eligible submissions will be additionally scrutinized by Twin Galaxies worldwide Atari editor/referee, Todd Rogers, as a precautionary second phase of verification. Bounty Prize - $300.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Atari ST

Bounty (57) – Time Bandit (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Atari ST Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: successfully complete all sixteen (16) “Bomb Factory” stages in a immediate succession (all 16 back-to-back) without losing a single life, regardless of score Rules and Settings – single player ONLY

Special Rules – although the original Atari ST platform or the “Steem Engine v2.4” may be used for attempting this challenge, digital medium submissions will NOT be accepted…only VHS submissions, either by camcorder or direct platform-to-VCR recordings shall be accepted. Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (58) – Frenzy (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 500,000 points or more Rules and Settings – “skill 4” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (59) – Frontline (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 200,000 points or more Rules and Settings – “skill 4” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (60) – Gorf (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 100,000 points or more Rules and Settings – “skill 4” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (61) – Heist” (The Heist) (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 250,000 points or more Rules and Settings – “skill 1” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (62) – Venture (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 500,000 points or more AND complete the first set of treasures Rules and Settings – “skill 4” Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (63) – Zaxxon (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 250,000 points or more Rules and Settings – “skill 4” Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (64) – Zaxxon (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for ColecoVision. Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: beat my world record of more than 2 million points Rules and Settings – “skill 1” Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Nintendo GameBoy

Bounty (65) – Tetris (Game "A") (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Nintendo GameBoy. Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 1,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – game ”A”

Special Rules – due to the possibility of an illegal Game-Genie code in use [Or Pro-Axtion Replay code], performance MUST be captured by VHS videocamera. It is the responsibility of the gamer to ensure that the game screen is fully and clearly visible during VHS videocassette playback. Under the circumstances, I cannot afford to make an exception to this clause. However, in the rare event that a submitter has the opportunity to play while in the presence of a senior Twin Galaxies official, I will accept the testimony of the senior Twin Galaxies official as proof of accomplishment. The current roster of senior TG officials may be found on the Twin Galaxies website. Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Intellivision

Bounty (66) – Astrosmash (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for Intellivision Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 10,000,000 points or more Rules and Settings – play under game default settings (single player)

Special Note – this “bounty” challenge is one of endurance, therefore pausing to swap tapes is allowed as defined within the Twin Galaxies policy governing console marathon performances and tape swapping Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Turbografix-16

Bounty (67) – Blazing Lazers (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Turbografix-16. Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score on one (1) ship Rules and Settings – play under game default settings (single player) Special Note – if player chooses, player may continue recording after first game-death in order to submit a world record for a complete game Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (68) – Bonk’s Adventure (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Turbografix-16 Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game without losing a life Rules and Settings – play under game default settings (single player) Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (69) – Splatterhouse (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Turbografix-16 Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of first loop Rules and Settings – play under game default settings (single player) Special Note – if player chooses, player may continue recording after first game-death in order to submit a world record for a complete game Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (70) – Keith Courage (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Turbografix-16 Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game Rules and Settings – play under game default settings (single player) Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Sega Genesis

Bounty (71) – Jungle Strike (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Sega Genesis Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge – highest score while completing the game without losing a life Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – game MUST be completed on a single life Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Bounty (72) – Beavis and Butthead (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Sega Genesis Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game (single player ONLY) Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – player may use either “Beavis” or “Butthead” Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Sega CD

Bounty (73) – Sewer Shark (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Sega CD Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score by December 31st, 2005 while completing entire game Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – I forget if the game has a continuation provision, but if yes, this is NOT allowed Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

NES

Bounty (74) – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game without losing a Turtle Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules (1) – player may use any Turtle throughout the performance Special Rules (2) – worldwide NES referee Kelly Flewin has mandated that constantly re-entering the same building for pizza replenishment is limited to two (2) times per building. Should you have to enter the same building a third time, you are prohibited from eating any pizzas. Failure to adhere to this provision will nullify your performance. Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Bounty (75) – Mega Man (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – a banned tactic exists whereby a gamer can use the select button while an attack has been launched at a boss opponent so that the damage effect can be registered an additional time with each time select is depressed. Using this banned tactic will null and void your performance. Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (76) – Total Recall (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (77) – Metal Gear (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of entire game Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (78) – Life Force (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score on your 1st life ONLY Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

SNES

Bounty (79) – Desert Strike (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score while completing the game without losing a life Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – game MUST be completed on a single life Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (80) – F-Zero (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest lap for “Death Wind 1” Special Rules (1) – player may choose any vehicle Special Rules (2) – player is allowed to use all turbo boosts within a single lap Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (81) – F-Zero (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest complete race for “Death Wind 1” Special Rules (1) – player may choose any vehicle Special Rules (2) – record is for a complete race and is the sum of all laps within that race Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (82) – The Simpsons: Bart’s Nightmare (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score while completing the game with an A+ grade Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Note – the same performance is eligible for “bounty” 82 and 83 Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (83) – The Simpsons: Bart’s Nightmare (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge: 1 (out of 5) Challenge – fastest completion with an A+ grade regardless of score Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Note – the same performance is eligible for “bounty” 82 and 83 Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (84) – Wave Race 64 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing fastest lap world record on “Twilight City” of 27.517 seconds Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules – player may choose any racer, and adjust their grip and acceleration settings as they see fit Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (85) – Diddy Kong Racing (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest victory over “Wizzpig”(1st race) Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules (1) – player may choose any driver including those which are unlocked Special Rules (2) – use of the game’s built-in “cheat codes” is expressly forbidden Special Rules (3) – for this title ONLY, players are allowed to use a turbo-controller Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (86) – Diddy Kong Racing (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest victory over “Wizzpig”(2nd race) Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules (1) – player may choose any driver including those which are unlocked Special Rules (2) – use of the game’s built-in “cheat codes” is expressly forbidden Special Rules (3) – for this title ONLY, players are allowed to use a turbo-controller Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (87) – Diddy Kong Racing (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for fastest race on “Treasure Caves” of 44.01 seconds Rules and Settings – play under game default settings Special Rules (1) – player may choose any driver including those which are unlocked Special Rules (2) – use of the game’s built-in “cheat codes” is expressly forbidden Special Rules (3) – for this title ONLY, players are allowed to use a turbo-controller Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (88) – Doom 64 (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for fastest completion on “No Way Out” of 2:22 (two minutes an twenty two seconds) under tournament settings Rules and Settings – play under “Watch Me Die” difficulty Special Rules (1) – player MUST reset level before starting the attempt Special Rules (2) – player is not allowed to possess any of the three “Doom symbols” which add power to the laser weapon Special Rules (3) – player not required to achieve a 100% kill or item ratio Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (89) – Doom 64 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of “Into the Void” while achieving a 100% enemy kill rating under tournament settings Rules and Settings – play under “Watch Me Die” difficulty Special Rules (1) – player MUST reset level before starting the attempt Special Rules (2) – player is not allowed to possess any of the three “Doom symbols” which add power to the laser weapon Special Rules (3) – player MUST defeat all enemies, but is not required to achieve a 100% item ratio Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (90) – Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Nintendo 64-bit (N64) Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of game while accomplishing BOTH of the following tasks…(A) obtain all 100 “Skulltulas”, and (B) complete the “Mask” quest Rules and Settings – player must start game from a new file; completion of other non-essential quests and tasks, as well as finding non-essential items, is not required. Special Rules – player is not allowed to use “Fayore’s Wind” to skip the boat sequence in the “Shadow Temple.” RULE CLARIFICATION - all 100 different skulltulas MUST be found; using the trick to whack the same one multiple times is BANNED. Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Sega Dreamcast

Bounty (91) – Crazy Taxi (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for fastest completion of “Crazy Jam” of 25.75 seconds Special Rules – player may use any vehicle and driver combination Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (92) – Crazy Taxi (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for fastest completion of “Crazy Parking” of 12.50 seconds Special Rules – player may use any vehicle and driver combination Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (93) – Crazy Taxi (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: achieve 250 or more “Crazy Throughs” on the mini-game challenge “Crazy Through” Special Rules – player may use any vehicle and driver combination Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (94) – Crazy Taxi 2 (Bounty Prize: SEE BELOW) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – SPECIAL Challenge: – be the first gamer on EITHER “Around Apple” or “Small Apple” course, pick up 455 or more passengers Special Rules – player may use any vehicle and driver combination Bounty Prize - $5.00 PER PASSENGER picked up and successfully dropped off in excess of 454 (in other words, 464 passengers would mean $50.00 while 500 would mean $230.00)

Special Note (1) – this “bounty” is null and void immediately after the first received, successful claim. In other words, only ONE (1) payout will be made, regardless of the course you choose, or the number of passengers you pick up.

Special Note (2) – it is believed that no more than 500 passengers are available for pickup, but to date the most passengers picked up was 454 by Matthew Leto. No one knows whether the passenger count resets after all available passengers are picked up. If it does, then the potential payout will be capped at USD $1,000.00, but I believe that this game behaves just like the predecessor title “Crazy Taxi” and that once the last passenger is picked up, the passenger count does not reset, thus the probable maximum payout will be (46 x $5 = $230) assuming all 500 passengers are picked up and dropped off. Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (95) – Crazy Taxi 2 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: complete the “Crazy Road” mini-game challenge in under 20 seconds Special Rules – player may use any vehicle and driver combination Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (96) – 18 Wheeler (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the existing world record for arcade mode on “Easy” difficulty of $107,600 Special Rules (1) – player may use any driver/cargo combination Special Rules (2) – continuation is NOT allowed; performance must be continuous Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (97) – Marvel vs Capcom 2 (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for Sega Dreamcast (DC) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 3 billion points Rules and Settings – (to follow) Special Rules (1) – player may use any combination of characters Special Rules (2) – continuation is NOT allowed Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Special Note– my VCR is still shot, couldn’t pick up a new one, and I have no way to connect the Sega DC to my old TV. If one of you can assist me with the Rules, that would be appreciated. According to the notes from the MoA 2001 event, the rules were basically any 3-character combination was allowed, and I have short-hand comments of “Timer=90 or 99, turbo 2, normal damage” but can’ read the comments well. I was hoping to launch the system and check against the game options but can’t right now. Maybe one of you players can help me make heads or tails out of what my notes were from 3 years ago, then I can lock into the settings for the event. That would be greatly appreciated until I get my new VCR.

Playstation 1

Bounty (98) – Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Sony Playstation (PS1) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest to reach the final checkpoint from a new file using the “Richter” character, regardless of your character level achieved or area percentage revealed, via a single, continuous performance Special Rules (1) – player allowed to “level up” as often as they wish. Player may obtain as few or as many items as they wish from the librarian. Special Rules (2) – use of the “save game” feature is NOT allowed Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (99) – Medievel (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Sony Playstation (PS1) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest to complete the game on a single life Special Rules (1) – player can re-enter a stage as often as they wish, but the time to do so counts against their total completion time Special Rules (2) – record ends the instant the final blow is delivered to the final boss. RULE CLARIFICATION - this is a minimalist completion "Bounty", so non-essential objects need not be obtained. Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (100) – Oddworld (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for the Sony Playstation (PS1) Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest to complete the game Rules and Settings - default Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (101) – Silent Hill (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Sony Playstation (PS1) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: beat the game in 30 minutes or less Rules and Settings - default Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (102) – Tekken 3 (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Sony Playstation (PS1) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain 999 wins in survival mode Rules and Settings – maximum difficulty, player allowed to select any character Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

X-Box

Bounty (103) – Crazy Taxi 3 (Bounty Prize: SEE BELOW) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: attain a score of 100 or more in mini-game “Crazy Rings” (1-H) Rules and Settings – player may use any vehicle or driver Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment. Special Note – if no one manages to successfully claim this “bounty”, then an award of $50.00 shall be given for a score of 99, and $25.00 to a score of 98, and this reward shall only be given to the higher of the two scores received, and of course will be equally split in the event of multiple successful submissions.

Bounty (104a) – Crazy Taxi 3 (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: pick up 250 or more passengers in “Glitter Oasis” arcade mode Rules and Settings – player may use any vehicle or driver Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment. Special Note (1) – if “bounty” (104b) is successfully claimed before “bounty” (104a), then “bounty” (101a) is null and void effective immediately. Special Note (2) – the same performance CANNOT qualify for both “bounty” (104a) and (104b).

Bounty (104b) – Crazy Taxi 3 (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: pick up 450 or more passengers in “Glitter Oasis” arcade mode Rules and Settings – player may use any vehicle or driver Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment. Special Note (1) – if “bounty” (104b) is successfully claimed before “bounty” (104a), then “bounty” (104a) is null and void effective immediately. Special Note (2) – the same performance CANNOT qualify for both “bounty” (104a) and (104b).

Bounty (105) – Halo 2 (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game on “Legendary” difficulty, without losing a life, in single player mode Rules and Settings – player may use any weapons and/or vehicles found Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (106) – Chronicles of Riddick (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game on “HARD” difficulty in under 2 hours Rules and Settings – player may use any weapons and/or vehicles found Special Rules – continuation is NOT allowed Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (107) – Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: play arcade mode, “Colonel Dearborn”, stage 1, “Precision Bombing” and attain a score of 50,000 points or more Rules and Settings – covered in the challenge (above) Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – ninety (90) days after mailing postmark of successful accomplishment.

Bounty (108) – Van Helsing (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game without losing your life Rules and Settings - default Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109a) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Lochness, Scotland” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109b) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Kuta Beach, Bali” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109c) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Bering Strait, USA” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109d) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Lake Havasu, USA” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109e) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Barrier Reef, Australia” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (109f) – Splashdown (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score over 1,000 balloons on Arcade: Countdown for stage “Lake Quilotea, Equador” by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – gamer may use any driver Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (110a) – Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Destruction Mode” in “Tokyo” in single player mode by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – difficulty “EASY”, gamer may use any monster Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (110b) – Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Destruction Mode” in “San Francisco” in single player mode by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – difficulty “EASY”, gamer may use any monster Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (110c) – Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Destruction Mode” in “London” in single player mode by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – difficulty “EASY”, gamer may use any monster Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (110d) – Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (Bounty Prize: $25.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 1 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Destruction Mode” in “Monster Island” in single player mode by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – difficulty “EASY”, gamer may use any monster Bounty Prize - $25.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (110e) – Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Survival Mode” on “Monster Island”, regardless of number of victories, by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – difficulty “HARD”, gamer may use any monster Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (111) – Big Mutha Truckers (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of Mission Mode: “Stop the Press !!” Rules and Settings – default Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (112) – Big Mutha Truckers (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for the Microsoft Xbox Challenge Rating – 4 (out of 5) Challenge: highest score in “Trial by Truckin” in “Seattle” AND completing all 60 days, by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings –gamer may use any driver, and throughout the game may choose any cargo or truck. Gambling is allowed, as are all customizations and upgrades. Gamer will not be penalized if their truck is towed or robbed at any time. However, saving a game or continuing from a game in progress is NOT allowed. Performance must be a continuous presentation. Bounty Prize - $100.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

Playstation 2

Bounty (113) – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Sony Playstation 2 (PS2) Challenge Rating – 3 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game without losing your life, regardless of score, by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – default, start from a NEW game only

Special Rules (1) – you are NOT allowed to load a previously saved file at any time; this “bounty” is for a continuous performance ONLY

Special Rules (2) – gamer is not required to complete any non-essential mission Bounty Prize - $75.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

GameCube

Bounty (114) – Paper Mario 2 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge – fastest completion of the entire game without losing a life, by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – default, start from a NEW game only. RULE CLARIFICATION - although I did not specifically state this in the original "Bounty" rules, life shrooms are allowed. Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

Bounty (115) – Metroid Prime 2 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Challenge Rating – 2 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game without losing a life, by December 31st, 2005 Rules and Settings – default, start from a NEW game only; continuation is NOT allowed; submission must be a continuous performance. RULE CHANGE - the rules are quickly being re-evaluated, and expanded rules and restrictions will soon be in place. Meanwhile, until they are fully posted, practice hard, as this "Bounty" is here for the year once the rules are solidified. Sorry for the delay. Bounty Prize - $50.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

PC Gaming

Bounty (116) – Doom 3 (Bounty Prize: $150.00) for the PC (Personal Computer) Challenge Rating – 4.5 (out of 5) Challenge: fastest completion of the entire game at “Nightmare” difficulty in one continuous gaming session without re-loading from a saved file or restarting a level, by December 31st, 2005 General Rules and Settings – difficulty = “Nightmare”, start from a NEW game only; continuation from a saved file is NOT allowed; submission must be a continuous performance.

As this is the first-ever PC-based “bounty”, special precautions have been taken to ensure that all participating gamers have a fair deal at submitting a performance for consideration. Please read the seven (7) special rules that follow.

Special Rule (1) – You may use either the original version of “Doom 3” or the patched 1.1 version for Windows PCs. You may also use Linux builds 1.1.1282 and 1.1.1286

Special Rule (2) – When at the title screen, press ctrl-alt-tilde simultaneously in order to bring down the console. Then scroll upwards using “Page Up” all the way to the top line. You may then return to the title screen and select the “Nightmare” difficulty.

Special Rule (3) – The game clock begins the moment the ID software logo appears during the first cut-scene, and ends when the final blow is landed on the Cyberdemon, thus triggering the ending cut-scene.

Special Rule (4) – Skipping cut-scenes by pressing is allowed

Special Rule (5) – The game must be recorded from bootup of the computer via a cideo camcorder device or using a TV-out routed to a VCR. FRAPS is NOT accepted for this reason, although you may use it to record the game-play for your personal archives.

Special Rule (6) – Because of various demo issues, please do not record a demo while playing.

Special Rule (7) – To ensure compatibility of times between systems of different speed, map loading is NOT included in the final time. Bounty Prize - $150.00 Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006

And now, fellow gamers, two (2) “bounty” challenges from gamer Adam Wood, for your consideration. To avoid any misunderstandings, what follows is a direct copy of the exact wording of Adam’s “bounty” challenges”.

Gameboy Advance

Bounty (117) – Advance Guardian Heroes (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Native platform: Game Boy Advance Challenge: Out-of-the-box hardcore Reward: $50 for the first

Special Rules and Settings - To win this bounty, the player would need to provide a continuous recording of a Story Mode game, played at Super Hard difficulty, with Enn, Ray, or Hyu as their chosen character (the only three available without unlocking). The player must start from the beginning (by selecting New Game), and successfully complete the entire game, right down to the final counter. The player CANNOT DIE AT ALL during the course of the game; continuing and/or Devil Mode are strictly prohibited. Standard TG anti-pausing-abuse considerations apply. (Since the game provides safe spots in the form of the level-up screens, there are perfectly legal bathroom-break segments available even if you never pause the game.) Only the first qualifying submission (with "first" defined identically to the rest of your bounties) will earn this bounty.

Bounty (118) – Advance Guardian Heroes (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Native platform: Game Boy Advance Challenge: Fastest hardcore Reward: $50 for shortest time at year's end

Special Rules and Settings - To win this bounty, the player would need to provide a continuous recording of a Story Mode game, played at Super Hard difficulty, with the character of their choice - unlike the previous bounty, any of the nineteen characters ultimately unlockable and playable in Story Mode may be chosen. The player must start from the beginning (by selecting New Game), and successfully complete the entire game, right down to the final counter.

The player CANNOT DIE AT ALL during the course of the game; continuing and/or Devil Mode are strictly prohibited. Only the submission with the shortest completion time will earn this bounty. The game clock starts as soon as the player presses the button locking in their selection of character and ends as soon as they press the button to counter the final boss's final shot. Since the clock is your opponent, pausing is expressly permitted and unrestricted. A player selecting Enn, Ray, or Hyu can be eligible for both of these bounties with a single submission.

Advance Guardian Heroes has no known glitches. For the purposes of these bounties, I will accept recordings played on a Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Player, or Nintendo DS; the recording must otherwise be TG-compliant in all other aspects. Entries for both bounties would be accepted as soon as the announcement is made and will be accepted until 2006 (i.e. December 31st, 2005).

And now, fellow referee Tom Votava has a few “bounty” challenges of his own for your consideration. What follows is also a direct copy of the exact wording of Tom’s challenges. Here goes…

SNES

Bounty (119) – Donkey Kong Country (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the SNES. Challenge: - Fastest 101% Completion with NO Saves Special Rules: - Must be a continous run with no saves. Bounty Prize - $50 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

Bounty (120) – Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (Bounty Prize: $100.00) for the SNES. Challenge: - Fastest Completion Special Rules: - Default stock of lives, no continues. Bounty Prize - $100 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

Bounty (121) – Super Metroid (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the SNES. Challenge: - Fastest Completion with NO Saves Special Rules: - Must be a continous run with no saves or game deaths. Bounty Prize - $50 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

Bounty (122) – Super Punch-Out (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the SNES. Challenge: - Fastest total match time for all fighters Special Rules: - Score determined by manually totaling fastest times for each fighter - Must submit at least one winning time for every fighter to qualify - For all fights, use Time Attack Mode on an existing save file - Fights may be on separate recordings (non-continuous submission) Bounty Prize - $50.00 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006

Sega Genesis

Bounty (123) – Sonic the Hedgehog (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Sega Genesis. Challenge - Fastest 100% completion Special Rules: - Must collect all emeralds Bounty Prize - $50.00 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

Bounty (124) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Bounty Prize: $50.00) for the Sega Genesis. Challenge - Fastest 100% completion using Sonic Alone Special Rules: - Must collect all emeralds Bounty Prize - $50.00 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

Bounty (125) – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (Bounty Prize: $75.00) for the Sega Genesis. NOTE - To play this game, connect the cartridges for 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' and 'Sonic & Knuckles' Challenge - Fastest 100% completion using Sonic Alone Special Rules: - Must collect all emeralds - Must complete the "Doomsday Zone" Bounty Prize - $75.00 Payable Date - Jan 31st, 2006.

SNES

Bounty (126) – ROBERT’S FINAL BOUNTY: Zombies Ate My Neighbors (Bounty Prize: SEE BELOW) for the Super Nintendo 16-bit (SNES) Challenge Rating – SPECIAL Challenge – what is the highest number of neighbors you can rescue by the end of the game for ALL stages combined, by December 31st, 2005.

Special Rule (1) – all essential stages of the game MUST be completed, however

Special Rule (2) – although it is in the best interests of the gamer to access all hidden levels, finding them all is NOT a requirement for this “bounty”

Special Rule (3) – previously submitted performances are NOT eligible towards this “bounty” Bounty Prize – SPECIAL – 25 cents PER neighbor rescued. The potential for a massive payout exists if someone can rescue every neighbor, so protect your neighbors !!

Special Bounty Prize – add $25.00 IF you can also finish the game with ten neighbors saved in the last stage as per the year 2004 “bounty” Bounty Payable Date – January 31st, 2006.

If you would like to participate in the forums that are discussing these bounties, go to 2005 Bounties

 

[Bog]

Uh, might as well just give me that Track n Field bounty now.