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[Ze_ro]

Important Note: This weeks competition is over and no further scores will be accepted.

Game Information

Game Name: Dumbo's Flying Circus Released By: Unreleased, Developed by Atari Left Difficulty: N/A? Right Difficulty: N/A? Game Mode: Default Chosen By: Wickeycolumbus Post your scores right here in this thread, and I will add them to the list. Remember to play the game with the recommended game mode and difficulty settings as shown above so that your scores will be consistent with everyone elses. The deadline for posting scores is Wednesday December 16th at 1:00 AM (CST).

Current High Scores 36,125 (Zoyx) [+11] 35,179 (Wickeycolumbus) [+10] 34,641 (toymailman) [+9] 32,684 (4Ks) [+8] 27,255 (roadrunner) [+7] 18,431 (Hornpipe2) [+6] 7631 (aftermac) [+5] 4788 (Skaarg) [+4] 3690 (Carey85) [+3] 3347 (LarcenTyler) [+2] 1225 (darthkur) [+1] Best Tips 4Ks [+2] Challenges None yet TwinGalaxies Top 3 (Game 1, Difficulty B) No scores listed!

Current Standings toymailman [155] Zoyx [106] darthkur [95] shadow460 [90] Atardi [84] Deteacher [81] CebusCapucinis [71] vjames [71] Captain Beard [61] godzillajoe [56] aftermac [55] roadrunner [46] oyamafamily [42] keilbaca [42] Vectorman0 [29] homerwannabee [26] SpiceWare [24] JacobZu7zu7 [19] Hornpipe2 [19] pis [19] Carey85 [16] LarcenTyler [16] devwebcl [13] Mister VCS [13] Wickeycolumbus [12] Nathan Strum [11] kote [8] 4Ks [7] LoneWolfSeth [7] Animan [6] MIKE5200 [4] chuckwalla [3] Tr3vor [3] Shannon [2] jeremysart [2] vintagegamecrazy [2] sloth713 [2] jjd [2] ChrisKoopa [1] SeaGtGruff [1] Impaler_26 [1] Nati [1] disjuakifa [1]

Scoring Points in Dumbo's Flying Circus

Catch a balloon - 10 points Shoot a balloon - 25 points Crash into a balloon with a bomb - 12 points (& lose a life) Shoot a balloon with a bomb - 33 points Shoot a balloon carrying a clown - 40 points Catch a falling clown - 200 points Catch the bonus mouse - 300 points Big thanks to toymailman for figuring out the scoring!

Hints and Tips

The Manual

As always, you really should read the manual. Of course, since this game was never released, there IS no manual! There is a good description of the gameplay available on AtariProtos.com though.

4Ks

Here's some tips: it's definetly good to shoot as many of the colored bomballoons as you can, but don't spend all your time trying to shoot them down. Wait until you have a clear shot at one, especially in the later levels. Also, once you learn the art of wrap-around screens you can maximize your chances of survival and good scoring. The best way to avoid danger is to learn to quickly switch sides. And don't try to get all the balloons either, you'll definetly get killed that way. And the best way to get the clowns is to get in close to the ballon, shoot it, and quickly fly down and under the falling clown. Hope this all helps.

--Zero

[4Ks]

11442

Man, I had forgotten how much I like this game! I'll definetly try to improve later.

[toymailman]

I think I've figured out the scoring for this one.

Catch a balloon = 10 points
Shoot a balloon = 25 points
Crash into a balloon with a bomb = 12 points (& lose a life)
Shoot a balloon with a bomb = 33 points
Shoot a balloon carrying a clown = 40 points
Catch a falling clown = 200 points
Catch the bonus mouse = 300 points

[Hornpipe2]

Game is too slow for me. I prefer stuff like Dragster - 6 seconds to finish a game!

4969

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[roadrunner]

18,255

[4Ks]

20,835

Here's some tips: it's definetly good to shoot as many of the colored bomballoons as you can, but don't spend all your time trying to shoot them down. Wait until you have a clear shot at one, especially in the later levels. Also, once you learn the art of wrap-around screens you can maximize your chances of survival and good scoring. The best way to avoid danger is to learn to quickly switch sides. And don't try to get all the balloons either, you'll definetly get killed that way. And the best way to get the clowns is to get in close to the ballon, shoot it, and quickly fly down and under the falling clown. Hope this all helps.

[Zoyx]

There are at least 3 versions of Dumbo around. I am using the one hosted by Atariage. I don't know what the differences are, but we should probably stick to that version.

[Hornpipe2]

Zoyx, on Wed Dec 9, 2009 9:11 PM, said:

There are at least 3 versions of Dumbo around. I am using the one hosted by Atariage. I don't know what the differences are, but we should probably stick to that version.

No wonder my score is so much lower, haha. I was using the version marked as original in Rom's Collection, but that's the oldest (5/5/1983). AtariAge hosts the latest (7/11/1983). I'll let Rom know to change the filenames.

ETA: I see what happened... the 5/5/1983 version is NTSC, while the later ones are PAL!

Edited by Hornpipe2, Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:40 AM.

[Zoyx]

@Hornpipe2 - Your screenshot was the inspiration for my post. Yours was a different color.

[Hornpipe2]

Latest version is much easier.
18,431

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[Wickeycolumbus]

29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way.

Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased

[darthkur]

1,225

Can't say I'm too thrilled with this one. The control is awful. I suppose that should be expected when concerning a flying elephant.

[Skaarg]

This is a fun game, unfortunately I'm quite terrible at it. =P

4788

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[Wickeycolumbus]

I unlocked the Easter Egg while playing. I haven't seen a screen shot of it online, so here you go

[Zoyx]

11251 - Better get on the board.

[4Ks]

Wickeycolumbus, on Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:32 PM, said:

29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way.

Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased

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You do realize this means WOR.

[toymailman]

On the board.

34,641

[4Ks]

Wickeycolumbus, on Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:32 PM, said:

29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way.

Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased

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32,684

Darn you, toymailman!

[Zoyx]

toymailman, on Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:31 AM, said:

On the board.

34,641
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Your screen is red... what version are you using? Or is it something funky with your TV/camera?

[LarcenTyler]

3,347

[Carey85]

3690

Remind me to never play this game again. There's a reason that some games were never released

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Edited by Carey85, Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:09 PM.

[Zoyx]

I don't hate this game... just needs some polish. I am actually a fan of the physics... even though it results in some chunky play. I would like to see H.E.R.O. redone with acceleration and gravity.

@Carey85 - looks like you are using the wrong version. You might find the Atari Age version easier.

Edited by Zoyx, Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:14 PM.

[Wickeycolumbus]

35,179. It got pretty rough towards the end!

Edited by Wickeycolumbus, Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:00 PM.

[toymailman]

Zoyx, on Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:44 AM, said:

toymailman, on Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:31 AM, said:

On the board.

34,641
DumboFlyingCircus1BB_HSC_7-17.jpg

Your screen is red... what version are you using? Or is it something funky with your TV/camera?

It could just be my S-Video modded system. Sometimes the colors change slightly. Jr. Pac-Man is one where the first few times I play Level 1 is green; then eventually it is brown.

I am probably going to get either the CyberTech Pro mod (when available) or the Longhorn Engineer mod. I'd like to see this added to the comparison site and take the best one for future gaming. Also, a new contender could be a brand new 2600 SoC thanks to Curt's efforts. If a new system is built with S-video and stereo support that would be an option too.

[Zoyx]

20899