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Kings of the Beach - Professional Beach Volleyball(tm)


Beach bums move into Beverly Hills

Back in the '50's (just before Frankie and Annette hit the scene)
beach
volleyball was uncomplicated. No audiences. No publicity. No prizes.
No babes.
The guys were just kings of their own little sand castles.

Today, the game has outgrown its Southern California britches. Pro
beach
volleyball has fans in places as diverse as San Diego, Honolulu, Rio
de
Janeiro and Sydney. Prize money can go as high as $100,000 for a
tournament.
If these guys still have a beach bum image, it's a gold-tinted one.

Of course, one thing is still the same in this modern day sport of
kings. And
that's motivation. It's all about being King of the Beach, where the
royal
garb is a golden tan and the queen is dressed in a leopard-skinned
bikini!


Rules of the game

Now you've got the chance of a lifetime, a chance to hit the beach
wearing the
same shorts as volleyball gurus Randy Stoklos or Sinjin Smith.

This game is played according to the rules of world championship
volleyball.
Points can only be scored by a team when it's in possession of the
serve. If
you aren't serving, and your opponent knocks the ball out-of-bounds
or fails
to hit it, a "sideout" will occur (nobody scores and your team gets
to serve).
In a one game match, the winner is the first team to reach 15 points.
In a
three game match, each game is decided by the first team to reach 12
points.
NOTE: All matches must be won by 2 points.

Key rules to remember: Each team is allowed to touch the ball up to
three
times before sending it back over the net. No player is allowed to
touch it
twice in a row.

Up to four players can play this game at once. However, if more than
two
players are digging in, a separate adapter is required.

To begin play, press the Start Button and cruise over to the Beach
Scene where
you'll choose your mode: PRACTICE (BUMP, SET or SPIKE), MATCH PLAY or
TOURNAMENT PLAY. Remember to visit the Registration Tent before
competing.


Your role models

Kings of the Beach is programmed with the playing styles of Sinjin
Smith and
Randy Stoklos. While you've gotta play smooth and make all the right
moves,
programmed player intelligence really helps out. Through hours of
discussions
with Smith and Stoklos, we've set up statistical shooting percentages
and
accurate playing styles that simulate those of this dynamic duo.

Sinjin Smith
Ht: 6'3" WT: 190
HOME: Santa Monica, CA
AVP RANKING: 1
Sinjin is the most successful player in beach volleyball history. He
is the
all-time leader in career wins and the sport's highest money winner.
Smith is
considered a great defensive player and a master of the dig.

Randy Stoklos
HT: 6'3" WT: 215
HOME: Pacific Palisades, CA
AVP RANKING: 1
Nicknamed "Vanilla Thunder", Randy is the most dominant player on the
beach.
He intimidates opponents with his killer jump serve and his
devastating
one-armed KONG block.


Setting up the action

Spike - After pressing the Start Button, you'll see Spike (the punked-
out/
funked-out wonder boy) kicked back on the Beach Scene. Be nice to
this cat,
because he's the dude you gotta hang with to get around. He'll be a
sort of a
buddy ol' pal who'll guide you from the Practice Courts, to the Match
Play
Zone, to the Tournament of Champions.

To motivate Spike (remember, it usually takes a blonde bombshell or
at least
some heavy duty waves to raise the average beachcomber's blood
pressure),
press the Control Pad Up, Down, Left or Right. Once you've cruised
into the
area where you want to chill-our or fire-up, press the A Button.

The Beach Scene
Any time you want to hit the Beach Scene, press the Select Button


The registration tent

The first place you should go with Spike is to the Registration Tent
(unless
you just want to fine tune your game on the Practice Courts). This is
where
you will meet the lovely Annette "Va-Va-Va-Voom" FunaJello, who'll
help you
get started (don't take that literally!)

Once under the tent, use Controller #1 to make your selections.

Using the Control Pad and A Button, assign Sinjin, Randy, Chaz and
Miguel to a
Controller. (If one person plays, only assign one of the pros. If two
people
play, assign two pros - etc. For three or more players, a four-player
adapter
is required.) Press the A Button again to lock in each selection.

Next, choose either COOPERATIVE or COMPETITION. If 2 people play,
Sinjin and
Randy can either team-up (cooperative) against computer assigned
players, or
split-up (competition) and challenge one another.

The final choices you'll make will be the game level (EASY, MEDIUM or
DIFFICULT), 1 or 3 set matches and whether or not you want the hip LA
Sound
Machine On or Off.

After you've cleared all of your selections with Annette, move the
cursor to
"Exit To The Beach" and press the A Button.

HINT: If one person plays, Sinjin can be automatically selected by
simply
moving the cursor to "Exit to the Beach." You'll then play with
Controller #1.


Practice courts

The Bump, Set and Spike courts are the areas where you'll sharpen
your game.
Stroll over to one of these courts with Spike and then press the A
Button.
Coaches will be waiting here for you, and they'll set up shots for
you.
(Sorry, they won't provide any advice on how to meet chicks!)

After you finish practicing, press the Select Button to return to the
Beach
Scene.


Match play mode

Here's where you'll partake in a little unfriendly competition. Up to
four
players can go at each other's throats, provided you have an adapter.

Remember, in a one game match, the first team to score 15 points will
win over
the crowd. In a three game match, the team to score 12 points first
is the
victor. Needless to say, two out of three victories will win the
match.

The tournament of champions

The Tournament is made up out of five stages. You'll proceed from one
stage to
the next by winning three 15 point games consecutively. Each time you
win
three in a row a password is displayed. Write this baby down - that
way if you
want to take a break to wipe off the sweat, you can return to action
later by
entering the password on the TOURNAMENT PASSWORD SCREEN.

To return to the Tournament, choose CONTINUE on the Tournament
Password Screen.
Next, press the Control Pad Left or Right to select appropriate
password
letters. Lock in each letter by pressing the A Button.

NOTE: In a Tournament a maximum of 2 people can play. One of you will
wear
Sinjin's shorts. The other will wear Randy's. You'll then team-up
against a
couple of computer slammers.


The big shots (from nerve serves to jock blocks)

The Underhand Serve (AKA: The Skyball Serve) - This is a high-arcing
serve
that sends the ball deep into the opponent's court. This serve buys
you
plenty of time to get in position for your opponent's return.
Move yourself into position using the Control Pad, then press the A
and B
Buttons simultaneously to launch this serve.

The Flat Serve - This basic beach volleyball serve will force your
opponents
to make quick adjustments. If you hit it right, you'll launch a
rocket about
two inches above the net. But if your timing is off, the ball will
thump
into the sand, and all the volley dollies will turn their heads in
shame.
Press the Control Pad to move into position, press the A or B button
to toss
the ball, then crush it by pressing the B Button.

The Jump Serve - This is a difficult serve to master. But if you do,
its
high speed can force mistakes from your opponents and help establish
net
dominance. With proper execution, the poor schmoes on the other side
of the
net will have to return a meteor with a nasty topspin.
Go for the Ace by using the Control Pad to Position yourself, press
the A or
B Button to toss the ball, then press the A Button to slam it home.

Serve only after the ref blows his whistle.

NOTE: Change the ball's direction by moving the Control Pad Up or
Down, Left
or Right. (Because timing is so important, this maneuver is tricky to
master.)

The Set - This is a controlled shot used to set-up your teammate for
a
spike. Usually the second of the three shots, it's a soft, high pass
that is
lofted toward your teammate.
Press the B Button briefly to make a low toss (for quick plays).
Press the B
Button longer for a high toss. Again, you can move the ball using the
Control Pad.

Receiving a Serve - When receiving a serve, you want to use the bump
shot.
You might also think of bumping the ball if you're out of position
for a
spike.
To bump, move into position and then press the A Button.

The Spike - Use your three hits effectively to set up the hammer
spike. To
surprise your opponents, try spiking on the second shot (but only if
you
see a gaping hole in their defense).
To spike, press the A and B Buttons simultaneously. Change the
direction and
force of the spike by pressing the Control Pad toward your opponent's
court.

The Block - To block a spike, you'll want to be at the top of your
jump just
as your opponent hits the ball.
To block, press the Control Pad Up to jump, then press the A and B
Buttons
simultaneously.

Kong Block - Stoklos is a master of utilizing a one-handed KONG BLOCK
to
hammer the ball back into the opponent's face.
Press the A and B Buttons simultaneously, while pressing the Control
Pad
toward your opponent's court.

The Feint - You can use this maneuver when making either a block or
spike.
Press the A and B Buttons simultaneously, while pressing the Control
Pad
toward the back of the court.

Diving Reception (Dig & Dive!) - When you go for a ball that you're
too far
to get completely under yet are too near to miss entirely, you'll
automatically dive for the ball.

A Tip On Hitting - The ball always lands in its own shadow. To be in
the
right position when the ball comes down, stay in the shadow. Also
remember,
timing is everything, and if you wait TOO long before hitting the
ball it
will plop into the sand.

Arguing A Lame Call - If you think the ref made a lousy call, you can
"discuss" your feelings with him. Through the fine art of
intimidation, you
may convince the ref to reverse his call. If the call goes your way,
be sure
to say, "Good call, sir." If not, be sure to keep "Near-sighted
moron" under
your breath. To argue a call move your player next to the referee's
chair
and press the Start button.

Warnings and Point Deductions: A yellow card means you've upset the
ref and
he's giving you a warning. A red card means the ref's had enough of
your
barking and he's docking you a point.

NOTE: You may only dispute a call before the score is displayed.


Cast of characters (your show-no-mercy tournament opponents)

Stage 1 (Coronado Beach, San Diego)

Calvin
The sorriest player on the circuit. Calvin's fear of the net and his
lousy
eyesight make him an easy target for a six-pace slam. Careful play
should send
this rookie home. (Calvin is also in Stage 3)

Mack
He'll have his moments of studliness, but his net game is strictly
blue
collar - like his background in the construction biz. (Watch out for
his
sledgehammer spike in Stage 4)

Selznick
One of the sport's founding fathers and the original king of the
beach. Gene
is the ultimate finesse player. He has only two weaknesses: Slim and
None, and
we all know where Slim has gone.

Wilfred
A classic beach bum, he spends his days "bagging rays", and nights
building
burritos at El Taco Bomb. This leaves him little time for V-Ball
practice, so
slam on him hard. (He'll team with Arnie in Stage 5)

Von Hagen
Von is known for his strength and technically precise skills. He's
been outta
the scene for awhile, so he may not have his sand legs. (Von Hagen is
also in
Stage 2)

Lester
He may be a killer on a skateboard, but his volleying is far from
rad.
Sometimes his "thrasher" attitude pulls him through, but generally
his best
spikes are in his hair. (Watch out for Lester's dirty tricks in Stage
2)

Stage 2 (Oak Street Beach, Chicago)

Arnie
After going up against his killer spike, some of his opponents call
him the
Terminator. He's a pure player who never gives up. (In Stage 5 he'll
prove to
be a regular Beach Barbarian)

Gunter
A product of East German genetic engineering, this guy comes to play.
He's got
an awesome spike that must be blocked if you expect to win. Try not
to get
psyched out by his power. (In Stage 3 Gunter will claim to be the
ultimate
volleyball machine)

Hansen
An up-and-comer in the pro ranks. Leif's strength is his vertical
leap. So
watch out for his wicked jump serve.

Hanley
A native of Santa Barbara, John is great at blocking shots around the
net. If
you'd prefer not to get the ball stuffed down your throat, try to
dink some
of your shots. (Hanley is also in Stage 5)

Stage 3 (Waikiki Beach, Hawaii)

Mano
Nicknamed the Smokin' Samoan, Mano is a real scrambler. The backcourt
is his
domain, so try to draw him to the net, then keep the pressure on. (In
Stage 4
watch for his Skyball Serve)

Kahuna
A member of the Hawaiian royal family, Kahuna spends most of his time
surfing
the pipeline and chasing wahinies. He may not be quick, but he can
surprise
you with big plays.

Stevenson
"Johnny Steve" is the shortest player on the tour. But don't let his
size fool
you. He spent a lot of hours hang-timin' with Spud Webb, and now he's
one of
the best leapers and defenders on the beach. (Stevenson is also in
Stage 4)

Stage 4 (Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro)

Raoul
He claims to be the father of the Brazilian Jump Serve. His speed on
the beach
is amazing, but his hot Chili Pepper temper can be his downfall.

Armando
This notorious Latin lover is as smooth on the court as he is off. So
watch
out for his passes and his attempts to woo you to the net.

Powers
A member of the 1984 gold medal team, Powers is considered one of the
world's
premier spikers. He's also an incredible intimidating blocker.

Stage 5 (The Great White Beach, Australia)

Reggie
The Aussie's answer to outback V-Ball, this down under kinda guy has
tamed as
many opponents as he has man-eating crocodiles. Net play is his forte.

Hovland
The mighty Hov is a flawless player. A USC grad, he has an unbeatable
presence
at the net.

Buzz
Maniac Buzzy is a ferocious blocker who has earned the respect of
many a beach
babe. Spike poorly against him, and you'll be eating leather.

Dodd
This four time world champion never makes a mistake. He's all over
the court
and plays superb defense.

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