Cobra Triangle
COBRA TRIANGLE Instruction ManualOBJECT OF THE GAME/GAME DESCRIPTION	Put your skill and reflexes to the test at the controls of ahighly modified Cobra Class Speed Boat. Push it to the limit onevery level where you'll race against other boats, avoid treacherouswhirlpools, battle deadly sea monsters and protect a group ofhelpless swimmers. Increase your boat's performance by collectingPods which will allow you to upgrade your speed and firepower.25 stages of high speed, river running action await you.CONTROLSPress LEFT and RIGHT to steer your boat.Press A to fire your guns and missiles.Press B to accelerate.Press SELECT to activate flashing power items.Press START to begin your game or pause a game in progress.HOW TO PLAYThroughout most stages you will see numbered Pods. Collecting Pods willallow you to increase your Power-Up items. Collect Pods until the Power-UpItem you wish to increase is flashing. Then press the SELECT button toactivate the item.NOTE: Some Power-Up items (speed, fire and missiles) may be increased more than once.INSTRUMENT PANEL[diagram]LEVELS OF PLAYRace to the Finish - it's an all out sprint to the finish as you race againstother boats. Collect Pods along the way, but watch out for sharks!Collect the Pods - Hit the ramps and collect the bonus items. Lots of Podsand Surprises!Dispose of Mines - Take the Mines to the disposal area, but watch out forthe guard boat. He will try to stop you!Beat the Monster - Use your skills and firepower to defeat these Creaturesof the deep.Guard the People - These helpless swimmers are counting on you to protectthem from being kidnapped. Watch out for space ships!Reach the the Finish - Maneuver around natural hazards which block yourpath to the Finish.Jump the Waterfall - Timing is crucial in successfully jumping yourCobra Speed Boat over the falls and to the Finish.Shoot Targets - Shoot the targets for bonus points. Hit them all toget a 1-Up.HINTS FOR BETTER PLAY* If you find the handling of your Cobra Speed Boat difficult at first,  practice, practice, practice. Mastering the Cobra demands the split  second instinctual controller inputs that come only with practice.* Bumping into the land will damage the hull of your boat and cause you  to lose energy. Be careful!!!* Increase your Power-Up items as soon as you can. It will help your  performance throughout the game.--------------------------------------(c) 1988 Rare, Ltd.  (c) 1989 Nintendo