Monte Carlo

Atari's Monte Carlo is a one-player video game that simulates driving in a grand prix race.
Various video-display phrases indicate score, time elapsed ("FUEL"), speed, and which track was selected at the beginning of the game (eight different ones ranging from easy to hard).
Players drive the grand prix car thru the streets, while spectators observe from the side. Bales of hay, cola stands, trees, and bushes also line the roadway.

Four computer-controlled cars provide challenge: they pass the player's car at high speed and may cause it to skid or even crash.
However, the computer cars are not infallible and may also skid or crash occasionally. Realistic engine revving, screeching tires and crash sounds accompany game play.

The Monte Carlo game has four possible modes of operation: Attract, Ready-to-Play, Play, and Self-Test.
Self-test is a special mode for checking the game switches and computer functions.
You may enter this mode at any time. When entered, all game credits are cancelled and the high score today is zeroed.

# 2022-03-04 09:41:48 - official description

software: Emulated on MAME,

hardware: Atari 6800 arcade hardware,

display: raster