{"title":"Edward Smith","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"strike-zone-bowling-atari-2600","title":"Strike Zone Bowling - Atari 2600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Into the Zone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep up to the lane, take a breath, and throw the ball right into the Strike Zone. For the first time, Strike Zone Bowling brings the real and unforgettable perspective of the bowling experience to your Atari 2600.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull your average out of the gutter with each strike you make while picking up every spare. Getting into the zone, topping your best score, and splitting your opponent’s will to play; all will bring you closer and closer to that perfect game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is it. The oil pattern is ideal, the loft of your ball testifies to your disciplined form, and the perfect hook of the ball’s path alludes to the best possible outcome. Will this last throw make your perfect game?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Render_01.jpg?v=1759101208\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to step up to the line and bowl that perfect game? Here are the basic steps on how to play (you'll find additional information in the printed manual):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the bowler's position using left or right on the joystick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart your approach by pressing up on the joystick. Notice that the Shot Meter at the bottom of the screen is changing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the Shot Meter reaches its maximum width, it will begin decreasing. Pressing the fire button at any point while the Shot Meter is decreasing will release the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is the best time to release the ball? It depends on how you want the ball to spin. All bowls are the same strength in terms of the speed of the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing the fire button determines the spin of the ball, and, as a result, how much the ball will curve left or right down the lane. Just remember these three rules:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing the fire button before the yellow Shot Meter reaches zero will result in a spin to the right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing the fire button when the meter is at zero will result in a straight shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing the fire button after the green Shot Meter begins increasing will result in a spin to the left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Render_02.jpg?v=1759101208\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne or Two Bowlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Male or Female bowler on 2600.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty Switches control meter speed for each player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect Switch chooses back wall color on bowl screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreenshots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: -moz-center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_01.png?v=1759101207\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_02.png?v=1759101208\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_03.png?v=1759101207\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_04.png?v=1759101207\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_06.png?v=1759101207\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_07.png?v=1759101208\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_05.png?v=1759101208\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Shot_08.png?v=1759101208\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrike Zone Bowling Poster Included Free!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're including a free 10\" x 14\" poster with your purchase of Strike Zone Bowling! The poster features William Thorup's original artwork that adorns the box, manual and cartridge label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600-7800_cart_and_poster_0004.jpg?v=1760712876\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with Strike Zone Bowling is the game cartridge, full color, 12-page manual, 10\" x 14\" poster, and professionally printed box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"250\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eNumber of Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e1 - 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" wrap=\"\"\u003eJoystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003e32K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eConcept, Design, and Programming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eEdward Smith and Kevin Mosley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eEdward Smith and Kevin Mosley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" style=\"padding: 5px;\" nowrap bgcolor=\"#F0F1F1\"\u003eArtwork and Packaging Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"main\" nowrap\u003eWilliam Thorup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AtariAge Store","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":42563247276150,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PAL60","offer_id":42563247308918,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2428\/1718\/files\/2600_StrikeZoneBowling_Box_Render_Front.jpg?v=1758756409"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.atariage.com\/collections\/edward-smith.oembed","provider":"AtariAge Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}