https://github.com/supurloop/vector-doubles

Atari 8-bit XL/XE 2 Player Cooperative Matching Game
https://github.com/supurloop/vector-doubles

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Atari 8-bit XL/XE 2 Player Cooperative Matching Game

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# About
This is a homebrew game for 1980's era Atari 8-bit XL/XE computers.

It was built using the cc65 toolchain.

Targets NTSC, works in PAL mode but timer is a tad slower.

![Vector Doubles Screenshot](https://github.com/supurloop/vector-doubles/blob/main/Vector-Doubles-Screenshot.jpg)

# Reviews

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_D6H53BOo)

[](https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2024/10/vector-bubbles-un-adictivo-reto-de.html)

# Instructions
Vector Doubles is a simple and addictive 2 player cooperative matching game.

(Can be played with only 1 player)

## Practice Mode
A game has not started if the timer is not counting down, during this time players can practice matching.

## Starting Game
Hold fire on either stick for 3 seconds to start a two-minute game.
The timer will start counting down.

## Gameplay
While not firing, move left or right one column. Center stick to move again.

While holding fire, move up, down, left, or right to set a match arrow.

After setting a match arrow you can move to other columns to set more match arrows.

## Scoring
Match a falling arrow, gain 1 point.

One player catches a falling man, gain 5 points.

Both players catch a falling man, gain 10 points.

Miss a falling arrow, lose 1 point.

Miss a falling man, lose 5 points.

Best score is tracked.