Lego Racers - Strategy Guide (Page 01)
Below are the cheat codes, hints and help for Lego Racers - Strategy Guide (Page 01).
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LEGO Group and LEGO Media's
LEGO Racers
For The PC, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation
Written By TBO a.k.a. Gamer 12
FAQ/Race Guide Version 0.9
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Email: tbo12@excite.com
Homepage:
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*****NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE*****
If you do have this game (No matter if it's on PC, Nintendo 64, or Playstation)
I would really appreciate any tips, guides, addons, corrections, and of course
game codes (Specifically for PlayStation GameShark codes, etc.). This FAQ is
still somewhat incomplete (in the other six circuits) and can't be completed
without YOUR help! Thanks for reading.
Also since I have the PC version of the game it is possible for me to use other
save game files for LEGO Racers. If you have the PC version and would like to
send me you saved game for Records purposes and so that I can actually race ALL
the tracks for once, please follow these directions:
1. Goto the 'Save/0' folder in the LEGO Racers main directory, then backup the
file 'LEGORac1' by making a copy of it then renaming it 'LEGORac1.backup'
2. Rename the copy of the original file to 'LEGORac1'
3. Start LEGO Racers
4. Goto Build, then Delete ALL racers you have created. Yes all. Don't worry
about losing anything since you've just made a backup of the save game file
5. After deleting ALL your created Racers exit Build, then exit the game
6. Email me the new save game file (still 'LEGORac1') at tbo12@excite.com
Remember this is only if you have beaten the entire game and have evrything!
(All racers, tracks, etc.)
-TBO-
******NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE*****
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_/Table of Contents_/
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01. Updates (History)
02. Intro
03. System Requirements (PC Only)
03. Basics - Controls
-The Building Blocks
~Block Powerups
~Building Your Racer
04. LEGO Racers Menu
05. Build
06. Circuit Race
07. Time Race
08. Tips & Tricks
09. Codes
10. Websites
11. Reviews
12. Question and Answer
13. Future Game Requests
14. Needed Assistance
15. Thank You's
16. Customer Service - Tech. Support (PC Only)
-FAQ (PC Only)
17. Copyright - About
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_/U P D A T E S_/
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11/08 - vERSION 0.0: Started my third FAQ and my first for
the PC CD-ROM and a racing game. Also its the first FAQ for this game and is
still a bit uncompleted.
11/13 - vERSION 0.1: Changed a few things around the FAQ to make it usable for
N64, PlayStation, and PC. Also corrected the shortcut info for Desert Adventure
Dragway Strategy and found another shortcut on the Magma Moon track as well :).
Still have a few things incomplete.
11/16 - vERSION 0.2: Updated a few things and added more info to the build menu.
Also added a Time Race section.
11/24 - vERSION 0.3: Added brand new "Codes" and "Tips and Tricks" to the FAQ.
11/25 - vERSION 0.4: Changed the previous date for the version 0.3 update.
12/10 - vERSION 0.5: Added notice and did some spell checking if any was
necessary.
12/11 - vERSION 0.5a: Forgot to put the correct version of this FAQ and
corrected the previous version word "version 0.5" to "Version 0.5."
12/20 - vERSION 0.6: Added as much new information as I could. I still need some
help on tips for anyone who is reading this. I'd really appreciate it.
12/29 - vERSION 0.7: Made some more spelling corrections and put a little bit
more info, but barely enough. Still appreciate reader tips if you all have
any...
12/31 - vERSION 0.8: New Years Eve Update!!! Thanks to Jeff James of LEGO Media,
I've received ALL the codes and ALL the shortcut information for the entire
game! Yeeeeeeeeeeeees! Thanks a million Jeff. You've saved me a lot of time.
Also made some race track corrections and more spelling corrections.
01/01 - vERSION 0.8a: New Years update! Happy New Year everyone! The millenium
is just 364 days away. Anyway, I've added a new section to this FAQ called
Question & Answer (Q & A for short). It has many questions I've asked about LEGO
Racers and what went down during and after its development. It should also
answer many of your questions.
01/03 - vERSION 0.8b: Second update of the year. Thanks to Lowell for the
dialogue on what King Kahuna and Basil the Bat Lord say :) I also corrected a
few names for the objects in the game and added a little more info. I really
appreciate the emails everyone! Keep them coming with more tips! Remember that
anything you find on this FAQ about LEGO Racers, was found first! (Meaning any
other websites besides the one's I have listed used my FAQ for the codes, tips,
etc.)
01/05 - vERSION 0.8c: Third update of the year. This time, Thanks to James
Parnell for submitting his own circuit strategy for Circuit 2. He is possibly
going to send me the rest of the five circuit strategies sometime soon, so
thanks and thanks a million James!
Also forgot to change the version number at the top to "0.8c"
01/06 - vERSION 0.8d: Fourth update of the year. Forgot to change the date for
one of the updates. It's now 01/01. Also made any needed corrections.
01/07 - vERSION 0.8d2: Fifth update of the year. Added a new GameShark code for
the Nintendo 64 thanks to (SilverSurfer9d9@aol.com). The codes let you get ALL
racers (including Veronica Voltage and Rocket Racer) and all of everything!
Thanks SilverSurfer9d9!!! Keep the codes and tips coming everyone :)
01/08 - vERSION 0.8d3: Sixth update of the year. I was checking out GameSages
for the codes I submitted to them (about a week ago) and they still didn't post
my own post. Instead someone else got the opportunity to post the new codes
(possibly from my previous update) [Ninten²K]. Anyway there an now even MORE new
codes (w/ one actually by Ninten²K)! They are: "Disable ALL cheats," "Only
grappling hook power-ups," and "Unlock All Hidden Characters." So thanks to
Ninten²K, Justin Credible for the new codes!
01/09 - vERSION 0.8e: Seventh update of the year. A minor correction to what i
said for the 0.8d3 update. The new codes were actually only "Disable ALL cheats"
and "Unlock All Hidden Characters," other than that, spell checks were made. I
almost forgot to mention that Alex Wilkes sent me in the correct Nintendo 64
control configurations. Thanks Al!
01/22 - vERSION 0.9: Eigth update of the year. I decide it should finally be
version 0.9 since I didn't want to go further than the leter 'e'. I've recieved
loads of help from a lot of people, and they are (especially Alex Tsiatas, [btw,
the save game you sent me was the same one!]) Anyway he gave me his own
strategies for the circuits I don't have complete. So I will put a notice that
he did each perticular one. Sorry for the time of this update for I am updating
a majority of other FAQs and new ones I'm writing. Enjoy the update!
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_/I N T R O_/
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"You build your Lego from scratch. Adding a yellow block here, and neon green
antennas to the back of the Lego car. You pull out your Lego Island set and
begin to build that. Now you're ready... Vrrrooom! You pass the coconut
plantations and the dark hidden caves and just up ahead you see the finish line.
But wait, what's that? It's the Island monster and it's racing against you too!?
As well as that strange woman named 'Joan of Kart' you met earlier on... well
they're gonna have to finish after you do! So you grab a green-block powerup and
as soon as you hit the last turn, you JET! Congrats, you've won... but on this
race and not the circuit..."
As weird as that sounded, its all possible in this fun, zany, and wacky racing
game LEGO Racers. Similar to Mario Kart in some aspects, you get to choose from
a range of characters based on LEGO building sets. "But hey you say its Lego!"
you say. "Can't I build?" The answer... YES!! You can customize and build YOUR
own racer in this game! Here's the game description, straight from the creators.
[( Description )]
Customize your own unique LEGO Car and LEGO Driver, then challenge up to five
other drivers in landscapes based on four LEGO SYSTEM themes. A unique power-up
system provides players with numerous ways to gain the upper hand. Discover
hidden short cuts and secret pathways that will help you defeat your Champion
challengers and become the best in the ultimate racing test.
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_/SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS _/
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Computer required: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX 6.1 Compatible Computer Game not
compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or Windows emulated
operating system.
CPU: Pentium 166 MHz required.
Memory: 32MB RAM Required.
Video: 4MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator card.
CD-ROM: Quad speed (4x) or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive required.
Sound Card: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
Input Device required: 100% Windows 95/98 compatible joystick, mouse and
keyboard
Joystick/Gamepad: Recommended.
DirectX (version 6.1+)
Installation:
Installation requires 210MB free hard drive space (Uncompressed).
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_/B A S I C S - C O N T R O L_/
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|L E G E N D|
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([ Keyboard Controls (( For PC )) ])
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|Keyboard (1)|
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Turn Left.............................Left
Turn Right............................Right
Accelerate............................Up
Brake.................................Down
Use Powerup...........................Enter
Change Camera View....................Right Control
Toggle Display........................M
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Spacebar
Look Backwards........................Right Alt
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|Keyboard (2)|
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Turn Left.............................A
Turn Right............................D
Accelerate............................W
Brake.................................X
Use Powerup...........................Left Alt
Change Camera View....................Q
Toggle Display........................E
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Left Shift
Look Backwards........................Z
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|Keyboard (3)|
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Turn Left.............................Numberpad 4
Turn Right............................Numberpad 6
Accelerate............................Numberpad 8
Brake.................................Numberpad 2
Use Powerup...........................Right Shift
Change Camera View....................Numberpad 3
Toggle Display........................Numberpad 7
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Numberpad Enter
Look Backwards........................Numberpad 9
([ Microsoft Gamepad Controls ])
Turn Left............................. x
Turn Right............................ x
Accelerate............................Button A
Brake.................................Button B
Use Powerup...........................Button C
Change Camera View....................Button X
Toggle Display........................Button Y
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Button Z
Look Backwards........................Button L
([ __My__ Microsoft Gamepad Controls ])
*Note: This is the configuration I use myself, which makes it easier to perform
tasks in the game. You can choose whether or not to put in this configuration.
It's all up to YOU!!
Turn Left............................. x
Turn Right............................ x
Accelerate............................Button A
Brake.................................Button B
Use Powerup...........................Button L
Change Camera View....................Button R
Toggle Display........................Button Z
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Button X
Look Backwards........................Button C
((For Nintendo 64))
Accelerate............................A
Brake.................................B
Use Powerup...........................Z
Change Camera View....................C-Up
Toggle Display........................C-Right
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............R
Look Backwards........................C-Down
((For PlayStation))
Accelerate............................X
Brake.................................Square
Use Powerup...........................Triangle
Change Camera View....................R1?
Toggle Display........................L1?
Powerslide/Emergency Brake............Circle?
Look Backwards........................R2?
([ Basic Gameplay ])
The LEGO Racers Engine is pretty well designed. The models and the 3D worlds are
very amazing, [PC Only: If you have the right hardware and equipment (which I
don't :P)]. Here are some things to know about the gameplay and its system.
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# The Building Blocks #
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|Block Powerups|
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Just like your basic LEGO set, you get your own blocks. But each block is very
special in their own way. Here is a list of them.
Block Action
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Red Block Used to perform a projectile attack.
Yellow Block Used to perform a bombing attack (from behind).
Green Block Used to perform a turbo/speed up.
Blue Block Used to perform a Force Field around your racer.
White Block When combined with another block, it is used to
strengthen/multiply your current powerup.
Now here is a list of what happens when you have a regular block with one or
more white blocks. The maximum number of white blocks you can hold is three (3).
Each line is a level of the powerups power (regular block is Level 1 and a
regular block with 2 white blocks is Level 3)
Block Combination Action
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Red Block (Projectile) Cannon Ball
Red Block + 1 White Block Projectile attack using a Grappling Hook
Red Block + 2 White Blocks Projectile attack using a Lightning Wand
Red Block + 3 White Blocks Projectile attack using three (3) Guided Rockets
Yellow Block (Hazard) Oil Slick
Yellow Block + 1 White Block Drop an explosive Barrel of Gun Powder behind
Yellow Block + 2 White Blocks Launch a Magnetic Trap (Lasts 30 - 33 seconds)
Yellow Block + 3 White Blocks Drop "The Mummy's Curse" Behind
(It's a giant explosive head)
Blue Block (Shield) Enable Shield (5 Seconds)
Blue Block + 1 White Block Enable Stronger Shield (6 Seconds)
Blue Block + 2 White Blocks Enable Stronger Shield (8 Seconds)
(Reflect Cannon Balls and Rockets, Spin
opponents)
Blue Block + 3 White Blocks Enable Strongest Shield (10 Seconds)
(reflect Cannon Balls and Rockets, Spin
opponents)
Green Block (Turbo) Perform a Turbo Boost (Red Flame)
Green Block + 1 White Block Perform an Extra Turbo Boost (Green Flame)
Green Block + 2 White Blocks Perform a Flying Turbo Boost (Double Blue Flame)
Green Block + 3 White Blocks Perform a Warping Turbo Boost (Warp Tunnel)
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Notes on the block combinations:
1. The heat-seeking missiles (red and 3 white) will first slowly appear from
your vehicle. If you happen to be near something that will get in their way, one
or more of the missiles will be put out. (Ex. A small cave)
2. The turbos can only last for a long time if you don't hit any walls or other
racers. If you do hit anything, it will cause *damage* to your vehicle and will
shorten the time of your turbo.
3. If you use any one of the blue powerups and get hit by either a Kart or
projectile, then the same thing applies. Your forcefield will weaken until it's
gone.
4. The level 3 yellow powerup will launch a satelite and shoot down some green
waves to any other racer that goes through it. It will in no way affect you.
Also what the green light does is knockout your opponent for a while.
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|Building Your Racer|
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As you beat each circuit you release more racers and more LEGO building blocks
that you can use to make new racers or edit your current one(s). And the cool
thing about it is that they are all based on the actually sets and characters!
([ Blocks ])
Circuit Blocks that are released
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1. Captain Redbeard LEGO "Pirates" Theme
2. King Kahuna LEGO "Islanders" Theme
3. Basil The Bat Lord LEGO "Castle" Theme
4. Johnny Thunder ??? Unknown ???
5. Baron Von Barron LEGO "Adventurers" Theme
6. Gypsy Moth LEGO "Space" Theme
7. Rocket Racer LEGO "Racers" Theme
([ Racers ])
Circuit Racers that are released
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1. Captain Redbeard Captain Redbeard, Rob-N-Hood, Pharaohs Mummy,
Ann Droid, Governor Broadside
2. King Kahuna ??? King Kahuna, but the others are unknown ???
3. Basil The Bat Lord ??? Basil The Bat Lord, but the others are unknown ???
4. Johnny Thunder ??? Johnny Thunder, but the others are unknown ???
5. Baron Von Barron ??? Baron Von Barron, but the others are unknown ???
6. Gypsy Moth ??? Gypsy Moth, but the others are unknown ???
7. Rocket Racer ??? Rocket Racer, but the others are unknown ???
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_/L E G O R A C E R S M E N U _/
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Build
Circuit Race
Single Race
Versus Race
Time Race
Options
Quit
([ Descriptions ])
Build:
Create and build your own LEGO Racer!!
Circuit Race:
Select from 7 different and unique circuits to challenge its champion and hosts.
Single Race:
Choose racetracks from previously beaten circuits and current circuits to
practice and widen your skills.
Versus Race:
It's head-to-head racing as player one versus player two in a split-screen
battle for first place!
Time Race:
Verse Veronika Voltage and try to beat her from the first place position!
Options:
Toggle your Game Options, Video Options, Audio Options, Player 1 & 2 Controls,
Language, and View Credits.
-Game Options: Change the number of opponents in single game (1-5) and the
versus race number f laps (1-5)
-Video Options: Select Primary Display Driver (Choose video display drive)
(PC Only)
-Audio Options: Adjust Music Volume [ =o| to =o) ] and
Adjust Sound Volume [ =o| to =o) ]
-Language: Select from English (English), Español (Spanish), Français (French),
Deutsche (Dutch), Italiano (Italian), Dansk (?), Svenska (?),
Norsk (?), and Netherland (?) (PC Only?)
Quit:
Exit and quit game.
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_/B U I L D _/
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This is a detailed description of what you can do in this mode.
{{{Build Menu}}}
New Racer
Edit Racer
Copy Racer
Delete Racer
Test Drive
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New Racer
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Your first option when you select this is to build your driver (character). You
can select whether or not they'll have some sort of hat or helmet or hair; the
type of head you want to have, the shirt, and lastly the pants. Each head gives
your racer a different personality. For example if you choose the skeleton head
he'll sound like he's a bit evil sometimes or if you choose the head with
sunglasses he'll sound cool and have a deep voice (too deep).
After that's all done with, your headed next to your make (a) license screen. If
you have the PC version you can easily type up your name (only in capital
letters) and take a snap/screen shot of your license. If not, I think you'll
enter a screen with all the available alphabet characters. Now you have a name.
Next is the best part of this option, create your car! In the build car option,
you have a choice to first build it from scratch or automatically have it built.
Depending on the type of cart you've chosen (General/Black, Racer/Grey, Space
Explorer/Black, Medieval/Black/Brown)you'll get two different designs.
After that, you can choose to test your driver on the test track or head on to
the other competition!! Yea Haw!
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Build Car Explanations
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::Top-Bottom Left Images::
^ Use these directional arrows to move you're selected
\ ^^^ /
\ \ ^^^^^ / / Lego element. If it can connect. A Ghost element will
<>|<> move between the selected element and the car. Showing
/#####|!!!!!\
###OOO|OOO!!! where it will connect. (PC Only) Click on the arrows or
< ####O#|!O!!!! >
<< ######|!!!!!! >> grab the element by holding down the left mouse button
< ######|!!!!!! >
\#####|!!!!!/ and moving the mouse around.
\###|!!!/
\#|!/ KEYBOARD: Numeric Keypad # 1-4 6-9
/ / vvvvv \ \
/ vvv \
v
<> <>
\\ /###0|0!!!\ This arrow will rotate the selected element. (PC Only)
=>>>\ #####|!!!!!
//=>>>/ #####|!!!!! You can also rotate the element by clicking on it with
\\ // #####|!!!!!
\\ \####|!!!!/ the right mouse button. KEYBOARD: Numeric Keypad # 5
\##|!!/
(PlayStation Only: Press Square)
888 <> <> This arrow will connect the currently selected element
888 /###0|0!!!\ to the car. If it can connect, a ghost element will move
888 #####|!!!!! between the selected element and the car. Showing where
\ 888 / #####|!!!!! it will connect. If the element cannot connect, the
\888/ #####|!!!!! ghost element will flash above the car. Try rotating or
\8/ \####|!!!!/ moving element to make it connect. Or try selecting
V \##|!!/ another element. (PC Only) KEYBOARD: Numeric Keypad # +
(PlayStation Only: Press Circle)
^ <> <> This arrow removes the last element that you connected
/8\ /###0|0!!!\
/888\ #####|!!!!! to your car. This action can be repeated until you have
/ 888 \ #####|!!!!!
888 #####|!!!!! removed all your elements.
888 \####|!!!!/
888 \##|!!/ (PC Only) KEYBOARD: Numeric Keypad # -
(PlayStation Only: Press Triangle)
Camera ======= Use these directional arrows to change the view of your
Camera / 0000000 \
Camera |000000000| car. (PC Only) Click directly on them with the left
Camera |000000000|
Camera |000000000| mouse button. You can also change the view by grabbing
Camera |000000000|
Camera |000000000| the car with the left mouse button and moving the mouse
Camera \ 0000000 /
Camera ======= around. KEYBOARD: Numeric Keypad Arrow Keys
::Top Center Image::
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<<<| | Image Of Car Set | |>>>
<| | | |>
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These arrows allow you to select a car set. Each car set has a different group
of Lego elements to choose from. (PC Only) Click either arrow with the left
mouse button to select your set.
KEYBOARD: Insert, Pageup
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<| | | |>
<<<| | Image Of Selected Set Elements | |>>>
<| | | |>
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These arrows allow you to select a Lego element to play on your car. (PC Only)
Click either arrow with the left mouse button to select the element. You can
also click directly on any element that is visible on to select it. The
currently selected element will be shown floating above your car, ready to
place.
KEYBOARD: Delete, Pagedown
::Bottom Right Image::
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(PC Only) With your left mouse button you can "grab" and change the view of you
car. Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse around.
[To exit click on the man by the door at the very bottom left]
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Circuit 1 (Hosting Champion: Captain Redbeard)
Captain Redbeard says: "Aar. On the high seas or on land... You are no match for
the Great Captain Redbeard. So give it up matey! Har, Har (Laughing)."
Tracks: Imperial Grand Prix, Dark Forest Dash, Magma Moon Marathon,
Desert Adventure Dragway
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General Strategy
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The best way to win throughout the circuit is to collect the white building
blocks and one green block. Try avoiding any other colored blocks. One trick you
can use though is if your using a green block (except for the green block
combined with three white blocks) you can collect any other different colored
block. If you collect a blue, USE IT! That way you'll be speeding and have
protection simultaneously. If you have a red save it, just in case you get hit
from behind by Capt. Redbeard or another racer (rarely). If you get a yellow
block, it is up to you on whether or not you should use I now or when ever you
want. But I would usually drop it behind/in front of another powerup Capt.
Redbeard or another racer will pick up.
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Imperial Grand Prix Strategy
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To be in first for the whole race, remember to simply collect green blocks and
white blocks. Save them up and use them wisely. Make sure Capt. Redbeard doesn't
have enough time to directly aim at you with his red powerup. That's all he
collects. The only times he won't collect one is at the acme of the cave, where
he will run over a blue block, immediately use it and then collect another red
one. The AI isn't stupid you know ;)
--Imperial Grand Prix Shortcut: The short cut for this track is inside the
cave/cavern. To get to it you must have a red powerup (Power level (Number of
white blocks) doesn't matter). When you take the last left turn going uphill
you should see three barrels being held up by a large log or stick. Shot at
it with your powerup to blow it sky-high *hint* *hint* and now you've reach
the short cut. This short cut takes about 3-5 seconds off.
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Dark Forest Dash Strategy
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The same thing goes with this level. Green power ups all the way. You'll want to
watch out for the ghost after you take the short cut or the regular way. If you
make contact with the ghost, it will knockout your racer taking about four (4)
seconds before its recovery. When you're going up hill us only regular to level
two green powerups. This will help a lot to stay away from Capt. Redbeard.
--Dark Forest Dash Shortcuts: There is only one shortcut in this track and its
between a very large cliff right before the waterfall. The shortcut comes
after seeing the second white block (which is clearly right before the
waterfalls). The minute the grassland to the left is near take a sharp turn
for it and your there.
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Magma Moon Marathon Strategy
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Again... you must collect green and white powerups to be ahead of the game. When
you take your first left turn make sure YOU get the red powerup and not Capt.
Redbeard. This will ensure you'll have most of the lead throughout this race.
You can waste it there and then if needed. Just repeat it again after you've
finished that current lap. Anyway collect the white blocks in stead of the green
blocks after you take the first green block since there are enough there for you
to take. If you're wondering what the Blue and Red mini-stations are there for,
I'm about to explain them.
--Magma Moon Marathon Shortcut: O.K., this is a bit complicated. To access the
shortcut for Magma Moon, you need to follow these steps in the order they
appear. One the first lap when you pass by the moon craters going up then
downhill, immediately stay to the right and go through the blue gate. Then
goto the next red gate and then the last blue gate. If you did so correctly,
you'll hear a little jingle and the Moon Station should open up. "Inside"
you'll be able to pass through it taking some green, blue, red, and white
powerup blocks with you. This should save you at least 2-3 seconds. If you
forget in which order they are in, remember about a display just after the
transparent dome showing three colored blocks (in the arrangement blue, red,
and blue.)
It turns out there is another shortcut in this race and its right before the
red/blue gates you can pass through. When you reach that area look to your
left. You'll notice a pile of blue squares piled up together in a triangle
formation. If you have a blue powerup on currently or just have it in stock
use it. You cannot blast the opening open or turbo through it or anything
like that. You can only use a blue powerup to go through it. When you use the
blue powerup, the blocks will start to glow a bit. Go towards the blocks and
you will "magically" pass through them! Inside this cave is some red and blue
blocks and a green block. At the end of the cave you'll end up at the Magma
Moon Space Station. If you're lucky enough and the station is open, you can
also go through that shortcut!! Amazing, that saves a lot of time
(around 10-20 seconds).
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Desert Adventure Dragway Strategy
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This is the most fun track in this circuit (in my opinion). The same thing
applies to win this one. Green, Green, GREEN. Make sure you watch out for all
the turns because most of them seem deceiving and uncertain at times. Also, this
is the time when you actually "see" the evil side of Captain Redbeard. He is so
much a cheater in this track. Make sure you try every possible way to say away
from him. If he's behind you try dodging and possible powerup attacks. Because
he will use one on you whenever possible From afar or from right behind you, he
doesn't care only if he wins.
--Desert Adventure Dragway Shortcut: There are TWO, count them two (2)
shortcuts in this race. Also there are paths that you can take which require
green powerups to get through quickly since they are within the sand. First,
lets start with the two shortcuts. Both of them connect to one area, inside
the tomb. The first shortcut is protected by a barrier (Carvings with the
King of the Tomb) and connects to the left side of the tomb. To open it
you'll need a red powerup (which is nearby anyway). Carefully aim and shoot
the barrier of stone to open up the hidden short cut. Within 10 seconds the
barrier will close again. Inside you'll find one green powerup you'll need to
quickly blast your way up the steep hill. Once you've made it out the hill
you'll see another green power up and a white one you can use to speed ahead
and fly over the sand. The second shortcut that also connect to the tomb is
on the right side of it this time. You also need a red powerup to get through
it. The entrance to it is where you see a Large statue of Anubis (I think)
and below it is a discolored wall. Carefully aim and shot at it to open up
the hidden passage. The cool thing about this is that the walls will
acidically melt away (in green) and dissolve into nothing. Inside you'll find
three white powerups (two of them are in a row) and a green powerup. If you
use only the two whites and the green you'll simply fly (which I think is
better than warping in this case). Between the two shortcuts, the second one
near Anubis' statue is better because you don't have to go through a very
steep hill and you get more white powerups.
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