Rally-X facts for kids

Rally-X is a fun arcade video game that first came out in 1980. It was created by a company called Namco. In this game, you get to drive a cool car through a twisty maze. Your main goal is to collect ten special "flags" scattered around the maze.

But watch out! It's not that easy. You can lose a life if you:

• Crash into a red enemy car.
• Run into big rocks that block your path.
• Run out of fuel for your car. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge!

Playing Rally-X

In Rally-X, you control a car in a maze. Your mission is to find and collect all the flags. As you drive, enemy cars will chase you. You need to be quick and smart to avoid them!

Collecting Flags

There are different kinds of flags in Rally-X:

• Regular flags: These are the most common flags you'll find. Collect them to earn points.
• Special flags: These flags are super helpful! If you collect one, all the points you earn after that will be doubled. But there's a catch: this bonus only works if you don't lose a life after picking it up. There's usually only one special flag in each round.

In a later version of the game called New Rally-X, there's another cool flag:

• Lucky flags: If your car is running on empty, finding a lucky flag will instantly fill up your fuel tank. This can really save you when you're in a tough spot! Just like the special flag, there's usually only one lucky flag per round.

Avoiding Danger

To stay in the game, you need to avoid crashing. The red enemy cars are always trying to catch you. You can try to outsmart them by using the maze walls to your advantage. Also, make sure you don't hit any rocks! They are solid obstacles that will make you lose a life.

And remember to keep an eye on your fuel! If you run out, your car stops, and you lose a life. Try to collect flags quickly and efficiently to avoid running out of gas.

Images for kids

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  The player about to collect a flag while being pursued by enemy cars.

See also

• In Spanish: Rally-X para niños