Jetboat Superchamps: Home

|  | Introduction |  |
|  | This is Version 1.10 of Jetboat Superchamps. Distributed by RealNetworks, Inc. Take to the water as one of the Superchamps and prove you can compete with the best aqua racers in the world! |  |

|  | Getting started |  |

To start the game

- Click on the Windows 'Start button' (usually on the bottom bar on your screen) to get the Start menu
- Move the arrow up to the 'Programs' option
- Move the mouse over to the 'Real Games' option
- Move the mouse over to the 'Jetboat Superchamps' option
- To start the game click on the 'Run the game' icon
- To bring up these pages click on 'Manual'

Jetboat will take a couple of seconds to load, and you'll then be presented with a menu within which you can set up your game. If you have problems getting Jetboat started you might want to have a look at the technical support pages.

Click on the options on the left hand side of the screen to set up your race. To start your game click on 'race' on the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

In order to hone your driving skills you can play tracks in 'time trial' mode. To select time trial mode choose 'mode select' and choose your preferred option.

|  | Game modes |  |

Time Trial

Race solo against the clock, passing through the gates, slalom style.

Beat the clock to unlock new courses and characters.

The gates

1 ) If you miss a gate you get a time penalty of 10 seconds.

2 ) If you miss three gates you are out of the race.

3 ) If you get four gates in a row, you are given one life (gate) back.

Arcade

Race against the Superchamps to prove you're the fastest of them all.

No prizes for losers - only first place will do if you're to succeed.

Win the races to unlock the courses and characters.

|  | Controls |  |

Jetboat Superchamps can be controlled by keyboard, joystick and steering wheel.

Keyboard controls

Up arrow/A | Accelerate/Forward
Down arrow/Z | Brake/Reverse
Left arrow | Left
Right arrow | Right
Space | Turbo Boost
F2 | Switch camera view
F11 | Save screen shot to disk
Esc | Abort current heat
Tab | Toggle map on/off

To obtain fine controls on left and right you can tap the keys.

Steering controls

The following steering wheels have been tested successfully with Jetboat:

- Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Steering Wheel and Pedals
- Thrustmaster Sprint Steering Wheel and Pedals
- Thrustmaster Nascar Super Sport Steering Wheel and Pedals
- SC&T Ultimate Per4mer Steering Wheel and Pedals
- Interact V3 Racing Wheel & Pedals
- Interact V4 Force Racing Wheel & Pedals
- CH Products EXL500 Racing Wheel & Pedals.

(Note: The game supports no Force Feedback interaction, hence there is no particular benefit in using the Force Feedback function found on some of these devices.)

Joystick/Gamepad

Please ensure your joystick is correctly configured under Windows before starting the game.

The following joysticks and gamepads have been tested successfully with Jetboat:

- Logitech WingMan Gamepad
- Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital
- Saitek Cyborg 3D (USB)
- Logitech Thunderpad Digital
- Logic 3 PC Avenger
- Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro
- Interact MakoPad PC (installs as PC PowerPad Pro)
- Interact ProPad 6
- Thrustmaster Fusion Digital Gamepad (USB)
- Standard 4 button gamepad

|  | Gameplay hints |  |

- Remember that the jetboat has no rudder - it's forward / backward motion & steering is all provided by a water jet. So your boat can only turn if the jet is on (the accelerator button is pressed).

- In order to make a sharp turn you must slow down on the approach by releasing the accelerator; then just before the start of the bend, hold the 'accelerate' button & steer into the bend.

- Taking a wide line around the bend to keep the boat's speed as high as possible is more important than taking the shortest line through the bend.

- You can use the 'brake' button to get around tight bends - steer into the bend while accelerating, and then tap the 'brake' button & reverse the direction of steering to increase the angle of your turn - although with some loss of speed.

- Use the turbo boost option by pushing the Space bar. This will give you a temporary boost of speed, so you can use it to catch up with your opponents, or extend your lead. Each time you use it, the turbo gauge will reduce by three points. The turbo gauge will increase by three points each time you pass a gate.

- Using the boost while turning into a corner will make the boat turn faster