Hustle

Hustle is a video game created by Milton Bradley for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was releaseed on Solid State Software^TM Command Module cartridge during the first quarter of 1981. It was programmed by Elaine Henshon and Bob Harris and originally sold for $24.95 as part # PHM 3034.

Hustle
Hustle Manual (Front Cover)
Publisher(s)	Milton Bradley
Original Retail Price	$24.95
Programmer(s)	Elaine Henshon & Bob Harris
Part#	PHM 3034
Format(s)	Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module
Release	1981 (1st Quarter)
Genre(s)	Action

Gameplay

Hustle is either a 1- or 2-player game where the player(s) control snakes around the field trying to avoid running into the opposing player and the end of their own snake. Each game lasts for 90 seconds. Periodically during the game, targets will appear with an attached point value. Players should aim for these targets to increase his/her scores. There are three options for the targets during the game: 1. targets that don't change value, 2. countdown targets where the points decrease over time, and 3. and finally a count-up target where the value slowly increases over time.

There are also 3 skill levels to choose from which alter the speed and the intelligence of the computer player during the game. During 2-player gameplay, crashing into the opposing player awards them 400 points. Occasionally, targets will display with a question mark instead of a point value. Sometimes, these will award your opponent points instead of you.

Advertising Blurbs

Front Cover of Manual

A challenging game of coordination and quick thinking! Score points by outmaneuvering your opponent or the computer.

Back Cover of Manual

The games in the Hustle module challenge your ability to make split-second decisions and maneuver a "snake" on the playing area. Try to outscore the computer in a one-player game or your opponent in a two-player game.

Hustle module activities include:

• Hustle - Hustle is a one- or two-player game. You score points if your snake reaches a target box first. The three versions of Hustle are Normal, Countdown, and Countup.
• Snakefight - You score all points displayed in the playing area if your snake hits the opponent's snake. Be careful! If you hit a target box your opponent scores the points. The three versions of this two-player game are Normal, Countdown, and Countup.
• Blockade - In this two-player game, you score points by making your opponent crash before you do!

Activities in the module are designed to work with the optional Wired Remote Controllers. These units provide added flexibility in playing the games.

Triton Catalog - Spring 1984

This speedy challenge requires fast, fast, fast reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Direct a snake-like object to hit targets. But you've got to avoid not only your opponent, but the edge of the screen - and even yourself! For ages 10 and up. (Wired Remote Controllers recommended.)

Fun Fact

Hustle is a port of the Taito/Gremlin arcade game by the same name. The game is almost an exact replica of the arcade version.

For unknown reasons, Elaine Henshon stopped working on Hustle. Bob Harris picked up the project and completed it.

Manual

Introduction

If you like a fast-moving game with plenty of action, then the Hustle Solid State Software^TM Command Module is for you! You and your opponent direct "snakes" in a small playing area. Developed for Texas Instruments by the Milton Bradley Company, the object of Hustle is to outmaneuver your opponent and score the most points.

With the Hustle module plugged into your computer, you can:

• Play a one-player game with the computer as your opponent. There are three versions of Hustle - Normal, Countdown, and Countup. Each may be played on one of three levels of difficulty.
• Challenge a friend to a two-player game. Choose a version of Hustle or Snakefight, or play a third one - Blockade.

The module automatically keeps score for you, while colorful graphics and computer music add to the fun.

Certain keys on both sides of the keyboard are designed as directional keys. Movement on the screen can also be controlled by the Wired Remote Controllers or from the keyboard. With the controllers. you simply move the lever in the direction you want your snake to go. The snakes cannot be moved diagonally.

Downloads

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  1981 Prototype Hustle Cartridge

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  1981 Hustle Cartridge

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  1982 Hustle Cartridge

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  1983 Hustle Cartridge

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  Hustle Manual Cover

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  Eauropean Hustle Manual Cover

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  HustleMAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)

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  Hustle Manual Complete (pds format)

External links

• Moby Games: Hustle (TI-99/4A)
• Pixelpedant's Texas Instruments Manuals Compendium: Hustle
• TI-99/4A Video Game House: Hustle