4 Fun in 1 [Bootleg]

Since 4 Fun in 1 [Bootleg] includes four distinct arcade minigames, we’ve put together general tips and strategy guides to help you maximize your score and extend your playtime across every title in this compilation. First, for the included maze chase game: your goal is to clear every dot in the maze while avoiding four roaming enemies. Stick to the outer corridors first to clear easy dots quickly, and only head into the center of the maze when you have a power pellet available to turn the tables on pursuing enemies. Always remember that enemy movement patterns are semi-predictable in this bootleg port, so you can learn common enemy routes after a couple of plays to avoid traps. Next, for the block-breaking puzzle game: control your paddle at the bottom of the screen to bounce a ball and break all blocks on the screen to clear a level. Prioritize breaking blocks near the top of the screen first, as this opens up space for the ball to bounce around on its own and clear multiple blocks without extra effort from you. Never take your eye off the ball when it’s near the bottom of the screen, as the slightly altered collision detection in this bootleg can make the ball move faster than you might expect from an official port. For the fixed-screen shooter: you control a small cannon at the bottom of the screen, shooting down waves of descending enemies. Save your screen-clearing bombs for when enemies get dangerously close to the bottom of the screen, don’t waste them on early, easy waves. Finally, for the platform jumping minigame: always time your jumps to land in the center of small platforms, as the bootleg’s slightly loose controls can make edge landings lead to accidental falls. Collect power-ups that increase your jump distance as soon as you see them, as they make later, more spaced-out levels much easier to navigate.