Following the success of The Cannonball Run and Cannonball Run II, racing (and mustache) enthusiasts everywhere tried to recreate the cinematic excitement for themselves on our wonderful interstate highway system. Tragically, law enforcement had other ideas, and cross-country races were forced underground, into the dark mysterious confines of the video arcade.
Gameplay: To simplify your race experience, Bally's vehicle designers have done away with that pesky gas pedal, and replaced it with a simple two-speed shifting lever: You can go "L" or "H." Unfortunately, they weren't able to get rid of that annoying fuel consumption, so you have to fill up at every gas station you pass, or your tank will run dry. Fortunately, you can drive pretty much wherever you want without crashing, including right into lakes and rivers, and it only takes eight seconds to drive across Alabama. And what would a cross-country race be without police? A boring family road trip, that's what. There are cops everywhere, and if they catch you, you'll get a ticket. Run out of gas, collect three tickets, or actually finish the race, and your game is over.
Could be mistaken for: Super Sprint, a televised high-speed chase on the 11 o'clock news, Night Stocker