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Game Name: Squares !
Genre: Avoid and Escape
Platform: ColecoVision
Has a newer ColecoVision version of this game been released: No, only Box Variants
Other Platform releases besides this one: No
Rarity, Loose Cartridge: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, Complete In Box, Used: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, New In Box: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
The displayed version: Original, Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype, Recreated, Forgery, Reprogrammed, Converted Game
Value Traded from around: 60 to xxx U.S. $
Arcade Related ColecoVision Game: No
Year of Its Original Release: 2007
Initial © and Licensor: Harvey deKleine
Based On or similarly with: ColecoVision Squares !
Originally First Developed by: Harvey deKleine
Original Programmed and / or Designed by: Harvey deKleine
Original SFX Programmed and / or Composed by: Harvey deKleine
ColecoVision Game Version Programmed by: Harvey deKleine
ColecoVision GFX Programmer and / or Designer: Harvey deKleine
ColecoVision SFX Programmer and / or Designer: Harvey deKleine
Sound Output Via: SN 76489AN / AY-3-8910A / WSG 7264 / Compatible
Different Colors for this game Compared to The Original, In This Case: The ColecoVision Version: No
Expanded Color Palette beyond ColecoVisions 16 Permanent Colors: No
Sprite Settings Available to either More Color or Less Flicker: No
Number of Screenshots Provided by: ColecoVision.dk (14), Screenshots processed by: ColecoVision.dk
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems: ColecoVision  -  Phoenix VGS / PX  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  Z3K*  -  Dina / Bit 7200*  -  HB Vision*  -  Bit 90*  -  Onyx*  -  SpliceVision*  -  Analogue Pocket*  -  ADAM+*  -  CV-NUC+*
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems With Expansion: ColecoVision  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  SpectraVideo 318*  -  Hanimex Pencil II*  -  Laser 2001*  -  Salora Manager*
Working On Following Compatible Emulators: ColEM  -  CoolCV  -  BlueMSX  -  Meka  -  Mess*  -  Bee*  -  Argon*  -  MiSTer*  -  E.mul T.wo*  -  ColecoDS*  -  LaunchBox*  -  ADAMem*  -  Virtuel ADAM*  -  Gearcoleco*
ColecoVision PCB Size, Actual Size, Type and Producent: 16kb., 16,3kb., Pixels Past, Joe Grand
ColecoVision Product #: None
Freely Available Download Of Game: Yes
Freely Available Download Of Manual: No
Sound Test or Ringtone Possible: Not at the moment
ColecoVision Cartridge and Label #, Casing and Producent: None, Standard Black U.S. Style, Moldex Canada.
ColecoVision Label Art, Design and manufacturer by: Ken Roland, AtariAge
ColecoVision Manual Layout and Design by: Ken Roland, AtariAge
ColecoVision Manual # and Manufacturer: None, AtariAge
ColecoVision Box Shown, Box Art and Design by: Luc Miron Version / AtariAge
ColecoVision Box # and Manufacturer: None, Marc Oberhäuser Germany
Number of Players: 1
Required: ColecoVision, Phoenix VGS or any other Compatible System + Compatible Controller
ColecoVision Overlay: Original: No, Aftermarket: No
ColecoVision Custom Label Available: No
Different ColecoVision Box than the original one: Yes, Via: Marc Oberhäuser, Luc Miron
ColecoVision Trading Card Available: Yes, Via: Team Pixelboy
Publisher and Year: AtariAge Store, 2007
ColecoVision.dk Game #: 161
Purchased: March 07, 2018
Arrived: April 06, 2018
Score Displayed after completion: Yes, Your High Score will be reset when a subsequent game is started: No
Instant Save Game Features for each game variation: No, Password System: No, Hall of Fame: No
In-game Pause Feature: Yes, press: [ 0 ]
* Not Confirmed
 
 
 
 

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Squares !

Description:

Squares! is a fast-paced game where you need to avoid the other squares, anticipating their movement, to last as long as possible and obtain a high score.

Throughout the game, the enemy squares will continuously bounce around the outer solid playfield.
Your white square is bounded by the inner dashed playfield.
Use the controller to guide your square away from enemy squares.
Your score increases as long as your square is in play. The gameplay will become more difficult as your score increases.

You start with 5 squares (10 for the kid's version).
If your square is hit by an enemy square, your square disappears, and the squares remaining will decrease.
If you have squares available, one will automatically appear near the top-left of the screen (after a short delay and when the area is clear of enemy squares). Momentarily press the left fire button to make your square appear instantly.
The game is over when you have no more squares available.

Occasionally, a treasure will appear on the playfield (including fruit and other items).
If you catch the treasure, either you will be rewarded with an extra square, or you will be given invincibility and hyperspace credits.

If you have available invincibility credits, you can press the left fire button to become invincible for 5 seconds.
During this period, you will not lose a life if your square makes contact with any of the enemy squares.

If you have available hyperspace credits, you can press the right fire button to activate the hyperspace.
Your square will be moved to a new location in the playfield.
This is dangerous, however, as you may be placed directly on an enemy square, in which case you will lose a square.

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Squares, Skill Level: "Kids".  ▼

  

 

 
XName: Tom Duncan. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 94.160 - January 21, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 52.370 - August 31, 2019. 1st XScore:
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2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 24.814 - March 22, 2018. 2nd XScore:
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Squares, Skill Level: "Normal".  ▼

  

 

 
XName: Tom Duncan. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 11.689 - February 24, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 2.204 - April 06, 2018. 1st XScore:
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.
ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Squares, Skill Level: "Medium".  ▼

  

 

 
XName: Tom Duncan. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 5.143 - February 24, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Squares, Skill Level: "Difficult".  ▼

  

 

 
XName: Tom Duncan. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 3.491 - February 24, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Squares, Skill Level: "Extreme".  ▼

  

 

 
XName: Tom Duncan. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 2.244 - February 24, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName:   XName:     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName:   XName:     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
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4th XScore: 4th XScore: 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 11, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
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