
Pole Position
by Namco·published by Thunder Mountain, INTV Corporation, GCE
Reader score
7.1/ 10
117 votes
Where to get it
Community
Trailer
Gallery
6About
Pole Position is a Formula 1 racing game. Enter the Grand Prix, race against other racing cars to achieve the highest score possible in the shortest amount of time.
Before the player can enter the Grand Prix, the player must first qualify by competing in the Qualifying Lap within 73 seconds or less. If the player, however, does not qualify in the Qualifying Lap, the player may continue to race until the Race Timer runs after 90 seconds. The player will score 50 points per 5 meters and additionally 50 points for every racing car passed. When the time runs out - Game Over. The player will have to restart the Qualifying Lap.
Qualifying will enable the player to start in one of the eight available positions. The faster the lap time was, the better the starting position in addition to bonus score points. The number one starting position is the Pole Position.
During the Grand Prix, the player will compete against the Race Timer as well as against other racing cars. If the player fails to beat the Race Timer in any lap, the player drops out of the race - Game Over. Completing the race by reaching the finishing line will grant the player 200 points per second left on the Race Timer, a bonus score for distance covered, and passing bonus points.
Scoring
- Every 5 meters driven: 50 points
- Passing Car Bonus: 50 points per racing car
- Time Bonus: 200 points per second left on the Race Timer
Positions
- Pole Position - Lap Time: 58"50 seconds - 4,000 points
- 2nd Position - Lap Time: 60"00 seconds - 2,000 points
- 3rd Position - Lap Time: 62"00 seconds - 1,400 points
- 4th Position - Lap Time: 64"00 seconds - 1,000 points
- 5th Position - Lap Time: 66"00 seconds - 800 points
- 6th Position - Lap Time: 68"00 seconds - 600 points
- 7th Position - Lap Time: 70"00 seconds - 400 points
- 8th Position - Lap Time: 73"00 seconds - 200 points
Ways to play
Modes
Perspective
Included in
Ported as
Languages
1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — |
Game details
Business Model
Commercial
Media Type
5.25" Floppy Disk
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard
Controller Types Supported
Analog Joystick
System requirements
Min. CPU Class Required
Intel 8088 / 8086
Min. RAM Required
256 KB
Video Modes Supported
CGA
Sound Devices Supported
PC Speaker
Box art
Also known as
Arcade Archives POLE POSITION — Switch and PS4 title
Rekor Arabaları — Turkish title
Reader ratings
Rate this game
Nobody has rated this yet.
Facts
Developer
Publisher
Released
1 September 1982
Series
Pole PositionPlatforms
Standing
Top 44% by visits



















