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From: mr2t+@andrew.cmu.edu (Michael Tod Rose)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Spoilers (SimCity, Arkanoid)
Message-ID: <EZRiRo200Uh_02AFN_@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: 1 Dec 89 21:04:52 GMT
Organization: Class of '91, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
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Working in a game-infested office has its benefits -- sooner or later,
somebody figures out the "cheat" key.  Below are the "cheats" for
Arkanoid and SimCity -- don't read on if you want to keep the challenge
in these games.  (However, do read on if you want to annoy your friends
with unreasonably high scores.)

*SPOILERS FOLLOW*


















*SPOILERS FOLLOW*

In Arkanoid: Pause the game, then type the word "DSIMAGIC" on the
keyboard.  (This will also turn your sound off -- hit "A" again to turn
it back on.)  Now you control the "power pills" that drop -- hit the
corresponding letter on the keyboard to drop each pill at will.  Break
pills ("B") are triggered by the "W" key, as the "B" key sends the game
into "Boss" mode.

In SimCity, color version (I suppose it also works in b&w): Running out
of money?  Hold down the shift key and type the word "FUND" -- you will
instantly be $10,000 richer.  Warning: this can increase your chances of
having an earthquake.  Another trick; increase taxes radically in
December, collect the money in January, and then lower the tax rate
again.  The Sims don't notice that you're robbing them blind.

Have fun!

-mike