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[[File: | [[File:Flagman_DSiWare_Gameplay.png|thumb|left|[[DSiWare]] version of ''Flagman'']] | ||
[[File:Flagman DSiWare.png|thumb|left|''Flagman'''s DSiWare icon]] | [[File:Flagman DSiWare.png|thumb|left|''Flagman'''s DSiWare icon]] | ||
'''''Flagman''''' (originally spelled '''''Flag Man''''' in North America) is one of the first [[Game & Watch]] systems, released as a part of the Silver series on June 5, 1980.<ref>[http://www.intheattic.co.uk/flagman.htm ''Flagman'' info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames] Retrieved 13 November 2010</ref> | '''''Flagman''''' (originally spelled '''''Flag Man''''' in North America) is one of the first [[Game & Watch]] systems, released as a part of the Silver series on June 5, 1980.<ref>[http://www.intheattic.co.uk/flagman.htm ''Flagman'' info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames] Retrieved 13 November 2010</ref> It is one of the games in the [[Museum|Gallery Corner]] in the original ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]''. It was later remade for ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'', as an unlockable game. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
[[File:Flagman G&WG3.png|thumb|left|''Flagman'' as it appears in ''Game & Watch Gallery 3'']] | |||
''Flagman'' | The player has to press buttons that correspond with the number shown to make the flagman either hold a flag or show his feet. The better the player gets at the game, the harder the game gets. If the player presses the wrong button at any time or does not press a button within the time limit, that player will lose a life. When the player loses three lives, they receive a [[Game Over]]. | ||
In Game A, the player has to follow the flag order that is given to them. In Game B, the player has to raise the flag that matches the number shown, but the time to do so shortens as the player progresses. | |||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
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*{{button|gbc|B}}: 4 | *{{button|gbc|B}}: 4 | ||
== | ==Appearances in other games== | ||
[[Flagman D.D.]] of ''[[Wario Land II]]'' is also a remake of ''Flagman'', hence the name. Instead of a flagman, a [[D.D.]] hosts it. The controls are different too, and two more buttons will be added progressively. | |||
Lastly, a [[Game & Watch Flagman|microgame]] based on ''Flagman'' appears in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', just like some other Game & Watch games. Players use the {{button|ds|Stylus}} to select the foot or flag. | |||
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
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File:Flagman DSiWare Gameplay.png
DSiWare version of Flagman
File:Flagman DSiWare.png
Flagman's DSiWare icon
Flagman (originally spelled Flag Man in North America) is one of the first Game & Watch systems, released as a part of the Silver series on June 5, 1980.[1] It is one of the games in the Gallery Corner in the original Game & Watch Gallery. It was later remade for Game & Watch Gallery 3, as an unlockable game.
Gameplay
The player has to press buttons that correspond with the number shown to make the flagman either hold a flag or show his feet. The better the player gets at the game, the harder the game gets. If the player presses the wrong button at any time or does not press a button within the time limit, that player will lose a life. When the player loses three lives, they receive a Game Over.
In Game A, the player has to follow the flag order that is given to them. In Game B, the player has to raise the flag that matches the number shown, but the time to do so shortens as the player progresses.
Controls
(up): 1
: 2- (down): 3
: 4
Appearances in other games
Flagman D.D. of Wario Land II is also a remake of Flagman, hence the name. Instead of a flagman, a D.D. hosts it. The controls are different too, and two more buttons will be added progressively.
Lastly, a microgame based on Flagman appears in WarioWare: Touched!, just like some other Game & Watch games. Players use the 
to select the foot or flag.
Media
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External links
References
- ^ Flagman info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames Retrieved 13 November 2010
| Game & Watch games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario franchise | Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Mario Bros. (1983, MS) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, TT/NWS) • Mario's Bombs Away (1983, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, CrS | 1987, Sp | 1988, NWS) • Mario the Juggler (1991, NWS) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, CoS) | |
| Donkey Kong franchise | Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, NWS | 1983, TT & PS) • Donkey Kong II (1983, MS) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, MVS) • Donkey Kong Circus (1984, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) | |
| Miscellaneous | Green House (1982, MS) | |
| MS: Multi Screen • TT: Table Top • PS: Panorama Screen • NWS: New Wide Screen • MVS: Micro VS. System • CrS: Crystal Screen • Sp: Special • CoS: Color Screen | ||
