Made and distributed many electronic games in
the UK. Often licensed games from companies such as Epoch but did
their own as well. Some of the best case designs of the early 80's.
Astro Wars is everyone's favourite and was hugely popular at the time.
One of Grandstand's first
tabletop games was this space invaders clone. Perfect game 99 points
on 3 skill levels. Shoot the saucer for bonus points. Really LOUD
beeper!
Astro Wars was licensed
from Epoch. and came in 2 versions. There are 4 phases including a
good bonus ship docking bit - like moon cresta. Grandstands best game?
Inspired by the Disney
film, Grandstand was the UK distributor for this Tomy game.
Identical to Vtech's Sonic
Invader. Also released by Prinztronic as Galactic Invaders
Soccer game. Simple LED display.
Grandstands only simultaneous 2 player tabletop game.
Licensed from Epoch, quite
a good version of the arcade classic. Perfect game 3000 points.
Inspired by the Clint Eastwood film. Firefox had 6 phases and 3 skill levels. Featured some
unusual sound effects through twin speakers.
Move fast for more points. Perfect game is 1000 points.
The last in the arcade series of the period Star Force is another
Vertical shooter with multiple levels and a more detailed display
than previously seen.
Firefox Ship
Firefox screen
Help Mr Fred beat the
monsters and make trips for water for his orchard.
Also sold by Epoch as Zig-Zag Monster.
Steal the dinosaur egg.
Grandstand distributed this Tomy game in the UK. Comes in gold or
red or orange/white case.
Fairly decent PAC-MAN
clone with PAC-MAN style yellow case.
Similar to the mini LCD handheld version gameplay wise.
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