[Atari 2600] Game
Produced by:[Activision]
Model Number:AG008
[Rarity]:2 [Common]
[Year of Release]: [1981]

The best way to describe this game is [Missile Command] in reverse. You control several ships that swoop out of the [sky] to attack the cities of a [hostile] [planet]. The bases at the bottom of the screen fire at you constantly. You have to keep your little ship moving in order to take them out.

From the [rtfm|instruction manual]:

HOW TO BECOME AN ACE AT LASER BLAST
BY [ACTIVISION]

Tips from [David Crane], designer of Laser Blast

[David Crane] is also the designer of [Dragster] and [Fishing Derby]
by [ACTIVISION]. He prides himself in taking on some of the most
challenging game assignments possible.*

"As you will quickly discover, Laser Blast is a game not only of skill
but also of *[endurance]*. There's really no time for taking breathers.

"And that brings me to my most important tip. Always keep your ship in
[motion] and fire quickly! A *[moving]* object is much harder to hit than
one standing still. Since the attackers are continuously aiming and
firing, you much be quick enough to [dodge] their fire, move into [attack]
position and destroy their forces. Then quickly move on.

"It is possible to stay in one place and fire quickly enough to destroy
your attackers before they [zero] in on you. But this is a very tough
strategy to [execute] and demands [superior] skill and concentration.

"The game can get a little frustrating at times. But keep at it and
you'll soon be eligible for membership in the [Activision Club|Activision Federation] of
Laser Blasters. And take time out from your space battles to drop me a
line. I'd love to hear from you."

[David Crane]

[David Crane] is the [atari 2600 game programmers|programmer] on this title.

This game is valued at around $2 [USD]. Games with boxes and manuals are worth more.

Laser Blast (thing)