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| developer=[[Pyramid Software]]
 
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| system=[[SC-3000]]
 
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| sc_date_au=1983
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| sc_date_au=1984
| sc_rrp_au=19.95
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| sc_rrp_au=19.95{{fileref|TTS AU Catalogue 1.pdf|page=3}}
 
| sc_code_au=PS0303
 
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'''''Satellite Subtraction''''' is an educational game for the [[SC-3000]] by [[Pyramid Software]]. It was only released in Australia as part of [[John Sands Electronics]]'s [[Math Blaster (John Sands)|Math Blaster]] series of [[Educational Software Cassettes]]
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an educational game for the [[SC-3000]] by [[Pyramid Software]]. It was only released in Australia as part of [[John Sands Electronics]]'s [[Math Blaster (John Sands)|Math Blaster]] series of [[Educational Software Cassettes]]
 
 
The gameplay is similar to [[Space Invaders]], except with satellites descending to the Earth's surface. The object of the game is to shoot the oncoming satellites by entering the solution to the simple subtraction problem below the satellite. Levels get progressively harder, with more complex equations and faster satellites. The game retains the highest score for competitive play. 
 
  
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The gameplay is similar to [[Space Invaders]], except with satellites descending to the Earth's surface. The object of the game is to shoot the oncoming satellites by entering the solution to the simple subtraction problem below the satellite. Levels get progressively harder, with more complex equations and faster satellites. The game retains the highest score for competitive play.
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
"An enjoyable education program for practising and learning mathematical subtraction. The game gets faster and faster, thus increasing its level of difficulty."
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An enjoyable education program for practising and learning mathematical subtraction. The game gets faster and faster, thus increasing its level of difficulty.
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|Box frontcover
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|ref={{fileref|Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Cover.jpg}}}}
  
 
"Killer satellites approach a spaceship. To destroy a satellite the student must provide the correct answer."
 
"Killer satellites approach a spaceship. To destroy a satellite the student must provide the correct answer."
  
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==Screenshots==
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<gallery>
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot1.png|Choose a level
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot2.png|Instructions
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot3.png|Level 1
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot4.png|Blam!
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot5.png|Epic Fail
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot6.png|Level 2
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot7.png|Level 3
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot8.png|Level 4
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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot9.png|I must be!
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</gallery>
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Physical scans==
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| console=SC-3000
 
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| region=AU
 
| cover=Satellite_Subtraction_SC3000_AU_Cover.jpg
 
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| cassette=Satellite_Subtraction_SC3000_AU_Tape.jpg
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| manual=Satellitesubtraction sc3000 au manual.pdf
| item2=Satellite_Subtraction_SC3000_AU_Manual1.jpg
 
| item2name=Manual (Front)
 
| item3=Satellite_Subtraction_SC3000_AU_Manual2.jpg
 
| item3name=Manual (Back)
 
 
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==Gallery==
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==References==
===Photos===
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File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Photo.jpg|Front
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{{Math Blaster}}
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
 
<gallery>
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot1.png|Choose a level
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot2.png|Instructions
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot3.png|Level 1
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot4.png|Blam!
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot5.png|Encouraging words
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot6.png|Epic Fail
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot7.png|Game Over
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot8.png|Game Over
 
File:Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Screenshot9.png|Game Over
 
</gallery>
 

Latest revision as of 11:14, 25 May 2024

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Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Titlescreen.png

Satellite Subtraction
System(s): SC-3000
Publisher: John Sands Electronics
Developer:
Genre: Educational

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
SC-3000
AU
$19.9519.95[1] PS0303

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Satellite Subtraction is an educational game for the SC-3000 by Pyramid Software. It was only released in Australia as part of John Sands Electronics's Math Blaster series of Educational Software Cassettes

The gameplay is similar to Space Invaders, except with satellites descending to the Earth's surface. The object of the game is to shoot the oncoming satellites by entering the solution to the simple subtraction problem below the satellite. Levels get progressively harder, with more complex equations and faster satellites. The game retains the highest score for competitive play.

Synopsis

An enjoyable education program for practising and learning mathematical subtraction. The game gets faster and faster, thus increasing its level of difficulty.

— Box frontcover [2]


"Killer satellites approach a spaceship. To destroy a satellite the student must provide the correct answer."

Screenshots

Physical scans

SC-3000, AU
Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Cover.jpg
Cover
Satellite Subtraction SC3000 AU Tape.jpg
Cassette
Satellitesubtraction sc3000 au manual.pdf
Manual

References



John Sands Electronics Math Blaster Educational Series for the Sega SC-3000
Tank Addition (1984) | Satellite Subtraction (1984) | Marauding Multiplication (1984) | Demon Division (1984)