Summer Games

Summer Games - the 1984 multi event sports for Commodore 64 from Epyx.

Light the torch and compete across eight Olympic style events. Learn
each discipline’s rhythm, pass the stick around, and chase medals with
up to eight players.

Core loop
- choose practice, one event, a custom set, or all events
- take turns representing a country and post scores or times
- podiums award points; highest total wins the games

Events and systems
- 100m dash and 4x400 relay - clean bursts and baton timing
- pole vault and gymnastics - precise plant and release windows
- platform diving - entry angle and no splash score big
- 100m freestyle and relay - steady cadence beats frantic waggling
- skeet shooting - lead targets with crisp taps
- records - per event records saved to disk or tape

Level design and feel
Ceremonial presentation with national flags and an opening show.
Smooth scrolling stadiums, beaches, and pools. Event specific tuning
makes every discipline feel distinct on the stick.

Why it is notable
- the Epyx template that defined multi event sports on C64
- supports up to eight alternating players

Tips
- learn each event’s neutral rhythm before pushing for speed
- in relays, press early to grab the baton cleanly
- in diving, small adjustments at the top fix bad rotations

At a glance
Year - 1984
Developer - Epyx
Design and programming - Scott Nelson - Stephen Landrum - Jon Leupp -
Erin Murphy - Stephen Mudry - Brian McGhie
Music - Randy Glover
Publisher - Epyx
Genre - Sports compilation
Players - 1 to 8 alternating
Controls - Joystick in port 2