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----------------------------- [ FAMILY CIRCUIT FAQ ] --------------------------
--------------------------------[by Ice Queen Zero]----------------------------
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     INTRODUCTION
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Here's another Japanese exclusive game I decided to sit down and do an FAQ for.
The name of the game is Family Circuit. Unlike its sequel Family Circuit '91,
this game is laced with Japanese as its sequel which was laced with English and
it too was Japanese-exclusive. No worries as little ol' Andrea Castillo is here
to add another game to the list of games completed as part of NES Completion
Project. As of this FAQ, we are now down to under 300 FAQs left and this one
would be the 6th FAQ I've thrown in.

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      DISCLAIMER
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Family Circuit is a trademark of Namcot (Namco) and they own all copyrights.

This FAQ is the sole copyright of Andrea "Azul Fria" Castillo aka Ice Queen
Zero (or the Zophar Queen if you prefer) and cannot be put on other sites or
posted without my given permission nor can it be reproduced w/o proper consent.

For more guides by myself visit this link:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/74803.html

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        STORY
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Family Circuit is a racing game created by Namcot (the name Namco temporarily
used for their home console releases.) Despite its name, it is only a 1-player
game. It's just called that because Family refers to the Fami in Famicon which
is short for Family. If it had came out in the US it would probably be called
NES Circuit instead. Now in this game, you are racing against other cars in a
series of Grand Prix races.

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      CONTROLS
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Start button = start game/pause/choose option
Select button = toggle modes/characters (name entry screen)/retire/race menu
A button = accelerate/choose option
B button = delete character and go back
D-pad = steer left or right (left/right), move up/down through options.


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       OPTIONS
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When you first press start you will greeted with this screen

Select Shite Kudasai (Select Mode Please)

Setting
Free Soukou (Free Practice)
Sprint Race
Taikyuu Race (Endurance Race)
Kansan (Watch/Inactivity)


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       COLORS
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There are 26 sets of colors with each letter of the alphabet they are matched
by: Wheel, Outer Trim, Inner Trim

Color A: Black, Red, Black
Color B: Black, Green, White
Color C: Black, Black, Grey
Color D: Black, Black, White
Color E: Black, Red, Pink
Color F: Black, Red, Grey
Color G: Black, White, Pink
Color H: Black, Blue, Orange
Color I: Black, Orange, White
Color J: Black, Blue, Light Blue
Color K: Black, Red, Orange
Color L: Black, Red, Light Blue
Color M: Black, Black, Orange
Color N: Black, Green, Light Green
Color O: Black, White, Blue
Color P: Black, Red, White
Color Q: Black, Orange, Light Green
Color R: Black, Orange, Black
Color S: Black, Blue, White
Color T: Black, Dark Blue, White
Color U: Black, White, Light Green
Color V: Black, Pink, White
Color W: Blue, Orange, White
Color X: Black, Light Blue, White
Color Y: Black, Light Blue, Orange
Color Z: Black, White, Red


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       DRIVERS
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Novice
------
Rally X
Teradji
Flossa
W. Momo
GIL
Mappy
Ryuuma
Kakekiyo
Wagya
Mabuu
Namco
Atama 7
Puuka
Owati
Lancer
Tarosuke

B Class
-------
Nakamura
Shinsan
A Knight
K Cross
Kisshi
C Yamamo
H Kouno
Takki
H. Ono
Fukki
Makorin
Hirokun
Mafuura
Maherl
Zunoko
Kyota

A Class
-------
K Mashino
G Reese
Aguri
Mafumoto
Morimoto
S Toshio
Kunimifu
M Hamifu
O Nakako
M Sekiya
T Wada
Nobuko
Ayukawa
O Kaori
Okuwaki
S Fumiko

Super A
-------
Mansel
A. Sena
N Pike
Frost
Louder
Keke R.
Shector
Fitte
Mario A
J Raphi
Stephan
J Hunt
Micay Ray
Satoru N
Faby
R Pat

Taikyuu
-------
Stack
A Anser
Shipan
J Iks
Seriphan
D Bell
Aran J
Raherl
Al H.
Danner
J. Mass
Guerrero
Chiba
Burun
Rick M
Foyt

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       COURSES
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Each Course takes place in different places around the world. Here they are:

Suzuka
Hoji
Fukuba
Nishi Sendai
Sugou
Nishi Nippon
Nakayama
Hakkaidou
Monte Carlo
Pollicar
Silverstone
Bronze Hatch
Montsa
Imora
Hockenheim
New Blue Krinock
Super Fran Collusion
Osterri Hi-link
Detroit
Adeleid
Djakare Pagua
Estril
Rodriguez
Hanger Low Link
Heres
Montreal
Zolder
Calami
Zand Bold
Long Beach
Didjion Prenoa
Lu Man
Family Park
Namcot Link
Indiana Police
Daytona

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      SETTINGS
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If you chose the setting option, the first think it will do is ask for you to
select your car type.

B Type
J Type
M Type
F Type
L Type
S Type

Next you select what color you want to use from the list I made above.
Then it says "Choose setting please." on the top. Then it shows you the car and
color you chose then below it it says "Turbo Boost atsu(effectiveness)" and you
see four options below.

Takai (high)
Yayatakai (a little high)
Futsuu (average)
Hikui (low)

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Next you choose your type of gear

Kasokujushi (Acceleration resin)
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Saikousokujushi (Infarction resin)

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Next is Engine Breaking type

Kikanai (aggresive)
Futsuu (average)
Kiku (effective)
Tsuyokukiku (strongly effective)

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Then its handling

Karui (light)
Yayakarui (a little light)
Futsuu (average)
Omoi (heavy)

*Thank goodness I'm a fan of Naruto so I knew the meaning of those. JAJA!

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Next is the Breaking

Tsuyokukiku (Strongly effective)
Kiku (effective)
Futsuu (average)
Kikanai (aggressive)

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Last but not least is Tire quality.

Hi Grip
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Long Life

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From there it says "Anata no Machine" (Your machine) and gives you a code to
input before racing.

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       RACING
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It is important to know that races are won and lost depending on your car's
settings. You can leave everything average and it will go slow no matter what
you do or it can go out of control and you end up crashing and forfeit the race
in session.

There are two races:
Sprint Race and Endurance Race. There is also free practice which you can test
your cars mechanics.

In Sprint Mode you are given two practice runs. Take the time to make any small
or big adjustments if necessary for the real race. The second practice is to
determine your pole position at the start. From there you must complete a set
number of laps to finish the race. Pressing select foreits the race.

In Endurance Mode there is no laps, its a matter of being the first to complete
1000 yards of travel. A long the way, you will be making pit stops so be sure
to make them count. Pressing select foreits the match if you are not in a pit
stop.

In Sprint or Endurance mode, you'll forfeit the race if you crash.

Press the Select button to end practice. Doing so brings up this menu

Pit Auto (pit stop)

Condition (tells you what's broken)
-Wing
-Tire
-Pension
-Break
-Radiator
-Engine
-Turbo
-Denki Kei (electic light)
-Transmission
-Gasoline Zanryou(Milage)

Setting (redo your settings)

Jushi (tells you the quality of your parts) N.G. = No good and OK = OK
-If it says N.G. You can press a button to replace it
-Gas Milage is a matter of replenishing.

Free Practice exit (return to title screen)/Skip Practice (Go to race)

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       WATCH
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You choose which of the cars you want to see race then you chose the track.

There are two more options:
Okkake Mode (Direct Watch Mode)
- Choose which car you want to watch race
Jukuri Mode (Camera Mode)
- Take a look at all the track and ignore the cars if you prefer. This is a
 good way to see how every track is designed.

Press the select button at any time to return to the title screen.

o---------------------o
       CREDITS
o---------------------o

God almighty for he created everything you see before us.

Namco - publishing the game

You for reading.

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     CONTACT ME
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azulfria[at]hotmail[dot]com
[at] = @ and [dot] = .
Don't want any email bots.

You can also find me at Zophar.net updating the emus on console so you can buzz
me there if you have an account. http://www.zophar.net/forums/member.php?u=2683

Here is my Youtube account I share with my sisters. We still haven't added any
videos yet but they'll be mostly game-related:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PurrfectTrio

Thank you for reading

-Ice Queen Zero

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