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Q: I'm having trouble playing the tape or running the game on an emulator.

A: Try this if you are using the real deal (from the manual):

1. If the tape player makes a screeching noise, you have not plugged the Supercharger cable into the earphone jack.
2. If the tape doesn't move, check the batteries in the cassette player.
3. Rewind the tape completely and try again.
4. Try Side B of the game cassette if Side A won't load properly.
5. Set volume and tone controls at high or maximum.
6. Move the cassette player farther from the TV set and try again.

If you are using an emulator, try looking below (starting the game) or the manual of the emulator you are using on Starpath games if it has one.