Machine Guides

Game History

Big Buck Hunter is a hunting video game franchise primarily developed for arcades, with the first game released in December 2000 as a collaboration between Play Mechanix and Incredible Technologies. The original game featured a simple, single-gun, round-robin experience where players shot bucks while avoiding does, with its accessible gameplay and lighthearted tone making it popular with a broad audience.

The franchise evolved through several iterations, including Big Buck Hunter II (2003), Big Buck Hunter 2006: Call of the Wild, and Big Buck Hunter Pro (2005-2006), 

How to Play

Objective

The main goal of Big Buck Hunter is to shoot male deer (bucks) while avoiding female deer (does) and other non-target animals within the time limit. You must score enough points by successfully hunting bucks to advance through different hunting locations and achieve the highest score possible. The game simulates the experience of hunting in various outdoor environments.

Controls

• Light Gun Controller: The primary input device is a light gun that you point at the screen
• Trigger: Press the trigger to shoot at animals on screen
• Reload Button: Press to reload your weapon when ammunition is depleted
• Start Button: Located on the arcade cabinet, used to start the game and navigate menus

Gameplay

• Starting the Game: Press the Start Button to begin your hunting session.

• Location Selection: Choose your hunting location from the available options, each with different environments and animal types.

• Target Identification: Identify and shoot only the male deer (bucks) while avoiding female deer (does) and other non-target animals.

• Shooting Mechanics: Aim your light gun at bucks and press the trigger to shoot. Successfully hitting bucks earns points, while shooting does results in point penalties.

• Bonus Animals: Shoot special bonus animals that appear occasionally for additional points.

• Ammunition Management: Monitor your ammunition count and reload when necessary to continue hunting effectively.

• Time Management: Complete each hunting location within the time limit. The game ends when time runs out.

• Score System: Earn points for successful shots and bonus animals, with deductions for shooting non-target animals.

• Game Completion: Complete all hunting locations to finish your session with your final score displayed based on your performance.