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{{Infobox video game
|name = Ibara
|kana = 鋳薔薇
|romaji =
|image = Ibara promocard.jpg
|caption= Promotional Card
|developer = [[Cave]]
|publisher = AMI
|designer = [[Shinobu Yagawa]] <br> Akira Wakabayashi
|released = 2005
|genre = Shooter
|media =
|orientation = Vertical
|arcade hardware = [[CAVE CV1000]]
|control = 8-way Joystick, 3 Buttons
|cpu =
|sound =
|display = 15Khz
}}
'''''Ibara''''' (鋳薔薇) is a 2005 vertical scrolling shooter developed by Japanese developer [[Cave]], programmed by [[Shinobu Yagawa]]. It is Yagawa's first game for Cave after leaving [[Raizing]]. In 2006, ''Ibara'' received a sequel in the form of [[Pink_Sweets_–_Ibara_Sorekara|''Pink Sweets ~Ibara Sorekara~'']].

''Ibara'' also received an alternate version in 2006 titled ''Ibara Kuro: Black Label''. This game is similar to ''Ibara'' only in name and graphics/music. It is otherwise an entirely different game with a different programmer.

== Alternative Game Modes ==
Ibara features two extra game modes: Harder & Extended which have their own High Score tables. When one of these modes is activated the mode name will be displayed at the top of the play field.

=== Harder ===
Push joystick UP while pressing START - Harder mode is the same as the normal game, but played at a higher difficulty.

=== Extended ===
Push joystick DOWN while pressing START - Extended Mode features a second loop after completing the first. The first loop is the same difficulty as normal mode, while the second loop is more difficult<ref>[http://www.world-of-arcades.net/Cave/Ibara/Secrets.htm THE CAVE OF SHOOTING - 2005 - Ibara]</ref>.

== Special Ver. ==
As with all Yagawa-programmed games starting with [[Armed Police Batrider]], Ibara features a Special Ver. that offers numerous options for players looking to learn the inner workings of the game.

To activate it you need to do the following:
* Move the S2 (DIL SWITCH) SW2 to the left like this:
[[Image:ibara_sv_1.jpg]]

* Power on the game
* Hold down button A+B and press the TEST button
* You will enter a special version of setup which looks like this:
[[Image:ibara_sv_2.jpg|240px]]

* Now press the A button to return to the game. The title screen should look like this:
[[Image:ibara_sv_3.jpg|240px]]

Note: You can also access the Special Ver. by holding down the A+B buttons while powering on the game.

After you insert a coin, manipulating the joystick will allow you to change some of the parameters on screen<ref>[http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=29670 shmups.system11.org • View topic - Let's play Ibara Special ver.]</ref>.

* Holding down A+B while powering on (with the S2 switch set already) will also enter special ver when the game starts up.

== Repair Guides ==
* If your audio is clicking during the memory check screen (and elsewhere) it's possible the sound capacitor in the top left corner has come off. Check and resolder if required.
* If the clock on Stage 6 no longer displays the correct time the battery on the CV1000 has died. The CV1000 uses a CR2450 battery for the RTC.

== Kit Contents ==
The Ibara kit contains<ref>[http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=286539 shmups.system11.org • View topic - The Cave Kits Thread]</ref>:
* PCB (wrapped in a black/white baggie w/ pink bubblewrap (big Bubble))
* PCB Feet
* Manual A4 (monochrome copy)
* Instruction Sheet A4
* Strip (sticker)
* POP
* A4 Promo Flyer
* Poster
* Box (new or old style)

<gallery caption="Ibara Kit" widths="150px" heights="120px" perrow="2">
File:Ibara kit bits 1.jpg|Kit parts 1
File:Ibara kit bits 2.jpg|Kit parts 2
</gallery>

The Ibara Kuro: Black Label kit contains:
* PCB
* Manual
* Instruction Strip (thin glossy paper - no sticker backing)
* POP
* Poster
* Box

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="Ibara Kuro: Black Label" widths="150px" heights="120px" perrow="5">
File:IKBL-POP.jpg|POP
File:IKBL-Instruction Sheet.jpg|Instruction Sheet
File:IKBL-Marquee.jpg|Marquee
File:IKBL-Manual01.jpg|Instructions
File:IKBL-Manual02.jpg|Instructions (back)
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [http://www.world-of-arcades.net/Cave/Ibara/Ibara.htm World of Arcades] - Flyers, Art, Guide, screenshots etc.
* [http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7667 Shmups - Ibara Strategy thread]
* [http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=3724 AO's Ibara high score table]

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Cools at 19:49, 21 September 2012