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'''''Monte Carlo''''' is a 1971 electro-mechanical racing game created by [[Sega]]. Players drive along a black-lit three-lane racing track. When the player has an accident, the car flashes red, sways and a crash sound is heard. A "stand-by" light flashes, holding car score until "Go" light is on. A free game can be won by scoring from 4000 to 8000 miles.
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| publisher=[[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]
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| em_date_jp=1971{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230819003054/http://thetastates.com/eremeka/1970s.html}}
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| em_rrp_jp=280,000{{fileref|1977SegaPriceList JP.pdf|page=7}}
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| em_date_us=1972-01{{magref|cb|1973-08-18|50}}{{fileref|CashBox US 1973-08-18.pdf|page=54}}
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1971 electro-mechanical racing game created by [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] Players drive along a black-lit three-lane racing track. When the player has an accident, the car flashes red, sways and a crash sound is heard. A "stand-by" light flashes, holding car score until "Go" light is on. A free game can be won by scoring from 4000 to 8000 miles.
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The player's car was animated with holographic-like technology, while the rival cars were standard model cars like other electro-mechanical racing games. During a collision, an animation shows the player's car flipping into the air several times.
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
:'''Height''': 70"
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===Dimensions===
:'''Width''': 29"
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{{Dimensions|hi=70|wi=29|di=43|diagramsize=150}}
:'''Length''':  43"
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==Promotional material==
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{{gallery
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|{{gitem|MonteCarlo EM US Flyer.pdf|page=1|US flyer}}
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==Gallery==
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==Photo gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Montecarlo machine2.jpg|Side cabinet art
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Montecarlo machine1.jpg|Cabinet
File:Montecarlo flyer1.jpg|Arcade flyer (front)
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Montecarlo machine2.jpg|Side cabinet art
File:Montecarlo flyer2.jpg|Arcade flyer (back)
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
[[Category:1971 Electro-mechanical arcade games]]
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==References==
[[Category:Electro-mechanical arcade games]]
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<references/>

Latest revision as of 17:07, 10 November 2024

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MonteCarlo logo.png
MonteCarlo EM JP.png
Monte Carlo
System(s): Electro-mechanical arcade
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer:
Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (Electro-Mechanical)
JP
¥280,000[1] ?
Arcade (Electro-Mechanical)
US
$? ?





































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Monte Carlo is a 1971 electro-mechanical racing game created by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Players drive along a black-lit three-lane racing track. When the player has an accident, the car flashes red, sways and a crash sound is heard. A "stand-by" light flashes, holding car score until "Go" light is on. A free game can be won by scoring from 4000 to 8000 miles.

The player's car was animated with holographic-like technology, while the rival cars were standard model cars like other electro-mechanical racing games. During a collision, an animation shows the player's car flipping into the air several times.

Specifications

Dimensions

736.6 mm (29")
1.778 m (70")
1.092 m (43")


Promotional material

MonteCarlo EM US Flyer.pdf

PDF
US flyer
MonteCarlo EM US Flyer.pdf

Photo gallery

References

  1. 1977 Sega Price List, page 7
  2. http://thetastates.com/eremeka/1970s.html (Wayback Machine: 2023-08-19 00:30)
  3. Cash Box, "August 18, 1973" (US; 1973-08-18), page 50
  4. File:CashBox US 1973-08-18.pdf, page 54