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| − | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1968 electro-mechanical [[arcade]] sports game by [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] Based on the sport of [[wikipedia:Motoball|motoball]] (essentially [[wikipedia:Polo|polo]] with motorbikes), | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1968 electro-mechanical [[arcade]] sports game by [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] Based on the sport of [[wikipedia:Motoball|motoball]] (essentially [[wikipedia:Polo|polo]] with motorbikes), each player controls a small foam motorcycle over a smooth glass "Decola" playfield as they push around a ping pong ball trying to score on the other's goal, in a way similar to [[wikipedia:Air hockey|air hockey]] (which released several years later in 1972). The machine has an 8-track player which makes motorcycle noises and a buzzer for early warning of game over. It is also the earliest arcade game with a [[wikipedia:Joystick|joystick]] (predating Sega's ''[[Missile]]'' a year later in 1969). |
''{{PAGENAME}}'' was available for purchase from Sega Enterprises for ¥150,000. An additional background music system with electronic sound and an 8-track player could be purchased for an unknown price.{{fileref|1977SegaPriceList JP.pdf|page=7}} | ''{{PAGENAME}}'' was available for purchase from Sega Enterprises for ¥150,000. An additional background music system with electronic sound and an 8-track player could be purchased for an unknown price.{{fileref|1977SegaPriceList JP.pdf|page=7}} | ||
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MotoPolo is a 1968 electro-mechanical arcade sports game by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Based on the sport of motoball (essentially polo with motorbikes), each player controls a small foam motorcycle over a smooth glass "Decola" playfield as they push around a ping pong ball trying to score on the other's goal, in a way similar to air hockey (which released several years later in 1972). The machine has an 8-track player which makes motorcycle noises and a buzzer for early warning of game over. It is also the earliest arcade game with a joystick (predating Sega's Missile a year later in 1969).
MotoPolo was available for purchase from Sega Enterprises for ¥150,000. An additional background music system with electronic sound and an 8-track player could be purchased for an unknown price.[1]
Contents
Gameplay
Specifications
Dimensions[3]
Promotional material
Photo gallery
Marquee
Playing field with motorcycles and ball
Three-quarter view of field and side art
Internal mechanics showing how motion works
Side view
