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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (バスケットボール) is a 1966 electro-mechanical arcade game produced by [[Sega]] and is very similar to [[Midway]]'s ''Basketball'' and [[Taito]]'s ''Taito Basketball''.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (バスケットボール) is a 1966 electro-mechanical arcade game produced by [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] As one of the most popular and recognizable games of the era, it was one of the first Japanese games to use a plastic dome,{{ref|https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240323055858/https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html}} and inspired popular imitators like [[Taito]]'s 1967 ''Crown Basketball''{{fileref|CashBox US 1967-11-11.pdf|page=77}}{{fileref|CashBox US 1968-03-09.pdf|page=59}} and [[Midway]]'s 1968 ''Basketball''.{{fileref|CashBox US 1968-02-03.pdf|page=67}}
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==History==
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===Release===
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' was first released in 1966 with an angled plastic dome. Two years later, it was rereleased with a curved, bubble-shape dome, likely for durability reasons. Two different styles of body, scoreboard, and control panel were also released.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240323055858/https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html}}
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In July 1967, [[Midway Manufacturing]] was reportedly showing interest in distributing the game. However, by the time of the [[MOA 1967]] show, it was announced that [[Williams Electronics]] had acquired the rights to ''[[Basketball]]'', ''[[Punching Bag]]'', and ''[[Rifleman]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240323055858/https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html}} Two months later, Midway began development of their own version of the machine, with the released game (bearing the same name of ''Basketball'') bearing striking similarities to Sega's own.
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===Dimensions===
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{{Dimensions|hi=48|wi=30|di=60|diagramsize=150|ref={{fileref|Basketball flyer1.jpg}}}}
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*'''Mass''': 78 kg (172 lbs)
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
A domed basketball court is in the center of the machine; holes line the concave court and players on opposite ends try to be the first to launch the ball out using a numbered series of push-buttons on their control panel. The game features a light-up scoreboard for players to keep track of the game total.
 
A domed basketball court is in the center of the machine; holes line the concave court and players on opposite ends try to be the first to launch the ball out using a numbered series of push-buttons on their control panel. The game features a light-up scoreboard for players to keep track of the game total.
  
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==Promotional material==
 
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==Photo gallery==
 
==Photo gallery==
 
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Basketball front.jpeg
 
Basketball machine2.jpg|Basketball court
 
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*''[https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html {{PAGENAME}}]'' article by Caitlyn at ''[https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com a foreigners' guide to eremeka arcades]''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:18, 18 November 2024

For the 1979 arcade game, see Basketball (1979).

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Basketball machine1.jpg
Basketball
System(s): Electro-mechanical arcade
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer:
Distributor: Sega Enterprises, Ltd. (worldwide), Segasa (Spain)
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (Electro-Mechanical)
JP		 ¥190,000[1] ?
Arcade (Electro-Mechanical)
US		 $350[4][5] ?
Arcade (Electro-Mechanical)
EU		 €? ?




































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Basketball (バスケットボール) is a 1966 electro-mechanical arcade game produced by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. As one of the most popular and recognizable games of the era, it was one of the first Japanese games to use a plastic dome,[6][3] and inspired popular imitators like Taito's 1967 Crown Basketball[7][8] and Midway's 1968 Basketball.[9]

History

Release

Basketball was first released in 1966 with an angled plastic dome. Two years later, it was rereleased with a curved, bubble-shape dome, likely for durability reasons. Two different styles of body, scoreboard, and control panel were also released.[3]

In July 1967, Midway Manufacturing was reportedly showing interest in distributing the game. However, by the time of the MOA 1967 show, it was announced that Williams Electronics had acquired the rights to Basketball, Punching Bag, and Rifleman.[3] Two months later, Midway began development of their own version of the machine, with the released game (bearing the same name of Basketball) bearing striking similarities to Sega's own.

Specifications

Dimensions

762 mm (30")
1.219 m (48")
1.524 m (60")


  • Mass: 78 kg (172 lbs)

Gameplay

A domed basketball court is in the center of the machine; holes line the concave court and players on opposite ends try to be the first to launch the ball out using a numbered series of push-buttons on their control panel. The game features a light-up scoreboard for players to keep track of the game total.

Magazine articles

Main article: Basketball/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Basketball flyer1.jpg
US flyer
Basketball flyer1.jpg
Basketball EM US flyer.jpg
US flyer
Basketball EM US flyer.jpg

Photo gallery

  • Basketball front.jpeg

  • Basketball court

  • Control buttons

  • Side view of cabinet

  • Coin slot

  • Internals

  • JP

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1977 Sega Price List, page 12
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:CashBox US 1966-12-17.pdf, page 65
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html (Wayback Machine: 2024-03-23 05:58)
  4. ↑ Cash Box, "November 1, 1969" (US; 1969-11-01), page 64
  5. ↑ File:CashBox US 1969-11-01.pdf, page 64
  6. ↑ https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/2024/02/1966-basketball-by-sega.html
  7. ↑ File:CashBox US 1967-11-11.pdf, page 77
  8. ↑ File:CashBox US 1968-03-09.pdf, page 59
  9. ↑ File:CashBox US 1968-02-03.pdf, page 67
  10. ↑ File:Basketball flyer1.jpg
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