Difference between revisions of "Matchlock"
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| − | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an electro-mechanical arcade shooting gallery game developed and manufactured by [[Sega]]. Released exclusively in the United States in 1972, it is notable for its use of [[wikipedia:Solid-state electronics|solid-state]] digitized sound samples | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an electro-mechanical arcade shooting gallery game developed and manufactured by [[Sega]]. Released exclusively in the United States in 1972, it is notable for its early use of [[wikipedia:Solid-state electronics|solid-state]] digitized sound samples. |
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| − | On a [[wikipedia:History of Japan#Feudal Japan|feudal Japanese]] battlefield, players are tasked with shooting oncoming hordes of ''[[wikipedia:Ashigaru|ashigaru]]'' (足軽) foot soldiers with a swivel-mounted replica of a ''[[wikipedia:Tanegashima (gun)|tanegashima]]'' (種子島) matchlock rifle (the weapon is more commonly known as a ''hinawajū'' (火縄銃), the kanji for which appears on the cabinet itself.{{fileref|Matchlock machine2.jpg}}) Enemies approach the player's [[wikipedia:Japanese castle|Japanese castle]] (城) in diagonal rows, and upon being shot, dramatically emit a digitized scream in an accent | + | On a [[wikipedia:History of Japan#Feudal Japan|feudal Japanese]] battlefield, players are tasked with shooting oncoming hordes of ''[[wikipedia:Ashigaru|ashigaru]]'' (足軽) foot soldiers with a swivel-mounted replica of a ''[[wikipedia:Tanegashima (gun)|tanegashima]]'' (種子島) matchlock rifle (the weapon is more commonly known as a ''hinawajū'' (火縄銃), the kanji for which appears on the cabinet itself.{{fileref|Matchlock machine2.jpg}}) Enemies approach the player's [[wikipedia:Japanese castle|Japanese castle]] (城) in diagonal rows, and upon being shot, dramatically emit a digitized scream in an accent associated with offensive Asian stereotypes of the time. |
The replica matchlock rifle is notable for using built-in recoil to simulate firing an actual weapon. | The replica matchlock rifle is notable for using built-in recoil to simulate firing an actual weapon. | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 20 August 2023
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Matchlock is an electro-mechanical arcade shooting gallery game developed and manufactured by Sega. Released exclusively in the United States in 1972, it is notable for its early use of solid-state digitized sound samples.
Contents
Specifications
Dimensions
Gameplay
On a feudal Japanese battlefield, players are tasked with shooting oncoming hordes of ashigaru (足軽) foot soldiers with a swivel-mounted replica of a tanegashima (種子島) matchlock rifle (the weapon is more commonly known as a hinawajū (火縄銃), the kanji for which appears on the cabinet itself.[2]) Enemies approach the player's Japanese castle (城) in diagonal rows, and upon being shot, dramatically emit a digitized scream in an accent associated with offensive Asian stereotypes of the time.
The replica matchlock rifle is notable for using built-in recoil to simulate firing an actual weapon.
Scoring
Each successful hit is worth 10 points, and a free game is awarded between 140 and 190 points.
Photo gallery
Front view
Playfield
Matchlock gun
Promotional material
References
- ↑ http://thetastates.com/eremeka/1970s.html (Wayback Machine: 2023-08-19 00:30)
- ↑ File:Matchlock machine2.jpg