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==History==
 
==History==
It was released by [[Sega]] in 1991, seven years after their previous LaserDisc-based arcade game, ''[[GP World (arcade)|GP World]]''. In Brazil, the first few copies were imported around December 1991{{fileref|Supergame BR 05.pdf|page=44}}.
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It was released by [[Sega]] in 1991, seven years after their previous LaserDisc-based arcade game, ''[[GP World (arcade)|GP World]]''. In Brazil, the first few copies were imported around December 1991{{magref|supergame|5|44}}.
  
 
''Time Traveler'' is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events.
 
''Time Traveler'' is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events.
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Though ''Time Traveler'' was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is ''[[Holosseum]]'', which was produced mainly to replace faulty ''Time Traveler'' units.
 
Though ''Time Traveler'' was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is ''[[Holosseum]]'', which was produced mainly to replace faulty ''Time Traveler'' units.
  
In 2001 ''Time Traveler'' was released on DVD by Digital Leisure. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote.
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In 2001 ''Time Traveler'' was released on DVD by [[Digital Leisure]]. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote.
  
 
==Patents==
 
==Patents==
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
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===Arcade version===
 
{{gallery
 
{{gallery
 
|{{gitem|TimeTraveler US Press Coverage Video (KCAL-TV).mp4|Press coverage on [[wikipedia:KCAL-TV|''KCAL-TV'']] channel news (formerly ''California 9''), circa 1991}}  
 
|{{gitem|TimeTraveler US Press Coverage Video (KCAL-TV).mp4|Press coverage on [[wikipedia:KCAL-TV|''KCAL-TV'']] channel news (formerly ''California 9''), circa 1991}}  
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|{{gitem|TimeTraveler Arcade JP Flyer.jpg|JP Flyer}}
 
|{{gitem|TimeTraveler Arcade JP Flyer.jpg|JP Flyer}}
 
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===DVD version===
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{{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET.jpg}}
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{{gitem|DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT1.mpg}}
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====Promotional screenshots====
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<gallery>
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller BlueNinja.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Caveman.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Cowboy.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Crossbow.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Fatlady.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller GirlSword.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Knight.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Kyi-La.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller RedNinja.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Spacemen.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller Vulcor.png
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller VulcorMachine.png
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</gallery>
  
 
==Photo gallery==
 
==Photo gallery==
 
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<gallery>
 
TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet
 
TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet
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TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Front.jpg
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TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet FrontRight.jpg
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TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Back.jpg
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TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet Marquee.jpg
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TimeTraveller Arcade Cabinet PlayArea.jpg
 
Time Traveller refurb.jpg|Recently refurbished unit (2016)
 
Time Traveller refurb.jpg|Recently refurbished unit (2016)
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==Artwork==
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===DVD version===
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTLOGO.jpg
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DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TTPS2Box.png
 
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</gallery>
  
 
==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| manual=TimeTraveler Arcade US Manual.pdf
 
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Time Traveler
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Digital Leisure
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Time Traveler (タイムトラベラー) is an arcade action game designed by Dragon's Lair creator Rick Dyer and his company, Virtual Image Productions.

History

It was released by Sega in 1991, seven years after their previous LaserDisc-based arcade game, GP World. In Brazil, the first few copies were imported around December 1991[2].

Time Traveler is notable for being the first "holographic video game", caused by an optical illusion involving a CRT television set and a large curved mirror. It causes the characters to appear free-standing on a semicircular black platform (dubbed the "micro theatre"). Like most laserdisc games, the controls are somewhat basic, creating a game that is little more than glorified quick-time events.

Over 1,000 actors auditioned to take part[3]. Princess Kyi-La is played by LeAnne McVicker, an aerobics instructor from Los Angeles[3].

Though Time Traveler was very successful in 1991, it did not revolutionise the arcade industry and very few other holographic games wre created. The only other Sega arcade game to use this type of display is Holosseum, which was produced mainly to replace faulty Time Traveler units.

In 2001 Time Traveler was released on DVD by Digital Leisure. The 3D effect here is created by using 3D anaglyph glasses (provided with the DVD) and the game is controlled using a standard DVD remote.

Patents

Magazine articles

Main article: Time Traveler/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Arcade version

Press coverage on KCAL-TV channel news (formerly California 9), circa 1991

TimeTraveler LaserDisc US Flyer.pdf

PDF
US flyer
TimeTraveler LaserDisc US Flyer.pdf
TimeTraveler Arcade JP Flyer.jpg
JP Flyer
TimeTraveler Arcade JP Flyer.jpg

DVD version

DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET.jpg
DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET.jpg
DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET BACK.jpg
DigitalLeisureMediaCD2001 TimeTraveller TT SALES SHEET BACK.jpg

Promotional screenshots

Photo gallery

Artwork

DVD version

Physical scans

Arcade version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
49
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Arcade
49
Based on
1 review

Time Traveler

US
TimeTraveler Arcade US Manual.pdf
Manual

DVD version

DVD, US

References