Super Shifter © 1974 Allied Leisure.
An electro-mechanical racing game that featured a model of a Corvette as the player car. The illusion of a road going into the distance was provided by a mirror, reflecting the conveyor belt road and lights that would move faster as your speed increased.
Your goal is to drive as far as you can before the timer runs out. Simple, but fun.
Released in May 1974.
With an emphasis on realism, Super Shifter used a real steering wheel, 4-speed shifter along with a clutch pedal, functioning tachometers, and a molded seat. This would be the first sit-down driver to use such a seat, a standard that is still in place with arcade games today.
A fire had destroyed most of Allied Leisure's manufacturing facilities in January of '74. The company was able to rally and had production back up in only 90 days, with Super Shifter being one of the first games out to help them recover.
In the April 1977 issue of Replay Magazine, Super Shifter is listed in the top 10 arcade games of "all time."
Designed by: Jack Pearson
Machine's picture.
Game's flyer
The Ultimate History (So far) of Allied Leisure/Centuri - Part 3
Replay Magazine, April 1977
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