Blue Shark [Model 742]

Export Arcade Video game published 46 years ago by Midway Mfg. Co.

Listed in MAME

Info

Blue Shark © 1978 Midway Mfg. Co.

International version of Taito's "Blue Shark"

Insert coin(s), and underwater creatures appear randomly on the screen. By pulling the trigger on the speargun, the player fires spears at the sea creatures. Features a three dimensional color background scenery depicting an underwater scene.

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TECHNICAL/MACHINE PICT.

Game No. 742

Cabinet dimensions : 68,5'' (174,5 cm) High x 25,5'' (65 cm) Wide x 35,5'' (90 cm) Deep. Weight : 223 Lbs (101 Kg).

Main CPU : Intel 8080 (@ 1.9968 Mhz)
Sound Chips : Discrete circuitry

Screen orientation : Horizontal
Video resolution : 256 x 224 pixels
Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz
Palette colors : 2

Players : 1
Control : paddle
Buttons : 1

TRIVIA

Released in September 1978.

SCORING

Shark (long range)	500 points.
Octopus	400 points.
Shark (short range)	300 points.
Swordfish	200 points.
Skindiver	-500 points.

TIPS AND TRICKS

* Don't Shoot The Skindiver! : If player hits the skindiver, he is penalized 500 points.

* When the player's score reaches 7000 points, movement of the targets speeds up.

* By default, one free play is awarded for a score of 18,000 points (operator adjustable).

SOURCES

Game's ROM.
Machine's picture.