Play Meter

Issue: 1982 November 01 - Vol 8 Num 21

First In
3-D BIIBCIS
Subroc-JD, a new video game from
Sega, brings authentic 3-dimensional
video and stereo sound effects to the
amusement game industry for the first
time, Sega officials said.
The new game also features a "two-
scenes-in-one" playfield in which the
player can maneuver his flying Subroc
craft to skim the ocean and battle sea-
ships, or to soar the stratosphere for
high-flying excitement against enemy
spaceships and flying saucers.
The game's objective is to score
points by defeating a barrage of enemy
warships on the sea and in the air. .. and
to destroy the elusive, barrier-protected
Command Ship at the end of each
round .
Subroc-JD's dimensional effects are
produced with new hardware and
software systems. The playfield is
viewed through Sega's unique 3-D
viewing system that allows the player
to view a true 3-dimensional image
without 3-D eyeglasses. Special
shutters operating at 30 images per
second alternately display the video
images on the monitor in rapid syn-
chronization. By looking at dual
images with the right and left eye
separately, a 3-dimensional picture is
formed .
During game play, the player can
freely choose between air and sea
battle as part of the special player-
control features built into the game.
At sea level, the player faces various
seacraft enemies that fire torpedoes
and space charges. Ominous battle-
ships head directly toward Subroc.
Other warships, called destroyers,
move horizontally across the screen at
varying distances from Subroc, their
point values changing in proportion to
their distance.
From the air, Subroc is attacked by
Flying Saucers and gargantuan Air-
ships firing lethal rockets . All the air
and seacraft, their rockets and torpe-
does , are targets for Subroc, and when
hit, they score valuable points for the
player.
The game is over when all player
craft are destroyed. Subroc-3 D is a
one-player game and is operator
adjustable from three to five player
ships and various skill levels. Sega 's
one-of-a-kind Subroc-3D game is
available in upright or sit-down cock-
pit models.
PlAY METER, November 1. 1982
Staal of
the ShOW
The Wright Group Inc. has introduced
its new children's prize vendor, Clown-
A-Round.
The unit is constructed of durable,
heavy-guage steel with a baked enamel
finish. It combines cosmetic appeal
with mechanical reliability, including
a photo-electric cell in place of con-
ventional micro-switches.
Clown-A-Round comes in a super-
size 76-inch unit. Standard size is 58
inches and the mini is 48 inches. Both
feature a synthesized sound program,
as well as a rotating clown.
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Aids to the Trade
Making a switch
Chicago Switch. a subsidiary of Illinois
Tool Works Inc .. introduces a new
push-button switch designed to func-
tion in the rugged environment of a
busy arcade.
The Game S11 ·irch features an
umbrella shield that protects the con-
tacts from spills and debris. The switch
can be rinsed out with water without
affecting its operation. The Game
Swirch is interchangeable with switches
used by the electronic game industry .
Chicago Switch's new switch is
designed to withstand the pounding
given high traffic arcade games. It has
been rated to 2.500.000 cycles. It's
installed with single-nut mounting and
quick-connect terminals and available
in standard and custom colors. The
Game Swirch offers a choice of gold or
silver crosspoint contacts.
of Turho and Zaxxon video game
T-shins .
Under the terms of the agreement.
the Athletic Supporter will have exclu-
sive rights to manufacture and dis-
tribute preprinted silkscreened designs
on both T-shirts and jerseys through-
out the United States and Canada.
The Athletic Supporter Ltd., a
screenprinting and marketing firm
located in suburban Detroit, will be
adding these video designs to its estab-
lished selection of more than I 00 copy-
righted shirts which includes the entire
line of M*A*S*H T-shirts and jerseys.
In addition. the Athletic Supporter
has also secured a license to print and
distribute Frogger video T-shirts and
jerseys.
All of these new designs will be
printed on first quality T-shirts and
jerseys. The designs will be available in
both youth and adult sizes.
More information can be obtained
by calling the Athletic Supporter Ltd.
at 800 / 521-6500.
small parts while working on equip-
ment. There's a Cordura nylon pouch
for extra parts and equipment. The
case measures 18 by 13 by 212.
Model 665-ZT has 27 molded poc-
kets made of the sam!" material as
model 670-ZT. There are two vinyl
pouches for extra parts and equip-
ment. The case mesures 14 by 13 by
212.
Model 660-ZT has 29 stitched and
riveted tool pockets· made of special
Neoluxe vinyl. These pockets are
designed to fit tools snugly and retain
their shape. There is also one vinyl
pouch for extra parts and equipment.
The case measures 13 by 10 by 212.
ZZZip it up!
For complete information on the
new Game Swirch or other switch
requirements, contact Chicago Switch,
a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works
Inc., 1714 N. Damen Ave., Chicago,
Ill. 60647. Phone: 312 / 489-5500 .
Video T -shirts
The Athletic Supporter Ltd . and Sega
Enterprises Inc. have announced a
licensing agreement for the production
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Platt luggage introduces a new con-
cept in tool cases-ZZZippers.
Crafted from DuPont's new fabric,
Cordura. the cases are light, tough,
and easy on the pocketbook, Platt
claims.
The zipper tool cases feature a
heavy-duty zipper, pockets, and
pouches for tools and accessories, with
a metal pocket on the outside.
ZZZippers come in three sizes.
Model 670-ZT has 27 molded
pockets made of Texin, an exception-
ally tough urethane elastomer material
that's practically indestructible. The
pockets are molded without any
seams, stitches, or rivets, forming a
solid one-piece unit. You don't have to
worry about tearing, ripping, cutting,
or puncturing as you work . The case
also has a pocket for paper and order
books, and a magnet board for hold ing
For complete information write
Platt Luggage Inc., 2301 S. Prairie
Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. Phone: 312 /
225-6670. Contact Michael Platt.
Clean up
your business
Clean up your act- whatever it is, by
using the Ash 'n Can Caddy from
Spectrum Innovations Inc.
Specially designed to eliminate
spills and cigarette burns, Ash 'n Can
Caddies are sturdy units developed to
reduce your maintenance time and
improve your image. They attach
easily to most any surface, the com-
pany said.
Ash 'n Can Caddies can be used for
PLAY METER. November 1, 1982

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