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Prince's Corner
Donald B. Prince
D&RMusic
Bozeman, Montana
Sega's Hologram Time Traveler
A Review
SUBJECT
Sega's new hologram game is truly a step into
new territory through an old technology. Video
Laser Discs are not new, Dragon's Lair had a
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Sega's Time Traveler has real people, projected
on a mini stage. in the form of a hologram.
THE EFFECT
The hologram effect is produced by projecting a
video image from a 1V to a concave mirror to a
canopy (stage). that is lit by a black light.
One of the features I like is the fact you can see
the hologram from the front of the machine in
almost all directions (almost 180 degrees). This
and the stereo sound make great advertising,
attracting everyone for a closer look.
CONTROLS
The controls are standard video game controls,
a joystick and two buttons. The standard video
gaming over and under coin slots and coin
boxes. The cabinet is a two piece monster with a
big marquee sign (another good people
attractor). The cabinet is fairly large but sepa-
rates into two pieces and the marquee is remov-
able by way of four bolts.
GAME PLAY
The object of Time Traveler is to traverse time
(from the 1800's to well into the future) in search
of a mad scientist who has messed up time.
Sheriff Brown is our hero (but he needs lot's of
help) and it's his job to beat up or shoot the scum
along the way. From unruly street thugs to
arrogant cavemen.
Buv A FEATURE
The biggest advantage is the 'Time Reversal
Cube" which allows Sheriff Brown to reverse
time and try again. Time reversal cubes can be
bought along the way (good money feature). The
game costs 75 cents a game plus 25 cents for
time reversal cubes (1-4 per quarter).