Indy 4 (arcade game)

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Indy 4
Developer(s)	Atari Inc.
Distributor(s)	Atari Inc.
Platform(s)	Arcade
Release date	^{North America} 1976
Genre(s)	driving
Input methods	4 Steering wheels, 8 pedals
Cabinet	unique
CPU	discrete
Sound	Amplified Stereo (two channel)
Display	Horizontal orientation, raster (color), Standard Resolution

Indy 4 is a 4 player arcade game by Atari Inc., originally released in 1976^[1]. It was preceded by its larger 8 player counterpart, Indy 800, in 1975.

[edit] Technology

The game is housed in a large custom square cabinet with one steering wheel and two pedals on each side. The monitor is set in to the top face of the cabinet and looked down on. The game uses a full color RGB display and does not use color overlays.

The cabinet also features overhead mirrors to allow spectators to watch the game while its being played.

[edit] Gameplay

Gameplay is a simulation of a Indianapolis 500 style race, in which players compete by racing each other with simulated IndyCar race cars. The player cars colors are light blue, green, red and dark blue.