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Romset and name:
blueshrk Blue Shark
Short name:
Blue Shark
Manufacturer:
Midway
Year:
Genre:
Shooter
Category:
Shooter / Gallery
Serie:
-
Driver source:
midw8080/mw8080bw.cpp
Language:
English
Similar games:
Input / Controls
Players:
Only one supported (solo)
Input:
Paddle
Buttons / keys:
Coins:
Cabinet:
-
Free-play:
Not supported
Rankings
Average user rating:
AntoPISA BestGame:
30 to 40 (Amendable)
MASH All-Time:
-
Video
Display:
260x224@59.541985 Hz, CRT 15kHz
Orientation:
Horizontal
Scrolling:
Unknown
Colors:
Black & White
CPU:
Intel 8080
Audio
Sound:
Audio chips:
Discrete Sound, Speaker
Romset
First release:
Mame 0.34b1 released on aug-16 1998
Last release:
Mame 0.264 released on mar-26 2024
Clone of:
-
Clones:
Bios:
Not required
Use rom of:
-
Use sample of:
-
Previous romset:
None
New romset:
None
Files
Dump:
GOOD
Required files:
Status
OVERALL:
IMPERFECT
Emulation:
Good
Graphic:
Good
Color:
Good
Sound:
Imperfect
Cocktail:
Good
Protection:
Good
Save state:
Supported
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  • Arcade Video game published 46 years ago:

    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.

    TECHNICAL
    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).

    CONTRIBUTE
    Edit this entry: https://www.arcade-history.com/?&page=detail&id=298&o=2
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    NOTICE: The short version was discontinued in November 2019
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