Indy 4 is an arcade driving game by Atari, originally released in 1976.[3] It is a 4-player game that was preceded by its larger 8-player counterpart, Indy 800, in 1975.

Indy 4
Arcade flyer for Indy 4.
Developer(s)Atari Inc.
Publisher(s)Atari Inc.
Platform(s)Arcade
Release
Genre(s)Driving
Mode(s)Up to 4 players

Technology

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The game is housed in a large custom square cabinet with two steering wheels and four pedals on each side. The monitor sits in the top of the cabinet. 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 it's being played.

Gameplay

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Gameplay is a simulation of an Indianapolis 500 style of 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.

References

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  1. ^ "Indy 4". Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Production Numbers" (PDF). Atari Games. August 31, 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Indy 4 Killer List of Video Games Entry". Retrieved 2007-07-10.