''Indy 4'' is an

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driving game by

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, originally released in 1976. It is a 4-player game that was preceded by its larger 8-player counterpart, ''

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'', in 1975.

Technology

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

Gameplay is a simulation of an

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style of race, in which players compete by racing each other with simulated

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race cars. The player cars' colors are light blue, green, red, and dark blue.

References

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