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Manufacturer:
Bally Midway Year: 1982 Class: Wide Release Genre: Labyrinth/Maze Type: Videogame Monitor:
Number of Simultaneous Players: 1 Maximum number of Players: 2 Gameplay: Alternating Control Panel Layout: Single Player Ambidextrous Controls:
Sound: Amplified Stereo (two channel) |
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DescriptionRescue hostages from a maze while avoiding trolls, spiders and a magic mouth. The maze is uncovered as you walk through it. Collect the key to exit and pick up treasures for bonus.Know anything more about this game? MiscellaneousThis game is also known as "Robby Roto" or "The Adventures Of Robby Roto!". According to the Library of Congress' records, the game was developed in 1981, released in late 1982 and copyrighted in 1983.The programmers were trying to make an early version of Dig Dug. However, the hardware platform they were using limited the final version. Scarcity in collections (VAPS.org)Very Rare - According to a survey conducted by Video Arcade Preservation Society of approximately 910 collectors and their 20,000+ games, there are no known instances of this game owned by a known collector. This does not automatically mean that no examples exist, or even that only one or two machines exist.Wanted - We currently do not know of any VAPS members that have gotten around to adding this game to their wish list. The wish-list system is fairly new (not all VAPS members have filled one out) and there are probably a number of collectors who might purchase this game if offered one at the right price. Rarity is NOT necessarily an indication of value. Some common games show up as very rare here because collectors don't want them (they are common because arcade operatos might be sitting on tons of them in warehouses), while some fairly scarce games are grabbed by collectors every time they show up. Additionally, some games made in the last 5 years are still making money for operators and are thus not yet affordable to the typical collector. For a clue to value, compare how many people have this game vs. how many people want this game and then click on the eBay links to help determine an accurate price range. TechnicalThe game uses the Midway card cage system just like Gorf, Wizard Of Wor and Extra Bases. The RAM/ROM boards and interface boards are unique to each game. Detailed hardware information is available at http://www.erinet.com/jamesm/tech/tech.htmTriviaThis game is now public domain and can be legally used on emulators, such as MAME. The creator of this game, Jay Fenton, acquired the rights to this game due to a sales clause. On June 5th, 1999, he legalized the usage of ROMs for this game. Among the many games emulated by MAME, this is the first game that can be downloaded and played legally for free. While the game itself may not be memorable, the legalization of this game was a big step in emulation history. Most companies frown upon relinquishing the rights to their older games, but Bally/Midway's Jay Fenton has shown he's encouraging it by making this game public domain.FixesA common problem with the RAM/ROM board is the 82S153 FPLA used to decode and select the RAMs and ROMs. The original part is obsolete, but replacements have been created using modern FPLAs. See http://www.erinet.com/jamesm/tech/tech.htm for details on the replacement.eBay ListingsClick here to automatically search eBay's Arcade, Jukebox, and Pinball categories for the Roto Videogame machine and items related to it.Click here to automatically search eBay's Arcade, Jukebox, and Pinball categories for machines and parts made by Bally Midway. Alternatively, check out the IAM/KLOV custom report of the hottest coin-op machines on eBay, powered by Ace.com (updated throughoutthe day).
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