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|title = Steeplechase | |title = Steeplechase | ||
|image = 1975- | |image = 1975 Steeplechase Flyer 01 - Front.jpg | ||
|developer = Atari Inc | |developer = Atari Inc | ||
|publisher = Atari Inc | |publisher = Atari Inc | ||
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''Steeplechase'' is a game by Atari Inc which simulates a horse race of up to six players and a computer opponent, released in 1975. In the game, players take on the role of a horse jockey and must leap barriers in order to come out ahead in the race. Each player uses a singular button for control of the equine's leaps, making this the first known instance of a jumping mechanic in a game.< | ''Steeplechase'' is a game by Atari Inc which simulates a horse race of up to six players and a computer opponent, released in 1975. In the game, players take on the role of a horse jockey and must leap barriers in order to come out ahead in the race. Each player uses a singular button for control of the equine's leaps, making this the first known instance of a jumping mechanic in a game. | ||
== Announcement == | |||
<gallery widths="180px" heights="180px"> | |||
1975-12 Play Meter pg 49 03.png|(1975) | |||
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== Advertisement == | == Advertisement == | ||
=== Flyers === | |||
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1975 Steeplechase Flyer 01 - Front.jpg|(1975) | 1975 Steeplechase Flyer 01 - Front.jpg|(1975) | ||
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1975 Steeplechase Flyer 03 - Front.jpg|(1975) | 1975 Steeplechase Flyer 03 - Front.jpg|(1975) | ||
1975 Steeplechase Flyer 03 - Back.jpg|(1975) | 1975 Steeplechase Flyer 03 - Back.jpg|(1975) | ||
</gallery> | |||
=== Ad Pages === | |||
<gallery widths="180px" heights="180px"> | |||
1975-10 Play Meter pg 13.png|(1975) | 1975-10 Play Meter pg 13.png|(1975) | ||
1975-11 Play Meter pg 13.png|(1975) | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] |
Latest revision as of 07:14, 24 January 2022
Steeplechase is a game by Atari Inc which simulates a horse race of up to six players and a computer opponent, released in 1975. In the game, players take on the role of a horse jockey and must leap barriers in order to come out ahead in the race. Each player uses a singular button for control of the equine's leaps, making this the first known instance of a jumping mechanic in a game.