Back M-79 Ambush

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  1. By IPDB
    ipdb.corporate_entity_name
    Ramtek Corp.
    ipdb_id
    6481
    ipdb.image_urls
    ["https://www.ipdb.org/images/6481/image-1.jpg","https://www.ipdb.org/images/6481/image-2.jpg"]
    ipdb.notable_features
    23-inch solid state monitor, "high score of the day" feature, adjustable extended play, adjustable time control. It can be played by one player against the machine or two players in competition. The sounds include cannon fire, rumbling tanks, screaming projectiles, and roaring motorcycles. The cabinet has a pull-out step for smaller players.
    ipdb.notes
    This game was announced in Cash Box, June-18-1977, page 44. The cabinet was advertised as 79 inches high, 39 inches wide, and 33 inches deep. A new version of this game featuring "a smaller cabinet designed for export and locations that can't handle the larger arcade model" was to be in production within two weeks of its mention in Cash Box Nov-26-1977 page 47. The M79 grenade launcher was first used by the U.S. Army in 1961.
    month
    6
    player_count
    2
    technology_generation
    solid-state
    theme
    Military
    theme
    Warfare
    year
    1977