Track 'n Field Genre

[80sArcadeGeek]

Just wondering what games would come under this genre from the classic era up to say, '88.

On my list so far I have....

Track & Field (Konami)
Hypersports (Konami)
Field Day (Taito)
Strength & Skill (Sun/Kitco)

Any others that I need to be aware of that qualify for the 'multiple events' and 'button mashing ' category?

 

[mx5dob]

Numan athletics and Mach breakers

 

[jonhughes]

There's one based on a caveman (prehistoric theme) but I can't remember the name of it.

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

Numan athletics and Mach breakers

These are a bit too late (90's) for me but I'll check them out for sure.

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

There's one based on a caveman (prehistoric theme) but I can't remember the name of it.

There is a NES game called 'Caveman Games' by Data East.....

 

[TWB]

Konami 88 also known as 88 games or hyper sports special.

 

[TWB]

May be Combat School would fall into this genre too?
TWB2023-02-04 10:01:52

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

Konami 88 also known as 88 games or hyper sports special.

I always thought that the graphics in this one looked a little too ragdoll (gangly). I was going to add it myself lol. There is something magical about the aforementioned titles in my opening post that I can't quite put a finger on.

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

May be Combat School would fall into this genre too?

I see what you are saying... I quite like the look of that but I reckon we'd call this a hybrid.. Anyone got one for sale? Would be keen to add to the collection!

 

[_Matt_]

I don't know if it's any good but I know there's a game called Gold Medalist by SNK from 88 as I have the marquee.

 

[bones]

CVS Hunch Back Olympics, though I've never played it so not sure if it was a button masher or not.

 

[strykr]

Taito go for fhe gold. Been looking for that pcb for about 10 years. Also known as recordbreaker. Never seen a strength and skill either which id like, although thats a joystick game and not a masher.

 

[jonhughes]

There's one based on a caveman (prehistoric theme) but I can't remember the name of it.

There is a NES game called 'Caveman Games' by Data East.....

This one is definitely Arcade. I nearly bought the PCB once upon a time.

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

Strength And Skill - It has a joystick for the action for the speed events etc. Left-Right. It also uses the four way for some of the others. True buttons masher..... Jury is out. I have one that I has a dig around when I have time.
KiwiLee2023-02-11 10:42:55

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

SNK Gold Medalist - Have one on the way.
KiwiLee2023-02-11 10:42:30

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

So this list is quite interesting. I'm in the market for those marked WTB. If anyone has some for sale or has a lead, I'd be very grateful to hear from you.

Track & Field/Hyper Olympic (Konami)
Hypersports/Hyper Olympic '84 (Konami)
Field Day (Taito)
Strength & Skill (Sun/Kitco)
Gold Medallist (SNK)
'88 Games/Konami '88 (Konami)
Combat School/Bootcamp (Konami)
WTB: Numan Athletics (Namco)
WTB: Mach Breakers (Namco)
WTB: Recordbreaker/Go for the Gold (Taito)

 

[Bods]

Only reason I heard of it because one on ebay once

 

[80sArcadeGeek]

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Only reason I heard of it because one on ebay once

That looks like fun.

 

[Bods]

That looks like fun.

That's what I thought lol, if I'd had the space I would of bought it