Monaco GP

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  • SG-1000
  • Master System

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Monaco GP
System(s): Discrete logic arcade, Sega SG-1000, Sega Master System
Publisher:
Arcade (discrete logic)
SG-1000
Sega Enterprises, Ltd. (JP)
Arcade (discrete logic)
Gremlin/Sega (US)
SG-1000
John Sands Electronics (AU)
SG-1000
Grandstand Leisure (NZ)
Developer:
Distributor:
Arcade (discrete logic)
Löwen-Automaten (DE)
Genre: Racing[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (discrete logic)
JP
¥? ?
Arcade (discrete logic)
US
$? ?



































SG-1000
JP
¥4,3004,300[2] G-1017
SG-1000
JP
(Card)
¥4,3004,300[2] C-17
SG-1000
EU
SG-1000
FR
250F250[6]
SG-1000
IT
61,500£61,500[7] G-1017
SG-1000
AU
$39.9539.95[8] G-1017
SG-1000
NZ
SG-1000
TW
Sega Master System
KR
₩9,0009,000[9]

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Monaco GP (モナコGP) is a 1979 arcade racing game made by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. The game is very simple - all the player needs to do is avoid cars and obstacles on a track. He/she can speed up and slow down and two players may play at the same time.

Monaco GP was Sega's last arcade game to use discrete logic circuits rather than a digital CPU, meaning it cannot be emulated in emulators such as MAME. The player's score and time are also displayed on external LED displays, so it is impossible to re-create the game perfectly.

The game only was ported to the Sega SG-1000 in 1983. The SG-1000 version had a difficulty select of one, two, or three other cars on the road. It was quickly followed by Pro Monaco GP which uses similar hardware, but the series would not reach its peak until 1989's Super Monaco GP. The game was, however, included in the Japanese release of the Sega Saturn compilation Sega Ages Memorial Selection Vol: 2. It was ported to several mobile services between 2001 and 2006. An updated version of the game was released as part of the Sega Ages 2500 series in Japan also.

Synopsis

A red formula car travelling at high-speed through the streets, speeding up, jumping, manoeuvering to the right and left to avoid the cars obstructing the way and reckless cars coming close to your machine, ········· be on the lookout for an ambulance suddenly passing by ········· and keep an eye out for the sign posts!! Thrill packed challenges such as the slip zones, dangerous construction sites as well as sharp curves and narrow bay bridges also appear. When in the tunnel, the headlights of your car are the only thing you can rely upon. After improving your skill by going through the beginner's level 1, you can move on to the more difficult higher levels 2 and 3.

— AU SG-1000 box backcover [10]


Specifications

Dimensions (Deluxe)

698.5 mm (27.5")
1.499 m (59")
1.702 m (67")


  • Mass: 150kg

Dimensions (Upright)

635 mm (25")
1.435 m (56.5")
609.6 mm (24")


  • Mass: 75kg

Dimensions (Cocktail)

869.95 mm (34.25")
622.3 mm (24.5")
571.5 mm (22.5")


  • Mass: 52kg

Production credits

Arcade version

Source:
Developer mentions[12][13]


SG-1000 version


Magazine articles

Main article: Monaco GP/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

MonacoGP Arcade US Flyer.pdf

PDF
Arcade US flyer
MonacoGP Arcade US Flyer.pdf

MonacoGP Arcade US Flyer Alt.pdf

PDF
Arcade US flyer (Alt)
MonacoGP Arcade US Flyer Alt.pdf

MonacoGP Arcade DE Flyer.pdf

PDF
Arcade DE flyer
MonacoGP Arcade DE Flyer.pdf

Photo gallery

Physical scans

Arcade version

Arcade, US (upright)
MonacoGP DiscreteLogic US ControlPanel.jpg
MonacoGP Arcade US Manual.pdf
Manual

SG-1000 version

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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(FR)
60
[6]
SG-1000
60
Based on
1 review

Monaco GP

SG-1000, JP (Type A)
MonacoGP SG1000 JP Box A Back.jpgNospine.pngMonacoGP SG1000 JP Box A Front.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP TypeA SG1000 JP Carttop.jpg
MonacoGP SG1000 JP Cart A.jpg
Cart
MonacoGP SG JP Manual A.pdf
Manual
SG-1000, JP (Type B)
Monaco GP SG1000 JP TypeB Top.jpg
Monaco GP SG1000 JP TypeB Back.jpgMonaco GP SG1000 JP TypeB Spine.jpgMonacoGP SG1000 JP Box B Front.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Cart Top.jpg
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Manual.PDF
Manual
SG-1000, JP (Type C)
Monaco GP SG1000 JP TypeC Top.jpg
Monaco GP SG1000 JP TypeC Back.jpgMonaco GP SG1000 JP TypeC Spine.jpgMonacoGP SG1000 JP Box C Front.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Cart Top.jpg
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Monaco GP SG1000 JP Manual.PDF
Manual
SG-1000, JP (Sega Card)
MonacoGP SG1000 JP Card Box.jpg
Cover
MonacoGP SG1000 JP Card.jpg
Card
SG-1000, JP
(Sega Card; no barcode)
Monaco GP JP MyCard BoxArt.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP JP MyCard Back.jpgMonaco GP JP MyCard Front.jpg
Card
Monacogp mycard jp manual.pdf
Manual
SG-1000, FR
MonacoGP SG1000 FR Box Back.jpgNospine.pngMonacoGP SG1000 FR Box Front.jpg
Cover
SG-1000, AU
Monaco GP SG1000 AU Back.jpgMonaco GP SG1000 AU Spine.jpgMonacoGP SG1000 AU Box Front.jpgMonaco GP SG1000 AU Spine2.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP SG1000 AU Carttop.jpg
Monaco GP SG1000 AU Cart.jpg
Cart
Monaco GP SG1000 AU Inside.jpg
Inside
SG-1000, NZ
MonacoGP SG1000 NZ Box Back.jpgNospine.pngMonacoGP SG1000 NZ Box Front.jpg
Cover
Monaco GP SG1000 NZ Cart.jpg
Cart
SG-1000, TW

Master System version

Master System, KR
MonacoGP SMS KR back.jpgMonacoGP SMS KR spine.jpgMonacoGP SMS KR cover.jpg
Cover
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Cart

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
SG-1000
 ?
CRC32 da2d57f3
MD5 74121fd6f1024ee3d3f5d1db29956d7d
SHA-1 4ca8182b8f7c798d7222295978e2556ff115b848
32kB Cartridge (JP) (Alt)
SG-1000
 ?
CRC32 8572d73a
MD5 943bca1e51476b646f19c17a9d9ab42c
SHA-1 bea768b27c09bec805f0c70545d2f1435e3a3ddf
40kB Cartridge (JP)
SG-1000
 ?
CRC32 02e5d66a
MD5 cda3731948a50bb396b380f7fc82ec12
SHA-1 694228631d09ed06c8850fd164c6d99b12ff173d
32kB Cartridge (JP) (Alt)
SG-1000
 ?
CRC32 01cda679
MD5 d7ab64f92c3d146565e4f9d771fec7c9
SHA-1 464ec3c9acfefd0ad244a43033985e88798905f9
32kB Cartridge (TW)

References


Monaco GP

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Games in the Monaco GP Series
Monaco GP (1979) | Pro Monaco GP (1979) | Super Monaco GP (8-bit) (1989-1990) | Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II (8-bit) (1992) | Monaco GP (2001) | Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP (2003)
Book
(1992)
Film
(1989)