Imola Grand Prix (set 1)

Roberto Bacchilega Bologna • 1981?

Imola Grand Prix (set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Imola Grand Prix (set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Compete for the highest score in Imola Grand Prix, a driving game released circa 1981 from Roberto Bacchilega Bologna. Players control a vehicle viewed from above and must navigate a track while avoiding oncoming traffic to travel as far as possible within a time limit. Skillful maneuvering is essential—staying on course while contending with the swift pace of other vehicles determines your ultimate score. The game utilizes a single-player format, relying on a dial for steering and three buttons for in-game actions. Imola Grand Prix shares some visual similarities with earlier racing titles like Monza GP, leading to occasional confusion between them. The experience is driven by dual Zilog Z80 processors and enhanced by sound from a General Instrument AY8910 chip. Though its origins may be rooted in earlier arcade racing games, Imola Grand Prix delivers a focused challenge of endurance and precision within the confines of a single-player competition.

Details

Manufacturer
Roberto Bacchilega Bologna
Year
1981?
Players
1
Genre
Driving / Race
Display
raster, rotated 90°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
imolagp

Machine data derived from the MAME project.

Imola Grand Prix (set 1) — Arcade Game