Sea Wolf (set 1)

Submerge yourself in Sea Wolf, a single-player shooter released in 1976 from Dave Nutting Associates/Midway. Players control a crosshair at the water's surface using a unique periscope interface; moving the periscope aims your torpedoes as they ascend to strike enemy ships below. The objective is simple: destroy as many vessels as possible before time expires, while skillfully avoiding floating mines that obstruct your path. The submarine’s weapon system allows for five shots before requiring an automatic reload cycle of about one second. Successful play extends the game duration based on score milestones set by the arcade operator. Sea Wolf builds upon the foundation of Sega's earlier electromechanical game, "Periscope," and features a striking cabinet design with painted side art depicting submarine scenes and a prominent periscope that dominates the marquee. The game’s distinctive visual presentation includes a monitor deeply recessed within the machine and viewed through the periscope, which displays crosshairs, torpedo count, and a reload indicator – all contributing to an immersive underwater experience. A world record score of 11,300 points was achieved in 2011, demonstrating the enduring challenge and appeal of this classic arcade title.