Skimaxx

Kyle Hodgetts / ICE • 1996

Skimaxx — Title screen
Title screen
Skimaxx — Gameplay
Gameplay

Experience the thrill of waterskiing in Skimaxx, an arcade game released by ICE in 1996. Designed by Kyle Hodgetts, this single-player sports title puts you behind a speedboat, tasked with guiding a skier through a series of challenging courses. Players maneuver the boat using controls to maintain speed and position, carefully coordinating with the skier’s movements as they attempt jumps and tricks across the water. The gameplay focuses on precision and timing – successfully navigating each course requires skillful control of the boat to keep the skier balanced and performing optimally. Skimaxx offers a unique simulation of waterskiing action, demanding concentration and quick reflexes from players aiming for high scores. It’s an engaging experience that captures the intensity of this aquatic sport. Available since July 1996 in the United States, Skimaxx provides a straightforward, skill-based challenge suitable for anyone looking for a different kind of arcade sporting experience.

Details

Manufacturer
Kyle Hodgetts / ICE
Year
1996
Players
1
Genre
Sports / Skiing
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
skimaxx

Machine data derived from the MAME project.