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Track & Field, known in Japan as Hyper Olympic, is a 1983 Olympic-themed arcade game developed and published by Konami. Events include the 100 meter dash, the hammer throw, the javelin throw, the long jump, the high jump and the 110 meter hurdles. The arcade version was released in 1983. The s...

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Developer
Konami

Released on
1983

Size
1–4 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Sports

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Track & Field, known in Japan as Hyper Olympic, is a 1983 Olympic-themed arcade game developed and published by Konami. Events include the 100 meter dash, the hammer throw, the javelin throw, the long jump, the high jump and the 110 meter hurdles.

The arcade version was released in 1983. The simple gameplay, based on quick repeating button presses, set the basics for sequels and similar games in the genre for the next decades.

Track & Field

Overview & History

Released by Konami in 1983, Track & Field revolutionized the arcade landscape by introducing competitive sports gaming to dimly lit arcades worldwide. Capitalizing on the impending fervor of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the game pitted players against a series of increasingly difficult athletic events rather than traditional enemies. Distinct from Konami's previous releases, the cabinet featured a unique dual-button control scheme (or specialized triple-button setups on certain machines) that tested human stamina and rhythm to unprecedented extremes. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous sequels and inspiring a wave of button-mashing athletic titles throughout the 1980s.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike narrative-driven titles, Track & Field lacks a traditional storyline, focusing entirely on an escalating athletic decathlon. Players must conquer six distinct Olympic events: the 100-Meter Dash, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, 110-Meter Hurdles, Hammer Throw, and the High Jump. Each event requires a mastery of specific physical pacing and timing. For instance, the 100-Meter Dash and Hurdles demand frantic, alternating button-mashing to accelerate, paired with precise timing on the action button to leap over barriers or propel runners at the optimal 45-degree angle. Events like the Javelin and Hammer Throw require holding down the action button to build a power meter before releasing at the exact launch zone to maximize distance. Fail to meet the qualifying time or distance, and your Olympic career is cut short with a game over.