| Typhoon | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Avalanche Software (2005 - 2016) Triotech |
| Publisher(s) | Triotech |
| Designer(s) | N/A |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | N/A |
| Genre(s) | Motion simulator |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players |
Typhoon (also expanded as Typhoon "Mad Wave" Motion Theater Deluxe) is a coin-operated media-based [1] motion simulator created by Triotech. It is a 3D arcade machine with 2 seats for people to sit in including 15 films where it can shake and drop. The machine delivers up to 2 g-forces of acceleration. [2]
Original releases:
Nwave Exclusive films:
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