Wigsplitta: /* Cabs: */

== Cabs: ==

'''Leisure 2000 Woody''' 
'''Sega New Astro City''' 
<strike>'''Sega New Astro City'''</strike> 
'''Windy I''' 
<strike>'''Astro City'''</strike> 
'''Egret II''' 
<strike>'''Astro Project Cab'''</strike> 
'''Vewlix C''' 
<strike>'''Egret II''' </strike> 
<strike>'''Windy I''' </strike> 
'''Windy I''' 
'''Windy II''' 
<strike>'''Vewlix C''' </strike>
<strike>'''Vewlix L AMI''' </strike>
'''Taito Generic Cocktail''' 
'''Windy II''' 
'''Capcom Cute''' (Vortex Arcade Repro) 
'''Capcom Q-GrandAm 25'''

The badboy that started it all...

[[File:L2000i.JPG]]

The IC09 Astro...

[[File:wig-cab.jpg]]

<strike>The new kid in town...</strike>

[[File:Newbie.png]]

2016 Windy Time!

[[File:Windy.jpg]]

<strike>Here Comes a New Challenger! (for a short while only)</strike>

[[File:Wigs_Astro.JPG]]

Taking the weight out of Tate 'n' Bate

[[File:Eggy2.JPG]]

<strike>Astro City Project Cab</strike>

[[File:Astro_Refurb_1.JPG]]

Taking it to the next gen...

[[File:Vewlix_SSFIVAE.jpg]]

<strike>Secondary Tate 'n' Bate </strike>

[[File:Eggy2-2.jpeg]]

<strike>Windy Posse...shame they're not all mine</strike>

[[File:Windy_Posse.jpg]]

It's raining Windy cabs!!!

[[File:Wig_windy2.jpg]]

<strike>The final cab... ;-)</strike>

[[File:Vewlix_part2.jpg]]

<strike>Never say never...!</strike>

[[File:VL.jpg]]

Birthday pressie cocktail anyone?

[[File:Taito_Cocktail_1.jpg]]

<strike>Windy Woo</strike>

[[File:New_W2.jpg]]

Back in the clan

[[File:Vewlix_C_&_AMI.jpg]]

Irresistibly Cute

[[File: Vortex_Cute.jpg]]

I well and truly got PAID!

[[File:Cap_Q25.jpeg]]

== Games: ==

'''Alien Vs Predator'''

'''Arkanoid''' (Plus Tournament Multi Game Kit)

'''Battle Garegga''' (Lei Shen Zhuan Thunder Deity Biography (Chinese hack/bootleg)

<strike>'''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs'''</strike>

'''Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000'''

'''Captain Commando''' (conversion)

'''Crime Fighters 2 : 4 Player (JPN Version N)''' (Plus 2 Player version P romset)

'''Demolish Fist'''

'''Donpachi'''

'''Dodonpachi II : BeeStorm'''

'''DoDonPachi DaiOuJou''' (conversion)

'''DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou''' (bootleg)

'''Espgaluda''' (conversion)

'''Espgaluda II'''

'''ESP Ra.De.'''

'''Final Fight'''

'''The Game Paradise!'''

'''Gokujou Parodius!'''

'''Hokuto No Ken (Fist of the North Star)'''

<strike>'''Hot Gimmick 2'''</strike>

'''Hyper Street Fighter II : The Anniversary Edition''' (all in one)

'''Ketsui''' (conversion)

'''The Last Blade''' (MVS)

<strike>'''Marvel Super Heroes'''</strike>

'''Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter'''

<strike>'''Mars Matrix'''</strike>

<strike>'''Mortal Kombat'''</strike>

'''Mortal Kombat II'''

'''Mr Driller 2'''

'''Mushihimesama'''

'''Mushihimesama Futari Black Label "Another Ver"'''

'''The NewZealand Story'''

'''Pit Fighter'''

'''Pocket Fighter'''

'''Progear no Arashi''' (conversion)

'''The Punisher'''

'''R-Type'''

'''R-Type I&II''' (bootleg Multi Board)

'''Raiden DX'''

'''Raiden Fighters'''

'''Raiden Fighters 2'''

'''Rayforce'''

'''Rival Schools'''

'''Salamander 2'''

'''Samurai Spirits''' (MVS)

'''Sky Shark'''

'''SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos''' (JAMMA)

'''Snow Bros'''

'''Star Gladiator'''

'''Street Fighter II: The World Warrior'''

'''Street Fighter II′ Turbo: Hyper Fighting'''

'''Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike'''

'''Street Fighter EX'''

'''Street Fighter EX 2'''

'''Street Fighter EX 2 Plus'''

<strike>'''Street Fighter Zero'''</strike>

<strike>'''Street Fighter Alpha II'''</strike>

<strike>'''Street Fighter Zero II Alpha'''</strike>

'''Street Fighter Zero III'''

'''Sunset Riders : 2 Player (EB D Version)''' (Plus 4 Player EA C romset)

<strike>'''4 x Super Street Fighter II : The Tournament Battle'''</strike>

'''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'''

'''Super Street Fighter IV'''

'''Tatsunoko vs Capcom'''

<strike> '''Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles : 2 Player (UK Version U)''' (Plus 4 Player TMNT JPN Version 2 romset) </strike>

'''Thunder Force AC'''

<strike>'''Vendetta : 2 Player (Asia Version Unknown) ''' </strike>

<strike>'''Vendetta : 4 Player (US Version R) '''</strike>

'''World Rally Championship'''

'''WWF Wrestlefest'''

<strike>'''X-Men COTA'''</strike>

<strike>'''X-Men Vs Street Fighter'''</strike>

== "Stuff": ==

'''ARpiCADE with 4 Player add on PCB'''

'''Capcom CPS1.5 Multi''' (Darksoft)

'''Capcom CPS2 Multi''' (Darksoft)

'''Capcom JVS -> JAMMA i/o'''

'''Capcom Spinners''' (reproduction by Hursit/trfightstick)

'''Coin reject credit button kits''' (Designed Vector Design) (NAC, Taito Cocktail, Windy I, Windy II, Vewlix)

'''JammaCon''' (Gamecube, Mega Drive, N64, PC Engine, Playstation, PS3, Saturn, SNES & Xbox)

'''Jammafier with Tri Sync helper''' (JAMMA -> JVS) (Irken Labs)

'''Jassifier'''

'''I-PAC''' (Ultimarc)

'''J-PAC''' (Ultimarc)

'''JVS-Pac2''' (Irken Labs)

'''Konami JAMMA -> JVS i/o'''

'''Konami Windy II SEGA JVS I/O Adapter''' (pxlmod)

<strike>'''MAMETopia'''</strike>

'''MiSTer'''

'''MiSTer JAMMA Expander''' (Irken Labs)

'''MiSTer JVS Expander''' (Irken Labs)

'''Neo Geo MV-1A Motherboard'''

'''Neo Geo MV-1FZ Motherboard'''

'''Neo Geo MVS Multi''' (Darksoft)

'''Nintendo Super System''' (F-Zero, Super Mario World, Super Tennis)

'''PGM Motherboard'''

'''OSSC'''

'''Retro Scaler A1''' (Irken Labs)

'''Sega Naomi 1 Motherboard'''

'''Taito Vewlix Marquee LED kit''' (pxlmod)

'''Taito Vewlix Universal monitor mount kit''' (Designed Vector Design)

'''Taito Vewlix Universal monitor mount kit''' (Hadouken Arcade)

'''Taito Vewlix Console I/O''' (arthrimus)

'''Taito Vewlix SEGA JVS I/O''' (arthrimus)

'''Taito Vewlix SEGA JVS I/O Adapter Kit''' (pxlmod)

<strike>'''Taito X2'''</strike>

'''Taito X2'''

'''Taito X3'''

'''Vogatek MK1 Supergun'''

== Setups: ==

The 'timeline...'

[[File:Progression!.jpg]] 
[[File:Progression2!.jpg]] 
 
And in the office...
 
[[File:Office_Progression!.jpg]]

[[Category:Users]]

Capcom Q GrandAm 25

2026-03-09T14:32:11Z

Wigsplitta: /* Connectors */

{{Infobox cabinet
|name = Capcom Q GrandAm 25
|kana = Q-グランダム25
|romaji = Q-GURANDAMU25
|aka = Q-GrandAm 25; BGS-25
|image = Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
|type = Sitdown
|year = 1993
|depth = 965
|width = 670 (manual incorrectly states 800)
|height = 1435 (1700 with marquee)
|wiring = [[JAMMA]]
|monitor_size = 25
|monitor_sync = 15/24
|monitor_model = Toshiba/Nanao MS8-25FBC or FAR
|rotatable = yes
|rotate_mech = Some versions have a rotate mechanism
|weight = 115
|power_supply = Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS
|power = 110
}}
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front open top.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 back.jpg
Image:Q grand am back.jpg
Image:Q grand am 1p panel.jpg|1P panel version
Image:QGrandAm25Flyer.jpg|Flyer
Image:Mini cute qgrandam25 playzass flyer 3.jpg
Image:Capcom q grand am cabs at capco circus amusement center in japan,1993.jpg|Grand Am 25 cabs at ''Capco Circus'' amusement center in Japan
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_0.png|Regular 2p panel top view
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_1.jpeg|Regular 2p panel top view (repro CPO)
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_2.jpeg|2p panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_1.jpeg|SSF2 1P panel top view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_2.jpeg|1P panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_2P_Panel_1.JPG|SSF2 2P panel top view
Image:Q25_2p_Quiz_Panel_1.jpeg|2P Quiz panel
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header1.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header2.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q grand am control panel open.jpg|control panel details
Image:QGrandAm25Front.jpg|Front
Image:QGrandAm25Side.jpg|Side
Image:QGrandAm25Marquee.jpg|Marquee
Image:Q25_Mini_Marquee_Examples.jpg|Mini Marquee Game Card examples
Image:Q grand am box.jpg|Coin Box
Image:QGrandAm25PCBArea.jpg|PCB Area
Image:QGrandAm25Internal.jpg|PCB Area rear
Image:QGrandAm25Mech.jpg|Rotate Mechanism
Image:MS8-25F-Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25BaseCompartment.jpg|Base Compartment
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration1.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
</gallery>

==Manuals==
[[Media:Capcom_Q25_Manual.pdf|Instructions]] 
[[Media:Nanao_MS8-25F,_MS8-29F.pdf|MS8-25F, MS8-29F Manual]]

==Connectors==
[[File:QR-P-24S Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
[[File:QR-P-24P Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
* '''Control Panel'''
QR/P-24S-C : Female Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 
QR/P-24P-C : Male Housing (CP side): 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 

* '''Coin reject door'''
QR/P-16P-C : Male Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 
QR/P-16S-C : Female Housing (Door side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 

* '''CPS1 Kick Harness'''
H10P-SHF-AA 
SHF-001T-0.8BS : Pins 

* '''CPS2 Kick Harness'''
DF1B-34DS-2.5RC 
DF1B-2022SC : Pins 

* '''Speakers''' (Inside speaker pod)
ELP-02V : Male Housing 
SLF-01T-P1.3E : Pins 
ELR-02V : Female Housing 
SLM-01T-P1.3E : Pins 

* '''Speakers''' (Service panel, inside cab))
ELP-04NV : Male Housing 
SLF-01T-P1.3E : Pins 
ELR-04NV : Female Housing 
SLM-01T-P1.3E : Pins 

==Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS Power Supply==
* Input: 100-120VAC, 200-240VAC 50/60Hz
* Output: 5V (10A), 12V (6A), -5V (1A)
* Please Note: Monitor powered by source, not power supply.
<gallery>
Image:QGrandAmPSUSpecs.jpg|Voltage Selector & Specs
Image:QGrandAm25PSUCapList.jpg|Cap Locations & List
</gallery>

==QSound Amplifier==
* Uses Capcom [[Capcom QSound Amplifier|CPB-001A Amplifier]] (14VAC Version) which requires a CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer or CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer.
* Same Amplifier is used in US "Big Blue" Qsound Cabinets.
* CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 100VAC (Black Wire) or 120VAC (Gray Wire) inputs.
* CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 220VAC (Blue Wire) or 240VAC (Violet Wire) inputs.
* [[Capcom Impress]] uses a modified version of the CPB-001A (12VDC) and has no transformer.
<gallery>
Image:Qsound14VAC.jpg| Original Amp (14VAC)
Image:ImpressQSound.jpg|Impress Amp (12VDC)
</gallery>

==Additional Information==
* Some versions have a rotate mechanism
* Wired with CPS1 & CPS2 Kick Harnesses
* CPS2 Link wires with headers in rear
* Uses QSound CPB-001A Amp; Selection between JAMMA Amplified (Left 4pin Connector) or QSound via RCA (Right 4pin Connector) located under Coin Counters
* Toshiba Tube: A59JMZ193X
* Known Chassis Variants: Nanao MS8-25FBC, Nanao MS8-25FAR

==Cabinet Art==
*[[Media:QSoundStickerRepro.png|QSound Sticker (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_Fit.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay Fit (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_1inch_bleed.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay 1 inch bleed (Repro)]]
These reproduction overlays were designed by ReplicaX for the community and not for profit.

==External Links==
[https://www.hard--candy.com/wiki/candy/Q-GrandAm_25/ Hard Candy] 
[http://foro.arcades.mx/viewtopic.php?t=843/ Restoration Project 2016] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/q-grandam-25-project-documentation.6495/ Restoration Project 2018] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3-q-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0-25-capcom-q-25-restoration-rgb-mod-ssfii-cpo-enhancements-insights.19960/ Restoration Project 2022] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-q-25-restoration-the-journey-still-on-going.35865/#post-482638/ Restoration Project 2025] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-cps-001a-7a-psu-for-q25-capcom-cabinet.25992/ Additional PSU info] 
[https://arcadeartrepro.com/product-category/capcom-q-grandam-25/ Repro Marquees and artwork] 
[https://gameongrafix.com/product/capcom-q-grandam-25-control-panel/ Repro Control Panel Overlay] 
[https://archive.org/download/msamiullah_scans1/CPS1-CPS%201.5/ Mini Marquees / Game Cards] for games such as Cadillacs & Dinosaurs, Muscle Bomber, The Punisher, Tenchi... 
[[Category:Capcom]]

Capcom Q GrandAm 25

2026-03-09T14:28:39Z

Wigsplitta: /* Connectors */

{{Infobox cabinet
|name = Capcom Q GrandAm 25
|kana = Q-グランダム25
|romaji = Q-GURANDAMU25
|aka = Q-GrandAm 25; BGS-25
|image = Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
|type = Sitdown
|year = 1993
|depth = 965
|width = 670 (manual incorrectly states 800)
|height = 1435 (1700 with marquee)
|wiring = [[JAMMA]]
|monitor_size = 25
|monitor_sync = 15/24
|monitor_model = Toshiba/Nanao MS8-25FBC or FAR
|rotatable = yes
|rotate_mech = Some versions have a rotate mechanism
|weight = 115
|power_supply = Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS
|power = 110
}}
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front open top.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 back.jpg
Image:Q grand am back.jpg
Image:Q grand am 1p panel.jpg|1P panel version
Image:QGrandAm25Flyer.jpg|Flyer
Image:Mini cute qgrandam25 playzass flyer 3.jpg
Image:Capcom q grand am cabs at capco circus amusement center in japan,1993.jpg|Grand Am 25 cabs at ''Capco Circus'' amusement center in Japan
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_0.png|Regular 2p panel top view
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_1.jpeg|Regular 2p panel top view (repro CPO)
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_2.jpeg|2p panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_1.jpeg|SSF2 1P panel top view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_2.jpeg|1P panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_2P_Panel_1.JPG|SSF2 2P panel top view
Image:Q25_2p_Quiz_Panel_1.jpeg|2P Quiz panel
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header1.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header2.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q grand am control panel open.jpg|control panel details
Image:QGrandAm25Front.jpg|Front
Image:QGrandAm25Side.jpg|Side
Image:QGrandAm25Marquee.jpg|Marquee
Image:Q25_Mini_Marquee_Examples.jpg|Mini Marquee Game Card examples
Image:Q grand am box.jpg|Coin Box
Image:QGrandAm25PCBArea.jpg|PCB Area
Image:QGrandAm25Internal.jpg|PCB Area rear
Image:QGrandAm25Mech.jpg|Rotate Mechanism
Image:MS8-25F-Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25BaseCompartment.jpg|Base Compartment
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration1.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
</gallery>

==Manuals==
[[Media:Capcom_Q25_Manual.pdf|Instructions]] 
[[Media:Nanao_MS8-25F,_MS8-29F.pdf|MS8-25F, MS8-29F Manual]]

==Connectors==
[[File:QR-P-24S Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
[[File:QR-P-24P Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
* '''Control Panel'''
QR/P-24S-C : Female Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 
QR/P-24P-C : Male Housing (CP side): 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 

* '''Coin reject door'''
QR/P-16P-C : Male Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 
QR/P-16S-C : Female Housing (Door side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 

* '''CPS1 Kick Harness'''
H10P-SHF-AA 
SHF-001T-0.8BS : Pins 

* '''CPS2 Kick Harness'''
DF1B-34DS-2.5RC 
DF1B-2022SC : Pins 

* '''Speakers''' (Inside speaker pod)

* '''Speakers''' (Service panel, inside cab))
ELP-04NV : Male Housing 
SLF-01T-P1.3E : Pins 
ELR-04NV : Female Housing 
SLM-01T-P1.3E : Pins 

==Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS Power Supply==
* Input: 100-120VAC, 200-240VAC 50/60Hz
* Output: 5V (10A), 12V (6A), -5V (1A)
* Please Note: Monitor powered by source, not power supply.
<gallery>
Image:QGrandAmPSUSpecs.jpg|Voltage Selector & Specs
Image:QGrandAm25PSUCapList.jpg|Cap Locations & List
</gallery>

==QSound Amplifier==
* Uses Capcom [[Capcom QSound Amplifier|CPB-001A Amplifier]] (14VAC Version) which requires a CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer or CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer.
* Same Amplifier is used in US "Big Blue" Qsound Cabinets.
* CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 100VAC (Black Wire) or 120VAC (Gray Wire) inputs.
* CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 220VAC (Blue Wire) or 240VAC (Violet Wire) inputs.
* [[Capcom Impress]] uses a modified version of the CPB-001A (12VDC) and has no transformer.
<gallery>
Image:Qsound14VAC.jpg| Original Amp (14VAC)
Image:ImpressQSound.jpg|Impress Amp (12VDC)
</gallery>

==Additional Information==
* Some versions have a rotate mechanism
* Wired with CPS1 & CPS2 Kick Harnesses
* CPS2 Link wires with headers in rear
* Uses QSound CPB-001A Amp; Selection between JAMMA Amplified (Left 4pin Connector) or QSound via RCA (Right 4pin Connector) located under Coin Counters
* Toshiba Tube: A59JMZ193X
* Known Chassis Variants: Nanao MS8-25FBC, Nanao MS8-25FAR

==Cabinet Art==
*[[Media:QSoundStickerRepro.png|QSound Sticker (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_Fit.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay Fit (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_1inch_bleed.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay 1 inch bleed (Repro)]]
These reproduction overlays were designed by ReplicaX for the community and not for profit.

==External Links==
[https://www.hard--candy.com/wiki/candy/Q-GrandAm_25/ Hard Candy] 
[http://foro.arcades.mx/viewtopic.php?t=843/ Restoration Project 2016] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/q-grandam-25-project-documentation.6495/ Restoration Project 2018] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3-q-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0-25-capcom-q-25-restoration-rgb-mod-ssfii-cpo-enhancements-insights.19960/ Restoration Project 2022] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-q-25-restoration-the-journey-still-on-going.35865/#post-482638/ Restoration Project 2025] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-cps-001a-7a-psu-for-q25-capcom-cabinet.25992/ Additional PSU info] 
[https://arcadeartrepro.com/product-category/capcom-q-grandam-25/ Repro Marquees and artwork] 
[https://gameongrafix.com/product/capcom-q-grandam-25-control-panel/ Repro Control Panel Overlay] 
[https://archive.org/download/msamiullah_scans1/CPS1-CPS%201.5/ Mini Marquees / Game Cards] for games such as Cadillacs & Dinosaurs, Muscle Bomber, The Punisher, Tenchi... 
[[Category:Capcom]]

Capcom Q GrandAm 25

2026-03-09T14:16:53Z

Wigsplitta: /* Connectors */

{{Infobox cabinet
|name = Capcom Q GrandAm 25
|kana = Q-グランダム25
|romaji = Q-GURANDAMU25
|aka = Q-GrandAm 25; BGS-25
|image = Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
|type = Sitdown
|year = 1993
|depth = 965
|width = 670 (manual incorrectly states 800)
|height = 1435 (1700 with marquee)
|wiring = [[JAMMA]]
|monitor_size = 25
|monitor_sync = 15/24
|monitor_model = Toshiba/Nanao MS8-25FBC or FAR
|rotatable = yes
|rotate_mech = Some versions have a rotate mechanism
|weight = 115
|power_supply = Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS
|power = 110
}}
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front open top.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 back.jpg
Image:Q grand am back.jpg
Image:Q grand am 1p panel.jpg|1P panel version
Image:QGrandAm25Flyer.jpg|Flyer
Image:Mini cute qgrandam25 playzass flyer 3.jpg
Image:Capcom q grand am cabs at capco circus amusement center in japan,1993.jpg|Grand Am 25 cabs at ''Capco Circus'' amusement center in Japan
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_0.png|Regular 2p panel top view
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_1.jpeg|Regular 2p panel top view (repro CPO)
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_2.jpeg|2p panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_1.jpeg|SSF2 1P panel top view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_2.jpeg|1P panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_2P_Panel_1.JPG|SSF2 2P panel top view
Image:Q25_2p_Quiz_Panel_1.jpeg|2P Quiz panel
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header1.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header2.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q grand am control panel open.jpg|control panel details
Image:QGrandAm25Front.jpg|Front
Image:QGrandAm25Side.jpg|Side
Image:QGrandAm25Marquee.jpg|Marquee
Image:Q25_Mini_Marquee_Examples.jpg|Mini Marquee Game Card examples
Image:Q grand am box.jpg|Coin Box
Image:QGrandAm25PCBArea.jpg|PCB Area
Image:QGrandAm25Internal.jpg|PCB Area rear
Image:QGrandAm25Mech.jpg|Rotate Mechanism
Image:MS8-25F-Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25BaseCompartment.jpg|Base Compartment
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration1.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
</gallery>

==Manuals==
[[Media:Capcom_Q25_Manual.pdf|Instructions]] 
[[Media:Nanao_MS8-25F,_MS8-29F.pdf|MS8-25F, MS8-29F Manual]]

==Connectors==
[[File:QR-P-24S Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
[[File:QR-P-24P Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
* Control Panel
QR/P-24S-C : Female Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 
QR/P-24P-C : Male Housing (CP side): 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 

* Coin reject door
QR/P-16P-C : Male Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 
QR/P-16S-C : Female Housing (Door side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 

* CPS1 Kick Harness
H10P-SHF-AA 
SHF-001T-0.8BS : Pins 

* CPS2 Kick Harness
DF1B-34DS-2.5RC 
DF1B-2022SC : Pins 

==Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS Power Supply==
* Input: 100-120VAC, 200-240VAC 50/60Hz
* Output: 5V (10A), 12V (6A), -5V (1A)
* Please Note: Monitor powered by source, not power supply.
<gallery>
Image:QGrandAmPSUSpecs.jpg|Voltage Selector & Specs
Image:QGrandAm25PSUCapList.jpg|Cap Locations & List
</gallery>

==QSound Amplifier==
* Uses Capcom [[Capcom QSound Amplifier|CPB-001A Amplifier]] (14VAC Version) which requires a CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer or CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer.
* Same Amplifier is used in US "Big Blue" Qsound Cabinets.
* CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 100VAC (Black Wire) or 120VAC (Gray Wire) inputs.
* CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 220VAC (Blue Wire) or 240VAC (Violet Wire) inputs.
* [[Capcom Impress]] uses a modified version of the CPB-001A (12VDC) and has no transformer.
<gallery>
Image:Qsound14VAC.jpg| Original Amp (14VAC)
Image:ImpressQSound.jpg|Impress Amp (12VDC)
</gallery>

==Additional Information==
* Some versions have a rotate mechanism
* Wired with CPS1 & CPS2 Kick Harnesses
* CPS2 Link wires with headers in rear
* Uses QSound CPB-001A Amp; Selection between JAMMA Amplified (Left 4pin Connector) or QSound via RCA (Right 4pin Connector) located under Coin Counters
* Toshiba Tube: A59JMZ193X
* Known Chassis Variants: Nanao MS8-25FBC, Nanao MS8-25FAR

==Cabinet Art==
*[[Media:QSoundStickerRepro.png|QSound Sticker (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_Fit.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay Fit (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_1inch_bleed.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay 1 inch bleed (Repro)]]
These reproduction overlays were designed by ReplicaX for the community and not for profit.

==External Links==
[https://www.hard--candy.com/wiki/candy/Q-GrandAm_25/ Hard Candy] 
[http://foro.arcades.mx/viewtopic.php?t=843/ Restoration Project 2016] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/q-grandam-25-project-documentation.6495/ Restoration Project 2018] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3-q-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0-25-capcom-q-25-restoration-rgb-mod-ssfii-cpo-enhancements-insights.19960/ Restoration Project 2022] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-q-25-restoration-the-journey-still-on-going.35865/#post-482638/ Restoration Project 2025] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-cps-001a-7a-psu-for-q25-capcom-cabinet.25992/ Additional PSU info] 
[https://arcadeartrepro.com/product-category/capcom-q-grandam-25/ Repro Marquees and artwork] 
[https://gameongrafix.com/product/capcom-q-grandam-25-control-panel/ Repro Control Panel Overlay] 
[https://archive.org/download/msamiullah_scans1/CPS1-CPS%201.5/ Mini Marquees / Game Cards] for games such as Cadillacs & Dinosaurs, Muscle Bomber, The Punisher, Tenchi... 
[[Category:Capcom]]

Capcom Q GrandAm 25

2026-03-03T23:28:54Z

Wigsplitta: /* Connectors */

{{Infobox cabinet
|name = Capcom Q GrandAm 25
|kana = Q-グランダム25
|romaji = Q-GURANDAMU25
|aka = Q-GrandAm 25; BGS-25
|image = Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
|type = Sitdown
|year = 1993
|depth = 965
|width = 670 (manual incorrectly states 800)
|height = 1435 (1700 with marquee)
|wiring = [[JAMMA]]
|monitor_size = 25
|monitor_sync = 15/24
|monitor_model = Toshiba/Nanao MS8-25FBC or FAR
|rotatable = yes
|rotate_mech = Some versions have a rotate mechanism
|weight = 115
|power_supply = Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS
|power = 110
}}
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 front open top.jpg
Image:Capcom q grandam 3-4 back.jpg
Image:Q grand am back.jpg
Image:Q grand am 1p panel.jpg|1P panel version
Image:QGrandAm25Flyer.jpg|Flyer
Image:Mini cute qgrandam25 playzass flyer 3.jpg
Image:Capcom q grand am cabs at capco circus amusement center in japan,1993.jpg|Grand Am 25 cabs at ''Capco Circus'' amusement center in Japan
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_0.png|Regular 2p panel top view
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_1.jpeg|Regular 2p panel top view (repro CPO)
Image:Q25_2P_Panel_2.jpeg|2p panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_1.jpeg|SSF2 1P panel top view
Image:Q25_SSF2_1P_Panel_2.jpeg|1P panel bottom view
Image:Q25_SSF2_2P_Panel_1.JPG|SSF2 2P panel top view
Image:Q25_2p_Quiz_Panel_1.jpeg|2P Quiz panel
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header1.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q25_SSF2TB_Header2.jpeg|Tournament Battle Marquees
Image:Q grand am control panel open.jpg|control panel details
Image:QGrandAm25Front.jpg|Front
Image:QGrandAm25Side.jpg|Side
Image:QGrandAm25Marquee.jpg|Marquee
Image:Q25_Mini_Marquee_Examples.jpg|Mini Marquee Game Card examples
Image:Q grand am box.jpg|Coin Box
Image:QGrandAm25PCBArea.jpg|PCB Area
Image:QGrandAm25Internal.jpg|PCB Area rear
Image:QGrandAm25Mech.jpg|Rotate Mechanism
Image:MS8-25F-Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25Chassis.jpg|Chassis
Image:QGrandAm25BaseCompartment.jpg|Base Compartment
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
Image:Capcom_Q25_Restoration1.jpg|Richy13 Restoration
</gallery>

==Manuals==
[[Media:Capcom_Q25_Manual.pdf|Instructions]] 
[[Media:Nanao_MS8-25F,_MS8-29F.pdf|MS8-25F, MS8-29F Manual]]

==Connectors==
[[File:QR-P-24S Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
[[File:QR-P-24P Connector.jpeg|150px|thumb|right]]
* Control Panel
QR/P-24S-C : Female Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 
QR/P-24P-C : Male Housing (CP side): 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 

* Coin reject door
QR/P-16P-C : Male Housing (Cabinet side) 
QR/P-SC1A : Pins 
QR/P-16S-C : Female Housing (Door side) 
QR/P-PC1A : Pins 

==Nemic-Lambda ZT170-525/CPS Power Supply==
* Input: 100-120VAC, 200-240VAC 50/60Hz
* Output: 5V (10A), 12V (6A), -5V (1A)
* Please Note: Monitor powered by source, not power supply.
<gallery>
Image:QGrandAmPSUSpecs.jpg|Voltage Selector & Specs
Image:QGrandAm25PSUCapList.jpg|Cap Locations & List
</gallery>

==QSound Amplifier==
* Uses Capcom [[Capcom QSound Amplifier|CPB-001A Amplifier]] (14VAC Version) which requires a CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer or CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer.
* Same Amplifier is used in US "Big Blue" Qsound Cabinets.
* CPT-002B Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 100VAC (Black Wire) or 120VAC (Gray Wire) inputs.
* CPT-003A Kitamura Kiden Transformer only accepts 220VAC (Blue Wire) or 240VAC (Violet Wire) inputs.
* [[Capcom Impress]] uses a modified version of the CPB-001A (12VDC) and has no transformer.
<gallery>
Image:Qsound14VAC.jpg| Original Amp (14VAC)
Image:ImpressQSound.jpg|Impress Amp (12VDC)
</gallery>

==Additional Information==
* Some versions have a rotate mechanism
* Wired with CPS1 & CPS2 Kick Harnesses
* CPS2 Link wires with headers in rear
* Uses QSound CPB-001A Amp; Selection between JAMMA Amplified (Left 4pin Connector) or QSound via RCA (Right 4pin Connector) located under Coin Counters
* Toshiba Tube: A59JMZ193X
* Known Chassis Variants: Nanao MS8-25FBC, Nanao MS8-25FAR

==Cabinet Art==
*[[Media:QSoundStickerRepro.png|QSound Sticker (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_Fit.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay Fit (Repro)]]
*[[Media:Capcom_Q_GrandAm_25_2P12B_Overlay_1inch_bleed.pdf|2P12B CP Overlay 1 inch bleed (Repro)]]
These reproduction overlays were designed by ReplicaX for the community and not for profit.

==External Links==
[https://www.hard--candy.com/wiki/candy/Q-GrandAm_25/ Hard Candy] 
[http://foro.arcades.mx/viewtopic.php?t=843/ Restoration Project 2016] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/q-grandam-25-project-documentation.6495/ Restoration Project 2018] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%97%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3-q-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0-25-capcom-q-25-restoration-rgb-mod-ssfii-cpo-enhancements-insights.19960/ Restoration Project 2022] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-q-25-restoration-the-journey-still-on-going.35865/#post-482638/ Restoration Project 2025] 
[https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/capcom-cps-001a-7a-psu-for-q25-capcom-cabinet.25992/ Additional PSU info] 
[https://arcadeartrepro.com/product-category/capcom-q-grandam-25/ Repro Marquees and artwork] 
[https://gameongrafix.com/product/capcom-q-grandam-25-control-panel/ Repro Control Panel Overlay] 
[https://archive.org/download/msamiullah_scans1/CPS1-CPS%201.5/ Mini Marquees / Game Cards] for games such as Cadillacs & Dinosaurs, Muscle Bomber, The Punisher, Tenchi... 
[[Category:Capcom]]

File:QR-P-24S Connector.jpeg

2026-03-03T23:25:12Z

Wigsplitta:

Spinner

2026-02-08T14:41:51Z

Wigsplitta:

A '''Spinner''' is a type of control interface used in several arcade titles. To install a spinner, depending on the type, you either need to remove the knob and install it like a joystick (Capcom/Seimitsu), or completely disassemble the spinner (Taito) and remove the c-ring to release the shaft, and then re-build the spinner around the control panel. 
When installing the spinner, make sure the encoder wheel doesn't touch the optical switches when in upright position, as this will cause resistance on the wheel and make the spinner difficult to use. 
More recent spinners utilise the standard 30mm button hole (Ultimarc/Axunworks<ref>[https://www.axunworks.com/product-p669531.html Axunworks]</ref>) as a way of mounting onto the control panel.

== Gallery ==
'''Seimitsu'''
<gallery>
Image:Seimitsu_Spinner1.jpg
</gallery>
'''Taito'''
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_1.jpg|Purple 4 gear flat plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_2.jpg|Red 4 gear 'S' plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_13.jpg|Gold 4 gear low profile flat plate
Image:Taito_Spinner_14.jpg|Blue 4 gear 'S' plate
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_4.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_6.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_5.jpg
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_8.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_7.jpg
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_13.jpg|Shallow profile
Image:Taito_Spinner_9.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_10.jpg
Image:Taito_Spinner_11.jpg
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_1.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_2.jpg|4 pin Opto pcb
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_5.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_6.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_9.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb Alt
Image:Opto_Board_10.jpg|6 pin Opto pcb Alt
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Opto_Board_3.jpg|Wico Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_4.jpg|Wico Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_7.jpg|Repro Opto pcb
Image:Opto_Board_8.jpg|Repro Opto pcb
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Taito_Spinner_12.jpg|Shallow vs Deep profile
Image:Taito_Spinner_CP.jpg
</gallery>

'''Capcom'''
<gallery>
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro1.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro2.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro3.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
Image:Capcom_Spinner_Repro4.jpg|TR Repro Spinner
</gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Capcom_Spinner_CP.jpg|TR Repro Spinner and CP setup
</gallery>
'''Ultimarc'''
<gallery>
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_1.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_2.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_3.jpg
Image:Ultimarc_Spinner_CP.jpg
</gallery>
'''Axunworks'''
<gallery>
Image:Axunworks_Spinner1.jpg
</gallery>

== Compatible Games ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:auto"
|-
! Title
! Setup
|-
| [[Arkanoid]] || Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
|-
| [[Arkanoid - Revenge of DOH]] || Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
|-
| [[Arkanoid Returns]]|| Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
|-
| [[Block Block]]|| Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
|-
| [[Cameltry]]|| Left and Right bind to L/R on the harness
|-
| [[Eco Fighters]]|| Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
|-
| [[Forgotten Worlds]]|| Onboard PCB connector
|-
| [[Puzz Loop]]|| CN6 pinout 1. +5VDC 2. 1p 3. 2p 4. - 5. - 6. 1p 7. 2p 8. GND <ref>[http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=6984 Puzz Loop pinout]</ref>
|-
| [[Puzz Loop 2]]|| Connectors on official Capcom JAMMA adapter
|-
|}

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSfIBCuo3xa7w6aFPNppbBAyCY7t1yNRw81gx5Dp9Jk/htmlview# External list of compatible games](includes alternative 2 way games such as Puzzle Bobble)

== Pinouts ==
===Seimitsu LS-29===
Pin1: X1 
Pin2: +5 Volts 
Pin3: GND 
Pin4: X2<ref>[http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?199615-Seimitsu-LS-29-connectors&p=2774116 Neo-Geo Forums]</ref> 
<hr>

===Taito 4 Pin===
[[File:Taito_Spinner_4pin_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: Right 
Pin2: +5 Volts 
Pin3: GND 
Pin4: Left<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV Arkanoid Manual]</ref> 

<hr>

===Taito 6 Pin===
[[File:Taito_Spinner_6pin_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: +5 Volts 
Pin2: +5 Volts 
Pin3: GND 
Pin4: GND 
Pin5: Left 
Pin6: Right<ref>[https://forums.arcade-museum.com/threads/taito-spinner-6-pin-wiring.494679 KLOV forums]</ref> 
<hr>

===Capcom===
[[File:Capcom_Spinner_Repro_Pinout.jpg|100px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: B 
Pin2: +5 Volts 
Pin3: GND 
Pin4: A 

<hr>

===Ultimarc to USB Interface===
[[File:Ultimarc_Spinner_USB.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]
Pin1: +5 Volts (Brown) 
Pin2: X2 (Green) 
Pin3: GND (White) 
Pin4: X1 (Yellow) 
Pin5: Empty<ref>[https://www.ultimarc.com/trackballs-and-spinners/spinners/spintrak Ultimarc]</ref> 

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
* [http://www.zumbrovalley.net/readpost.php?artid=1 Everything you always wanted to know about optical arcade controls]
* [https://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=ARKOPTO Replacement reproduction Opto PCBs] (Taito)
* [https://www.arcadeshop.com/i/1704/2-3-encoder-wheel-atari-happ.htm Replacement reproduction encoder wheel]
* [https://www.igus.com/iglide-ibh/flange-bearings/product-details/iglidur-g-m?artnr=GFM-0810-07 Replacement shaft sleeve] (Taito)
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Technical]]

2025-12-29T16:52:33Z

Wigsplitta: /* Gallery */

Arkanoid

2025-12-29T16:48:00Z

Wigsplitta: /* Gallery */

{{Infobox video game
|name = Arkanoid
|kana = アルカノイド
|romaji = Arukanoido
|image = Arkanoid Flyer.jpg
|caption= Promotional Flyer
|developer = [[Taito]]
|publisher = Romstar
|released = 1986
|producer =
|designer = Akira Fujita
|programmer =
|artist =
|composer =
|series = [[Arkanoid (series)|Arkanoid]]
|genre = Breakout
|orientation = Vertical
|arcade hardware =
|control = [[Spinner]], 1 Button
|cpu = Z80
|sound = AY8910
|display = 15KHz
}}
'''''Arkanoid''''' is an arcade game developed by [[Taito]] in 1986. It is based upon Atari's ''[[Breakout]]'' games of the 1970s. It is the first game in the ''[[Arkanoid (series)|Arkanoid series]]''. The title refers to a doomed "mothership" from which the player's ship, the Vaus, escapes.

The Japanese version supports cocktail mode whereas the others don't.

== Tips and Tricks ==

* During gameplay, pills fall from destroyed bricks. When collected, these pills have various effects on the bat, Vaus.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto"
|-
! Pill
! Description
|-
| S - Slow||Slows down the energy ball.
|-
| L - Laser||Enables the vaus to fire laser beams.
|-
| C - Catch||Catches the energy ball and shoots it when you want it.
|-
| B - Break||Allow player to move to next playfield.
|-
| E - Expand||Expands the vaus.
|-
| P - Player||Gains an additional vaus.
|-
| D - Disrupt||Splits the energy ball into three particles.
|}

* The power pills are completely random except that the extra life and warp pills are twice as unlikely to occur. Only one extra life pill is possible per "vaus". If the pill randomizer selects a duplicate pill based on the last pill dropped, a multi-ball pill is substituted. Thus, the multi-ball pill is the only one you can get twice in a row. The randomizer uses player score as the seed, so it is possible to control which pill is dispensed by purposely breaking pill dispensing blocks with specific scores displayed.
* On each level, the ball will not speed up completely until it hits the back wall, so :
: 1) Try to remove bricks from the bottom up, or punch a hole through thicker areas of bricks rather than go straight through (e.g. take out the left side of level 2 rather than the single block at the right as you will catch far more pills).
: 2) If you have collected a lot of S pills and the ball has been in play for a bit of time, be prepared for a sudden speedup.
* Also, the D token speeds up the balls and is pretty useless on most levels (the one with the enclosed diamond is the only good example I can think of).
* As only one pill can fall at a time, multiple balls can reduce your potential score quite drastically. Every pill is worth 1000 points. For the first few levels, get every pill you can, but do not use the special powers. You will get a lot of extra ships and should get a gray P or two - thereby starting early with 6 or 7 ships.
* In the final level, where you face DOH himself, you should get 15 hits (1000 points per hit) on DOH/per man until you defeat DOH with the 16th hit on your last man to end the game.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Arkanoid_PCB_1.jpg|PCB
Arkanoid_PCB_Tournament.jpg|Third party Tournament Edition add-on
Arkanoid Move Strip.jpg|Move Strip
</gallery>

== Spinners ==
* [https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/Spinner Official Taito and other compatible Spinners can be found here]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.zumbrovalley.net/readpost.php?artid=1 Everything you always wanted to know about optical arcade controls]
* [https://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=ARKOPTO Replacement reproduction Opto PCBs]
[[Category:Games]]

File:Arkanoid PCB Tournament.jpg

2025-12-29T16:45:44Z

Wigsplitta:

2025-12-29T16:17:15Z

Wigsplitta: /* External Links */

{{Infobox video game
|name = Arkanoid
|kana = アルカノイド
|romaji = Arukanoido
|image = Arkanoid Flyer.jpg
|caption= Promotional Flyer
|developer = [[Taito]]
|publisher = Romstar
|released = 1986
|producer =
|designer = Akira Fujita
|programmer =
|artist =
|composer =
|series = [[Arkanoid (series)|Arkanoid]]
|genre = Breakout
|orientation = Vertical
|arcade hardware =
|control = [[Spinner]], 1 Button
|cpu = Z80
|sound = AY8910
|display = 15KHz
}}
'''''Arkanoid''''' is an arcade game developed by [[Taito]] in 1986. It is based upon Atari's ''[[Breakout]]'' games of the 1970s. It is the first game in the ''[[Arkanoid (series)|Arkanoid series]]''. The title refers to a doomed "mothership" from which the player's ship, the Vaus, escapes.

The Japanese version supports cocktail mode whereas the others don't.

== Tips and Tricks ==

* During gameplay, pills fall from destroyed bricks. When collected, these pills have various effects on the bat, Vaus.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto"
|-
! Pill
! Description
|-
| S - Slow||Slows down the energy ball.
|-
| L - Laser||Enables the vaus to fire laser beams.
|-
| C - Catch||Catches the energy ball and shoots it when you want it.
|-
| B - Break||Allow player to move to next playfield.
|-
| E - Expand||Expands the vaus.
|-
| P - Player||Gains an additional vaus.
|-
| D - Disrupt||Splits the energy ball into three particles.
|}

* The power pills are completely random except that the extra life and warp pills are twice as unlikely to occur. Only one extra life pill is possible per "vaus". If the pill randomizer selects a duplicate pill based on the last pill dropped, a multi-ball pill is substituted. Thus, the multi-ball pill is the only one you can get twice in a row. The randomizer uses player score as the seed, so it is possible to control which pill is dispensed by purposely breaking pill dispensing blocks with specific scores displayed.
* On each level, the ball will not speed up completely until it hits the back wall, so :
: 1) Try to remove bricks from the bottom up, or punch a hole through thicker areas of bricks rather than go straight through (e.g. take out the left side of level 2 rather than the single block at the right as you will catch far more pills).
: 2) If you have collected a lot of S pills and the ball has been in play for a bit of time, be prepared for a sudden speedup.
* Also, the D token speeds up the balls and is pretty useless on most levels (the one with the enclosed diamond is the only good example I can think of).
* As only one pill can fall at a time, multiple balls can reduce your potential score quite drastically. Every pill is worth 1000 points. For the first few levels, get every pill you can, but do not use the special powers. You will get a lot of extra ships and should get a gray P or two - thereby starting early with 6 or 7 ships.
* In the final level, where you face DOH himself, you should get 15 hits (1000 points per hit) on DOH/per man until you defeat DOH with the 16th hit on your last man to end the game.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Arkanoid Move Strip.jpg|Move Strip
</gallery>

== Spinners ==
* [https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/Spinner Official Taito and other compatible Spinners can be found here]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.zumbrovalley.net/readpost.php?artid=1 Everything you always wanted to know about optical arcade controls]
* [https://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=ARKOPTO Replacement reproduction Opto PCBs]
[[Category:Games]]