Auto Test Explained

Auto Test is a 1954 educational electro-mechanical game that uses a video projector.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Released by Capitol Projector, it was a driving test simulation that used film reel to project pre-recorded driving video footage, awarding the player points for making correct decisions as the footage is played. It was not a racing game, but was a driving simulation designed for educational purposes.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1959 Capitol Projector Corp Corporation Auto Test coin operated arcade driving game. www.pinrepair.com. 2019-09-04.
  2. Web site: Auto Test – Arcade – 1954 – GameOrigo. GameOrigo. en-GB. 2019-09-04.
  3. Web site: Auto Test coin-op misc. game by Capitol Projector (1956). www.arcade-history.com. 2019-09-04.
  4. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 1962-04-14. Nielsen Business Media, Inc..
  5. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 1959-10-05. Nielsen Business Media, Inc..
  6. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 1959-02-02. Nielsen Business Media, Inc..
  7. Book: Williams . Andrew . History of Digital Games: Developments in Art, Design and Interaction . 16 March 2017 . . 978-1-317-50381-1 . 20–5.

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