Sega Water Ski

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Sega Water Ski is a 1997 arcade game where players control a water skier using a foot-operated balance board. The goal is to navigate slalom courses while maintaining speed and avoiding spills. Input is handled entirely through physical movement, requiring precise shifts in weight to adjust direction and tilt. The single-player races emphasize timing and coordination, blending athletic input with simple racing mechanics. Built on Sega’s Model 2 hardware, the game used polygonal graphics and smooth frame rates typical of late ’90s arcade titles. Its physical interface stood out at the time, offering a rare example of full-body interaction in a genre dominated by joysticks and buttons. Though short-lived and never ported beyond arcades, it remains a niche curiosity for its commitment to motion-based gameplay.