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The PolyGame Master (PGM) is an <a href="Arcade_system_board" class="mw-redirect" title="Arcade system board">arcade system board</a> released in 1997 by the <a href="Taiwan" title="Taiwan">Taiwan</a> company IGS. The PGM was developed in order to compete with the likes of <a href="SNK" title="SNK">SNK Playmore</a>'s <a href="Neo_Geo" title="Neo Geo">Neo Geo MVS</a> system in <a href="Taiwan" title="Taiwan">Taiwan</a>. It was succeeded by PGM2 in 2007, and PGM3 in 2012.

<a href="DoDonPachi_DaiOuJou" title="DoDonPachi DaiOuJou">DoDonPachi DaiOuJou</a>, released by <a href="Cave_(company)" title="Cave (company)">CAVE</a>, came on a single dedicated board and utilizes a customized <a href="BIOS" title="BIOS">BIOS</a> programmed by CAVE. <a href="Ketsui%3A_Kizuna_Jigoku_Tachi" title="Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi">Ketsui</a> and <a href="Espgaluda" title="Espgaluda">Espgaluda</a>, again released by <a href="Cave_(company)" title="Cave (company)">CAVE</a>, came on a single dedicated board, but did not have a separate <a href="BIOS" title="BIOS">BIOS</a>, as these functions are integrated into the main program.

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="IGS_PolyGame_Master">IGS PolyGame Master</h2></div>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Description">Description</h3></div>

The IGS PolyGame Master is an <a href="Arcade_system" class="mw-redirect" title="Arcade system">arcade system</a> released by IGS in 1997.<a href="#cite_note-PGM_at_Arcade_Otaku_Wiki-1">[1]</a> It features many <a href="Video_games" class="mw-redirect" title="Video games">video games</a>, the most notable of which are the titles from the <a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour</a> series.

In April 2023, IGS released the IGS Classic Arcade Collection on the <a href="Nintendo_Switch" title="Nintendo Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, a compilation of eight games originally created for the IGS PolyGame Master.<a href="#cite_note-2">[2]</a>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="System_specifications">System specifications</h3></div>

<ul><li>Main processor: <a href="Motorola_68000" title="Motorola 68000">Motorola 68000</a>, running at 20 <a href="MHz" class="mw-redirect" title="MHz">MHz</a></li>

<li>Sound processor: <a href="Zilog" title="Zilog">Zilog</a> <a href="Z80" class="mw-redirect" title="Z80">Z80</a>, running at 8.468 <a href="MHz" class="mw-redirect" title="MHz">MHz</a></li>

<li>Sound chip: ICS2115; 32 channel <a href="Pulse-code_modulation" title="Pulse-code modulation">PCM</a></li>

<li>Protection chip: <a href="ARM_architecture" class="mw-redirect" title="ARM architecture">ARM7</a> <a href="Application-specific_integrated_circuit" title="Application-specific integrated circuit">ASIC</a> with internal code, running at 20 MHz</li>

<li>Hardware features: 1 scrolling 8×8 tiles 4bpp scrolling tilemap, 32×32 tiles 5bpp scrolling tilemap with linescroll, arbitrary size 5bpp sprites, zoom and shrink capabilities</li></ul>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="IGS_PolyGame_Master_2">IGS PolyGame Master 2</h2></div>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Description_2">Description</h3></div>

The IGS PolyGame Master 2 is an <a href="Arcade_system" class="mw-redirect" title="Arcade system">arcade system</a> released by IGS in 2007, succeeding the IGS PolyGame Master.<a href="#cite_note-PGM_2_at_Arcade_Otaku_Wiki-3">[3]</a> It features few <a href="Video_games" class="mw-redirect" title="Video games">video games</a>, the most notable of which being the game Knights of Valour 3 from the <a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour</a> series.

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="System_specifications_2">System specifications</h3></div>

<ul><li>Main processor: IGS036 (differs per game, internal code)</li>

<li>Graphic processor: IGS037</li>

<li>Sound chip: Yamaha YMZ774-S</li>

<li>Protection chip: R5F21256SN (extra MCU for protection and IC Card communication)</li>

<li>Media: ROM (custom program ROM module (KOV3 only))</li></ul>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="IGS_PolyGame_Master_3">IGS PolyGame Master 3</h2></div>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Description_3">Description</h3></div>

The IGS "PolyGame Master 3" is an <a href="Arcade_system" class="mw-redirect" title="Arcade system">arcade system</a> released by IGS in 2015, succeeding the IGS PolyGame Master 2. It features only one game, an HD version of Knights of Valour 3 called Knights of Valour 3 HD from the <a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour</a> series.

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="System_specifications_3">System specifications</h3></div>

<ul><li>Main processor: ARM1176</li>

<li>Chipset: Xing Xing SOC38</li>

<li>RAM: NANYA 2 GB DDR3<a href="#cite_note-4">[4]</a></li>

<li>Media: SD Card (capacity max to 8 GB)<a href="#cite_note-5">[5]</a></li>

<li>Screen resolution: 16/9 (1280x720) or 4/3 (800x600)<a href="#cite_note-6">[6]</a></li>

<li>Player input: JAMMA or JVS<a href="#cite_note-7">[7]</a></li></ul>

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<td>Dragon World II</td>

<td>China Dragon II</td>

<td>Zhōngguó Lóng II</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū II</td>

<td>Game licensed by Alta.

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<td>Oriental Legend</td>

<td>Xīyóu Shì È Zhuàn</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td>Dragon World 3</td>

<td>China Dragon 3</td>

<td>Zhōngguó Lóng 3</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū 3</td>

<td>Released in the US by <a href="Hanaho" title="Hanaho">HanaHo Games</a>.<a href="#cite_note-8">[8]</a>

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<td>Dragon World 3 EX</td>

<td>China Dragon 3 EX</td>

<td>Zhōngguó Lóng 3 EX</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū 3 EX</td>

<td>

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<td>The Killing Blade</td>

<td>Ào Jiàn Kuáng Dāo</td>

<td>Gōken Kyōtō</td>

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<td>Oriental Legend Special</td>

<td>Xīyóu Shì È Zhuàn Super</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki</td>

<td>

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour Plus</a></td>

<td>Knights of Valour in Three Kingdoms</td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì Zhèngzōng Plus</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki Purasu</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour Superheroes</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì - Fēngyún Zàiqǐ</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki Sūpāhīrō</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td>Photo Y2K</td>

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<td>Puzzle Star</td>

<td>Móhuàn Xīngzuò</td>

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<td>Puzzli 2</td>

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<td>Dragon World 3 Special</td>

<td>China Dragon 3 Special</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū 3 Supesharu</td>

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour 2</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki 2</td>

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<td><a href="DoDonPachi_II" title="DoDonPachi II">DoDonPachi II</a></td>

<td>Nù Shǒulǐng Fēng II - Fēng Bào</td>

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<td>Dragon World: Pretty Chance</td>

<td>China Dragon: Pretty Chance</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū: Puriti Chansu</td>

<td>Game licensed by Alta.

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<td>Dragon World 2001</td>

<td>China Dragon 4</td>

<td>Zhōngguó Lóng 2001</td>

<td>Chūgoku Ryū 2001</td>

<td>Game licensed by Alta.

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour 2 Plus: Nine Dragons</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2 - Qúnxióng Zhēngbà</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki: Bushou Souha</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td><a href="Martial_Masters" title="Martial Masters">Martial Masters</a></td>

<td>Released in the US by Andamiro.<a href="#cite_note-9">[9]</a> Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td>Photo Y2K 2</td>

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<td>Puzzli 2 Super</td>

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<td><a href="Demon_Front" title="Demon Front">Demon Front</a></td>

<td>Móyù Zhànxiàn</td>

<td>Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td><a href="DoDonPachi_DaiOuJou" title="DoDonPachi DaiOuJou">DoDonPachi DaiOuJou</a></td>

<td>Game developed and published by <a href="Cave_(company)" title="Cave (company)">CAVE</a>.

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<td><a href="DoDonPachi_DaiOuJou" title="DoDonPachi DaiOuJou">DoDonPachi DaiOuJou Black Label</a></td>

<td>Game developed and published by CAVE.

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<td><a href="Espgaluda" title="Espgaluda">Espgaluda</a></td>

<td>Game developed and published by CAVE.

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<td>The Gladiator</td>

<td>The Road of Sword</td>

<td>Dòuhuàn Kuáng</td>

<td>Game licensed by Alta. Included in IGS Classic Arcade Collection.

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<td><a href="Ketsui%3A_Kizuna_Jigoku_Tachi" title="Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi">Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi</a></td>

<td>Game developed and published by CAVE.

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<td>Happy 6-in-1</td>

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour Superheroes Plus</a></td>

<td>Luànshì Xiāoxióng</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki Sūpāhīrō Purasu</td>

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<td>Oriental Legend Special Plus</td>

<td>Xīyóu Shì È Zhuàn Super Plus</td>

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<td>Shiny 3-in-1</td>

<td>Flash 3-in-1</td>

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<td>The Killing Blade Plus</td>

<td>Ào Jiàn Kuáng Dāo Jiāqiáng Bǎn</td>

<td>Gōken Kyōtō Purasu</td>

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<td>Spectral vs. Generation</td>

<td>Game co-developed with <a href="Idea_Factory" title="Idea Factory">Idea Factory</a>.

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<th scope="col">Title

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<th scope="col">AKA title

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<th scope="col">Chinese title

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<th scope="col">Japanese title

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<th scope="col">Release year

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<th scope="col">Notes

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<td>Oriental Legend 2</td>

<td>Xīyóu Shì È Zhuàn 2</td>

<td>

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour 2: New Legend</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2 - Héngsǎo Qiān Jūn</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki 2: New Legend</td>

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<td><a href="The_King_of_Fighters_'98" title="The King of Fighters '98">The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Hero</a></td>

<td>Game developed by New Channel in co-operation with <a href="SNK_Playmore" class="mw-redirect" title="SNK Playmore">SNK Playmore</a>.

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<td><a href="DoDonPachi_DaiOuJou" title="DoDonPachi DaiOuJou">DoDonPachi DaiOuJou Tamashi</a></td>

<td>Game developed by <a href="CAVE_(company)" class="mw-redirect" title="CAVE (company)">CAVE</a> and published by IGS.

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<td>Puzzle of Ocha</td>

<td>Ochainu No Pazuru</td>

<td>Game developed by <a href="Compile_Heart" title="Compile Heart">Compile Heart</a>.

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<td>Jigsaw World Arena</td>

<td>Game developed by <a href="Idea_Factory" title="Idea Factory">Idea Factory</a><a href="#cite_note-10">[10]</a> under license by <a href="Nippon_Ichi_Software" title="Nippon Ichi Software">Nippon Ichi Software</a>.

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour 3</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì 3</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki 3</td>

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<th scope="col">Title

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<th scope="col">AKA title

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<th scope="col">Chinese title

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<th scope="col">Japanese title

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<th scope="col">Release year

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<th scope="col">Notes

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<td><a href="Knights_of_Valour" title="Knights of Valour">Knights of Valour 3 HD</a></td>

<td>Sānguó Zhàn Jì 3 HD</td>

<td>Sangoku Senki 3 HD</td>

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<ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=809">PGM at System 16</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.uvlist.net/groups/info/pgm-hw">PGM at UVList</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/IGS_PolyGame_Master">PGM at Arcade Otaku wiki</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=978">PGM 2 at System 16</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/IGS_PolyGame_Master_2">PGM 2 at Arcade Otaku wiki</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/IGS_PolyGame_Master_3">PGM 3 at Arcade Otaku wiki</a></li>

<li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.igspgm.com/">IGSPGM.COM PGM1 PGM2 PGM3</a></li></ul></div><div><div class="zim-footer">

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