First arcade game to link multiple cabinets

The first racing game to support multiple players via linked cabinets was Final Lap, released to arcades in 1987. By linking four of the dual-screen machines, races of up to eight players – who controlled the cars using a steering wheel, pedals and a gear shift – could be supported around a representation of Japan’s Suzuka Circuit. GWR Video Gamer's Edition 2008, title: First multi-cabinet arcade game.