SS Mega Dunia Sega

SS Mega Dunia Sega (also known as SS Megadunia Sega, SS Megaworld Sega, SS Mega World Sega, SS Megaworld Family Techno-Game Center and SS Mega Dunia Family Techno-Game Center) was a chain of game centers opened across Indonesia.

The chain was a joint venture between Overseas Amusement Machine Sega Enterprises Ltd. with MRA Group subsidiary Citra Pramudita International.^[1] Citra Pramudita International was established in 1993.^[2]

Some venues had mid-size and large attractions such as the AS-1 and VR-1. Rail Chase: The Ride^[3], Ghost Hunters^[4] and Mad Bazooka^[5] were trademarked in 1995 though it's unconfirmed if said attractions were ever installed and in operation.

List of venues

Jakarta

SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Indonesia (1995-09-03)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Senayan (1995-12)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Mal Ciputra (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Barito (1995-02)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Yoshinoya Kelapa Gading (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Toys 'R' Us (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Goro Kelapa Gading (199x)

Outside Jakarta

SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Bintaro Jaya (1994-08-07)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Tunjungan (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Mal Malioboro (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Bandung Indah Plaza (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Hongkong (199x)
SS Mega Dunia Sega Plaza Balikpapan (199x)

Official tournaments

Kompetisi SS Sega Nasional Pertama (1996)
Kejuaraan Nasional Daytona USA I SS Mega Dunia Sega (1996)
Kejuaraan Nasional Daytona II SS Mega Dunia Sega (1997, also known as "Kompetisi SS Sega Nasional" and "Kompetisi Daytona II SS Mega Dunia Sega")
Kompetisi Sega Rally Championship (1997)
Kompetisi Virtua Fighter 3 Nasional (1997)

History

President Director of Citra Pramudita International Adiguna Sutowo, circa 1995

The first SS Mega Dunia Sega was opened on 7 August 1994^[6] at Plaza Bintaro Jaya, with Plaza Barito, Plaza Bandung Indah, Plaza Tunjungan, Mal Malioboro and Plaza Balikpapan following suit by September 1995.^[7]

The chain existed between 1994 and the mid-2000s, with 14 venues being opened by 2001.^[8] Venues were being opened in (then) middle-upper class shopping centers such as Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, and Plaza Hongkong.

SS Mega Dunia Sega venues were targeted towards young families and young adults. At one point, a "gamepark" concept was considered by President Director of Citra Pramudita International Adiguna Sutowo, with visitors being charged fees on entry.^[9]

Token prices for SS Mega Dunia Sega ranged around Rp.500 to Rp.1.500 in 1994.^[9] SS Mega Dunia Sega also introduced rechargeable cards in early 1995 for Rp.2.500^[1] though it's unknown how long the program lasted.

Numerous officially licensed competitions were held during the SS Mega Dunia Sega's existence.