Tuesday Favorites....Arcade Games

[soflagator]

There was something thrilling about knowing that if you so much as touch another car or hit any debris in the road, not only was a quarter lost, but you were going to instantly burst into flames in a fiery crash. Kids today have no idea the pressure involved here.

 

[Nalt]

Galaga

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Leisure suit larry

 

[Alumni Guy]

A little bit more recent, but when street fighter 2 came out, it was an event to play. You win, you play again for free.

You lose: put your quarter at the end of the line: you’re not playing for at least 15 minutes. (Eternity in kid time)

Carried the intensity of a rivalry game

 

[soflagator]

Another couple that should get some mention here.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Loved outrun!

 

[Durty South Swamp]

street fighter and mortal combat.
centipede
any racing game that you used a shifter, steering wheel and peddles for