In this episode, we’re joined by Anthony, co-owner of the iconic local arcade Ground Kontrol. We dive into what it takes to run a successful arcade, the future of Ground Kontrol, and what it's like balancing the roles of both collector and operator. Plus, we share our latest game room updates and read listener emails. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Ground Kontrol

• The Ultimate (So-Far) History of Gremlin Industries

In this episode, we discuss the 1981 Sega Gremlin classic, Astro Blaster. We talk about all the different ROM versions, if the bonuses were actually bugs and even get into a little history of Sega Gremlin. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Don Hodges Page

• Coin Op Love

• The Cutting Room Floor

• Astro Blaster Flyers

Astro Blaster Challenge Scores

1. Ian - 6910

2. Brian - 5830

3. Jordan - 5260

4. Chris - 4230

Astro Blaster Challenge Video

In this episode, we talk about the unfortunate incident that led to all of our recording gear being stolen and everyone in the community that reached out and helped us recover. We discuss what qualities of different manufacturers we each admire and would want in a mashed-up arcade game. We also talk about the strategies of arranging games in our arcades. All this and our updates. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• DZA's Game Room

• Pac Man + Girl Skateboards Classic Collection

In this episode we welcome a special guest, Russell (aka crazyclimber80). Our game of the episode is the 1980 classic Pac-Man. We are playing the turbo version, cause who has the time to wait around for the normal speed game. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• crazyclimber80’s Youtube Channel

• The Pac-Man Dossier

Pac-Man (Turbo) Challenge Scores

1. Ian - 224,700

2. Russell - 197,720

3. Brian - 66,830

4. Jordan - 59,600

Pac-Man (Turbo) Challenge Video

In this episode, we give you a complete run down of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and welcome guest host Chris (aka geech on KLOV). We also talk about deals gone bad. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• LordBBH on Youtube

• Kapows Arcade Adventures on Youtube

• BrokenToken Podcast

• The Digital Antiquarian

Fancy new paint job in the Sputnik Arcade Station.

Join us as we go ape spit playing and discussing 1989’s Toki by TAD Corporation. Is it a platformer or is it a beat ‘em up? How would an ape in the middle of the jungle procure a football helmet? Does Ian give this game a Coins Up™? All of your questions will be answered by the end of this episode. Enjoy!

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Toki Challenge Scores

1. Ian - 21,850

2. Jordan - 19,850

3. Brian - 17,750

Toki Challenge Video

In this fine episode, we field some listener feedback, discuss the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo and clue you in to our recent updates in our game rooms. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we are mounted on our fanciful birds of prey as we play Joust as our game of the episode. Find out Ian’s top three Williams games, what our strategies were while playing and if Jordan gives the game a Coins Up™ even with all the flapping. Enjoy!

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Joust Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 110,000

2. Jordan - 46,100

3. Ian - 34,550

Joust Challenge Video

In this episode, we field our awesome listeners’ questions and comments. We take our first stab at a calendar of upcoming events, talk about our trip to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and discuss all things that attract us about attract modes. All this and our game room updates. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Motoman202’s game room updates KLOV thread

• Zaccaria site

It is our game of the episode episode and the game is Millipede. Hear about the growths, all the bugs, Conway’s Game of Life and our scores and rates of this arcade classic. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Conway’s Game of Life

• Conway’s Game of Life in the Millipede source

Millipede Challenge Scores

1. Jordan - 64,795

2. Brian - 61,846

3. Ian - 58,439

Millipede Challenge Video