Can you get to paradise? We sure try in this episode, where we play and talk about the Williams/Vid Kidz classic 1983 game, Blaster. Hear about what console this game was originally targeted for, whether or not Geech likes this game and vampire cats. Enjoy!

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• Larry DeMar’s rant about Blaster

In this episode, we hear about Dave from Buffalo’s legendary haul, talk about this year’s CAX that Brian and Ian attended and we talk about the PSE KLOV thread and the rare, prototype game that was revealed to the community. All this, updates and a little tangent where to talk all about CEDs. Enjoy!

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• CED Magic - NFL Football

• NFL Football on KLOV

• QB3 on KLOV

• Jeff Minter’s I, Robot

In this episode, we talk about and play the Bally Midway classic from 1983, Discs of Tron. We talk about the different cabinets, our gameplay strategies and all the cool details that this game has to offer. Enjoy!

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• 2021 George Gomez Interview

• MCR FAQ

• Brian Colin’s Game Refuge History page

Discs of Tron Challenge Scores

1. Chris - 32,400

2. Jordan - 26,000

3. Brian - 13,800

4. Ian - 8,600

Discs of Tron Challenge Video

In this episode, we have emails and voicemails and game room updates. Hear about game pickups that might not have been worth the trip, our Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show wrap up and what spinner games we think are the best. All this and more. Enjoy!

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• NWPAS Inside Thread

• Resurrecting Sinistar: A Cyber-Archaeology Documentary

In this episode, we talk about and play the Sega/Gremlin classic from 1980, Carnival. We talk about all the firsts that this game gives us, how to score the most points while playing and which one of us hates the music. Enjoy!

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• Coin Rejects Youtube Channel

• Crazyclimber80’s Carnival Episode

Carnival Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 15,650

2. Chris - 11.530

3. Jordan - 8,610

4. Ian - 1,410

Carnival Challenge Video

In this episode, we talk about and play the Sega/Gremlin classic from 1980, Carnival.

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• Coin Rejects Youtube Channel

• Crazyclimber80’s Carnival Episode

Carnival Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 15,650

2. Chris - 11.530

3. Jordan - 8,610

4. Ian - 1,410

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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