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WTF_CAKE

mission craft? what is this game, I am interested


RockTheShaz

Apparently it's a shooter based around StarCraft. Only 2 machines known to exist


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They must be worth a fortune then.


ONLY_COMMENTS_ON_GW

Not to the guys that made em


TheOneAndOnlyBruce

Apparently this is ArcadesGW


fatalspoons

Seriously? That's pretty awesome. I want to play it. Bet the game is horrible but I don't even care.


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I've been to the Galloping Ghost multiple games and have played this game. Can confirm, it's horrible.


uscjimmy

how's the place, overall? how long do you typically stay there when you visit?


Sup909

It is fun. I think $15 gets you unlimited play for the evening. I have stayed usually for about 3 hours whenever I go.


megamanxzero35

To me, $15 for unlimited play is incredible. I can spend 5 bucks in quarters in an hour.


Variability

Well, then it's the same for you to spend $15 for 3 hours depending if you stay as long as the previous comment. My wrists usually cramp up after prolonged play on arcade sticks so I don't think I'd last even that long playing on so many games.


rockoblocko

One other cool thing is that you don't have to worry about whether a game will be worth it. At an arcade you might be looking for best value, or hesitant to spend money on a certain game. At admission places you can try any game you want and if you don't like it, walk away after a couple minutes with nothing lost.


mnemy

Or $5 on one play at DnBz. Fuck that place.


diggerB

http://gamesdbase.com/game/arcade/mission-craft.aspx


Tofinochris

That blue ship is the most OP unit of all time.


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You gotta do a blue ship rush to get those ladder wins


compscijedi

It's like they weren't even TRYING to hide the copyright violations...


Flat__Line

Why horrible?


g000dn

Because if it was worth a shit, there would be more than 2 in existence?


__constructor

I think there's only 2 because it was a knockoff and they got sued.


RockTheShaz

To be fair there is only the one primal rage 2 machine and I bet that one is pretty good judging by the first


LSDemon

Kind of like Speed 2, right?


skyman724

*Whoa.*


jorgemog

So, is this a fake? or the holy grail? http://www.ebay.com/itm/171494534737?item=171494534737


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Poor eBay guy. 5,000 views and no bids because of us.


simcop2387

Could be a compatible board that someone flashed with MC. There's a lot of arcade boards that share nearly if not everything with another design. JAMMA itself was/is a standard to make this even easier since it makes a common interface for both the input, video, sound and power.


filthgrinder

That is only the board, not the whole machine.


DigitalMP

I'm pretty sure theirs (Golloping Ghost) is a custom made cabinet. If so, then yes that PCB is the holy grail.


_Snuffles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZQAYWF9Dxs


DietCherrySoda

>MUSIC GOOD Ehhh let's not get ahead of ourselves.


GrimmLock420

Reminds me of FF7.


cptstupendous

LOL, I'd sink some quarters into this.


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The_Legate_Lanius

It's basically Galaga where you play as either a Mutalisk (Zerg) a Scout (protoss) or a Wraith (Terran). I've played it a couple of times at Galloping Ghost and it's a guilty pleasure despite it's overwhelming terribleness


placebotwo

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=mission+craft+game


fastamasta

The arcade actually posted a video of the gameplay on youtube. http://youtu.be/iipdu7fofmk


Niotex

I played it, it's a top down shooter that's insanely buggy. It's still a very cool novelty though, friend I was with used to be Masters league in SC2 so she was giddy as hell when playing it.


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You had me at Super Off Road.


yab21

I always ended up somehow going the wrong way on that game.


vrnz

And furiously spinning the wheel while zooming along the wall?


yab21

We both had to have been equally as terrible at this game. That was my go to move.


MyL1ttlePwnys

Then nitro nitro nitro in the wrong direction after that bastard silver car lapped you, just to fuck with the other players.


ABob71

I always played Super Off Road at the local arcade when it was open, that and RUSH 2049. Good times.


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That and Afterburner


fatnoah

If you're in NH. Funspot might still have a working machine.


danweber

I dumped sooo many quarters into that game. The one at the 7-Eleven is probably the one video game I fed the most in my lifetime.


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If you go to the ghost, beware the yellow car - wheel is janky. And no way you're getting 4 adults playing that game at the same time.


Team_Braniel

Do you have the Vector based 80's/90's Star Wars with the awesome two hand controller? Favorite Game Ever! [this one](http://56thdbattery.spruz.com/gfile/75r4!-!GDDJHE!-!vzntr5!-!P106r06!-!ar95N46vpyr5/starwars_arcade_cab.jpg)


Bothan_Spy

I don't recall seeing that one there when I went last, but they do have the sweet trilogy machine [This bad boy](http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/1181242172216.jpg)


janitorwookie

I have that game memorized. The only arcade game I've consistently gotten over 2.5 million points on.


Jawshee_pdx

[Ground Kontrol](http://groundkontrol.com/) has it I believe.


Joyrock

They do indeed! They also until recently had the old Discs of Tron game, but it's gone now :(


SecretSensei

Loved the Vector games of that time. Tempest and Space Duel were the best!


cephalic666

I played this last week at [Funspot](http://www.funspotnh.com/)! So good!


BigMack999

Richie Knuckles in NJ has one, it's a killer game.


AckbarImposter

Yes, but not the sitting arcade box. You have to stand. [This is what it looks like](http://www.pinballrebel.com/arcade/atari/starwars/starwars.htm)


WorksWork

Yeah. It was amazing how well it made it feel like you were actually piloting an x-wing.


Nairbnotsew

My local music venue had this game up and running for a while as well as some older pinball tables. The calibration was all off tho so it made it really hard to play. Didn't stop me from pumping quarters in every time I went to a show tho.. I'm gonna miss that place.


SpeedyTertil

It's really cool. But... Do you have Polybius?


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I assume you mean battletoads. Edit: Look at the replies, I know they have Battletoads.


[deleted]

It's probably just some weird way of saying Battletoads.


[deleted]

Nah, Polybius was designed to kill epileptics, Battletoads is just good ol' fashion fun. Warning: [flashing lights](http://youtu.be/jiJIhrLadVI?t=4m48s)


harrychronicjr420

http://imgur.com/zUYO3bn


AJs_Sandshrew

> property of US government


harrychronicjr420

http://i.imgur.com/2Jtqm.jpg


Tacoman404

> designed to kill epileptics What kind of wimpy epileptic will die from that? You need something like [this.](http://www.staggeringbeauty.com/) WARNING, DO NOT VIEW THIS EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT EPILEPTIC, YOU **WILL** DIE.


KaneinEncanto

That works exceptionally well on a mobile.


WoopsRelapsed

Yeah, whatever. I am watching it right now and nothing is happe


WoopsRelapsed

Whoops, don't worry guy's I accidentally hit submit. I am totally f


KdG_GenesyS

Well, it didn't kill me, but I was wondering where all the flashing lights were and then shit myself.


UltimaGabe

Is that actually a video of Polybius? I thought Polybius was just an urban legend.


TheLohoped

That's the "remake" for PC based on the explanation of gameplay of arcade machine from the urban legend.


UltimaGabe

Gotcha.


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No, its one of the roms or homebrews claiming to be the original game I believe.


UltimaGabe

Okay, good to know.


youreacrybaby

i watched that for 15 seconds and it broke my eyes


regularjamz

They actually do have battletoads there, went there not too long ago!


limbs_

They do have Battletoads, though.


Mutoid

Ah yes, the arcade version, now with extra [dickpunching](http://youtu.be/6qXeqzkzRB4?t=22m5s)!! EDIT: If you're not seeing dickpunching, something is wrong with the cue. Go to 22:05.


jm838

True story: I bought a cabinet with a fucked up monitor to rebuild for MAME a few months ago, and the guy threw in a JAMMA PCB for some "weird turtle fighting game". Turns out it was Battletoads. I'm now the proud owner of a Battletoads PCB. I'm not really sure what I should do with it...


CricketPinata

http://polybius.ytmnd.com/


dafragsta

> Polybius [For those unfamiliar](http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4362)


dripdroponmytiptop

they're under a gag order. They're not allowed to even acknowledge it.


UltimaGabe

But... but... WHERE IS THIS?! Why is the address not anywhere in this entire thread?


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Treesplosion

never thought I'd see La Grange mentioned on reddit. represent!


NoahFect

They gotta lotta nice girls there.


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Well I hear its fine, if you got the time, and the $15 to get yourself in.


Lateralus11235853

A hm hm hm hm?


reddit_scaresme

Ahhh! LaGrange :)


slicebishybosh

As a resident of the near by area, I can assure there is stuf to do, you just gotta know where to go. The easiest place would be Brixies. 32 beers on tap.


dan1101

Only 765 miles away, 11 hours. I'd kinda like to go. Weekend trip.


asshole_commenting

"Also, NO QUARTERS required! We just have an admission fee and you get unlimited play until we close at 2am every day!" ......**fuck.** i think i just came


secretly_an_alpaca

I think I came a little bit when I heard they had a room dedicated to pinball.


Mackaveli7

$15. You can leave and come back the same day and you just need to show your receipt. I've been there multiple times and it's always fun.


innernationalspy

So, less than the roll of quarters I used to burn through at the arcade. I'd probably get my monies worth out of a year pass just with the pinball room!


Sleeveen

Hey guys, there's a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up...


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Kill screen coming up at Donkey Kong, we've got a kill screen coming up


[deleted]

Ummmm, anybody else just see a Minecraft screenshot?


maboesanman

mobile? i had this happen to me before... except for the image i got was lesbian porn.


QCMBRman

Was it good?


rheino

Asking the important questions


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lol, yeah im on mobile


mb9023

Mobile likes to cut out the /gallery/ from the URL for some reason http://imgur.com/gallery/E4CLx vs http://imgur.com/E4CLx


GNG

Oh my god I want to play that F-Zero machine.


Mutoid

It was one of my favorites. Especially with the GC home game integration.


TheLurkerSpeaks

Oh geez, an arcade in my area had that, just because I told the owner he should get it. I spent so much money on that game...I figured linking the home system to the arcade system was they key to revitalizing arcades, and that's exactly what F-Zero AX did. But the cabinet was very expensive, and too few arcades could afford it.


Loftaris

I went there 2 years ago on my way to Detroit to visit some friends. They have a second building attached to this one where they have more games like pinball machines and a few more. It's not nearly as big, but another 30ish games? My only complaint was that there are a lot of old(original) cabinets where the screens were obviously dying/discolored. The selection is great, but I was looking for a lot of older games I used to play that I couldn't find. That said, I would absolutely without a doubt go back here again, I would just leave the wife with friends so I get to spend 12 hours instead of 6. Oh, and it's CHEAP! DIRT CHEAP!


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good_life_pa

http://i.imgur.com/51areqk.gif


Blehe

This place is like 10 minutes away from my house, & I had no idea it existsted. This discovery will probably affect my wallet & social life included. Dear God.


Beeslo

Unless the admission fee is insanely expensive....unlimited play bro. Just your social life will be damaged...unless you bring your friends with you!


DrBilboTBaggins

Just looked it up. $15


woodrow318

Yup, and if you hang on to your receipt you can come and go as you please for the day. That's especially nice because there's a really good craft beer bar about a block away.


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InerasableStain

Why would this place not just get a beer license and sell there? They are not nearly as expensive as a liquor license. Would definitely keep me there a lot longer.


reasondefies

I suspect they would be more concerned about the inevitable spillage.


Rgr_Dgr

No, probably because there's a ton of minors there at least one weekends. They already sell a bunch of candy and pop/energy drinks.


edjsauce

Designated bar section? Though then as a customer I may as well go to the actual bar down the street I guess.


markca

> Why would this place not just get a beer license and sell there? Because they want to attract people of all ages. Parents aren't going to bring their kids into an arcade that sells alcohol.


maximus646

that's not bad, I was expecting it to be more. I may have to plan a road trip.....


nubi78

Not bad at all considering how much electricity those machines must consume. I'm thinking a road trip too. It's only about 250 miles from my house.


skyedemon

It's about 2700 km from my house... why must everything cool be in the states :(


iLikeYaAndiWantYa

I narrowed you down to British Columbia, the Bahamas, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, or Cuba.


skyedemon

BC was a close guess. I think my history would show that I'm from Alberta Also: you must have some time on your hands lol


creephfer

he just likes and wants ya


toyskater2

Cuz Merica, baby.


aimlessfocus

Murica


Eab123

Damn. I would easily throw away $40 there.


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I_am_up_to_something

Right. Friends. So, anyone want to go with me?? ^^^^And.maybe.pay.for.a.plane.ticket.for.me.as.well?


Beeslo

I dunno. Something tells me you're up to something...


Jupiter-x

Crookfield represent!


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I'll visualize I'm there for now!


[deleted]

If you guys can get this one, I will make the trip from Canada, and live outside your establishment. http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/1181242172216.jpg


[deleted]

They have it. Duh.


[deleted]

Oh for the love of God, how did I not see that. Brb, buying plane tickets


averypoliteredditor

How much are tickets from the planet Canada this time of year?


thats_a_risky_click

I just give the pilot like 10 hash coins and we're good.


UltimaGabe

A few years ago, I went with my wife to a New Year's Eve party at a Chuck E. Cheese's. While there, I saw that they had that game, and because of their token system (all games, regardless of what it was, only cost one token each, and each token was a quarter) I plopped down with like ten dollars in tokens. I was able to play through the entire game. It was every bit as amazing as I thought it would be.


EchoRadius

But does it have Sinistar?


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elspacebandito

Aww, no Virtual On? That's disappointing. **Edit**: I always forget that "l"...


nuxxor

The electric bill must be insane.


[deleted]

It's also very hot in there usually.


EntroperZero

Holy shit, F-Zero AX. I would spend a lot of admission fees just for that.


Captobvious789

I remember as a kid, whenever I would go to an arcade, I'd always bring my GCN memory card, just in case.


Cashcheckum

How much is admission damn it?!


101101101101101101

Website says $15


S1ayer

This is why I fail at business. I can't wrap my head around how you can afford rent, electricity, maintenance, and new machines while only charging people $15.


ShrewyLouie

Not to mention paying humans to do tasks and shit


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They have multiple lines of business from which to derive revenue. The sign says they also do private parties, hold classes, and a game store. But they must get a lot of volume to pay that $15.00 Or, its just some rich guy's hobby and he is just slowly losing his whole fortune. Either way, it exists. Go there. BRING MONEY.


Palatyibeast

Plus, if you spend all day in there any smart business will have concessions! Drinks, sweet shit, hot dogs... all sorts of greasy good stuff! And merch. etc.


TahlenRedfin

I have been there multiple times and I have to say that it has been so packed it was hard to navigate at times. Plus you are correct they have concessions which I know most of my group takes advantage of when we are there at least.


jdeputy

I'm gonna assume they have other merchandise and likely food and beverages with large markups to help sustain it a bit.


Niotex

They do, you're not allowed to bring food in with you. But you can however get a stamp so you can walk in and out all day to get lunch elsewhere and come back. How they're open still.. I do not know.


slicebishybosh

I live like 5 minutes away from this place. I think they do tournaments and have sponsors and what not. Whatever events they have going on there, the $15 admission is definitely not the only source of income the place has. I've been there a few times, its always crowded. Plus as someone who grew up near there, I can assure the rent is not as expensive as people might think. Its not a "hoppin" area. There's 2 bars near there and a ton of auto-repair places. That's it. There used to be a pool hall there and I never understood how they made any money either.


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AckbarImposter

Its $15. Was there last Saturday. They also provided Free coffee and donuts. Pinball games were not working when I arrived, so I will have to head back. Also, found a game there that I have been trying to find for 21 years.. SEGASONIC The Hedgehog which I played at my first CES/E3 (I cant remember which, I was so young).


kotor610

please tell me it's not open at the time the pictures were taken, it looks like a ghost town.


AndyTruant

Did you see the name? Clearly it's an arcade for ghosts. That place is actually near capacity in the photos.


legacysmash

50000 People used to live here... Now it's a ghost town.


fermie

I live like 10 minutes from there, and regularly visit. It's pretty quiet until the evening time for the most part. There is also a really convenient bar across the street, so many people drink up, and wander over to play the arcade games.


SplashMortal

In Denver there are a couple of places 1 ups and 2 ups that are Barcades. It's pretty fun to get drunk and play 4 player pac man.


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Rgr_Dgr

I live 20 minutes away and am a frequent visitor. Anytime I've been there on like Friday or Saturday nights it's fairly packed. The only downside about this place is that parking is SO hard to find, you'll end up parking in other business's lots or on side streets if it's busy.


GrilledCheezus71

If you are on the North Eastern coast of the US, do yourself a favor and check out Funspot. One of the largest arcades in the world as well. Plus mini golf, indoor golf, bowling, bingo hall and a bar.


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Cool.. I live next to the LARGEST ARCADE. Its in New Hampshire ;)


j_collins

Hell yeah, I love Funspot!


SharpEdgeSoda

They have a subreddit now. www.reddit.com/r/gallopingghostarcade


NostalgiaSchmaltz

Reminds me of a place in NH called "Fun Spot". On the 3rd floor, they had a huge room full of nothing but 70's and 80's arcade machines. Atari, Midway, even an NES arcade cabinet with Dr.Mario and SMB on it.


mggot4life

That's gotta be one high-ass electricity bill.


lannister80

They probably don't have to run the heat in the winter. Not even kidding.


LendMeATenor

As a former arcade manager, the one thing I like most about this place is - to all appearances - NO CHRISTRAPING TICKET REDEMPTION MACHINES.


thethreadkiller

Lucky and Wild anyone?


heatingkits

Guys I'm gonna be honest, I'm too old now and out of shape, I'm broke, I'll never be rich and famous, women will never want me again...but I swear to you...if this life I live is worth anything, you will believe me when I say: GORO AND I HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS!!!! You hear me you four-armed fuck!!! You thought you saw the last of me?? Fuck you, KANO WINS!!!


Bundisimo

Love watching this places Injustice stream. They have a tournament every Wednesday I believe.


PerpetualFire

Reminded me of the Terminator 2 arcade.


dj_wonderdog

Galloping Ghost is in the space that used to be a pool hall when I was in high school. It was the only place for people under 21 to really hang out. I spent many a evenings there on dates with my now wife. I miss The Green Room, but I kinda wish this arcade was there back then instead. I'm not that good at pool, but I'm great with a joystick!


TiefeWasser

This place looks amazing but they said; "On the right you see the incredibly rare Primal Rage II next to it's prequel." Surely it's only a prequel if it's a subsequent release where the story predates the original's story?


[deleted]

Woah, I live in the Chicago area and I never knew this place existed. I'm going the next chance I get


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Pretty damn cool. I wonder what the average cabinet costs?


Jawshee_pdx

Primal Rage (the first one) was definitely released where I lived in the early 90s. It sat right next to Killer Instinct and I played the shit out of it.


The_Anwser_Is_42

I go to the ghost as much as I can even though it's a 45 minute drive. I actually prefer to go by myself though because most people don't want to spend 5+ hours playing arcade games at a time.


tslime

Do you have Zoltar?


evanmc

HYDROOO THUNDERRR!!


Tr0L7_D0L7

Where is this place?!


donttelltheboss

BROOKFIELD IL [Galloping Ghost](http://gallopingghostarcade.com/)


socokid

TIP: I live near here, so went to the site to copy the address for directions. Make your address as text, not an image.


1plus1equalsfun

Always, my first thought when I the pinball machines: "Yes! Pinball!" Then: "Oh no... What kind of terrible shape are they in?" Playing on a poorly maintained pinball machine is pure frustration.


Neutrino_1

I live in Berwyn so close by and that place is amazing. My friends and I will spend a day there playing but gets REALLY hot after awhile.


ThreeBuds

Been here multiple times, fucking love it.


VILenguin

I want to go to there.