Classic Arcade Podcast from the Pacific Northwest
Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.
In this episode, we finally address the question ‘When is enough enough’ in terms of collecting arcade games. Is there ever an end? We hope not. We also have a full round of game room updates including one reject with an epic pickup story. All this and the game of the episode reveal for next time. Enjoy!
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This month we take a deep dive into Marble Madness. Hear our thoughts and our quibbles with this 1984 System 1 classic. Enjoy!
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Marble Madness Challenge Scores
Jordan - 43,100
Brandon - 30,990
Brian - 26,130
Ian - 19,150
Show Notes
It’s an update episode! We field some feedback from our listeners. We talk about what went down at PRGE. We also address the popularity of repro cabinets. And, of course, update you on our game rooms and projects. Enjoy!
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Liu Kang playing Liu Kang
Space Duel Playstation conversion
This month we play the weird and the wacky Bally Sente game Snacks'n Jaxson. Hear about our strategies, how Jordan acquired this game and our thoughts on this obscure 1984 classic. Enjoy!
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Snacks’n Jaxson Challenge Video
In this episode, we discuss how to safely buy a game on the internet. We hear from our listeners via email and voicemail. And we go over what has been happening in our arcades since last time. Spoiler Alert: Jordan’s been busy. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we take on the Midway Manufacturing Co. 1980 classic, Space Encounters. Hear our takes on the game and our strategies on gameplay. Did anyone give this game a Coins Down™? Did anyone have a seizure from the intense strobe light? Listen and find out. Enjoy!
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Space Encounters Challenge Scores
Brian - 5,397
Brandon - 5,110
Ian - 4,873
Jordan - 4,865
Space Encounters Challenge Video
In this episode, we respond to all of our lovely listener’s feedback. We talk about what games are rites of passage for all collectors. And we fill you in with what has been going on in our own arcades. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
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Listener Marc’s pallet unloading technique.
In this episode we play The Glob as the MAME of the Episode. We cover the strategy (or lack there of), sound, graphics and also learn the name of the eponymous Glob. We also learn about the storied history of the game and all the different versions that are available to play. Enjoy!
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The Glob Challenge Scores
Brandon - 39,121
Brian - 31,001
Jordan - 16,008
Ian - 14,193
The Glob Challenge Video
In this episode we get an earful from listeners about our new format, talk about the state of the hobby, talk about upcoming shows and give you our game room updates. We also throw in a healthy dose of shit talk on repro games and Arcade 1ups. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we play the 1984 Sega game, Flicky. We talk about the alternate names for the game, which popular game franchise Flicky appears in and what game the programmers were seeking to beat while making the game. Enjoy!
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Flicky Challenge Scores
Brian - 108,150
Ian - 85,910
Brandon - 62,240
Jordan - 15,800
Flicky Challenge Video
In this mega-update episode, we field some listener feedback. Jordan takes a trip to an arcade, Brandon takes a trip to an arcade, Brian buys the hardware store out of a certain part and Ian gives us the lowdown on the new version of Tubular. This and so much more. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail. If you would like to support the show, you can do so at ko-fi.com/coinrejects.
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Jordan’s Roadtrip Photos
In this episode, we go behind enemy lines with Choplifter. We are dedicating the whole episode on playing and discussing this 1985 Sega classic. Enjoy!
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Choplifter Challenge Scores
Brian - 48,250
Jordan - 25,400
Ian - 4,900
Brandon - 4,200
Choplifter Challenge Video
In this episode we brave the jungle and discuss Sega’s 1983 classic, Congo Bongo. We talk about arcade shows, restoration tools and how many times certain titles have passed through our collections. All this and our gameroom updates. Enjoy!
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PRGE (Portland, OR)
NWPAS (Tacoma, WA)
CAX (San Jose, CA)
Midwest Gaming Classic (Milwaukee, WI)
Southern Fried Gameroom Expo (Atlanta, GA)
Louisville Arcade Expo (Louisville, KY)
Freeplay Florida (Orlando, FL)
PinFest (Allantown, PA)
Congo Bongo Challenge Scores
Brandon - 19,500
Brian - 12,680
Ian - 4,820
Jordan - 3,990
Congo Bongo Challenge Video
In this episode, we play the mysteriously named Zzyzzyxx by Cinematronics. We discuss some listener feedback on scary games and beginner cabinets to collect and restore. Try to troubleshoot wiggly vectors and give you updates on our arcades. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Zzyzzyxx Challenge Scores
Brandon - 14,360
Jordan - 9,450
Ian - 6,670
Brian - 3,760
Zzyzzyxx Challenge Video
This month we bring you tricks and treats and play 1988's Splatterhouse as the spooky MAME of the episode. We answer some listener feedback, talk about graded arcade parts and recount our scariest game moving experiences. All this and our beloved gameroom updates. Enjoy!
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Splatterhouse Challenge Scores
Brandon - 29,800
Brian - 26,600
Jordan - 20,400
Splatterhouse Challenge Video
This month we play the egg-cellent Bally Sente game, Chicken Shift. Answer some listener questions, give you our game room updates and explore the mystery of the scissors in the bottom of the cabinet. Enjoy!
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Chicken Shift Challenge Scores
Brian - 30,490
Brandon - 20,570
Ian - 20,220
Jordan - 20,090
Chicken Shift Challenge Video
Scissors in the bottom of the Millipede
In this episode, we play and discuss the classic Williams game, Defender. We answer email, discuss some pinball and also go down a jukebox rathole. All this and our gameroom updates. Enjoy!
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Defender Challenge Scores
Jordan - 8,375
Ian - 8,075
Brandon - 5,875
Brian - 5,025
Defender Challenge Video
In this episode, we have a special guest. Our friend Chris (geech on KLOV) joins us to fill in for Jordan. We talk about arcade game locations, repro artwork and respond to listener feedback. We also heat up the grill and pepper some pickles while we discuss the game of the episode, Burgertime! All this and our gameroom updates. Enjoy!
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Burgertime Challenge Scores
Brian - 54600
Chris - 35640
Brandon - 14000
Ian - 4850
Burgertime Challenge Video
In this episode, we jump behind the wheel of Super Bug. We talk about the growing popularity of cashless payments in arcades, answer listener questions, talk about our gameroom updates and set some high score goals. Enjoy!
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Super Bug Challenge Scores
Brandon - 220
Jordan - 210
Ian - 190
Brian - 120
Super Bug Challenge Video
In this episode, we field some listener questions about arcade game artwork, running proper power to your arcade and how nostalgia plays into our obsession with these refrigerator-sized games. We rotate the turnstile on Lady Bug, our MAME of the Episode, and give you a rundown on what has been going on in our own game rooms. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Lady Bug Challenge Scores
Brian - 18,590
Brandon - 18,300
Jordan - 17,180
Ian - 15,720
Lady Bug Challenge Video
