Episode #72 - Suck on to the Ceiling

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!

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.

Show Links

• Buy The Glob on Craigslist now!

The Glob Challenge Scores

1. Brandon - 39,121

2. Brian - 31,001

3. Jordan - 16,008

4. Ian - 14,193

The Glob Challenge Video

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Episode #71 - We're Worried About Dave

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!

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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Episode #70 - Busty

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!

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.

Flicky Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 108,150

2. Ian - 85,910

3. Brandon - 62,240

4. Jordan - 15,800

Flicky Challenge Video

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Episode #69 - Satan's Power

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.

Show Links

• This vintage arcade game has fascinated Oregon coast tourists for generations

• Tubular Public Beta thread on KLOV

• Tubular

Jordan’s Roadtrip Photos

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Episode #68 - One Weird Trick

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

1. Brian - 48,250

2. Jordan - 25,400

3. Ian - 4,900

4. Brandon - 4,200

Choplifter Challenge Video

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Episode #67 - Rhino Hell

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!

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.

Show Links

• 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)

• KLOV Food Fight Replay Glitch thread

Congo Bongo Challenge Scores

1. Brandon - 19,500

2. Brian - 12,680

3. Ian - 4,820

4. Jordan - 3,990

Congo Bongo Challenge Video

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Episode #66 - Wolf Whistle

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

1. Brandon - 14,360

2. Jordan - 9,450

3. Ian - 6,670

4. Brian - 3,760

Zzyzzyxx Challenge Video

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Episode #65 - Bladderhouse

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!

Show Links:

• Brandon’s horror game KLOV thread

• Super Rare TRON Original Graded Arcade Marquee CAS 80+

• Jordan’s Donkey Kong pickup thread

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.

Splatterhouse Challenge Scores

1. Brandon - 29,800

2. Brian - 26,600

3. Jordan - 20,400

Splatterhouse Challenge Video

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Episode #64 - Immersed in the SAC-1

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!

Show Links:

• Nintendo Arcade’s Rescue video

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.

Chicken Shift Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 30,490

2. Brandon - 20,570

3. Ian - 20,220

4. Jordan - 20,090

Chicken Shift Challenge Video

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Scissors in the bottom of the Millipede

Episode #63 - The Dicker Maneuver

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!

Show Links:

• Sea Wolf Computer Service Manual

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.

Defender Challenge Scores

1. Jordan - 8,375

2. Ian - 8,075

3. Brandon - 5,875

4. Brian - 5,025

Defender Challenge Video

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Episode #62 - Well Done

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!

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.

Show Links:

• Repro Artwork - What's good and what's not KLOV thread

Burgertime Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 54600

2. Chris - 35640

3. Brandon - 14000

4. Ian - 4850

Burgertime Challenge Video

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Episode #61 - Return to Vax

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!

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.

Show Links:

• Howard Delman interview

• 15 minutes on the 'Ms. Pac-Man' assembly line Factory, 1982 video

Super Bug Challenge Scores

1. Brandon - 220

2. Jordan - 210

3. Ian - 190

4. Brian - 120

Super Bug Challenge Video

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Episode #60 - Eat Your Vegetables

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

1. Brian - 18,590

2. Brandon - 18,300

3. Jordan - 17,180

4. Ian - 15,720

Lady Bug Challenge Video

Episode #59 - Rototype

This month we play "Bally's answer to Pac-Man", The Adventures of Robby Roto! We have a thought provoking email regarding Fake BS, talk about cleaning games and Ian has a surprise new pickup. 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.

Show Links

• Eugene Jarvis vs Robby Roto (starts at 4:35)

• Bally Midway Auxiliary Show Monitor

The Adventures of Robby Roto! Challenge Scores
Jordan - 50,786 
Ian - 34,398
Brandon 12,450
Brian - 9,498

The Adventures of Robby Roto! Challenge Video

Episode #58 - KRAM'd

In this episode, we MAME it up with Taito's classic, KRAM. We field some voicemail, give a little dust washer PSA and learn how to soothe the savage beast. All this and our, always enlightening, gameroom updates. 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.

KRAM Challenge Scores
Brandon - 32,500
Jordan - 19,100
Brian - 12,200
Ian - 10,500

KRAM Challenge Video

Episode #57 - The Meatball on the Horizon

This month we gather together to play Juno First as our MAME of the Episode. We field a voicemail on MAME frontends and games in rental properties. We also talk about pinball licensing and official repro parts/patches for Williams games and a new FPGA cat box project. All this and our gameroom updates. 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.

Show Links

• Atari 2600 Juno First on Atari Age

• FPGA Cat Box Thread

Juno First Challenge Scores
Brandon - 89,880
Ian - 74,090
Brian - 47,640
Jordan - 40,420

Juno First Challenge Video

Episode #56 - Nailed It!

In this episode we visit the construction zone known as Exidy's Hard Hat. Discuss high score documentaries and their 'celebrity' subjects, FPGA vs MAME and our favorite multi-player games. We also talk about setting up a basic PCB test bench and update you on our gamerooms. 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.

Hard Hat Challenge Scores
Brandon - 27,760
Ian - 24,650
Brian - 26,450
Jordan - 24,360

Hard Hat Challenge Video

Episode #55 - Doe Mino Man

In this episode we dive into a discussion on regional game availablity from back in the day, is Gyruss really just a knock-off of Galaga and, which is better, a low serial number game or a numbers matching game? We play and discuss the Midway classic, Domino Man. All this and gameroom updates too. 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.

Domino Man Challenge Scores
Brandon - 59,208
Brian - 57,487
Ian - 29,363
Jordan - 23,955

Domino Man Challenge Video

Show Links:
crazyclimber80 Domino Man Poetry video

Episode #54 - Meat Is Murder

In this episode, we chucked all the meat to save the baby pigs in Konami's Pooyan. We do a little beer tasting courtesy of Pretentious Barrel House. Talk about the finer points of de-soldering and 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.

Pooyan Challenge Scores
Ian - 91800
Brian - 47200
Jordan - 38300
Brandon - 28350

Pooyan Challenge Video

Show Links:
720º-ish Bees-less ROM Hack

Episode #53 - Rabid Chameleon

Be prepared for a good scare as we dive into our MAME of the Episode with Monster Bash. We field a ton of listener feedback, discuss the closing of Grinkers and update you all with what we have been up to for the last two months. Happy Halloween!

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Monster Bash Challenge Scores
Brian - 25,600
Brandon - 16,300
Jordan/Ian - 6,800

Monster Bash Challenge Video

Show Links:
Repro WICO grommet thread on KLOV
Finland arcade games