Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast

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.

Episode #116 - The Record of the Beast

June 02, 2026  /  Brian M.

Episode #116 - The Record of the Beast
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This is a special, out-of-sequence Game of the Episode episode. We were invited to the Digital Jazz Arcade by our friend Sam McNear to play Midway’s Jr. Pac-Man which was released in 1983. Along the way, we talk about Sam’s history with arcade games and high-score chasing, discover the game’s original working title and learn some helpful strategies from a top player himself. Enjoy!

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Jr. Pac-Man Challenge Scores

  1. Sam - 352,490

  2. Brian - 82,730

  3. Ian - 65,110

  4. Chris - 37,070