Arcade Game Tapestries
Description: Q*bert /ˈkjuːbərt/ is an arcade game developed and published for the North American market by Gottlieb in 1982. It is a 2D action game with puzzle elements that uses isometric graphics to create a pseudo-3D effect. The objective of each level in the game is to change every cube in a pyramid to a target color by making Q*bert, the on-screen character, hop on top of the cube while avoiding obstacles and enemies. Players use a joystick to control the character and when Q*bert collides with an enemy or harmful object in his path, he 'swears' by displaying a comic-style speech bubble and utters an incoherent phrase made of synthesized speech generated by the game's soundchip.
Description: Spy Hunter was a vehicular combat action game developed for video arcades in 1983. Designed as a vertical scrolling driving game with the player in the role of a spy driving a heavily armed super car, the object of the game was to travel the freeway, destroying as many enemy vehicles as possible while protecting civilian vehicles. Spy Hunter was produced in both sit-down and standard upright versions, with the latter being more common. The game's controls consisted of a steering wheel in the form of a futuristic aircraft-style yoke with several special buttons, a two-position stick shift and a pedal used for acceleration. Spy Hunter was a success in American arcades, where it was one of the top five highest-grossing games for 84 and 85.
Description: Galaxian is a fixed shooter video game that began showing up in arcades in 1979. The player assumes control of the star fighter Galaxip in its mission to protect Earth from waves of Galaxian aliens. Gameplay involves destroying each formation of aliens, who dive down towards the player in an attempt to hit them. The aliens appear in formation towards the top of the screen, with two escort ships, labeled the "Galaxian Flagship" or "Galboss." Enemies divebomb towards the bottom of the screen while shooting projectiles in an attempt to hit the player. The Galaxip can only fire one shot at a time, and the player must wait for it to either hit an enemy or clear the screen before being able to fire another, due to limitations of the hardware.
Description: BurgerTime, originally released as Hamburger in Japan, is a 1982 arcade game developed by Data East, initially for its DECO Cassette System. The player is chef Peter Pepper, who must walk over hamburger ingredients located across a maze of platforms while avoiding pursuing characters, including Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Pickle, and Mr. Egg. The player can score extra points by either crushing them under a falling ingredient, or by dropping an ingredient while they are standing on it. In the latter case, the ingredient falls two extra levels for every enemy caught on it. Crushed or dropped enemies return to the maze after a short time. The player could stun the bad guys with their pepper shaker, and a life is lost whenever Peter touches them.
Description: If you enjoy playing retro video games -- especially the classic arcade machines of the 80s -- then let the world know with this cool retro gamer shirt. Bonus points if you have your own pinball or arcade collection! Featuring a vintage style design, this arcade tshirt makes the perfect gift or present for any nerd in your life.
Description: If you enjoy playing retro video games -- especially the classic arcade machines of the 80s -- then let the world know with this cool retro gamer shirt. Bonus points if you have your own pinball or arcade collection! Featuring a vintage style design, this arcade tshirt makes the perfect gift or present for any nerd in your life.
Description: Q*Bert's Qubes is the 1983 sequel to the 1982 arcade hit, Q*Bert. The game features similar gameplay, but is now in three dimensions. Once again your goal is to change multicolored blocks to a target color, but now you must make sure all three visible sides of the blocks match the target color. You control Q*Bert on the playfield of blocks; Q*Bert changes the colors by jumping to a block, which will cause it to rotate in the direction of his jump. Unlike the original game, you don't need to change the colors of the whole playfield, but rather need to form straight line(s) of the target colors, and when you do, you can move on to the next round. The game achieved mild success, but due to the Gaming Crash of 1983, went relatively unnoticed.
Description: If you enjoy playing retro video games -- especially the classic arcade machines of the 80s -- then let the world know with this cool retro gamer shirt. Bonus points if you have your own pinball or arcade collection! Featuring a vintage style design, this arcade tshirt makes the perfect gift or present for any nerd in your life.
Description: If you enjoy playing retro video games -- especially the classic arcade machines of the 80s -- then let the world know with this cool retro gamer shirt. Bonus points if you have your own pinball or arcade collection! Featuring a vintage style design, this arcade tshirt makes the perfect gift or present for any nerd in your life.
Description: Bubble Bobble was originally released in 1986 as an arcade game in Japan. Players control one of two dragons named Bub and Bob, who need to save their girlfriends from the Cave of Monsters. In each level, players must defeat enemies by trapping them in bubbles Bub and Bob blow. Popping the bubbles sends enemies crashing to the ground, which causes them to release bonus items. The game was designed around two-player gameplay, so by inserting another coin, the second dragon can be controlled. Bubble Bobble was ported to many home computer and video game consoles, remaining a popular title throughout the '80s and '90s.
Description: There's no better place to meet up before heading out for a party at the moon towers, or at least that's what the kids from Dazed and Confused thought. The Emporium was a typical mid-seventies arcade with billiards, foosball, air hockey, and some of the earliest examples of commercial video games. This design includes a screen accurate version of the Emporium logotype seen on the exterior along with some period inspired additions to give it a true '70s vibe, Game on!
