Bally/Midway Bosconian........opinions please

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I am very curious about this game.What are you guys thoughts on the game in terms of gameplay,fun,and longevity in a collection? I saw a video and it seems pretty boring but I'd like to verfiy that firsthand. Would $250-300 be fair for a really nice example?
 
I love it, had one 10 years ago and played the hell out of it bitd, and would gladly pay that price for the game.

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I see that the ship only shoots two ways,front and rear. Can you obtain power ups to enable the ship to fire in more directions. I think the voice may get to me too eventually. It sounds like he's yelling "Fart!!AssFart!!" lols Beautiful art on the machine though I must say.
 
Not boring...not boring....in fact one of the most faced paced classic games you can find on the higher levels. Just frantic.

Here's the end of one of my better games from awhile back (5 ships only TG settings). I had the WR for a bit but it was recently usurped from me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAQ4yL3UwWc
 
5 ships only WR is 520,390 which beat my 481,190 recently. 520k is huge and will be tough to beat.
 
Interesting.....will have to see where my scores are at for comparison. I never really paid attention but I feel like I'm pretty decent at it. Good to have a reference point!
 
i love Bosconian and don't find it boring. no power ups but i don't think that detracts at all.

i was happy to find my dedicated cab for $300 with great side and kickplate art since nobody repros those pieces. not a hugely popular game with the public but it has a following among collectors and a nice example can fetch a bit of coin.
 
There's a Bosconian in the Smithsonian.

(Not really. But it's a great game.)
 
Not boring...not boring....in fact one of the most faced paced classic games you can find on the higher levels. Just frantic.

Here's the end of one of my better games from awhile back (5 ships only TG settings). I had the WR for a bit but it was recently usurped from me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAQ4yL3UwWc

Very cool vid...my high is maybe around 225K or so (on factory settings).

I picked up a mini a few years back...I bring it to CA Extreme every year, and it definitely gets played quite a bit.

Definitely a game worth having...they aren't remembered all that much so they can usually be had fairly cheaply, too. :)

Jon
 
bosconian

the voice over itself is awesome. its one of those games you know when you hear it playing!
 
5 ships only WR is 520,390 which beat my 481,190 recently. 520k is huge and will be tough to beat.
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Excellent play, dude! Your score wooped-up on my best score.

Scott C.
 
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