Challenger Arcade Find

gnrl01

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I don't remember this game but I have a chance to buy it for 200 and it runs etc. It almost looks like it has similarities to tempest on some of it.. Any input on this game and how rare it is? Thanks
 
Fairly rare, although I don't think there is any demand either. I think that Tempest looking picture is misleading.
 
The videos I am finding on it does not seem too impressive. That maybe why I never heard of it.
 
Hey-

It's a vertical Centuri game.
With a rigged up adapter, you can put a Pleiades and a Phoenix board in there too.
I've had a Challenger for a pretty good while. Doesn't get a lot of love, but it's an OK game.

K
 
How nice is it and how big is the game room. If it is really nice and the collection is 15 games+ then it seems like a great addition for $200. However if it isn't that nice, or you are already out of room then I would pass.
 
I like it. It is an enjoyable game. It has some elements of Asteroids more than Tempest.
 
Let me know in case you dont take it please. I am looking for one.

And yes it's a rubbish game ;-) Nah, it's not exactly awesome but weird. And no comparison to Tempest which is a WOW! game imho.
 
I actually like this game and have had it on my want list for awhile. The only one I ever saw in person was at the Flippers arcade inside the Reston Bowling Alley in Reston, VA, back in the day. I saw one on TV once too (American Pickers) and someone posted a pic awhile back here showing one in a community center somewhere -- but that is about it. I want to get one mainly for the nostalgia.

I would compare it asteroids whereby your ship is either on the top of the screen or the bottom (you can flip via a button) and you can shoot in three directions at the same time. The asteroids basically bounce through the screen.
 
If you want to pm me, I will give you the guys number. He has a Mortal Combat 2 or 3. I am not sure of the condition but he will send you pics. I would love to see one of you guys that have been looking score them.
 
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