Ghost Town

[yaggy]

Remember in 1991 when Bromley tried to reprise
the rifle game era with their paltry GHOST TOWN
redemption piece?

Neat, attractive cabinet.
Better electronics for accuracy and reliability.
Music, speech and effects of course.

But then comes the kicker.
Twenty identical, stationary targets.

A video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76ftYBtOgI8


So, if say STERN (or other mfg) made a new rifle game
today, would it stand a chance? What would it need
to tickle the interest of the general public? I for
one would love to see a new wave of amusements land
back into everyday America like they did in the 80s.
But maybe "gun violence" and the whole politically
correct climate of today would dissuade such a venture?

 

[Oryk Zinyo]

If it were a redemption game I could see it getting played but otherwise I think it would flop. Kids today like the video shooters, I don't think a shooting range type of shooter woould garner much interest.

 

[TimothyC]

There's zero chance something like this would do well these days IMO. There was a Ghost Town on CL locally for a few months at $400 that I had considered however after reading a review online I passed. I'm sure it would be fun at a party but it looks to have zero replay value.

 

[7146aaron]

I miss the shooting ranges that used to be in every other arcade. They were so elaborate.

 

[Oryk Zinyo]

I like the shooting ranges as well. I always drop a few quarters in shooting ranges whenever I see one. I know of one in WA and two in VA that I play frequently. Some day maybe I'll own one.

 

[StreetzKing]

I got to say I have never seen one in person but would LOVE to play one, I think the shooters are awesome and would like one if they werent so expensive!

 

[yaggy]

If it were a redemption game I could see it getting played but otherwise I think it would flop. Kids today like the video shooters, I don't think a shooting range type of shooter woould garner much interest.

i'm not talking kids-only. the best concepts appeal to a broader range. Quick & Crash still makes good revenue for what it is, as an example, and appeals to all ages. A classic cabinet design, motors, creative imagery and a skill-testing concept could score quite a hit.

 

[Angry_Radish]

I'd gladly give up a side of my basement if I could find/afford one of those shooting galleries I remember playing at 6 flags, etc..

I like the shooting ranges as well. I always drop a few quarters in shooting ranges whenever I see one. I know of one in WA and two in VA that I play frequently. Some day maybe I'll own one.

 

[GunSmoke Guy]

Are you talking about something like this?... I took this picture ..it was taken inside an arcade Lake George,NY. It was hilarious because with the flash on it triggered literally all of the things that move at once!

 

[Oryk Zinyo]

That is what I am talking about.

Most of these shooting ranges do have a sign directing no flash photography. I guess you found out why!

 

[Angry_Radish]

Are you talking about something like this?... I took this picture ..it was taken inside an arcade Lake George,NY. It was hilarious because with the flash on it triggered literally all of the things that move at once!

Yep!
Damn I want one of those

 

[mclemore]

Quick & Crash. I'm a huge fan of this Namco gem. I've bought 2 of them on ebay. Both claimed to have worked fine, and both had the same error code (#I-009 or something like that) when booted up.

So they have been sitting in storage as I haven't had time to deal with them.

Fun game... from my experience I suspect a part in there isn't built to last.

They are pretty cheap these days, though 'offical' parts don't seem to be.

 

[TimothyC]

Are you talking about something like this?... I took this picture ..it was taken inside an arcade Lake George,NY. It was hilarious because with the flash on it triggered literally all of the things that move at once!

Wow I haven't seen one of those in 10 years or more

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-T