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Multigame xx-1, xxx-1, xxxx-1 comparison.....

Has anyone compiled a comparison table of arcade games in the KLOV database versus multi game boards such as the 48-1, 1066-1 etc, to see what does nat appear in any current market multigame board ? or, an individual comparison of klov db against a particular multigame board ? or, a comparison of klov db against many or all multigame boards ?

I am hoping to compile a comparison table of all multixx, xxx, xxxx in 1 game board supported games (H & V) to help me identify
(a) which games are represented in multiboards, and which m/b to get
(b) which games are not represented in multigame boards so i can decide on some interesting dedicated cabs...
(c) which multigame boards have williams games (defender robotron etc) - i am sure i have seen at least on that has them just cant remember which!

....and any copies of such compilations/comparison tables would be useful! if one has never been compiled or made available here, i'll post mine when done.

Cheers! :cool:
 
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My first cab was a mame cocktail that had different controls on 3 of the 4 sides to play just about every game. I still have it, but never play it. In fact I don't think its been turned on in several years. It just can't come close to capturing the nostalgia and experience of playing on a dedicated cab. Multigames are good for practice and to play games you're unfamiliar with that never made it to your local arcade. The more games included the better. Multigame cabs are better suited for making money on location in bowling alleys than private collecting. Space is limited as well as cash so we must make our dedicated cab game purchases wisely. Here are some of my criteria when considering the purchase of dedicated games that should apply to all collector age groups. "Unique" is a word you will see a lot of. Pricepoint is not on the list because that is dependent on the other factors.

1. Consider the games you loved playing the most in your youth at the arcades first and foremost. If it was fun to play then, it's a good bet that it will most likely still be fun.
2. Games with a unique or complex controller interface.
3. Games with unique artwork that you find appealing. (Its surprising how important this is)
4. Original and unique Cabinet design.
5. Games that use specialized monitors and/or are viewed in a special way. (Vectors, mirrored, blacklit, periscopic, magnified etc.)
6. Games that have an immersive sound system. (Certain cockpit or environmental cabs like Sinistar or Environmental Discs of Tron come to mind.)
7. Games that have an interesting back story or make for an interesting conversation piece. (Death Race for instance)
8. Rare or prototype games (just because its fun to have what other people don't.)
9. Games that fit well in your limited allotted space. (DO you want a 6 player x-men in your bedroom vs. two or three smaller cabs?)
10. Current game location and seller. (How much of a hassle is this going to be and what do the logistics of getting this game entail.)
11.-99. A few suggesstions from others that I might have overlooked?
100. Is the game offered in an available multi-kit.
 
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