Namco Class of '81 now admissable for TG record submissions

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Namco Class of '81 now admissable for TG record submissions

Found this while searching the Twin Galaxy forums and thought it would be of interest here.. I have always wondered if a score on a Ms. Pacman/Pacman/Galaga machine (aka "class of 1981", 20th anniversary) would qualify for world record submissions, and TG now has a specific class for the all three games on this machine.

http://forums.twingalaxies.com/viewtopic.php?f=96&t=14856

I find it interesting that the Reunion cabs have outsold the original number of Galaga cabs from the early 80's (per the thread), and TG makes a valid argument that the reunion games are plentiful in the public and gives those a chance to work for a record without having to have access to an original classic machine. I know a lot of people can't afford a classic cab (or have room for one/can't convince the wife, etc.) or just can't find an old machine still in public in their area, so I thought this was a good move on TG's part.

On a side note, they won't do the same for the DK/DKjr/SMB or Missile Command/centipede/millipede multi because they don't feel they have sufficient production numbers.

I know there is a lot of hate on these because of the 25" monitor and stock joystick, but I personally like them for what they are. I certainly don't consider them as good as having an original cab for each game, but I would consider one if the price was right since I don't have a lot of room and didn't play any of these to the extent that I would miss not having the original joystick/buttons and cabs...
 
What are the rules? Just know there is a buy-in on all three of these games if I remember correctly... Obviously, I can get the record with $50 worth of quarters!

The rules are outlined in the link.. no buy-ins, level of difficulty needs to be confirmed, and the number of ships/pacs must be set to default also. I guess it would be a problem confirming the difficulty settings w/o having the keys to the game? lol.
 
I've seen these reunion cabs all over the place, movie theaters, bars, arcades, truck stops, service plazas on the toll road, etc. On the other hand, I've only seen 1 DK/DK Jr/MB cab, and 1 Centipede/Millipede/MC cab. It doesn't surprise me they've outsold the original Galaga, if you count all the home release cabs too.
 
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