The Act prototype on Denver craigslist

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In case anyone is looking for one of these, it's on craigslist for $2000. It was ported to iOS apparently, but if you want an actual machine here's your chance.

http://denver.craigslist.org/clt/3527294842.html

"This is a prototype arcade game called The Act. It was developed as an arcade kit game by Cecropia, who unfortunately ran out of money before they could put it into full production. The game is an interactive comedy game and is unlike any other, except maybe Dragon's Lair. You control a character named Edgar in various scenes as part of a "save your job, help your brother and get the girl" story. The only control is a knob that you spin left or right, which can be interpreted as "sensitive or aggressive", "push or pull", or just "left or right", among other things. It is estimated that there were only 10 kits produced for the general public, making this a very rare game. The company did make 40 other kits, but they were only for the production crew. People who have put it into commercial use have had very good success, noting that many people who play will want to keep playing to see the end of the story. This was certainly true when we played. This machine is in excellent condition and works 100%. All locks and keys are included.

The Act is the first game by Cecropia. The animation for the act was provided by several ex-Disney animators. The game has been in development for over six years, and was tested in the New England area.

For More information on this game visit:

www.theactgame.com

www.cecropia.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSyQ3a1oVZc



This item is sold working as is."
 
It's been on and off of ebay for over a year too. What I find more interesting is the guy's Hey Barkeep machine he's been trying to sell as well.
 
It really is a pretty sweet game (I've got one myself), even if it is a bit unforgiving in some of the later sections. What's also nice is that the twister control is easily replaceable, if (or rather when) it breaks. And, with the kit being an actual computer, it looks great on all sorts of modern viewing hardware, as well as the more standard "arcade" monitors.
 
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