Trying to identify an old 80s arcade game...

quagmire70

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Played this in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. All I can remember is that your ship went from side to side on the bottom of the screen. There was something in the middle and aliens? would come from either side of the screen and steal stuff from what ever was in the middle. You had to keep going from side to side shooting them. I believe if they took something and you shot them, whatever they took would stay where they left it for someone else to take later. Strange I can't remember the name as it was the only arcade in my town for a long time. Sure hope someone can help me out. This has been bugging me for years. I'd love to play it again. Thanks in advance for any help!
 
I don't know about the bottom part... sounds a little like Sinistar but there's no bottom in that game...
 
Played this in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. All I can remember is that your ship went from side to side on the bottom of the screen. There was something in the middle and aliens? would come from either side of the screen and steal stuff from what ever was in the middle. You had to keep going from side to side shooting them. I believe if they took something and you shot them, whatever they took would stay where they left it for someone else to take later. Strange I can't remember the name as it was the only arcade in my town for a long time. Sure hope someone can help me out. This has been bugging me for years. I'd love to play it again. Thanks in advance for any help!

Sounds a lot like Satan's Hollow, but the demons only try to steal your extra guys from the bottom, not the center.
 
That might be it...

I'll have to try to find a way to play it, but Cosmic Guerilla looks familiar. Of course, it's been years and my description is foggy with time. I'll have to get a hold of my siblings and see if they recognize it. If anybody has any other ideas keep 'em coming. And thanks again for the help.
 
King and Balloon kind of fits the bill, but

Armor Attack

is my best guess. (even though your ship isn't confined at the bottom with side-to-side motion).
 
Thanks for the help!

Just played Cosmic Guerillas on an emulator and am 99.9% sure that's the game.
 
Welcome aboard, btw. Another Arizonian in the hoooooooouuuuuuuse! ;)

Do you have any games yet? (in evil Yoda voice:) You soon will. Oh, you will.
 
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