446 Vs. Freedom Force Released by Sunsoft in March 1988 Side scrolling light gun-based game. Vs. Golf (Stroke and Match Golf) Released October 1984 A simple golf game that allows for 2-4 players using two monitors for 3-4 player play. Vs. Goonies Released November 1986 Side scrolling game based on the movie of the same name, and different than the NES released version. Requires a special daughter board to function. Vs. Gradius Released November 1986 Classic side scrolling shooter originally developed by Konami. Uses a special daughter board to function. Vs. Gumshoe Released May 1986 Light gun-based target shooting game, not released in Japan. Vs. Hogan’s Alley Released April 1985 Target shooting game for use with a Light Gun, not released in Japan. Vs. Ice Climber Released October 1984 Fun co-op platformer with similar game concepts to Mario Bros. Vs. Ladies Golf Released December 1984 A simple golf game but with female avatars instead of the male ones as in Vs. Golf. Allows 2-4 players. Vs. Mach Rider Released November 1985 Simple motorcycle racing game which is very similar to Sega’s Hang-On. Vs. Mahjong Not released in the USA Mahjong game produced by Nintendo for Asian markets. Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack Not released in the USA Scrolling platformer by Tecmo. Vs. Ninja JaJaMaru-kun Not released in the USA Scrolling platformer fighting game developed by Jaleco. Vs. Pinball Released October 1984 A basic video pinball game. Vs. Platoon Released by Sunsoft in 1988 Scrolling shooter based on the movie of the same name. Vs. Pro Baseball Family Stadium Not released in the USA Baseball game from Namco which would become R.B.I. Baseball in the USA marketplace. Vs. R.B.I. Baseball Released by Atari/Namco in 1987 Somewhat advanced (for the time) baseball videogame. Vs. Raid on Bungeling Bay Released in 1985 Scrolling shooter adapted from the home computer title of the same name. Vs. Slalom Released May 1986 Came with special control panel and platform to mimic skis. This the only Unisystem game to use this controller set-up, and a USA exclusive. Vs. Soccer Released November 1985 A basic soccer videogame allowing for up to 4- players. Vs. Sky Kid Released by Sunsoft in 1987 Scrolling shooter originally developed by Namco. Vs. Star Luster Not released in the USA First person space combat game developed by Namco that plays like the Atari computer game Star Raiders. Vs. Super Chinese Not released in the USA RPG action game known as Ninja Boy outside of Japan.
447 Vs. Super Mario Bros. Released February 1986 Unisystem version of the classic platformer game and the most common game to find with these units. Vs. Super Xevious Not released in the USA Namco developed this scrolling shooter, which is a follow up to the original Xevious game. Vs. T.K.O. Boxing Released by Data East in 1987 Data East’s Ring King arcade boxing game. It’s unclear why they changed the name for the Unisystem version. Vs. Tennis Released March 1984 A basic tennis videogame which supports 2-4 Players. Vs. Tetris Released by Atari/Tengen in 1988 A very generic adaptation of the popular puzzle game. Vs. Top Gun Released by Konami in 1987 Simple flight simulator and shooter based on the well-known movie. Requires a special daughter board to function. Vs. Tower of Babel Not released in the USA Platformer puzzle game from Namco. Vs. Urban Champion Released January 1985 An early one-on-one fighting game. Vs.Valkyrie no Bōken Not released in the USA An innovative RPG game from Namco. Vs. Volleyball Not released in the USA officially A basic volleyball videogame. Vs. Wrecking Crew Released September 1984 Unique puzzle platformer game starring that well known plumber Mario. Out of all the titles starring Mario, this might be the most forgotten one.
448 Photo Credits I would like to personally thank the following fellow collectors for allowing me to use their photos of their amazing games in this edition of the price guide: • Photo from the collection of Christopher Bogart: Gimme a Break Cocktail • Photo from the collection of Doug Densmore: Jack the Giant Killer Cocktail • Photo from the collection of James Dinndorf: Eyes • Photos from the collection of Catherine DeSpira: Burger Time, Galaga, Gaplus, Ghost ´n Goblins, Sinistar • Photos from the collection of Johnny Gallegos: Strategy X Cocktail, Space Out • Photos from the collection of “Captain” Hendry: Cosmic Chasm, Rip Off, Solar Quest, Tail Gunner II Cockpit
449 • Photos from the collection of Todd Kanistras: Eeek!, Jungle King Cabaret, Kram, Qix Cabaret, Reactor, Swimmer, Track & Field, Wizard of Wor Cabaret • Photos from the collection of Lyon’s Arcade: Regulus, Star Castle, Superman, World Series the Season • Photos from the collection of Andy “O”: Atari 4-Player X’s & O’s Football, Ring King, Slick Shot • Photo from the collection of William Payne: Ten Spot • Photos from the collection of Jeff O’Connell: Mars Cabaret, Moon Shuttle Cabaret • Photo from the collection of Daniel Tofalo: Atari Tournament Table • Photo from the collection of Todd Tuckey: Digger Cocktail • Photos from the collection of the author: APB, Arkanoid, Asteroids Deluxe Cocktail, Batman Part Two Countertop, Battlezone Cabaret, Berzerk Cocktail, Black Widow, Bubbles Cocktail, Centipede Cabaret, Choplifter, Cloak & Dagger, Crystal Castles, Defender, Donkey Kong (TKG-3 Red), Donkey Kong Junior, Elevator Action, Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters, Final Fight, Gun Fight, JROK (Stargate cabinet), Junior King (Crazy Junior), Liberator, Mania Challenge, Maze Man, Mikie, Millipede, Moon Patrol, Mortal Kombat, Ms. Pac-Man, Neo Geo MVS 2-Slot, Out Run Cabaret, Pac-Man Cocktail, Play Choice Countertop, Pong, Popeye Cocktail, Q*Bert Cocktail, Rally-X, Red Baron, Return of the Jedi, Scramble, Simpsons (The), Smash TV, Space Harrier, Space Invaders, Star Wars (Atari), Stargate, Stunt Cycle, Super Pac-Man, Tank, Turbo Cockpit, Vs. Super Mario Bros., Vs. System Red Tent Cocktail …and thanks to the countless unnamed souls on the internet who I swiped photos from or scans of arcade flyers from. I really appreciate your passion for collecting and preservation. If I have used your photos without giving you proper credit, please contact me at [email protected].
450 Special Thanks This book would not have been made possible without some awesome folks: My wife Trinity Quirk for her undying support in this project and for putting up with my obsessive nature regarding this hobby. The amazing librarians, professors, and staff at The University of Washington. Alex Busch for his friendship and forever positive vibes. Catherine DeSpira for your tireless work around arcade game history and support. Tony Temple for inspiring me to finish my book thanks to his excellent book. Todd Tuckey from TNT Amusements, for consistently selling me crap I don’t really need and an overall vibe of positivity for the hobby. Fellow collectors on various KLOV collecting forums, Reddit, and Facebook. Buns the cat Anyone who had suggestions or comments on this project over the last three years, your input was greatly appreciated.
451 About the author With a collection currently overtaking the home in which she lives, arcade videogames have been a life-long obsession with Cassandra. For over 30 years she has traversed the country collecting and restoring games. When not obsessing over classic videogames, she also enjoys terrible movies, the occasional Moxie soda, travel, making up songs about her cat, and over thinking things. Her background includes experiences and education in the visual arts, electronics, music, and trying to figure out where she put her shoes. In 2023, Cassandra finished her master’s degree in social welfare from The University of Washington. Currently she resides in the state of Washington working as a social worker. Her wife Trinity and cat Buns somehow continue to put up with her nonsense. Website: vintagearcadegal.com Instagram: @vintagearcadegal YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/vintagearcadegal
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