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Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
« on: January 30, 2012, 10:20:14 pm »
Hey Everyone!

Today I stumbled across a link which reminded me to much of my childhood. A Gyruss Arcade, built from scratch. I was wondering if anyone had bulk parts for everything on the cheap? This would be great. Ah, the memories of getting to Earth and getting 700,000 points on a quarter. Those were the days!!!
     

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Re: Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 04:26:38 am »
It would cost way more than a Gyruss is worth to build one from scratch. It would be much cheaper and easier to wait until you find one for sale. They are usually less than $300 when they show up for sale.

Do you have any gameplay tips? I own the game, and I haven't reached 100k yet.

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Re: Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 04:07:47 pm »
Thanks for the info! And sure, I got some tips!
In 1983 we used to do this trick where we would move a tad off to the side when the ships spawn. There is some glitch in the code which makes it so they fire the opposite way of your ship. You can easily score 50-60 thousand points by Uranus. This is a chart which you can use to plan your attack:

The fighter colours in each wave are generally based on the wave, but the actual colours of some craft may vary:

Light blue
Gray, with a light blue leader
Dark Gray, mixed with dark blue
Red, with a dark blue leader.
Light blue
In the chance stage, the first enemy wave will come from two directions at the top, and make three half-circles around the center before departing. The second wave will appear in a single line, appearing in the bottom-left corner and heading to the right before looping back. The third is a vertical mirror of the first, and the fourth has the fighters move to the left instead of the right (but still starts in the bottom-left.)


Uranus


In the change stage:

Enemies make a partial convergence at the bottom-left.
Enemies arrive on the bottom-right, and split in two on the right just as they make three half-loops around the center, and cross before exiting.
Enemies make a partial convergence at the bottom-right, before crossing...
Enemies arrive on the top-left, and split in two on the left just as they make three half-loops around the center, and cross before exiting.

Saturn

Enemies deploy in single file formation, circling as they reach the center.

From the top-left, heading downward.
From the bottom-left, upward.
From the bottom-right, upward.
During chance:

Arrive from the center, making a partial convergence to the bottom-right before doubling back and crossing at the top-left corner. You can still hit them until they reach the top or left after crossing.
Arrives from the bottom, crossing twice there, before a double cross at the top.
Mirror of first wave; partial at top-left, and cross at bottom-right.
Mirror of second wave, enemies arrive at the top and work down.

Jupiter

Enemies deploy in single file formation from the center before breaking for holding or attack.

it]Enemies start from the top, before looping to the right. They circle a bit on the right, but are known to break formation before then.
Single file wave, starting from the bottom and turning to the right.
Single file, approaching to the left.
Single file, starting at the bottom and turning to the left.
During chance:

Enemies cross themselves at the bottom, loop in the bottom area, and cross before leaving.
Enemies appear at the top, reversing before crossing, make a tight circle at the bottom left, before crossing.
Vertical mirror of first wave.
Vertical mirror of second wave.

Mars

Enemies deploy in single file formation.

Enemies approach from the center staring at the top, circling around to the right before a tight loop at the bottom.
 
 
Enemies approach from the bottom-right, and circle around via the top.
During chance:

Enemies arrive and cross at the right, make a quarter-loop before turning around and crossing before exiting.
Enemies arrive at the top and cross, make a quarter-loop before turning around and crossing, and complete the circle by crossing and exiting at the bottom.
Horizontal mirror of first wave.
Vertical mirror of second wave,

Earth

Enemies on this wave have an aggressive approach pattern. You may want to get out of the way to be on the safe side.

Enemies arrive at the bottom-left and bottom right, make tight circled before going into holding.
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Enemies arrive at the top-left and top-right, with tight circles at those places.
During chance:

Enemies arrive at the bottom, crossing. They make a complete circle around the center before crossing and exiting at the top.
Enemies arrive from the left, crossing. They do a quick circle at the top-left and bottom-left, before making a quarter-loop and doubling back. They make a final cross at the left before exiting.
Vertical mirror of first wave.
Horizontal mirror of second wave.

Neptune redux

At this point, the enemies will repeat their initial attack patterns. However, they will be at increased speed, and you will still have to deal with the asteroids and laser beams as well.
My arcade-
Donkey Kong
Robotron: 2084
Space Invaders
Star Wars Arcade
I NEED ATARI GAMES!!!

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Re: Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 08:40:39 am »
Hey Everyone!

Today I stumbled across a link which reminded me to much of my childhood. A Gyruss Arcade, built from scratch. I was wondering if anyone had bulk parts for everything on the cheap? This would be great. Ah, the memories of getting to Earth and getting 700,000 points on a quarter. Those were the days!!!
     

    -Ryan

Where are you located?  There is one on the DFW Craigslist right now if you're anywhere near that. . .

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Re: Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 07:25:40 pm »
I'm located in Northern CT, willing to drive anywhere in the North East!
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Robotron: 2084
Space Invaders
Star Wars Arcade
I NEED ATARI GAMES!!!

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Re: Gyruss Arcade parts REALLY Needed!!!
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