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bishmasterb:
I'm putting together a bartop for trackball only games and I need some help with the games list and the controller setup.

First the controller setup; I'm thinking trackball in the center with buttons on each side. How many buttons? Are there any trackball games that use more than three buttons? Should I put three buttons on either side to accomodate both left and right handedness?

Secondly, I need help with a list of all the good classic trackball games. Here's what I have so far:

* Marble Madness
* Atari Football
* Centipede
* Crystal Castles
* Millipede
* Mini Golf
* Rampart
* Golden Tee (not exactly classic, but every trackball setup seems to require this)
AtomSmasher:
omg, how could you leave out Missle Command....thats just sad.  You also might want to check out Shuuz and some of the bowling games.
Xam:

--- Quote from: bishmasterb on March 25, 2006, 08:55:36 pm ---  Should I put three buttons on either side to accomodate both left and right handedness?

Secondly, I need help with a list of all the good classic trackball games. Here's what I have so far:

* Marble Madness
* Atari Football
* Centipede
* Crystal Castles
* Millipede
* Mini Golf
* Rampart
* Golden Tee (not exactly classic, but every trackball setup seems to require this)

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I would definately put 3 on each side if room allows...the lefties will appreciate it.

Cabal is another great track game as well as the aforementioned Shuuz. I know horse shoes sounds boring...but it is great fun with your friends. And yes...a bowling game is obligatory with a trackball  :applaud:

Sounds like a pretty cool setup...let us know how it turns out.

Xam
bishmasterb:
Ha, I didn't forget about Missile Command, just forgot to actually type it!  :) That's why I was including 3 buttons.

Yes, it would seem I should include a bowling game as well. Any recommendations? I don't remember any by name.
markrvp:

--- Quote from: bishmasterb on March 25, 2006, 09:58:33 pm ---Ha, I didn't forget about Missile Command, just forgot to actually type it!  :) That's why I was including 3 buttons.

Yes, it would seem I should include a bowling game as well. Any recommendations? I don't remember any by name.

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World Class (or Championship) Bowling is my favorite in MAME.  Requires a computer with some horsepower.
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