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Crowquill:

Ray had most of them right.

From right to left:

Ms.Pac/Galaga (angled top is different from Pac/Galaxian). I think Bosconian is also a variation on this.

Sinistar/Splat/Robotron

Centipede/Dig Dug/Kangaroo/Arabian

Crystal Castles

Gyruss  If you add a cut-out in the side it's the same as Track & Field too.

Stargate

Taito

Stern

Moon Patrol/Joust

Space Invaders - After mentioning it, the top is wrong on this. One of the few I didn't verify.

I actually took almost all of those from the Arcade Vector Art Library files. I think that's why SI was off since it was trying to show the artwork going over the edge. The Ms. Pac needs a bit of work too. I was trying to make up for the perspective in the photo, but it's definitely a bit off still.

One thing I was thinking might be nifty to implement once I get the flash version together would be a simple game of guessing the silhouettes.

Kremmit--as you requested (and a few others):


Kremmit:

Really, Gyruss?  Wow, I'm officially embarrassed.  Shows what I get for posting without verifying.  :P

Also, curse your proposed flash game, as I'm obviously going to stink at it.  :(

 ;) Just kidding, that's a great idea you've got there.  Heck, I'd even install that game on a cab if it were polished enough- be a fun one to try on other arcade dorks.  Now, if only there were somebody that codes flash games lurking around this thread...

RayB:


--- Quote from: Kremmit on May 09, 2007, 02:00:04 am ---Now, if only there were somebody that codes flash games lurking around this thread...
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::)

u_rebelscum:


--- Quote from: sphetr2 on May 06, 2007, 07:39:40 pm ---... we all know Centipede has the best design.  ;D

Seriously, though, this can help in both identifying a cabinet and deciding on a shape for a build.

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I love the similar Pole Position (Atari upright -hint,hint- ;)), Dynamo, and Centipede outlines.  There's something about the combinations of angles used that add up to "near perfect" to me.  Or maybe it has something to do with what games/cabs were in the arcades I went to as a kid.  ;D  Neo Geo is almost as good, but it's missing "something" IMO.  But I'm still messing with it, searching for perfection for my cab. ;)

It would be great to see many of the different (and close-but-not-the-same) outlines and compare them to each other.  Thank you for the ones already done.   :applaud:

hucklebuck73:

I am a newb here but I have a few arcade games and yes tring to find out what certain ones are, the production numbers and all the great history can be a pain. I think a site that had all that info would be great. Cabinet side pics as discussed first, along with some history and production numbers. I realy enjoy this hobby and would also enjoy to know more about the games I keep for myself.   Jake

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