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Title: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 09:54:54 am
I need a name for my arcade room. I want to make a nice sign to hang in the room. I will post pictures tonight so you can come up with a name that fits.

RULES:

I choose the winner.

It has to be appropriate. I have families with young children over all the time. Feel free to blast away with off color suggestions anyway. I like to be entertained.

It can't have the word Arcade  or -cade anywhere in it.

The winner gets a laser etched solid oak plaque with their name on it. I can design it however you like.
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Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 10:01:14 am
Time Tunnel

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Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 10:10:49 am
I like it.

A strong entry right out of the gate.
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Post by: garethg on August 30, 2018, 10:22:02 am
GameZone
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Post by: garethg on August 30, 2018, 10:25:21 am
Funtasia
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Post by: 05SRT4 on August 30, 2018, 10:30:23 am
Uncle Mikes Grand Game Emporium
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Post by: javeryh on August 30, 2018, 10:35:06 am
Mike A's Arcade Room of Arcade Cabinets

with a tagline of: The 'A' stands for 'Arcade'
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Post by: Vigo on August 30, 2018, 10:39:13 am
Thunder Dome.   ;D

In honesty. Naming stuff is hard. Are there any particular characteristics that stand out about your arcade? I find that sort of thing brings out the best names.

Just a personal example - This summer I fixed up a boat. Here were the facts.

For that reason, I named the boat "The Wet Mogwai". Right now, I can't imagine a more appropriate name.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 10:40:57 am
Yeah. That is why I am going to post pics tonight. I figured people could at least have some fun with it until then. Although PBJ posted a strong entry right away.
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Post by: Sky25es on August 30, 2018, 10:53:26 am
Mikade (with -kade, not -cade  ;D)
Playtime
Tronica
Thunderdome ... uups, sorry. This last one was already taken  ;)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 30, 2018, 10:58:20 am
Ok.  Since this is family friendly you can connotate it with the Bible and call it Noah's Arcade.  I know it has arcade in the title but if you rap about it and make it fun, it should draw people in.  For the rap I was thinking about the following:

Come bust a move where the games are played, it's chill, it's fresh, it's Noah's Arcade.  Whaddya think?
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 11:09:16 am
Please forgive me for what I have started.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 11:12:56 am
If I recall correctly, isn't the room wood paneled?  Noah's Arcade works, but I think that's an interesting juxtaposition of religion and violent video games.

Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 11:20:41 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=368405;image)

Here is an older pic. I will supply more tonight.

I live near a lake. I live on Giant Oaks Rd. The whole area is covered in oak trees.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Vigo on August 30, 2018, 11:27:40 am
Ah yeah, I remember that now! Such an awesome room!

The Machine Shed
Planks and Pixels
Gaming 2: The Electric Bungalow
The Classics Clubhouse


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Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 30, 2018, 11:29:34 am
Mikes Wood Pleasure Palace?....


Ok.  Fine.

I say Splintered Reality.
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Post by: javeryh on August 30, 2018, 11:30:34 am
Sick room.  So much space!  It looks much bigger than the footprint of my entire house LOL.
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Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 11:39:15 am
Vahalla?
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Post by: BadMouth on August 30, 2018, 11:42:42 am
QuarterStick Arcade Lounge.  The logo is a roll of quarters with a lit fuse, like a stick of dynamite.

EDIT: original suggestion violated the no -cade provision
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Post by: nexusmtz on August 30, 2018, 11:45:08 am
The Portal at Oakenwood
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Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 11:46:50 am
The previous owners turned their garage into a den. That is the arcade room. The house was a fixer upper sitting on 5 acres. They were making mortgage payments on their credit cards when I made an offer. The house was pretty rough when I moved in, but I put a lot of work into it and it turned out nicely.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 30, 2018, 11:47:46 am
If I recall correctly, isn't the room wood paneled?  Noah's Arcade works, but I think that's an interesting juxtaposition of religion and violent video games.

He'd need to have two of each machine.
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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Thenasty on August 30, 2018, 11:52:07 am
Quantum Leap
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Post by: luizw81 on August 30, 2018, 12:00:14 pm
Super Jealous of this room!   :notworthy: Wish I could have a whole room dedicated to machines.

How bout 8 Bit Escapades
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Post by: Malenko on August 30, 2018, 12:16:51 pm
If I recall correctly, isn't the room wood paneled?  Noah's Arcade works, but I think that's an interesting juxtaposition of religion and violent video games.

Not a fan of Wayne's World eh?
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: javeryh on August 30, 2018, 12:37:08 pm
The previous owners turned their garage into a den. That is the arcade room. The house was a fixer upper sitting on 5 acres. They were making mortgage payments on their credit cards when I made an offer. The house was pretty rough when I moved in, but I put a lot of work into it and it turned out nicely.

Wow 5 acres!  I hope you don't have to mow all of that.  My lot is 50'x120' (0.14 acres haha).  I bet my taxes are higher though.   :angry:

You did a great job on that room.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Nephasth on August 30, 2018, 12:55:36 pm
Zazz Blammymatazz
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 30, 2018, 01:15:26 pm
Zazz Blammymatazz

Whoooaooa!  Black Betty! 

Ooops.  Sorry.  Thats Bam-ba-lam.  Not Zazz Blammymatazz.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 30, 2018, 01:24:03 pm
If/when I ever do a dedicated arcade room I'm going to call it "The Pit"  Seems appropriate as most are in basements.  Feel free to steal that one. 

Though judging by the pics, "The Wooden Nickel" might be more appropriate. 
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 01:38:40 pm
That's not bad Howard.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 01:44:02 pm
Quote
Wow 5 acres!  I hope you don't have to mow all of that.  My lot is 50'x120' (0.14 acres haha).  I bet my taxes are higher though.   :angry:

You did a great job on that room.

Yup I mow the whole thing. My mower has a 46 inch deck and I have an offset tow behind that is 48 inches. It takes a little time, but I get a lot of thinking done while I mow.

My taxes are pretty reasonable. My neighborhood is zoned for agriculture for some reason.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: big10p on August 30, 2018, 02:05:34 pm

It can't have the word Arcade  or -cade anywhere in it.

Amen to that, brother. If I see another lame "...cade" thing, I will go insane. Oh wait, too late...
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 30, 2018, 02:17:43 pm
If I recall correctly, isn't the room wood paneled?  Noah's Arcade works, but I think that's an interesting juxtaposition of religion and violent video games.

He'd need to have two of each machine.

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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: adder on August 30, 2018, 03:20:47 pm
game gallery
classic cabin
oak shack
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Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 03:22:57 pm
Uncle Touchy's Nightmare Dungeon
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 03:24:49 pm
I have 2 white cargo vans with no rear windows at my warehouse. I could park one out front with a "free candy" sign on the side.
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Post by: RandyT on August 30, 2018, 03:27:37 pm
The Groovy Game Grove  :laugh2:

(or just "Game Grove", but I just had to ....)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: garethg on August 30, 2018, 03:36:14 pm
How about
Mike's Place
Gamers Lair
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Post by: Malenko on August 30, 2018, 04:03:20 pm
Can you shoot a video of the room? I need it in 4K and with great audio that will sound even better pumped through a 21,000W system.  Don't worry if its a bad video, my multimedia rig makes everything better.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: opt2not on August 30, 2018, 04:06:20 pm
The Gaming Silo (or just The Silo)
Needs More Wood
The Usual Suspects
Better than 4k on a 150" wide screen
Manless Cave
More Cowbell
Fire Hazard
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 04:17:23 pm
Mike Hunt Game Lodge

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Post by: garethg on August 30, 2018, 04:20:29 pm
Game On
Mike's World
Got wood? Insert Coin
Ready Player
Players Club
Fight Club
Gamer's Lounge
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 30, 2018, 04:30:13 pm
I want you to name it Operation Grandslam because all the reasons.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jennifer on August 30, 2018, 04:54:43 pm
 * Club Welder *....and then never go in there.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Malenko on August 30, 2018, 04:58:01 pm
* Club Welder *....and then never go in there.

Put lots of windows in it and Jennifer will never go in there either.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 30, 2018, 05:02:15 pm
Mike Hunt Game Lodge

(https://cdn3.volusion.com/evzpj.hqsjf/v/vspfiles/photos/R2B1-2.jpg?1391674045)

When I was a teenager working in a grocery store, they'd fall for that one every time.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 05:06:14 pm
My business insurance agent is Debbie Hunt. Her husband's name is Mark. I asked. Close but no cigar.
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Post by: jennifer on August 30, 2018, 05:09:39 pm
* Club Welder *....and then never go in there.

Put lots of windows in it and Jennifer will never go in there either.
   What good is a window? You want to see outside, so you go look out your window like some pathetic wallflower?... I DONT GET IT!.... Just grab a grape soda out of the fridge, and go outside. problem solved.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jennifer on August 30, 2018, 05:21:14 pm
  HEY FUN IDEA!.... You can peek out the window  while contemplating a 2 page "Name my workbench" contest....OMG, laugh and laugh... :laugh2:
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 05:31:16 pm
This is my way of inviting BYOAC into my arcade. You knuckleheads are part of my life. Some of you I have met in person. Most of you I would like to meet in person. This thread is acheiveing both of it's purposes for me.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Arroyo on August 30, 2018, 05:56:27 pm
The Vector Vault
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Post by: jeremymtc on August 30, 2018, 06:36:46 pm
Mike's Great Oak Lounge
Oak Harbor Gameroom
Gametime at the Oakey Corral
The Game Deck
The Brown Room
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 08:21:15 pm
Mom’s Arcade
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 09:00:50 pm
That is a good one brother.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 09:09:21 pm
Go with an English Pub theme...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180831/4e1dae2329f366db2563af89a0ce05bd.jpg)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: paigeoliver on August 30, 2018, 09:14:03 pm
"Street Fighter Too!"
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Post by: leapinlew on August 30, 2018, 09:21:05 pm
Continuing Madness Arcade


Yeah, I know you didn't want Arcade in the name, but I figured it was an easy way-for-the-A. The initials could be a secret that your guests wouldn't pick up on.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 30, 2018, 09:24:54 pm
Remember the old Looney Toons "Eat at Joe's" bit?  How about "Game at Mike's"  It'd make for a great faux neon sign with an arrow pointing to the door. 
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Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 09:57:12 pm
Hm. I actually kinda like Game at Mike's.

Misspent Youth?

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Post by: garethg on August 31, 2018, 02:10:48 am
Retropolis
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Post by: garethg on August 31, 2018, 02:18:21 am
Retro Realm
Family Fallout Shelter
The Bunker
FortMike
Joystick & Happiness
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 31, 2018, 06:42:30 am
There is a lot of good stuff here. You guys did not disappoint. I will be on the road all day. Keep 'em coming. I will declare a winner on Monday morning.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: luizw81 on August 31, 2018, 07:01:07 am
Uncle Touchy's Nightmare Dungeon
Haha!  I was going to go with a play on that Patton Oswalt joke but I wasn't too sure about the crowd I'm dealing with.

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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 31, 2018, 07:40:31 am
...but I wasn't too sure about the crowd I'm dealing with.

:whap  Seriously?


And where are the pictures we were promised Mike?  Too busy slicing secret agents in half with a laser?
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Arroyo on August 31, 2018, 08:35:27 am
Phosphor Forrest

Actuation Alley

JAAMA Jungle

and I’m tapping out with:

The Library
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Malenko on August 31, 2018, 08:39:16 am
whatever you name it, can the tagline be "Wood you like to play a game?"
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 31, 2018, 08:53:10 am
Mike tell me your last name begins with an I.  Then you can call it Mike I's Arcade or M.I.A..  May I also suggest The Alibi?
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Buick455 on August 31, 2018, 09:04:12 am
I dig the paneling work, did you do it or previous owner?

As for a name, The Lumber Yard and then Malenkos' tagline "Wood you like to play a game?"

It would also work for a mens only bar, but thats a diff type of wood workin.

Title: Re: Contest
Post by: DrakeTungsten on August 31, 2018, 09:27:39 am
The Badlands, in honor of what a bad-ass Mike is.

Go with an English Pub theme...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180831/4e1dae2329f366db2563af89a0ce05bd.jpg)
You want the dude to soil his delicates every time he enters his game room? Your sadistic streak runs deeper than I suspected.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: 05SRT4 on August 31, 2018, 09:34:05 am
Looking at your game room, the floors and ceiling have a Bowling alley feel to it.

Maybe call it

Spare Time

or

Down Your Alley.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 31, 2018, 10:49:19 am
Mom’s Arcade

You shut your mouth and show some respect.  Uncle T's Mala guide is what got me into this hobby.
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Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 11:23:29 am
Mom’s Arcade

You shut your mouth and show some respect.  Uncle T's Mala guide is what got me into this hobby.
(https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/ronswanson-bann.jpg?quality=95&w=650)

Your Mom’s Arcade wears combat boots.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 11:30:09 am
I have the perfect name for Mike’s gameroom:

The Zone

It’s mysterious, not -cadey, and he can use the Twilight Zone font to make a cool, mysterious sign.

“Where’s Mike? He’s in The Zone.”

“I was in The Zone the other night playing Phoenix...”
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 31, 2018, 11:39:40 am
I was in the Mom Zone the other night playing.... :P
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 31, 2018, 12:04:01 pm
Your Mom’s Arcade wears combat boots.

It had everything else, why not?
The better to kick your ass with.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 01:03:05 pm
Your Mom’s Arcade wears combat boots.

It had everything else, why not?
The better to kick your ass with.

Chillax, bro. Uncle T gets respect. Mom’s Arcade was a million times better than the Bingo Mixer Multipanel anyhoo.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Vigo on August 31, 2018, 01:18:41 pm
Uncle T sold me the steering wheel from Mom's arcade. Still need to figure out a good use for it!
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 31, 2018, 01:21:28 pm
Your Mom’s Arcade wears combat boots.

It had everything else, why not?
The better to kick your ass with.

Chillax, bro. Uncle T gets respect.

If you took my posts seriously, please go back and re-read them unseriously.



Title: Re: Contest
Post by: BadMouth on August 31, 2018, 01:24:02 pm
Uncle T sold me the steering wheel from Mom's arcade. Still need to figure out a good use for it!

That's a museum piece to people in this hobby.  Put in on a plinth below a framed picture of Mom's Arcade.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 01:25:08 pm
Your Mom’s Arcade wears combat boots.

It had everything else, why not?
The better to kick your ass with.

Chillax, bro. Uncle T gets respect.

If you took my posts seriously, please go back and re-read them unseriously.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180831/f5caa552c0c69f705c7451e9ddd923a4.jpg)

I know you was funnin’, brof.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Vigo on August 31, 2018, 01:33:02 pm
Uncle T sold me the steering wheel from Mom's arcade. Still need to figure out a good use for it!


That's a museum piece to people in this hobby.  Put in on a plinth below a framed picture of Mom's Arcade.

I can see it now...


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(http://mame-cabinet-archive.koenigs.dk/shame11.jpg)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE WHEEL
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 01:34:37 pm
Matt sold me the CP from this game. We needed a new roof for the patio.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180831/eb7501dd753b5e2b00f2432f86cfdbd0.jpg)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Vigo on August 31, 2018, 01:38:45 pm
Clear the runway...
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: JudgeRob on August 31, 2018, 05:18:22 pm
How about:

Winner's Circle (I know it's square, but you look encircled with fun)
Belly of the Beast (basement)
Mash 1UP


What's your favorite game in there?
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Vigo on August 31, 2018, 05:51:32 pm
Alpha Centuri  ;)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: JulesWallet on August 31, 2018, 06:21:38 pm
The Oak Room


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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Ian on August 31, 2018, 06:43:01 pm
The Game Bunker

Gamers Cove

Free Play Lodge

The Happy Token

Coin-op Cottage


I like these, and I live closest... so Cheaper shipping Mike. Think about it. lol
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Post by: Nephasth on August 31, 2018, 07:25:36 pm
Alpha Centuri  ;)

My favorite so far.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 31, 2018, 07:44:06 pm
That's pretty good. I own 5 centuri cabs. There are more good entries than I thought there would be.

Shipping Ian? If you win bring your family down. Have a beer or 3.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 07:55:11 pm
If we’re not allowed to shill for our own, I like Alpha Centuri as well
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Ian on August 31, 2018, 08:30:46 pm
I want you to name it Operation Grandslam because all the reasons.

Love it... lol
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Ian on August 31, 2018, 08:31:26 pm
That's pretty good. I own 5 centuri cabs. There are more good entries than I thought there would be.

Shipping Ian? If you win bring your family down. Have a beer or 3.

There you go... no pressure!
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on August 31, 2018, 08:32:31 pm
This is where the sign will go.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180901/cf3dd66acd880d734db9e7e3fe92a2df.jpg)

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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: JudgeRob on September 01, 2018, 01:54:08 am
Xmas lights in August, hell yeah...  ;D
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 01, 2018, 06:07:17 am
I just leave them up. At one of my parties the kids asked me to turn them on. I said it's not Christmas time. They didn't care. They love them so they go on at every party. I plan to replace them with RGB LEDs eventually.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: UnoWho on September 01, 2018, 06:44:41 am
Call it the Arquarium.

If that is not kid friendly, I don't know what is.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: AkAdam44 on September 01, 2018, 08:07:56 am
Great Oaks Lodge
or
Memory Lane

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Title: Re: Contest
Post by: bperkins01 on September 01, 2018, 08:21:59 am
The Quarterdeck -

Title: Re: Contest
Post by: pbj on September 01, 2018, 10:23:27 am
I've upgraded to those led moving spotlights you're supposed to shine on the side of your house. They get really cheap after holidays. I just put one on top of a machine and point it at the ceiling. Kids love that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Titchgamer on September 01, 2018, 12:17:51 pm
I thought we had a forum agreement not that long ago that all these places would from then on be known as Nerd Dungeons? :p

But if ya naming it how about "Uncle Mikes Playtime Emporium"  :lol
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: leapinlew on September 01, 2018, 09:58:06 pm
I've upgraded to those led moving spotlights you're supposed to shine on the side of your house. They get really cheap after holidays. I just put one on top of a machine and point it at the ceiling. Kids love that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

I used your suggestion and did the same thing. I mounted it to the back of my machine - looks cool.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 03, 2018, 08:47:14 am
I am putting together a list of finalists to present to to my kids. We will have a winner today. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 03, 2018, 12:47:16 pm
Alpha Centuri is the winner. I really liked Time Tunnel. My daughter liked Mom's Arcade, but she would have tweaked it to Mom's Place. My son just isn't ready for that. He liked the Wooden Nickel. We all agreed on Alpha Centuri. It sounds very '80s. It fits in with all of the Centuri cabinets I own.
Congratulations Vigo. PM me when you decide what you want on your plaque.
I plan on ordering custom tokens to go along with the sign. I can throw a couple tokens in the mail to any participants that want them.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Nephasth on September 03, 2018, 12:56:19 pm
 :applaud:
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: yotsuya on September 03, 2018, 01:12:58 pm
Great choice!
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Post by: JudgeRob on September 03, 2018, 01:18:49 pm
Nice, congrats.  Good contest!
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Ian on September 03, 2018, 04:09:44 pm
 :applaud:

Well played!
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: pbj on September 03, 2018, 04:42:42 pm
Milquetoast

Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 03, 2018, 05:31:07 pm
Buttermilque pancakes.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 03, 2018, 05:34:01 pm
I'm satisfied with the results.  Fine choice.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 03, 2018, 08:27:26 pm
This contest was rigged.  Gimme back my entry fee.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 13, 2018, 07:14:22 am
Okay. We have a winner. Now it is time to design the actual sign. It will be CNC cut and hand painted. I will also need a logo version that is token friendly.

I am going to need a lot of help with this. So buckle up. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=371014;image)

This is my first rough idea. I just printed out a Centuri logo and roughed out the Alpha part with a red pen. I figured there would be a way to add a space ship or something to the logo to give it more life. It needs a good color scheme and a background.

Feel free to post ideas here. If this first idea sucks just tell me.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: GearHead on September 13, 2018, 08:47:50 am
Throw a Jupiter 2 in there looking for Alpha Centuri.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jennifer on September 13, 2018, 10:35:59 am
  I must be missing something quite apparent to everyone else, After you learn how to weld, Try some photoshop.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeZ0s8DXZ0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeZ0s8DXZ0)
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Mike A on September 13, 2018, 10:54:07 am
Yes Jennifer. You missed the point entirely as usual. I am looking for sign design ideas right now.

I never use Photoshop for creating CNC friendly vector files.

Put out your cigarette, open the curtains, and try to keep up.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: jennifer on September 13, 2018, 10:57:39 am
  Well when your done you can name my spare room too... Your parents must be so very proud.
Title: Re: Contest
Post by: Nephasth on September 13, 2018, 11:05:18 am
you can name my spare room too...

Poptart pantry.
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Post by: Mike A on September 13, 2018, 11:06:43 am
Can someone please decode what she is trying to say into English?
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Post by: jennifer on September 13, 2018, 11:27:20 am
you can name my spare room too...

Poptart pantry.
   OMG!.... :laugh2:
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Post by: opt2not on September 13, 2018, 12:34:44 pm
At first glance I read Poptart Panties and was all of a sudden interested.
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Post by: Mike A on September 13, 2018, 12:38:36 pm
crusty on the outside...
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Post by: Ond on September 13, 2018, 01:42:21 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=371015;image)
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Post by: Mike A on September 13, 2018, 01:47:36 pm
That is pretty snazzy. It would look great on a token.

I will have to play around with it some. Thanks for the input.

I am not sure if I want to go all angular or more cartoony.
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Post by: barrymossel on September 13, 2018, 03:36:56 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=371015;image)
That looks very cool imo. It suits the name!
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Post by: pbj on September 13, 2018, 03:41:46 pm
At first glance I read Poptart Panties and was all of a sudden interested.

weeaboo confirmed
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Post by: opt2not on September 13, 2018, 11:24:44 pm
^ had to look that one up.
I don’t think I’m that far gone, but I do like a lot of Japanese things.
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Post by: Malenko on September 14, 2018, 07:19:23 am
You're Canadian, so a wee-eh boo :p

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Post by: Mike A on April 10, 2019, 12:02:28 pm
Alpha Centuri T shirts have been ordered.

After Zapcon I will be ordering Alpha Centuri tokens.

I am also printing up Out of Order and bathroom signs with the AC logo on them.

I need to get professional. I had the local food pantry ask me about hosting a fund raiser. I need to talk to my attorney and my insurance agent about liability.

I am debating on what to do about the sign for my arcade room. My CNC is out of commission right now. I have projects for people that I have to do by hand. I don't necessarily mind, but the CNC speeds things up quite a bit. The sign is on the back burner right now.



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Post by: jdbailey1206 on April 10, 2019, 02:14:24 pm
At first glance I read Poptart Panties and was all of a sudden interested.

Lets get on this poptart panties subject...
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Post by: opt2not on April 10, 2019, 02:21:41 pm
Poptart Panties, “Once you pop, you can't stop!”  :o
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Post by: Jimbo on April 10, 2019, 02:26:46 pm
Bit late to the party... nice name.  I would have suggested a simple "Mike's", I mean how original is that! :P
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Post by: Mike A on April 16, 2019, 09:13:39 pm
T shirts have arrived.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190417/da2e7ee9686328ffc531bd2d84638975.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190417/7ee7f3a918fe20f4dbdd7faa0a635aaf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190417/4adb444998cca7a9e71158b30b97f044.jpg)

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Post by: Malenko on April 16, 2019, 09:50:29 pm
Do I get one?
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Post by: Mike A on April 16, 2019, 09:55:03 pm
Sure. What's your T shirt size?
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Post by: Malenko on April 16, 2019, 10:00:00 pm
XL just to be safe.
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Post by: Mike A on April 16, 2019, 10:01:15 pm
Got it covered. I had a bunch made for the first run.
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Post by: Nephasth on April 16, 2019, 10:59:44 pm
Badass.
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Post by: Vigo on April 17, 2019, 02:35:18 am
Nice!!!