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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: CoryBee on January 13, 2013, 03:05:27 am
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Got a bartop in the works (yes more) and would like some ideas for a theme. NO THE DOORS JOKES! I didn't choose that theme.... :laugh:
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That's a pretty open-ended question, Cory.
Can you describe the customer a bit?
Age range, gender, interests, hobbies, favorite movies, commonly used phrases, etc. would help to get us in the neighborhood.
I'm just trying to avoid pitching a "Castle Wolfenstein" themed bartop to a Rabbi or a "Super Turbo Turkey Puncher 3 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,104525.msg1137448.html#msg1137448)" to a PETA member.
Scott
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:laugh2:
Rabbi themed arcade isn't a bad idea
I was hoping for suggestions that would be a good generic theme. Like the Street Fighter cab. It is arcade themed of a game everyone knows. Mario is also a character that is recognized by all.
Something like this. Thanks.
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Rabbi themed arcade isn't a bad idea
Whatever you do, don't ask the mohel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohel) for any tips. ;D
I was hoping for suggestions that would be a good generic theme. Like the Street Fighter cab. It is arcade themed of a game everyone knows. Mario is also a character that is recognized by all.
* Flinging mud at wall. *
Console themes similar to jdbailey1206's NEStalgia (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,129607.0.html) for NES, Atari 2600, etc.
Halo / Master Chief
Legend of Zelda / Link
Tomb Raider / Lara Croft
Duke Nukem
Half-Life / Gordon Freeman
Space Invaders
Donkey Kong
Sonic
X-Men / Wolverine
Leisure Suit Larry / Larry Laffer
Duck Hunt :duckhunt
Now to see what sticks. . . .
Scott
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Generic as possible.
Themes are generally ugly/cheesy and usually look like
hillbilly rejects from an american chopper rerun.
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What about just black and white? I always think they end up looking pretty slick.
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Pacman/MsPacman/Galaga is a classic.
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JOHN F#@&ING ZOIDBERG!!!!!!!!!!
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Tapper.
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Here's another vote for keeping it generic. I'm generally not a big fan of non-arcade-related themes on cabs (sorry, your favorite sports team/tv show/band/anime probably doesn't have a game in real life, unless you're a Journey fan). Keep it generic, and I bet it'll make it easier to sell it.
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I like Black & White theme, mostly generic but with some designs pertaining to these two colors.
Pac man is also a good idea.
But zoidberg....really :laugh:
I am actually building two, so I like to have options.
I love tapper, and now I have the urge to build a dedicated Tapper bartop. Fitted with a small beer tap on the joystick. Chock that in the pile of maybe projects.
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My Little Pony vs. Capcom.
good day.
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The F :censored: ??
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The F :censored: ??
My Little Pony
Fighting is Magic
http://www.mane6.com/ (http://www.mane6.com/)
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The UrkelCade is still waiting to be built.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=115185.0;attach=174077;image)
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The F :censored: ??
My Little Pony
Fighting is Magic
http://www.mane6.com/ (http://www.mane6.com/)
HAHA, that is too awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GiwZvPKhsDo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GiwZvPKhsDo#)!
I might have to throw one together for the hell of it. Two player "MLP: Fighting is Magic" dedicated bartop.
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The UrkelCade is still waiting to be built.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=115185.0;attach=174077;image)
This idea is mine! No one else can have it! Back away! Back away! I'll cut you man!
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This idea is mine! No one else can have it! Back away! Back away! I'll cut you man!
Psyco - Lighten up Francis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OnpkDWbeJs#ws)
;D
Scott
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-Scott,
You just made the list, buddy.
:laugh2:
Awesome reference!
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I was thinking of a vice city theme for a bartop. It is nice and sleazy 80's
http://goo.gl/OkQLV (http://goo.gl/OkQLV)
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9976/image48604.jpg)
great for a marquee