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Title: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Timstuff on April 05, 2005, 05:15:28 pm
I've never actually played an arcade game that uses a trackball before. I've seen them at many places before, but I've never played them. Since many people seem to be putting trackballs on their arcade cabinets, I can't help but wonder what all the fuss is about. So what are some must-play trackball arcade games?
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Post by: Tahnok on April 05, 2005, 05:25:21 pm
Just to name a few:

Missile Command
Centipede
Millipede
Golden Tee Golf
World Class Bowling
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Timstuff on April 05, 2005, 05:35:20 pm
OK, I downloaded them, thanks. :)
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Timstuff on April 05, 2005, 06:06:19 pm
For some reason in missile command and the golf game, I can't figure out how to get the mouse to work. The ones that worked with the mouse were pretty fun though. Maybe I'll consider adding a trackball to my cabinet eventually.
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Post by: jfunk on April 05, 2005, 08:06:33 pm
I like Simpsons Bowling..  If your computer can handle it  :)
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Post by: jelwell on April 05, 2005, 08:22:22 pm
OK, I downloaded them, thanks. :)

I built my cabinet for Crystal Castles - which you can LEGALLY download here (http://www.starroms.com/games/0001/ccastles.php).

 :police:

I like Simpsons Bowling..
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: jfunk on April 05, 2005, 09:30:50 pm
Yeah, I know there are probably better bowling games..  But I like the "special frames" and the added stuff...  :)  Fun game to play with friends, anyways  :)
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Post by: JCKnife on April 05, 2005, 11:00:55 pm
Simpsons bowling looks cool but has almost NO sound?
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: AceTKK on April 06, 2005, 01:56:38 am
Marble Madness is another A+ trackball game.

-Ace-
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Tahnok on April 06, 2005, 02:04:08 am
For some reason in missile command and the golf game, I can't figure out how to get the mouse to work. The ones that worked with the mouse were pretty fun though. Maybe I'll consider adding a trackball to my cabinet eventually.
Make sure that you enable mouse input.
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: surf on April 06, 2005, 03:02:17 am
Simpson's Bowling would be the best IF the sound was working!

World Class Bowling is great ... Shuffleshot, eh? ... Golden Tee, of course ... Kick (with the clown) is fun...
My kids like Where's Waldo....

Surf....
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: chemame on April 06, 2005, 10:50:45 am
QUANTUM

And while it's probably better suited to a spinner than a trackball, I do love the feel of CAMEL TRY with a trackball.
Title: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Frosty on April 06, 2005, 04:53:17 pm
Shuuz is a great game (drinking or not) with a bunch of people--and a great trackball game.
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: jelwell on April 06, 2005, 04:55:01 pm
Simpson's Bowling would be the best IF the sound was working!

Clarification: There is sound, it's just foobared most of the time. But I never played the game in the arcade so I actually kind of like how it sounds. It's all hectic and repeating, reminds me of some electronic music that I might dance to - if so inclined.

Marble Madness is another A+ trackball game.

I can't believe I forgot about marble madness! I'd play it more if only i had a second trackball.

And while it's probably better suited to a spinner than a trackball, I do love the feel of CAMEL TRY with a trackball.

For that matter I think Pachinko Sexy Reaction plays a lot better with a trackball (over buttons or joysticks), if you don't have a paddle.

Golden Tee, of course ... Kick (with the clown) is fun...

I have yet to find a Golden Tee that I like. They were all added relatively recently. Which version has a clown? I'd like some lovable characters to spice up the doldrum that is golf.

One last game: Rampart. Some people like it, I can't seem to maneuver my pieces well with the trackball. With my settings it's like playing Tetris except your joystick is broken. :( If I could figure out why my trackball doesn't respond well in that game it might be fun.
Joseph Elwell.
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Post by: jelwell on April 06, 2005, 04:57:35 pm
Shuuz is a great game (drinking or not) with a bunch of people--and a great trackball game.
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Post by: oldsage on April 07, 2005, 06:49:27 pm
Simpson's Bowling would be the best IF the sound was working!

World Class Bowling is great ... Shuffleshot, eh? ... Golden Tee, of course ... Kick (with the clown) is fun...
My kids like Where's Waldo....

Surf....

Isn't kick a spinner game?
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: surf on April 07, 2005, 09:03:18 pm
Nope,

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=K&game_id=8294

it used a two way trackball...

Surf
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Post by: tommy on April 07, 2005, 09:12:34 pm
Capcom bowling is a good game also.
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Post by: Onji on April 07, 2005, 10:46:49 pm
Irritating Maze is a great one
Title: Re: Must-play trackball games?
Post by: Timstuff on April 08, 2005, 01:52:41 am
Irritating maze, eh? Hmm... They could have chosen a better name.  ::)
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Post by: Mario on April 09, 2005, 01:00:27 am
Hamsterball!!! It's a PC game, and plays just like Marble Madness. Great fun.

Mario