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From: rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve)
Newsgroups: net.games.video
Subject: Re: MARBLE MADNESS anyone?
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Date: Mon, 11-Feb-85 09:07:42 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 11 09:07:42 1985
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> Has anyone seen this delightfully computer-animated game yet?  It's a coin-op, 
> from Atari I think.

Yes, I believe marble madness is from Atari.  It is supposed to be
one of the new games that can be easily updated or converted with
out major modifications.  As I have purchased some used games from
Bally Midwest in Chicago, I am on their mailing list.  I don't think
their mailing list programs know how to tell a home customer from an
arcade owner.  About two weeks ago they sent an invitation to see
Marble Madness converted to another game while everyone watched, so
it must be fairly easy to do.  Their showroom is the only place I
have played but I agree, it is fun to play and easy to learn.  Maybe,
this kind of game can save the sinking arcade business.  Bally is
cutting back and laying off every time I go there.  How depressing.

				Rick Schieve
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