Old arcade games

. My new addiction is Galaga. For those of you unfamiliar with this 80s arcade game, it goes something like this- The game takes place in space. The aim of the game is to shoot down alien bees, but…

I have been trying to talk less and let kids figure out more on their own this year and in searching for a way to introduce transformations found this AMAZING lesson from Robert Kaplinsky. You guys, I didn't even have to teach it! My kids caught on so quickly they were describing multiple transformations like it was nothing! I followed Robert's plan by using the intro video (you can download it from his blog) that showed translations, rotations, and reflections. Yes, we gather like we are in…

“Prepare to qualify…” Sick of floating around outer space and blowing up asteroids? Tired of defending your bases as missiles hurtle toward you? Well, how about a nice little driv…

Arcade cabinets + highscores by Hal Hex, via Flickr. barcadebrooklyn.com

Can you identify all the Classic Video & Arcade Games in this creation by Judan? A mixture of 50 video games from the 80s and the 70s. They range from PC-Engine, to Commodores, Atari to Master System and Arcades to Acorn BBC Micro computer. I wish there was key to all the references, but all the answers are below... List of games referenced (highlight to read): Zelda 2, Winter Games, Rollercoaster, Sir Lancelot, Mainc Miner, Psycho Fox, Metal Gear, Bubblegum Crisis, Bubble Bobble, Ghouls…

Ddr machine at an old arcade like 5 years ago