2021 Retrospective... of the games that didn't make it to the blog

Every year I acquire a few amusement devices. However, not all of them make it to my blog.

Either from lack of time or interest. Not every game gets to be written about.

Here are the 2021 games that didn't get a proper convoluted semi-technical write up.

Taiyo Circus:

Purchased off Yahoo Japan Auctions. Released in 1978. This is a great example of a Dagashiya (Japanese traditional Mom & Pop candy store) game. It's a super difficult skill game so it's ideal as a keeper. I highly recommend this game. The aesthetics and gameplay are awesome. A bunch of these popped up on YJA... some lightly used some new (out of the box) and some new in box (NIB). I'd love to know the story of these games. How they appeared in quantity on YJA. Prices are slowly creeping up, so if you are considering one of these better get one sooner than later. Watch out for games with rot or corrosion.

NSM Rider Seven:

Another YJA impulse buy. I've always wanted a NSM Rotamint and I love the esthetics of Dagashiya games. This game combines both. It's a late 60's NSM game that's been converted with a high quality art package, a 10 Yen coin chute and a Nickel sized token chute. The game required a reset coil for the payout unit that had to be sourced from Germany (Thanks Cait). Despite ticking all the boxes I sorta lost interest in this game.

Midway S.A.M.I.:

A legendary offering by Midway in 1970. I think it's one of the best electromechanical arcade games ever produced. Despite not being more complicated than a Sea Raider. The end result is stunning. I've always wanted one of these for my collection. I bought two (one for parts). One day I might take the time to document the production differences between both, one being early production, the other late production. These arcades games, gameplay wise, have a pattern so once you memorize it the game becomes a bit boring. These are super cool nonetheless.

Games Inc. Super Wild Cat:

Another Flasher Console. I don't need another one (I already have a Little Buckaroo and and Mountain Climber project) but this one has a story and some sentimental significance for the seller. These were well built games. One day I'll take the time to write about the innards. In its heyday it was operated in New Brunswick.

Maruto 1961 Single shot pachinko machine:

This game came in very late in the year. I've wanted a single shot pachinko machine for awhile. The opportunity to buy this one came up. It required a bit of soldering work to get it going.

May 2022 be a better one. Cheers!