+SpiceWare Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I'll be setting up my ColecoVision at the Houston Arcade Expo next weekend. Since I didn't have one back in the day, I don't know which games people have nostalgia for. Any recommendations on what to bring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoau2002 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The games that are the most common for the system. Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Pepper 2, Qbert,Smurfs, Lady Bug, Gorf, Burgertime etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Turbo with the steering wheel module is something I always connect with the nostalgia factor for that system…not my favorite CV game by far, but one of the ones that really set that system apart from the competition at the time. That, and Donkey Kong…at the time, the CV version of DK was the closest thing you could get to the arcade. Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzger130 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Pepper II is a must have, simple, but great game. DK, DK jr, Jumpman Jr, Lady Bug, Mouse Trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Venture, Pepper II, Time Pilot and Zaxxon have an immediate pick-up-and-play quality, which is something you want when a console is on display at an expo. Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr, Mouse Trap, Oil's Well, Frogger, Popeye and Tapper are good choices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions! I'll be bringing: Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Jr. Frogger Lady Bug Popeye Venture Zaxxon I have the steering wheel, but the insides are rusted so the batteries don't make a good connection. Haven't gotten around to fixing that yet. The other games mentioned I don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I have the steering wheel, but the insides are rusted so the batteries don't make a good connection. I bought a steering wheel in that condition. All I did was spray with Liquid Wrench and sanded off the rust with fine grit sandpaper. Works like a champ now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwalla Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Dk Jr. Pepper II Galaxian Venture Frenzy Frogger Mouse Trap Ladybug Smurf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 A multi-cart such as those sold by AtariMax would always be the ideal choice as they will allow for a very large selection of games to be choosen from including Homebrews, but I'm assuming you do not have one and therefore the suggestions that have been made previously should showoff the system well enough. If you have Smurf Rescue, that would be another good one to bring seeing as it was one of the original releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 A multi-cart such as those sold by AtariMax would always be the ideal choice as they will allow for a very large selection of games to be choosen from including Homebrews, but I'm assuming you do not have one and therefore the suggestions that have been made previously should showoff the system well enough. If you have Smurf Rescue, that would be another good one to bring seeing as it was one of the original releases. These tables are generally unsupervised during the event. I personally would not be very comfortable leaving an expensive multicart sitting on a table like this, as they are too easy to steal. Common games aren't as big of a deal, though. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 All of those mentioned are great games, but some will require explanations to those who did not experience the games of that era. Some that will be easy to pick up with little to no explanation are Gorf, Time Pilot, Turbo and Venture. Minimal explanation would be Smurfs, Zaxxon, Popeye, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Frogger and Q*bert. A bit more explanation that you really want to give would include Mouse Trap, Lady Bug, Tapper, BurgerTime and Pepper II. Subjective I know, but a fairly good guideline depending on how involved you want to be in answering questions regarding gameplay. Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 A multi-cart such as those sold by AtariMax would always be the ideal choice as they will allow for a very large selection of games to be choosen from including Homebrews, but I'm assuming you do not have one and therefore the suggestions that have been made previously should showoff the system well enough. If you have Smurf Rescue, that would be another good one to bring seeing as it was one of the original releases. I have one, but as Al mentioned the console table is unsupervised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm working up some placards with some interesting tidbits about the consoles to set up next to them: While I have some clipart thanks to Nathan, I don't know any interesting facts about the ColecoVision. Any suggestions? ColecoVision Placard.pages.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crapahute Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 While I have some clipart thanks to Nathan, I don't know any interesting facts about the ColecoVision. Any suggestions? Maybe a look to the FAQ http://www.colecoboxart.com/faq/ would help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) This is what I've come up with: Released in 1982, the ColecoVision was known for its near arcade quality games. The front of the ColecoVision features an Expansion Module Interface. Plug in modules allowed the ColecoVision to play Atari 2600 games,as well as become a full fledged Adam computer. In 2012, Opcode Games released the Super Game Module for the ColecoVisions 30th anniversary. It expands the ColecoVisions RAM from 1KB to 32KB and adds another audio chip for enhance sound generation. A number of homebrew games have been released that take advantage of the Super Game Module. Was the ColecoVision the first console to feature a dedicated expansion port? Any other feedback? Edited November 7, 2014 by SpiceWare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Did some minor rewording this morning: Released in 1982, the ColecoVision was known for its near arcade quality games.Located on the front of the unit is a unique feature of the ColecoVision, the Expansion Module Interface. The use of plug in modules allowed the ColecoVision to play Atari 2600 games, or even become a full-fledged Adam home computer.In 2012, Opcode Games released the Super Game Module for the ColecoVision’s 30th anniversary. It expands the ColecoVision’s RAM from 1KB to 32KB and adds another audio chip for enhance sound generation. A number of homebrew games have been released to take advantage of the Super Game Module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmastro Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) Tank Wars Edited April 30, 2022 by electricmastro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I'll try her out later on tonight, she kinda reminds me of Wizard Of Wor in a way Tank Wars.rom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Tomarc the barbarian? Seriously "Frenzy" would be my number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 it think "cabbage patch kids" is will representative of the colecovision. If i would do a selection , i would choose Cosmic Avenger, Zaxxon, Turbo , Donkey Kong, Smurf and Cabbage patch Kids. That's the first titles that come to my mind if i think Colecovision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris+++ Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Do you remember which games you wound up exhibiting at that Expo eight years ago? I think the best two games for the console are Frenzy and Pepper II, as they're both better than their arcade originals, for various reasons. In the former, for instance, the ARM (Automated Robot Maker) can be disabled with a blast, whereas it can't be shut down at all in the coin-op. Now, if you ever get around to writing a ColecoVersion of Medieval Mayhem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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