Hello, and welcome to the resource for anyone interested in classic arcade gaming (or 'cag', for short), and everything that goes along with it.  I'm Mark Alpiger, a former (and present) cag buff, and this site's webmaster.  My goal is to provide a great source of unique and valuable information about the arcade games (primarily video) that were brought out during the 'classic' era, which I'll roughly define as the period from 1978 (Space Invaders) until about 1989 (Klax).  Believe me, I know I'll get a lot of differing opinions on that span, and I won't argue that they're wrong.  I'll also note that I will mix things up a bit by saying that my emphasis is on the 'feel' of a classic, so, a number of games outside the above time range (perhaps even some of the more recent ones) will pop up occasionally on these pages.  Last, but far from least, I'll need your help in making this a site for (and by) the players, so please forward any suggestions, corrections, or article ideas by .

    Now, let's get on to the features of this site.  Here at CAGDC (that's Classic Arcade Gaming (dot com)), you can expect regular updates, new features, interesting articles, and the latest news, including new world record (wr) scores, plus, tips and write-ups from world-class gamers, and (if that wasn't already enough), literally reams of unique and rare documents, videos, magazine and newspaper article reprints, and more.  So, without further ado, let's get to it...

	LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS	Find out about contest announcements, new scoring records and achievements, gaming events, emu info, and other news of note in the cag world.
	NEW FEATURES & ARTICLES	On a regular basis, there will be new write-ups and articles on classic games, complete contest summaries, and reprints of past cag articles.
	THE GAMES: OVERVIEWS & PLAY TIPS	You've already seen my Crystal Castles pages; now, look forward to similar strategy and information articles on your favorite classics.
	THE PLAYERS: BIOGRAPHIES, CONTACT INFO, & HALL OF FAMERS	So, you want to know about all of the big (and even some 'minor') players out in the 'scene' ?  Here's the scoop, along with my picks for a cag Hall of Fame, plus a contact page for gamers.
	THE CONTESTS: BOTH CLASSIC & MODERN	Wouldn't it be nice to have pictures, final score summaries, and miscellaneous info from most of the past gaming contests ?  Well, here it is...
	WORLD RECORDS: THE LIST, GUINNESS, MAGAZINES, & MORE	Prepare for one big up-to-date page of arcade gaming's true wr scores, plus pictures and the stories that surround them.  Oh, and how about some rare past wr lists, to top things off !
	CLASSIC ARCADE GAMING (DOT COM) FORUMS	Ever since the Funspot forums got pulled in 2004, there's been a need for a replacement, and it happened, right here, in January 2006.  The CAGDC forums has of the most advanced board setups on the web - you can customize the look with skins, use multiple smiley choices, and even set up your own polls.  In addition, everyone that joins, and at least occasionally posts, gets free admission to the Members Area of CAGDC.  Join here, today !
	CLASSIC ARCADE GAMING (DOT COM) MEMBERS AREA	Whether you qualify for the regular Classic Arcade Gaming (dot com) Members Area, or the Elite Members Area, the exclusives are incredible: bigger versions of many of my onsite pictures;  original documents that have been converted to text; PDF files of documents and manuals; plus, game ROMS, and more !  All that's needed is for you to be a CAGDC forums participant, and it's all yours... at no charge !
	MEDIA: VIDEO & AUDIO FILES	This is an area that I've been planning for a long time, and I'm very excited to now be able to offer quality video and audio files, for your enjoyment.  From news coverage to game play to CAGDC interviews, you'll see some great, and rare, video clips.  And, let's not forget the audio - I have sound bytes from games, plus music files, and even some select player 'quips'.
	BOUNTIES: BOTH MODERN & OLDER	Ever since Billy Mitchell and his Rickey's World Famous Sauce business teamed up to pioneer the original set of arcade bounty offers in 1999, others have followed, including CAGDC.
	EVENTS: SHOWS, GATHERINGS, PARTIES, AND OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS	This is the place to read about some of the big yearly shows (like California Extreme, and CGE), plus most any gathering or event that involves cag-related matters (like an 'arcade party').
	LOCATIONS: ARCADES, VENUES, & OTHER PLACES WHERE THE GAMES WERE, AND ARE, PLAYED	Here's the spot for coverage of both national chain, and single location, arcades, plus some excellent home arcades.  The 80's, 90's, and today, are covered, along with perhaps a few locations that wouldn't even ordinarily be considered as places to play.
	TRIPS: TO SEE ARCADES, COIN-OP MAKERS, AND FAMED GAMERS	Your ever-faithful webmaster, Mark Alpiger, has always been one to seek out 'all things arcade'.  And, that means trips, to see out-of-state (and, some in-state !) arcades, manufacturers of arcade coin-ops, personal gamerooms, and (of course) famed gamers.  Well, just buckle up your virtual seat-belt, and join in on the ride, right here.
	TRADE OR SALE PAGE: MARQUEES, POSTERS, SIGNS, FLYERS, & OTHER ARCADE ITEM MEMORABILIA	OK, I do have to pay for my web host costs.  And, you can help !  Check out this page for some great and rare arcade memorabilia.  Or, just say thanks via a PayPal donation, and help me to keep CAGDC going, far into the future !
	MISCELLANEOUS cag FEATURES	Even as well organized, and categorized, as this web site is, there are always a few items and stories that just don't fit anywhere else... except here, in the miscellaneous area.
		As great as classicarcadegaming.com is, there are a number of other cag-related sites out on the web that have a lot of interesting, unique, and valuable content that's not covered here.  This page is the ticket to get there, so hop on !
	TOP SECRET (by: THE MOLE)	Hey, The Mole is even more reclusive than 'The Ghost' from the TG forums a while back.  Get all the buzz, rumors, and other tidbits that aren't quite official enough for the news section...
	DUE TO ARRIVE, ON CAGDC	Do I even have to say it ??  More great (world exclusive) web content is coming.  Check back often for new, great, and newsworthy cag info !

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