Arcade High Scores! Current Game: DEFENDER - COME ON IN!

Spacedeck · 17 May 2020 at 11:46

WELCOME TO THE CLUB! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
GAME UPDATED EVERY TWO WEEKS

PREVIOUSLY PLAYED GAMES
TOP 3 HIGHEST SCORERS!
() = number of participants for that game

GAME PLAYED	1ST PLACE	2ND PLACE	3RD PLACE
TAPPER (4)	SPACEDECK	JOEBOI	METALFACE MARK
FROGGER (6)	SPACEDECK	JOEBOI	ZOWGHI
SHINOBI (7)	JOEBOI	ZOWGHI	CHEESYBOY
BLACK TIGER (6)	CHEESYBOY	ZATOICHI.UK	METALFACE MARK
MERCS (4)	ZATOICHI.UK	SPACEDECK	JOEBOI
METAL SLUG 001 (5)	ZATOICHI.UK	CHEESYBOY	JOEBOI
BUBBLE BOBBLE (7)	TEALC	METALFACE MARK	ZATOICHI.UK
JUNO FIRST (4)	TEALC	CHEESYBOY	SPACEDECK
PAC-MAN (3)	ZATOICHI.UK	TEALC	SPACEDECK
TRACK & FIELD (5)	METALFACE MARK	ZATOICHI.UK	TEALC
MR. DO! (3)	TEALC	METALFACE MARK	CHEESYBOY
RETURN OF THE JEDI (3)	TEALC	SPACEDECK	METALFACE MARK
MOON CRESTA (3)	TEALC	METALFACE MARK	SPACEDECK
JOUST (GREEN LABEL) (5)	LOVELYHEAD	TEALC	METALFACE MARK
THE SIMPSONS (4)	LOVELYHEAD	CHEESYBOY	SPACEDECK
ROBOTRON 2084 (4)	LOVELYHEAD	TEALC	CHEESYBOY
HYPER SPORTS (3)	TEALC	METALFACE MARK	LOVELYHEAD
MOON PATROL (2)	TEALC	LOVELYHEAD
GAUNTLET (4)	TEALC	LOVELYHEAD	CHEESYBOY
DOMINO MAN (4)	LOVELYHEAD	MCWILDCARD	SPACEDECK
FLICKY (6)	JOEBOI	ZATOICHI.UK	LOVELYHEAD
STAR WARS ATARI (2)	TEALC	LOVELYHEAD
BATTLEZONE (3)	LOVELYHEAD	TEALC	SPACEDECK
BAD DUDES VS. DRAGON NINJA (5)	MCWILDCARD	TEALC	CHEESYBOY
BOMB JACK (4)	ZATOICHI.UK	LOVELYHEAD	MCWILDCARD
SIDE POCKET (4)	CHEESYBOY	TEALC	ZATOICHI.UK
STRIKERS 1945 II (4)	ZATOICHI.UK	TEALC	MCWILDCARD
PIT-FIGHTER (5)	MCWILDCARD	FONZ-VALO	TEALC
RASTAN (5)	ZATOICHI.UK	CHEESYBOY	TEALC
GALAGA '88 (6)	TEALC	SPACEDECK	FOGHORN LEGHORN
TRUXTON II (5)	TEALC	JOEBOI	FOGHORN LEGHORN

RULES:
1 Credit ONLY.
Scores submitted MUST have been achieved and submitted during this period.
MUST be arcade version (so that it uses credits)
NOT platform specific! Play the games wherever you have access.
All Games: DIP Switches MUST be set to default settings (see spoiler tag below for default settings).
TIP: you may find Arcade game playable on a web browser with a Google search.
If anyone needs any help with anything or have any questions, feel free to contact me on Discord @ Spacedeck#6839

STARTDATE: 09/12/2024 00:01
DEADLINE: 22/12/2024 23:59
GAME: Defender Wiki Page Link
Released: 1981

Defender is a horizontally scrolling shooter developed by Williams Electronics in 1980 and released as an arcade video game in 1981. The game is set on either an unnamed planet or city (depending on platform) where the player must defeat waves of invading aliens while protecting astronauts. Development was led by Eugene Jarvis, a pinball programmer at Williams; Defender was Jarvis's first video game project and drew inspiration from Space Invaders and Asteroids. Defender was demonstrated in late 1980 and was released in March 1981. It was distributed in Japan by Taito.

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1. 15,975 [Tealc]
2. 8,700 [Spacedeck]
3. 4,550 [Foghorn Leghorn]
4.
5.

1. 156,570 [Tealc]
2. 117,750 [JoeBoi]
3. 111,380 [Foghorn Leghorn]
4. 71,500 [cheesyboy]
5. 48,760 [Spacedeck]

Game Selection Rules:
Everyone may select up to 3 games as options for the following game.
Games can be selected more than once in your list, and by more than one person.
All games will be added to an online generator and a new game chosen.
The more entries for a game means the more chances of winning.
PREVIOSLY PLAYED GAMES won't be included to avoid replaying games.
(Games with leaderboards below can be included, so long as that game has not featured on the PREVIOSLY PLAYED GAMES list)
(Games will only be considered played if we get more than 1 participant)

Current game selections contained within spoiler tag below. Feel free request a swap of these at any time.

USER	SELECTION #1	SELECTION #2	SELECTION #3
CHEESYBOY	X MULTIPLY	R-TYPE
JOEBOI	CONTRA	PARODIUS	ELEVATOR ACTION RETURNS
SPACEDECK	BANK PANIC
ZATOICHI.UK	MS PACMAN
TEALC	GALAGA (NAMCO REV B)	COMMANDO
MCWILDCARD	SALAMANDER	SHADOW WARRIORS
LOVELYHEAD	TINKLE PIT
FOGHORN LEGHORN	SMASH TV	WONDER BOY	1000 MIGLIA: GREAT 1000 MILES RALLY

The leaderboards below this point are for anyone, at anytime, to submit scores to. Want to see a game added? Just submit a score and I'll add a leaderboard for it!

1 Credit Leaderboards (NO continues!)

1. 414,300 [cee-S-dee]
2. 240,800 [Spacedeck]

1. 199,500 [mcwildcard]
2. 191,900 [Tealc]
3. 159,500 [cheesyboy]
4. 104,500 [Fonz-Valo]
5. 103,400 [lovelyhead]

1. 44,000 [lovelyhead]
2. 32,000 [Tealc]
3. 26,000 [Spacedeck]

1. 265,550 [cheesyboy]
2. 97,400 [Zatoichi.uK]
3. 21,500 [Metalface Mark]
4. 18,000 [Spacedeck]
5. 14,750 [JoeBoi]
6. 4,700 [Littlenose]

1. 472,820 [Zatoichi.uK]
2. 134,350 [lovelyhead]
3. 114,890 [mcwildcard]
4. 113,750 [Tealc]

1. 807,150 [Tealc]
2. 698,840 [Metalface Mark]
3. 419,790 [Zatoichi.uK]
4. 351,960 [cheesyboy]
5. 195,850 [JoeBoi]
6. 186,420 [lakitu]
7. 179,090 [Spacedeck]

*coming soon*

1. 123,086 [lovelyhead]
2. 56,180 [mcwildcard]
3. 43,200 [Spacedeck]
4. 38,202 [Tealc]

1. 18,100 [Spacedeck]

1. 432,170 [JoeBoi]
2. 415,740 [Zatoichi.uK]
3. 331,820 [lovelyhead]
4. 131,590 [Tealc]
5. 117,840 [Spacedeck]
6. 39,080 [mcwildcard]

1. 12,820 [Spacedeck]
2. 12,520 [JoeBoi]
3. 8,400 [Zowghi]
4. 6,700 [Littlenose]
5. 4,800 [Metalface Mark]
6. 3,760 [Armageus]

1. 101,070 [Tealc]
2. 77,670 [Spacedeck]
3. 75,530 [Foghorn Leghorn]
4. 46,670 [cheesyboy]
5. 40,480 [Zatoichi.uK]
6. 11,620 [Fonz-Valo]

1. 43,200 (Warrior) [Tealc]
2. 31,420 (Warrior) [lovelyhead]
3. 9,525 (Warrior) [cheesyboy]
4. 3,980 (Wizard) [Spacedeck]

1. 31,520 [Tealc]
2. 31,200 [Metalface Mark]
3. 18,460 [lovelyhead]

1. 59,350 [lovelyhead]
2. 59,100 [Tealc]
3. 37,300 [Metalface Mark]
4. 20,500 [Spacedeck]
5. 19,500 [cheesyboy]

1. 158,640 [Tealc]
2. 133,980 [cheesyboy]
3. 105,600 [Spacedeck]
4. 78,640 [Metalface Mark]

1. 294,850 [Zatoichi.uK]
2. 83,400 [Spacedeck]
3. 77,250 [JoeBoi]
4. 74,600 [Metalface Mark]

1. 777,790 [Chris [BEANS]]
2. 171,880 [Zatoichi.uK]
3. 123,000 [cheesyboy]
4. 91,020 [JoeBoi]
5. 67,810 [Spacedeck]
6. 50,910 [Metalface Mark]

1. 71,900 [Tealc]
2. 23,080[MetalFace Mark]
3. 5,840 [Spacedeck]

1. 24,730 [Tealc]
2. 11,120 [lovelyhead]

1. 128,450 [Tealc]
2. 32,950 [Metalface Mark]
3. 23,600 [cheesyboy]

1. 143,500 [Zatoichi.uK]
2. 52,490 [Tealc]
3. 30,120 [Spacedeck]

1. $104,360 [mcwildcard]
2. $57,680 [Fonz-Valo]
3. $43,400 [Tealc]
4. $12,000 [cheesyboy]
5. $11,970 [Spacedeck]

1. 167,200 [Zatoichi.uK]
2. 90,200 [cheesyboy]
3. 70,500 [Tealc]
4. 63,000 [Fonz-Valo]
5. 53,200 [Spacedeck]

1. 131,975 [lovelyhead]
2. 119,250 [Tealc]
3. 67,525 [cheesyboy]
4. 58,375 [danoliver1]

1. 114,270 [JoeBoi]
2. 88,620 [Zowghi]
3. 82,780 [cheesyboy]
4. 62,720 [Metalface Mark]
5. 44,030 [Spacedeck]
6. 38,090 [lakitu]
7. 15,760 [Littlenose]

1. 42,000 [cheesyboy]
2. 31,300 [Tealc]
3. 17,000 [Spacedeck]
4. 12,400 [Zatoichi.uK]
5. 5,200 [mcwildcard]

1. 224,100 [JoeBoi]

1. 1,494,051 [Tealc]
2. 113,062 [lovelyhead]

1. 672,530 [Tealc]
2. 133,590 [Spacedeck]
3. 85,400 [MetalFace Mark]

1. 405,400 [Zatoichi.uK]
2. 223,000 [Tealc]
3. 173,900 [cheesyboy]
4. 167,400 [mcwildcard]
5. 159,400 [Spacedeck]

1. 77,125 [Spacedeck]
2. 71,950 [JoeBoi]
3. 55,000 [Metalface Mark]
4. 7,800 [Armageus]

1. 65 (Homer) [cheesyboy]
2. 64 (Bart) [lovelyhead]
3. 46 (Marge) [Spacedeck]
4. 38 (Bart) [Tealc]

1. 85,190 [Metalface Mark]
Event PB's: 100MD:[8.42] LJ:[9.36] JT:[92.67] 110MH:[10.37] HT:[95.41] HJ:[2.46]
2. 84,040 [Zatoichi.uK]
Event PB's: 100MD:[8.52] LJ:[9.39] JT:[89.85] 110MH:[11.54] HT:[92.00] HJ:[2.45]
3. 78,630 [Tealc]
Event PB's: 100MD:[9.22] LJ:[9.53] JT:[92.60] 110MH:[11.02] HT:[95.50] HJ:[2.43]
4. 49,680 [cheesyboy]
Event PB's: 100MD:[-] LJ:[-] JT:[-] 110MH:[-] HT:[-] HJ:[-]
5. 21,380 [Spacedeck]
Event PB's: 100MD:[11.80] LJ:[6.63] JT:[62.04] 110MH:[-] HT:[-] HJ:[-]

1. 162,510 [JoeBoi]
2. 156,570 [Tealc]
3. 111,380 [Foghorn Leghorn]
4. 71,500 [cheesyboy]
5. 48,760 [Spacedeck]

Spacedeck · 17 May 2020 at 14:05

chroniclard said:
First tell me, what is arcade?

Them big machines you would find in an arcade

, usually takes coins to play. Not the same as playing the games on system like MegaDrive. Many people build MAME cabinets and have their builds on this forum but I just run it on my PC. If you're still not sure and would like more info, add me on Steam if you have it; Spacedeck.

Spacedeck · 17 May 2020 at 14:23

cee-S-dee said:
This is a pretty cool idea! I'll submit a score later today! One suggestion, i think its more of a challenge if we limit credits. I can see you used 9 credits for your score, Or have a separate section for 1 credit scores.

I'm happy to limit to say 1 credit or have a separate leaderboard for it. The only reason I didn't suggest this is because I didn't find any way of seeing how many credits someone used? Where did you find out how many credits it took me? Also can these be viewed for each game as otherwise wouldn't it be hard to check scores are legit?

Spacedeck · 17 May 2020 at 14:40

cee-S-dee said:
The last 2 digits in your score represent credits used.. at least in Capcom games. I'm not sure how it works in others. Maybe a 1cc leader board would be a good inclusion.

Ok well if it's easy to figure out how many credits have been used, but if it isn't I suppose I'll just take someone's word for it on a particular game, I'm sure nobody will be out to cheat.

I've updated the OP to include a 1C leaderboard. I didn't know about that credit rule on Capcom games so going to go test that feature out before uploading my 1C attempt.

EDIT: Quick test is telling me that on the original credit used, score will be end in 00 but any additional credits added will up the last two digits. So after I died, I inserted my second credit and the two digits jumped to 01, then input my third credit and the score became 02. So going off this, it must mean my OP post used 20 credits (19 extra attempts after the initial 1C to start the game).

Spacedeck · 18 May 2020 at 17:03

I made an attempt at Frogger. The good thing with this game is you can't continue, so only requires 1 leaderboard.

So do we have any takers?

Spacedeck · 19 May 2020 at 23:07

One Vision said:
however i challenge anybody to beat me score wise on Double Dragon (1987) and Shao Lins Road (1985) for starters.

What score would that be? I'll have a go at these games tomorrow, I've never played either of them.

Spacedeck · 20 Nov 2020 at 18:46

I dropped off on this and ventured to other games but I've updated the first post. I'm going to kick this off again this weekend and have another go at these scores.

Spacedeck · 24 Sep 2023 at 11:33

Announcement

Everyone! Let's do this again, but a little different this time. OP has been updated. I'm going to work on my score today when I get chance.

Spacedeck · 24 Sep 2023 at 20:58

I'll get the ball rolling, this is the best I can do tonight.

Spacedeck · 2 Oct 2023 at 00:16

No takers last week? Updated game to Tapper and set a two week deadline from now on to see if we can encourage more participation.

Spacedeck · 3 Oct 2023 at 10:13

Many thanks for this

Metalface Mark said:
While im setting up my mister i gave it a go in mame - first run was a 16250 - was onto the third level when i realised i could run up and down the bar to pick up the empties and the money, and also go up from the top keg to the bottom keg.

I got this game for xmas on my speccy in 1985 so it has some nostalgia for me but i find myself never playing retro games like this on my mister since theres no challenge, so i hope this thread takes off!

Thanks! I never knew this and I'm amazed I missed ever doing this while playing. This really does help keep control a little longer, some of these alcoholics though, they never stop and go home :cry:

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*** Mod Edit - going to far into grey area regarding what is available ***

Spacedeck · 7 Oct 2023 at 18:44

31575, this game gets crazy fast at times.

Spacedeck · 8 Oct 2023 at 17:24

Cavallino said:
Which version of tapper can we use?

I don't want to set strict rules as this is more for fun, and opening options means it's more accessible for everyone to get playing, so anything in which the game can be played.

I don't know the advantages or disadvantages between each versions, but I'm not picky. Just have fun.

Spacedeck · 8 Oct 2023 at 17:30

Cavallino said:
SOunds good Which version did you use? I remember playing this on the PC decades ago lol.

Personally, all my attempts will be on MAME. Sometimes there may be a game selected that's only available through one kind of platform, but if there's more than one option, use any method available to you.

Spacedeck · 11 Oct 2023 at 18:32

The most important pickup I've found is the money. One you see it, run past whoever is there to pick up. Having some of them turn to the music gives you time to try and keep sending beers to those who are actively coming down.

Some of them can be predictable in how far they will travel back before coming again, so I send them more beers just as they send me the glass. Although clearing enough of them gets hard very fast.

Spacedeck · 15 Oct 2023 at 11:31

Indeed, that is a cracking score! I've been too tired to do much of this, but will have a final go tonight after I've done house cleaning. I can't see me getting anywhere near that though.

Spacedeck · 15 Oct 2023 at 19:15

Best I've come up with so far tonight is 47200. Going to still play it for a little until I get bored.

Spacedeck · 15 Oct 2023 at 21:48

AAAND there it is! Took a while but I slowly kept increasing my score!

Spacedeck · 16 Oct 2023 at 00:30

Since the deadline has come and gone, I've now selected a new game; Frogger. This is a highly accessible arcade game, so pretty much everyone on this forum could easily find this game to take part should they wish.

Good luck.

Spacedeck · 16 Oct 2023 at 18:32

10830 is my best so far. Avoiding the snakes turns into a panic once it gets fast. @Metalface Mark yep, it should display Game Over once three lives lost.