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The Challenger

The Challenger - Cabinet - Video Game Marquee

Description

The Challenger was produced by Creative Ideas in 1992 (decade).

Creative Ideas released only 1 machine in our database under this trade name. Creative Ideas was based in United States.

Specs

Name The Challenger
Developer Creative Ideas (United States)
Released by

Creative Ideas - United States (December 1992)

Year 1992 (decade)
Type Arcade
KLOV/MOG # 22443
Sub-Type Strength tester
Class Wide Release
Genre Other
Monitor
Conversion Class unique
# Simultaneous Players 1
# Maximum Players 4
Game Play Alternating
Control Panel Layout Single Player Ambidextrous
Controls
  • Lever - Arm Wrestling Lever
Sound Amplified Mono (one channel)
Cabinet Styles
  • Upright/Standard - Blue stand up with women's bodies facing inward.
    H: 65.5 x W: 36 x D: 15 inches (166.37 x 91.44 x 38.1 cm)
    220 lbs. (99.79 kg) / Shipping: 250 lbs. (113.40 kg)
  • Alternative - Believed to be a later cabinet - Blue stand up with seemingly same characters, but the women'
    H: 65.5 x W: 36 x D: 15 inches (166.37 x 91.44 x 38.1 cm)
    220 lbs. (99.79 kg) / Shipping: 250 lbs. (113.40 kg)
Website l3g3.com/thechallenger

The Challenger KLOV/IAM 5 Point User Score: 4.38 (1 vote)

Fun Factor: 5.00

Overall Like 5.00
Fun (Social) 5.00
Fun (Solo) 5.00
Collector Desire 5.00

Technical Rating: 3.75

Gameplay 4.00
Graphics 5.00
Originality 3.00
Sound/Music 3.00

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Trivia

The original rectangular rubber boot that covers the lever opening on the machine was made for a Jeep CJ5 / CJ7. This was, and is one of the only wide rectangular boots available, and it worked perfectly for the manufacturers. The boot is still readily available today from any aftermarket Jeep supplier and is still a perfect fit in every way.

VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op The Challenger Census

There are 15,364 members of the Vintage Arcade Preservation Society, 9,708 whom participate in our arcade census project of games owned, wanted, or for sale. Census data currently includes 167,365 machines (7,023 unique titles).

Owned - There is one known instance of this machine owned by an active member The Challenger collector. It is an original dedicated machine (not another machine converted with a kit).

For Sale - There is one active VAPS member with a The Challenger machine for sale.

Wanted - No active members have added this machine to their wish list.

Rarity and Popularity independently are not necessarily indications of value. [More Information]

Alternate Cabinet Images

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