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For those that are lucky enough to remember it, Lunar Lander was a fantastic game. Though it had simple vector graphics and highly repetitive game play, it kept us captivated. We probably lost entire weeks of our lives competing with friends to be the best. Well, now we can relive that experience with a physical version of the game. [Lain] built this fantastic arcade style game to replicate Lunar Lander’s game play exactly. The style of the project is fantastic with giant analog meters and dials giving real time feedback. You even get a prize if you complete all 3 levels. You can get plenty of build details by going through his blog. Maybe he should hook up with the folks that built the Apollo landing computer replica to build the ultimate simulator.
[thanks Mike]
Thats one small game for geeks and one giant repeat for geek kind.
Nice Job!
Very cool! I think it could be made even more impressive if e.g. a blacklight was used to highlight the moon lander, painted with phosphorous paint, while keeping the harness that moves it in the dark.
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it sways so much that it doesn’t really look fun to play
should have spread the suspension wires apart for stability
good workmanship still though
Man I love Lunar Lander.
It was one of the first mame roms i went after when I got into that stuff.
such a great game
dammit sorry
i meant to add that I’d be glad to spend ten bucks playing this for a while. :)
Could they make it more clunky-er?
Bonus points for the “Fly me to the Moon” soundtrack.
now he can do the same with space invaders …
this is absolutely beautiful! i wish i could play! maybe it could be brought back into the software world via a webcam and controls on a web page… i’d definitely play until i got an image of a button to print out
[kid from Incredibles] That was TOTALLY WICKED! [/kid from Incredibles]
I want one…. (whimpers)
re: sway – but that’s realism! The real one swayed plenty in that Hollywood soundstage where they set up all the Apollo shots! You just couldn’t tell on TV because having a shot from outside would have been a dead giveaway.
;-)
I’m really liking the Frank Sinatra.
I’m wondering if it actually play “Fly Me To The Moon” while you’re playing it.
That would be awesome.
wow, that is awesome ! Ive been watching http://www.wechoosethemoon.com for the last day or so, then to see this. coooool.
Fantastic, art, history, technology and humour in one cabinet sized package!