1982 Original Twin Galaxies High Score Poster - RARE!
1982 Original Twin Galaxies High Score Poster - RARE!
Twin Galaxies proudly presents the ultra-rare, official, painstakingly-detailed authentic replica of the iconic 1982 high score poster that once hung in arcades across the nation.
Let's set the stage. In the 1980s, when big hair and blocky pixels ruled supreme, Twin Galaxies chronicled the soaring high scores of champions who claimed incredible video game-playing feats. Distributed to arcades around the nation, this poster displayed the top scores recognized by the Twin Galaxies scoreboard with adjacent blank spaces for each arcade to write in their local high scores, weaving a competitive tapestry that helped contribute to the foundation for modern esports.
But unfortunately, with high scores came high-stakes trickery! As time went on, many of the scores listed on this poster fell from grace, exposed as too-good-to-be-true gambits for gaming immortality. While disheartening, it still remains true that the debunked scores only add to the mystique of this artifact from gaming's wild early days.
Make no mistake, this poster is no mere decoration; it's a cornerstone of arcade culture. Behind the names and numbers, real or fake, lies a story of the lengths competitors would go to in pursuit of pixelated glory and bragging rights. The creative determination that fueled both real triumphs and fabricated frauds alike.
Serious gamers, arcades, gaming lounges, esports facilities, youtubers, twitch streamers and everyone else who values video game culture must own this piece of history. Embrace and display the infectious spirit of those early days that sparked today's thriving gaming scene.
Study the scores, ponder, and perhaps play high score detective... Which legends are legitimate, and which are little "more" than legend? Therein lies the intrigue of this conversation piece that celebrates competitive gaming's eccentric beginnings with truth, tribute, and a knowing wink.
.: Materials: 285 gsm paper (fine art), 180 gsm paper (semi-glossy) and 200 gsm paper (matte)
.: Three paper options - fine art, semi-gloss and matte
.: Multiple sizes to choose from
.: Horizontal and vertical options available
28" x 40" (Vertical) | |
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Width, in | 28.00 |
Height, in | 40.00 |
24" x 36" (Vertical) |
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Width, in | 24.00 |
Height, in | 36.00 |