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Probably all of the heavy hitters in the AA store..... Stay Frosty 2 (180+ 1st run), Halo 2600 (150 copies 1st run), Syncart, Lady Bug (LE- 1st run), Space Rocks, Medieval Mayhem, Zippy..... (definitely known 100 copies: Another Adventure hack, Boulder Dash, FPF 2017 hack, Lasercade, L.E.M.)  Also alot of repros and prototypes were printed in 100+ copies too: Extra Terrestrials repro, Actionauts proto, Bugs Bunny proto, Combat Two proto, Looping proto, RealSports Basketball proto, Snow White proto
AA store has a live best sellers list at: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=bestsellers but Al doesn't give out actual numbers.
Hope this info helps you out.
 
I wouldn't do 100 copies to start out. Average is 10-30 copies. You can look at my comprehensive Atari 2600 homebrew list and do a search (Ctrl + F) and see the "xx copies" of said titles.
The link is https://1drv.ms/x/s!ArXu52QZivTrgVbQayev1Wc1QprN
 

So, for my own personal interest (as well as my own game making reasons) I'm wondering how many new Atari 2600 games started at 100 copies.
I'm not sure I can plunk down for that many boards at a time being a one man game development house.  It sounds like a lot compared to other homebrew runs I've seen.
What's the average?  What have y'all seen in the past?

This type of RPG I did like.  They were fun games. 

Looks good for a game that is not the Treasure of Tarmin that is unreleased. 

Anyone want to play Treasure of Tarmin on the 2600?  It always irked me that it was never released.  Below is NOT the Treasure of Tarmin that is still unreleased
 

I have one bought from a retro gaming expo.  Been trying to collect only unlicensed systems and games.  Er, I heard enough bad things about breaking the joysticks that I haven't messed with it.  Probably wont once I get my 7800 switched out for an Inty with 2600 adapter.

I have one bought from a retro gaming expo.  Been trying to collect only unlicensed systems and games.  Er, I heard enough bad things about breaking the joysticks that I haven't messed with it.  Probably wont once I get my 7800 switched out for an Inty with 2600 adapter.

I have one bought from a retro gaming expo.  Been trying to collect only unlicensed systems and games.  Er, I heard enough bad things about breaking the joysticks that I haven't messed with it.  Probably wont once I get my 7800 switched out for an Inty with 2600 adapter.

Wow back in 2011 I did this unboxing for the Coleco Gemini that I received from The GoldenAxe on atariage.
I was about 30 pounds heavier as well lol.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIPwcdSTPuo
 
Here is a nice lot of Gemini controllers I got previously in 2011, I HAVE YET to actually do anything with them lol. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U1mIORSyyw
 
 
 
Anyone else got the Coleco Gemini? There was an even rarer version distributed through Columbia House. 

Didn't know the Super Pitifall link was down.  Will look into an alternate.
Bacon Blast was the physical release of BLT Blast.  A vendor needed some extra cash so I authorized him to make physical copies.  I tried the digital thing with BLT Blast.
Destiny was sort of an experiment / proto C@tacombs of Chaos.  I found a technique to split rooms into 3 parts which allowed me to mix and match saving space.
Tunnels & Trolls is an authorized RPG I have license for.  It was / is meant to be a 256k ROM title.  I'm never quite %100 percent confident that people can physically make the cart so it's kind of been in limbo.  I may go sega genesis on this instead.
The Walking Dead was a one shot cartridge I wanted signed at a convention.  Me and Neo Games came up with a better game idea and Zombie Road Kill was born.
 
As for the future I've got 3 new titles I should be working on.  Been slow going due to some personal rough patches.

Didn't know the Super Pitifall link was down.  Will look into an alternate.
Bacon Blast was the physical release of BLT Blast.  A vendor needed some extra cash so I authorized him to make physical copies.  I tried the digital thing with BLT Blast.
Destiny was sort of an experiment / proto C@tacombs of Chaos.  I found a technique to split rooms into 3 parts which allowed me to mix and match saving space.
Tunnels & Trolls is an authorized RPG I have license for.  It was / is meant to be a 256k ROM title.  I'm never quite %100 percent confident that people can physically make the cart so it's kind of been in limbo.  I may go sega genesis on this instead.
The Walking Dead was a one shot cartridge I wanted signed at a convention.  Me and Neo Games came up with a better game idea and Zombie Road Kill was born.
 
As for the future I've got 3 new titles I should be working on.  Been slow going due to some personal rough patches.

That have had physical releases?
 
Boss https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/boss-a-brand-new-atari-2600-game#/
Dead of Knight (of course!) http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/dead-of-knight.html
Conjoined https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/575397277/conjoined-the-atari-2600-game-inspired-by-the-movi
Super Trash Truck http://atariage.com/forums/topic/238950-super-trash-truck-official-interest-thread/
CandyBar https://panic.com/blog/candybar-2600-found/
Upp! (No longer in stock - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/upp
Twist R Shark http://atariage.com/forums/topic/264393-twistr-shark-limited-edition-atari-2600/
M.M.S.B.C. https://thisisbitpop.wordpress.com/retro-games/
M.M.S.B.C. II http://indiegames.com/2013/02/atari_2600_homebrew_release_mm.html
A.C.i.D. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYI4bQ_LAW0
Game Panic http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/home/category/game-panic-lcd
Bigfoot's Family Search https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1468389582/bigfoot-family-search-for-the-atari-2600-homebrew
Nitebear on Sleepystreet (no physical stock left - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/nitebear-on-sleepystreet-atari-2600
Bacon Blast (Given to vendor at ArcadeRX to sell 2015-2016)
Strangeland http://neoclassicgames.blogspot.com/2013/12/strangeland-atari-2600.html
C@tacombs of Chaos (aka Atarowg) http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237201-update-sold-out-limited-edition-atari-2600-game-catacombs-of-chaos/
 
There are also titles that were finished but the contractors haven't published yet
RVG Blast (Client couldn't find manufacturer for carts)
Duel (Client received product not sure of publishing status) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s
Laughing Boy (Joe Grisaffi commissioned for his movie. Physical release seems to be on backburner?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90
Balloon Girl (Haven't published it on my own) http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/03/14/balloon-girl-shows-flappy-bird-clones-how-its-done-on-atari-2600/
 
Digital only games:
Tornado Blast http://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/63/
Drunken Pooper 2600 http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/03/24/drunken-pooper-strange-tales-from-classic-game-development-2/
UppaCreek http://atariage.com/forums/topic/165449-uppa-creek/
Cyber Willy (compo version of Boss) https://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/8/
 
Sega Genesis Titles:
Game Panic 2 https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
Space Foxes (re-branded version of Code Eliminator) http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3887.0
Code Eliminator https://gbatemp.net/threads/code-eliminator-for-the-sega-genesis-to-be-released-at-prge.397393/
War in the Machine http://www.gooddealgames.com/inventory/Sega%20Genesis.html
 
For PC:
Super Pitifall (digital only) http://www.retrotaku.com/remake/super-pitifall-le-demake-de-la-version-nes/
Simply Cavern (Digital Only Ludum Dare release) http://ludumdare.com/compo/2009/08/30/simply-cavern-done/
 
Probably missing some

My best guess is that less than 5% of the library would qualify, so it may depend on your definition of rare, but to me that would be pretty rare when over 95% of yours games have some form of scoring.
 
 
Crypts of Chaos does have scoring, but Strawberry Shortcake is a good one, although it target younger children and has a pseudo timer in some variations with the sun.
 
 
I was just curious what games went against the grain during the original run of the VCS/2600.
 
So far, what I have is the following:
Adventure 3-D Tic-Tac Toe Checkers Dragonstomper Maze Craze Riddle of the Sphinx Strawberry Shortcake: Musical Match-Ups Swordquest Earthworld Swordquest Fireworld Swordquest Waterworld Video Checkers Video Chess Let me know if you can think of any others, or if one of the above games does have a form of scoring.

Don't think it's as rare as we all may think.  I guess my example would be Crypts of Chaos and Strawberry Shortcake: Musical Match-ups.
 
Why no homebrew?  Is it too common on the new games us modern developers are making?

That have had physical releases?
 
Boss https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/boss-a-brand-new-atari-2600-game#/
Dead of Knight (of course!) http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/dead-of-knight.html
Conjoined https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/575397277/conjoined-the-atari-2600-game-inspired-by-the-movi
Super Trash Truck http://atariage.com/forums/topic/238950-super-trash-truck-official-interest-thread/
CandyBar https://panic.com/blog/candybar-2600-found/
Upp! (No longer in stock - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/upp
Twist R Shark http://atariage.com/forums/topic/264393-twistr-shark-limited-edition-atari-2600/
M.M.S.B.C. https://thisisbitpop.wordpress.com/retro-games/
M.M.S.B.C. II http://indiegames.com/2013/02/atari_2600_homebrew_release_mm.html
A.C.i.D. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYI4bQ_LAW0
Game Panic http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/home/category/game-panic-lcd
Bigfoot's Family Search https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1468389582/bigfoot-family-search-for-the-atari-2600-homebrew
Nitebear on Sleepystreet (no physical stock left - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/nitebear-on-sleepystreet-atari-2600
Bacon Blast (Given to vendor at ArcadeRX to sell 2015-2016)
Strangeland http://neoclassicgames.blogspot.com/2013/12/strangeland-atari-2600.html
C@tacombs of Chaos (aka Atarowg) http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237201-update-sold-out-limited-edition-atari-2600-game-catacombs-of-chaos/
 
There are also titles that were finished but the contractors haven't published yet
RVG Blast (Client couldn't find manufacturer for carts)
Duel (Client received product not sure of publishing status) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s
Laughing Boy (Joe Grisaffi commissioned for his movie. Physical release seems to be on backburner?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90
Balloon Girl (Haven't published it on my own) http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/03/14/balloon-girl-shows-flappy-bird-clones-how-its-done-on-atari-2600/
 
Digital only games:
Tornado Blast http://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/63/
Drunken Pooper 2600 http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/03/24/drunken-pooper-strange-tales-from-classic-game-development-2/
UppaCreek http://atariage.com/forums/topic/165449-uppa-creek/
Cyber Willy (compo version of Boss) https://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/8/
 
Sega Genesis Titles:
Game Panic 2 https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
Space Foxes (re-branded version of Code Eliminator) http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3887.0
Code Eliminator https://gbatemp.net/threads/code-eliminator-for-the-sega-genesis-to-be-released-at-prge.397393/
War in the Machine http://www.gooddealgames.com/inventory/Sega%20Genesis.html
 
For PC:
Super Pitifall (digital only) http://www.retrotaku.com/remake/super-pitifall-le-demake-de-la-version-nes/
Simply Cavern (Digital Only Ludum Dare release) http://ludumdare.com/compo/2009/08/30/simply-cavern-done/
 
Probably missing some

This game was placed in the last Retro Junk box by Rowsdower70 (Thank you, sir!)
 
I finally took the time to really play it, and thought I'd give my impression here.
 
The game itself is labeled as #17 of 20, and signed by Joe Grisaffi (one of the designers and director of the film) and was made in 2013. I have not seen the film this game is based on, but it appears to be available for free on-line, and I'm going to check it out. I also don't know if only 20 copies of this cartridge were created. If so, that's a shame, as the game is really good. It came with a manual which is simple and well done.
 
The game has a really nice opening screen with great music. You start as a naked guy who has to find his armor. Once you find it, you can use your sword to hack up 4 victims that you have to search for. Each time you kill a victim, a policeman is spawned. They shoot you, and you are unable to kill them. After the 4th victim is killed, the goal becomes to find a character named "Marla" and drag her into a castle. Once inside, you must defeat a Boss Queen by shooting away at her shields and then the queen herself.
 
The game reminds me a lot of "Haunted House" -- lots of searching and exploring, while avoiding the bad guys as best you can. I think it's really a lot of fun. It makes you want to keep playing until you can defeat at least one boss. The graphics are great, and there's no flicker at all.
 
RickR's final grade: A
 
Anyone else have more info on this game, or an opinion on the gameplay?

WOW!  Well, glad to have you here.  Pretty cool.

That have had physical releases?
 
Boss https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/boss-a-brand-new-atari-2600-game#/
Dead of Knight (of course!) http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/dead-of-knight.html
Conjoined https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/575397277/conjoined-the-atari-2600-game-inspired-by-the-movi
Super Trash Truck http://atariage.com/forums/topic/238950-super-trash-truck-official-interest-thread/
CandyBar https://panic.com/blog/candybar-2600-found/
Upp! (No longer in stock - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/upp
Twist R Shark http://atariage.com/forums/topic/264393-twistr-shark-limited-edition-atari-2600/
M.M.S.B.C. https://thisisbitpop.wordpress.com/retro-games/
M.M.S.B.C. II http://indiegames.com/2013/02/atari_2600_homebrew_release_mm.html
A.C.i.D. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYI4bQ_LAW0
Game Panic http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/home/category/game-panic-lcd
Bigfoot's Family Search https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1468389582/bigfoot-family-search-for-the-atari-2600-homebrew
Nitebear on Sleepystreet (no physical stock left - digital only) https://theloon.itch.io/nitebear-on-sleepystreet-atari-2600
Bacon Blast (Given to vendor at ArcadeRX to sell 2015-2016)
Strangeland http://neoclassicgames.blogspot.com/2013/12/strangeland-atari-2600.html
C@tacombs of Chaos (aka Atarowg) http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237201-update-sold-out-limited-edition-atari-2600-game-catacombs-of-chaos/
 
There are also titles that were finished but the contractors haven't published yet
RVG Blast (Client couldn't find manufacturer for carts)
Duel (Client received product not sure of publishing status) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xb26kYNwRE&t=13s
Laughing Boy (Joe Grisaffi commissioned for his movie. Physical release seems to be on backburner?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWlttiswu90
Balloon Girl (Haven't published it on my own) http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/03/14/balloon-girl-shows-flappy-bird-clones-how-its-done-on-atari-2600/
 
Digital only games:
Tornado Blast http://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/63/
Drunken Pooper 2600 http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/03/24/drunken-pooper-strange-tales-from-classic-game-development-2/
UppaCreek http://atariage.com/forums/topic/165449-uppa-creek/
Cyber Willy (compo version of Boss) https://www.romhacking.net/homebrew/8/
 
Sega Genesis Titles:
Game Panic 2 https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
Space Foxes (re-branded version of Code Eliminator) http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3887.0
Code Eliminator https://gbatemp.net/threads/code-eliminator-for-the-sega-genesis-to-be-released-at-prge.397393/
War in the Machine http://www.gooddealgames.com/inventory/Sega%20Genesis.html
 
For PC:
Super Pitifall (digital only) http://www.retrotaku.com/remake/super-pitifall-le-demake-de-la-version-nes/
Simply Cavern (Digital Only Ludum Dare release) http://ludumdare.com/compo/2009/08/30/simply-cavern-done/
 
Probably missing some

Hey, thanks for the review RickR (and input from fellow Atari.io'ers). 
 
I'm glad the lack of flicker got noticed.  I got to email Howard Scott Warshaw and tell him about the Yars Revenge-like effect when you beat the boss.
 
I think Joe and I have a deal where I can make some "developer" editions.  Though, I've been stuck in the mud with other projects.
 
​I'll definitely check back here if people have more questions!

Hey, thanks for the review RickR (and input from fellow Atari.io'ers). 
 
I'm glad the lack of flicker got noticed.  I got to email Howard Scott Warshaw and tell him about the Yars Revenge-like effect when you beat the boss.
 
I think Joe and I have a deal where I can make some "developer" editions.  Though, I've been stuck in the mud with other projects.
 
​I'll definitely check back here if people have more questions!

Got a new sega genesis game coming to the PRGE courtesy of Good Deal Games!

 
War in the Machine is an arcade shooter with a difference: you are one of two bases that launch fighter ships at enemies.  Each enemy is procedurally generated including its movement pattern.  The larger boss class enemy inherits the best rated movement pattern.  Although shields never regenerate the C button renders the base invulnerable (but prone.)
Should be available at the Portland Oregon Retro Gaming Expo and the Good Deal games storefront shortly.
 
Oh, and, if you have something like chromadepth glasses (think Crayola 3D glasses) then it's 3D

Got a new sega genesis game coming to the PRGE courtesy of Good Deal Games!

 
War in the Machine is an arcade shooter with a difference: you are one of two bases that launch fighter ships at enemies.  Each enemy is procedurally generated including its movement pattern.  The larger boss class enemy inherits the best rated movement pattern.  Although shields never regenerate the C button renders the base invulnerable (but prone.)
Should be available at the Portland Oregon Retro Gaming Expo and the Good Deal games storefront shortly.
 
Oh, and, if you have something like chromadepth glasses (think Crayola 3D glasses) then it's 3D

Thought I'd make a new post since this is different from the PRGE edition.
 
I've got a custom Game Panic 2 for the Sega Genesis available to order.
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
 
Basically, if you request (on Etsy) I can put a picture and message of your choice into the game!  I personally sign the manual and, maybe..  there's a secret mini toy inside!
 
$40 bucks shipped within US.  International shipping may require additional costs.
 

 

Thought I'd make a new post since this is different from the PRGE edition.
 
I've got a custom Game Panic 2 for the Sega Genesis available to order.
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
 
Basically, if you request (on Etsy) I can put a picture and message of your choice into the game!  I personally sign the manual and, maybe..  there's a secret mini toy inside!
 
$40 bucks shipped within US.  International shipping may require additional costs.
 

 

Thought I'd make a new post since this is different from the PRGE edition.
 
I've got a custom Game Panic 2 for the Sega Genesis available to order.
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/496262397/game-panic-2-for-the-sega-genesis
 
Basically, if you request (on Etsy) I can put a picture and message of your choice into the game!  I personally sign the manual and, maybe..  there's a secret mini toy inside!
 
$40 bucks shipped within US.  International shipping may require additional costs.