Electronic Gaming Magazine of World Records
February 1983 Video Game High Scores
All high score are in Alphabetical Order
Game High Score Arcade Location
Astro Blaster (Sega/Gremlin) 91,640 Ralph DeMarzo, Brooklyn, New York
Battlezone (Atari) 9,600,500 Dennis Hranitzky, Grapevine, Texas
Centipede (Atari) 15,207,353 Darren Olson, Calgary, Canada
Crazy Climber (Nichibutsu) 487,150 Jim Wright, Lake Orion, Michigan
Defender (Williams) 49,367,750 Marvin Norton, Safford, Arizona
Dig-Dug (Atari) 3,499,010 Dwayne Lindsey, Redding, California
Donkey Kong (Nintendo) 863,500 Steve Sanders, Clinton, Missouri
Frenzy (Stern) 1,069,380 Alexi Anastasio, Corning, New York
Frogger (Sega/Gremlin) 507,230 Dave McPhee, Muncie, Indiana
Galaga (Midway) 5,102,380 Jack Pardo, Lansing, Michigan
Gorf (Midway) 1,237,500 Jim Hart, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Kangaroo (Atari) 162,400 Francis Haggerty, Cresskill, New Jersey
Kick-Man (Midway) 4,429,555 Rich Turkishev, Manitov Springs, Colorado
Looping (Venture Line) 449,500 Bruce Boulden, Frankfort, Indiana
Missile Command (Atari) 52,246,260 Joe Fernandes, Artesia, California
Omega Race (Midway) 1,779,300 Rick Klin, Hamilton, Montana
Pac-Man (Midway) 14,880,210 Dave Marsden, Santo, Texas
Phoenix (Centuri) 585,778 Darnel Stephens, Piqua, Ohio
Robotron (Williams) 115,935,000 Steve Harris, Gladstone, Missouri
Star Castle (Cinematronics) 12,536,960 Jack Haddad, Tony Garza; San Jose, California
Scramble (Stern) 8,410,500 Jason Itzler, Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Solar Fox (Midway) 221,110 Rick McClellan, Columbus, Ohio
Space Firebird (Sega/Gremlin) 128,520 Bobby Henderson, Belle Chasse, Louisana
Stargate (Williams) 64,830,268 Mike McCrary, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tempest (Atari) 1,697,634 Eric Clayberg, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Theif (Pacific Novelty) 389,890 John Carver, Holly Hill, Florida
Tron (Midway) 1,554,836 John Carver, Holly Hill, Florida
Vanguard (Centuri) 750,150 Greg Mercier, Huntsville, Alabama
Wizard of Wor (Midway) 398,000 Johnny Thatch, Marietta, Georgia
Zaxxon (Sega/Gremlin) 1,293,400 John Aiuto, Holly Hill, Florida
Electronic Gaming Magazine of World Records
January 1983 Video Game High Scores
All high score are in Alphabetical Order
As Written January 1983: JoyStick Magazine:
1983 January JoyStik Magazine Page: 71 Joystik Charts compiled by
Walter Day, Twin Galaxies Entertainment Centers. Submit new records to
him at: 226 E. Main St., Ottumwa, IA, 52501.
Game Player High Score Date Arcade Location
Alpine Ski Warren Conner 389,000 9/03/82 Aladdin's Castle: W. Burlington, IA
Amidar Joe Barrette 18,210,100 8/13/82 Pot of Gold: Kenosha, WI
Carnival Michael Buck 282,370 8/04/82 The Fun Machine: Casselberry, FL
Centipede Mike Baird 12,311,126 8/30/82 Phil's Family Center: Lakewood, CA
Defender Jeff Manfroi 52,151,450 9/04/82 Mr. Video: Concord, CA
Dig Dug Antonio Medina 6,198,490 8/13/82 Cosmic Palace: Napa, CA
Donkey Kong Steve Sanders 3,151,800 9/11/82 U-Totem: Kansas City, MO
Donkey Kong Jr Tony Henson 220,900 9/26/82 Zap Video Arcade: Ames, IA
Eyes Roogie Elliot 6,792,480 8/02/82 Fun Center: Lake Odessa, MI
Galaga Richard Rook 9,093,570 9/07/82 Electromania: Santee, CA
Gorf Leo Daniels 565,100 8/04/82 Light Years Amuse. Wrightsville Beach, NC
Jack the Giant
Killer Mike Klaeger 9,401,050 10/02/82 Play it Again Inc.: New Lenox, IL
Kangaroo Phillipe Blanchard 267,600 9/13/82 Nathan's Game Room: Miami Beach, FL
Ms. Pac-Man James Anderson 6,248,810 7/25/82 Funway Freeway: Houston, TX
Omega Race Jim Banbury 2,056,100 9/14/82 Amusement Crossing: Charlotte, NC
Pac-Man James Anderson 6,248,810 7/25/82 Funway Freeway: Houston, TX
Rally X Bob Risley 135,790 2/23/82 Fun Spot: Weirs Beach, NH
Reactor Leo Daniels 295,400 8/06/82 Light Years Amuse. Wrightsville Beach, NC
Robotron Leo Daniels 169,595,225 9/21/82 Light Years Amuse. Wrightsville Beach, NC
Stargate Ben Gold 40,001,150 4/25/82 Pro Video Game Center, Dallas, TX
Tempest Leo Daniels 3,086,355 8/02/82 Light Years Amuse. Wrightsville Beach, NC
Tron Sterling Ouchi 3,195,329 8/30/82 Phil's Family Center, Lakewood, CA
Turbo Paul Huggins 90,667 6/14/82 I'm Game: Chatsworth, GA
Tutankham Paul Barrette 168,000 9/17/82 Pot of Gold: Kenosha, WI
Zaxxon Robert Wykoff 1,793,500 8/17/82 Games Galore: Downey, CA
Electronic Gaming Magazine of World Records
July 1983 Video Game High Scores
All high score are in Alphabetical Order
As Written July 1983: JoyStick Magazine:
1983 July JoyStik Magazine Page: 64 Joystik Charts compiled by
Send your high scores to the Twin Galaxies International Scorebaord: 226 E. Main St.,
Ottumwa, IA, 52501. Please include a signed verification of your score(s) from the
owner or manager of the arcade in which the score was achieved. Also, be sure to
include the bonus and difficulty settings from the machine you plyaed, and any
comments you wish to make about the game.
Game Player High Score Date Arcade Location
Alpine Ski Eric Olofson 500,774 11/23/82 Earth Station: antioch, CA
Amidar Joel Barrett 18,201,100 8/13/82 Pot of Gold: Kenosha, WI
Ant Eater Tracey Miller 171,110 2/19/83 Bun 'n Games: Kenosha, WI
Asteroids Leo Daniels 40,101,910 2/06/82 Ocean View Corp.: Carolina Beach, NC
Asteroids
Deluxe Leo Daniels 2,269,230 5/03/83 Light Years Amusement: Wrightsville Beach, NC
Baby Pac-Man Don Barclay 2,037,342 3/01/83 Nacogdoches, TX
Battle Zone Steven Ritger 7,045,000 1/29/83 Time Out, Springfield, VA
Berzerk Joel West 119,340 11/09/82 Twin Galaxies, Kirksville, MO
Black Hole Brian Cox 2,807,010 7/04/82 Starb Castle, Smithfield, RI
Bosconian Ken McLeod 2,913,510 2/24/83 Quinpool Amusements: Nova Scotia
Buck Rogers Robin Bowman 245,821 1/28/83 Mr. Bill's: Moscow, ID
Burger Time Chuck Coss 4,163,250 1/27/83 Aladdin's Castle: Steubenville, OH
Centipede Darren Olson 15,207,353 10/15/82 Reflexions: Calgary, Alberta
Dark Planet Scott Young 7,302,100 3/06/83 Another Galaxy: McHenry, IL
Defender Joe Carson 75,865,365 1/16/83 Sandy's: Cheektowaga, NY
Donkey Kong Steve Sanders 3,165,300 10/02/82 Fun Factory: Kansas City, MO
Donkey Kong Jr Matt Brass 951,100 1/20/83 Montana State U.: Bozeman, MT
Frogger Mark Robichek 442,330 8/30/82 Phil's: Lakewood, CA
Galaga Mike Lynn 12,753,570 12/29/82 Outer Limits: Durham, NC
Galaxian Chip Davis 367,720 1/17/83 John Brown U.: Fayetteville, AR
Gorf Jason Smith 2,220,000 2/13/83 Gold Mine: Midland, TX
Gravitar Raymond Mueller 4,722,200 12/04/83 Chuck E. Cheeze Pizza: Boulder, CO
Joust Jerry Madsen 7,253,150 3/05/83 Star Ship Video: Upland, CA
Jungle King Dan Cook 983,430 11/09/82 Golden Dome: Woodbridge, VA
Kangaroo Sam Middleton 754,400 11/27/82 Aladdin's Castle: Panama City, FL
Liberator Sean Middleton 516,130 2/04/83 Space Station: Anchorage, AK
Make Trax Randy Bortot 1,834,660 9/01/82 The Arcade: Cambridge, MN
Millipede Eric Ginner 1,506,684 2/09/83 Golfland: Milipitas, CA
Missile Command Victor Ali 69,739,020 1/21/83 Cinedome 7 : San Francisco, CA
Moon Patrol Eric Ginner 740,070 11/25/82 Golfland USA: Sunnyvale, CA
Mr. Do! Scott Hunter 1,365,450 12/28/82 Game Power: Arlington, TX
Ms. Pac-Man Mike Buck 388,190 3/06/83 Eastgate Cafe, Ottumwa, IA
Nibbler Lee Whitney 428,830 1/27/83 Omni: Las Vegas, NV
Omega Race Craig Nichols 2,638,800 6/06/82 Arcade Alley: Glendora, CA
Pac-Man Doug Nelson 9,980,420 11/12/82 Fun Factory: Bakersfield, CA
Pengo Kevin Leisner 809,990 2/25/83 Mission Control: Racine, WI
Phoenix Mark Schreader 845,706 1/08/83 Golden Dome: State College, PA
Pole Position Mike Klug 65,410 2/19/83 Video Paradise: San Jose, CA
Popeye Jeff Weaver 191,040 2/18/83 Hoppin Food: Roanoke, VA
Q*bert Chris Harvey 13,454,625 2/12/83 IGA: Gladstone, MO
Qix Bill Camden 1,666,604 2/27/83 Galaxy 1: Lynchburg, VA
Quantum Judd Boone 1,029,160 2/27/83 Mr. Bill's: Moscow, ID
Reactor Todd Mayberry 369,731 2/11/83 Mack's Gold Mine: Kennett, MO
Rescue Roddy Rodolfo 419,555 1/02/83 Putt Putt Golf: Fort Worth, TX
Robotron Ed O'Neil 252,114,350 2/21/83 Outer Limits: Durham, NC
Satan's Hollow Mike Ward 8,692,035 2/11/83 Odyssey: Madison, WI
Stargate Oscaar Iglesias 70,283,000 11/24/82 Mr. Video: Concord, CA
Star Trek Robert Purser 974,475 3/02/83 Player's: Norcross, GA
Super Pac-Man Kevin Fisher 456,190 7/11/82 Video Invasion: Dunkirk, MO
Supper Zaxxon Gary Hatt 151,100 2/27/83 Starship Video: Upland, CA
Time Pilot John Roberts 1,892,000 2/27/83 Great Escape: Plattsburgh, NY
Tron Bob Henry 4,313,565 2/10/83 Aladdin's Castle: Orange Park, FL
Tutankham Paul Barrette 515,280 1/28/83 Pot of Gold: Kenosha, WI
Xevious Kim Jackson 327,400 3/10/83 Goldie's: Seattle, WA
Zaxxon Roger Mangum 2,326,350 12/28/82 Outer Limits: Durham, NC
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