I've only gotten a chance to play it once so far, and I seem to be hooked. I love the theme, the innovative playfield, and speech. I definitely need to spend more time learning the rules. It kills me how I can only make it out to the arcade every 2 months or so!

So what are your thoughts on Black Rose? It seems like one of those underappreciated titles that deserves more attention.

It's a known fact that the one we have at the local arcade was owned by a country singer. It was kept right next to the window though so the right side of the cabinet is horribly faded.

I saw someone comment on that on their Facebook page mystic. The guy said, "I could also ask $10k for my 1992 Honda but I don't think I'll get that either." The response was, "We're a retailer. $2500 is about right for a retailer."

That's true, but they ARE the last arcade in the state. And since it makes a lot of sense to keep things local, what collector would give that much?

I quickly learned how easy it is to open Davy Jones' Locker and get a shot at the cannon. I'm sure this is a misadjustment, but on the game I played just the right plunge would send the ball straight into the locker if it was open. This one should be called the swashbuckler's skillshot!

Here's some well-lit arcade footage. Not a bad 3 games if I say so myself!

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Looking back at the video plunging the ball into the locker is normal, and it actually is a skill shot. Very satisfying though.

Actually Black Rose is a... oh, Mark.