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Over 800 VINTAGE GAMES JUST LISTED....
In 1982, two of the biggest names in American pop culture joined forces: McDonald’s and Atari. At the absolute height of the original video-game explosion, McDonald’s launched its “Play Atari Scratch ’n Win” promotion, giving customers the chance to win Atari home video games, computer systems and McDonald’s food prizes. Millions of these game cards were played, scratched, redeemed and discarded—making surviving promotional material from this collaboration incredibly desirable today.
This remarkable collection includes the COMPLETE SET of all four different game cards: ASTEROIDS, CENTIPEDE, MISSILE COMMAND and STAR RAIDERS. The silver play areas have been scratched, but most importantly, the detachable Section 2 prize-picture tabs remain attached and untorn on every card. Finding even one surviving card is becoming difficult. Finding all four together with their original tabs still intact is an entirely different level of rarity.
What takes this collection over the top is the ORIGINAL SEPTEMBER 1982 McDONALD’S PLACEMAT advertising the promotion! It boldly announces “PLAY ATARI SCRATCH ’N WIN—EVERY CARD CAN WIN,” mentions the thousands of Atari home video and computer prizes, and states that a different card was offered every two weeks. It even carries the original McDonald’s restaurant address at 310 Penn Avenue in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, along with local September 1982 advertising. This is the actual in-restaurant piece customers would have seen while the contest was taking place—not a later reproduction.
Together, the placemat and four game cards recreate an extraordinary moment from the golden age of Atari. The colorful game artwork, classic Golden Arches logos and unmistakable early-1980s graphics make this an outstanding display for any serious Atari, McDonald’s, video-game advertising or pop-culture collection. The photographs show the exact items and their am listing a massive collection of vintage electronic games, game consoles, and arcade memorabilia.I have fiddled with vintage games for more than 45 years. If you are a serious collector...or looking for the perfect nostalgic gift for someone who grew up in the 1970s, ’80s, or ’90s...you may have just hit the jackpot. Many of my items are extremely rare, unusual, and sometimes one-of-a-kind finds, so be sure to check my other listings and check back often, as I am constantly adding new treasures from the collection.
I believe in describing every item openly and accurately to the best of my ability..I do not intentionally hide flaws or problems. With the nature of these old games they will almost always have some little issue...buttons don\'t press perfect, screens faded, small scuffs or wear from play.... battery covers don\'t stay on perfect. All games are sold as is due to the nature of these games. If I see something obvious I will point it out.Please study all photos carefully, as the photos are 95% of the description and show exactly what you are buying. I am always happy to combine shipping whenever possible. Unless specifically stated in the listing, batteries are not included with electronic games. Yes I combine shipping on all US orders. I do not combine shipping on International orders. I will not label boxes as gift. International shipping can take extra time. I only use Global shipping. The price you see for shipping is what is collecting...not me. International orders are responsible for duties and taxes. does not have a process in place for this. All items are insured. Shipping price includes packaging and time for labor, etc. Thanks for looking, and enjoy the hunt—you never know what rare piece I’ll list next!
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NOTE...You may see a number and a letter in the Title like \"A1\" this is a label for me telling me the location of the game in my house so I can find it quickly amongst all of the games listed. Thank you