Skull Island - a puzzle game for the Atari 2600
A project in Cranbury, NJ by Shawn Setnicky (yuppicide)000days
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This is a puzzle game for the Atari 2600. The unique thing about this is that (some) of the cartridge cases will be made out of real wood, hand carved
Backers: 23
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61
Funded: $1,407 of $2,000
Dates: Jul 12th -> Aug 25th (44 days)
Project By: Shawn Setnicky (yuppicide)
Backers: 23
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61
Funded: $1,407 of $2,000
Dates: Jul 12th -> Aug 25th (44 days)
Project By: Shawn Setnicky (yuppicide)
$1,407
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 25 @ 09:50 -0400 GMT
70%
of goal
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Latest News
Cutting our deadline close here! 
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Cutting our deadline here close! The wood carver says he's doing good with the prototype and asked what color to stain it. I told him not black, because normal Atari cartridges are black. This is a wood product, and the beauty of the wood needs to... (Read More)
Let the wood cutting begin!
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a small update from the wood worker: "I just purchased the wood yesterday for the case. We'll be setting up the jig tomorrow to cut the first one and make all the adjustments to the case. I'll keep you posted and up date you tomorrow after we're... (Read More)
The wood carver received his deposit and sample today.
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I thought I'd mention that I was late in sending out the stuff, but finally did. The wood carver received his deposit and sample so he can buy supplies and begin work. He thinks it will be doable, but I thought I should state that if for some reason... (Read More)
Intro logo..
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this sweet Activishawn logo. Obviously it's a play on my name and the company Activision who first got their start in Atari 2600 games. I'm still gonna fine tune it a little before adding it to the final game. I think I might add a... (Read More)
Skull Island to be shown at Classic Gaming Expo 2010
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
AtariAge is attending the 2010 Classic Gaming Expo July 31st and August 1st in Las Vegas! The Classic Gaming Expo (CGE) is the world's largest event catering to classic gamers, and AtariAge will have a large booth jam-packed with retro-gaming... (Read More)
The plastic case has arrived..
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Attached to this post are some pictures of the plastic case we'll be recreating in wood. As you can see the inside might be a little tricky, but I'll let the guy making the decide what's the easiest way. Sorry for the blurry circuit board shot. It... (Read More)
Wood prototype coming shortly..
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a tiny update: I just spoke with someone regarding the wood cartridge cases. I should have pictures of a prototype to show sometime between now and the beginning of next month. After the prototype is finished, I might drive to this guy and loan... (Read More)
New playable demo coming shortly..
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I received some good suggestions for both the game and my Kick Starter project, which I'll announce here: Game additions coming soon: - The sound of waves every now and then during the game - A third revision to the title screen. It seems some people... (Read More)
Reunited (and it feels so good)
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Growing up we had an Atari 2600 just about every where I went. My Uncle, my Grandparents, my house, and most important: my Dad. That's the first place I can recall playing the Atari. I remember taking trips to the store to buy games. There was just... (Read More)
Instructions for the game..
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I thought I'd share the instructions for the game with you. Story: You've found an old map in the attic. It shows the location to a buried treasure on Skull Island. The only problem is you only have part of the map. You can make out the general area... (Read More)
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