Daily Time Capsule

On This Day: Galaga Arcade Game Released in Japan - September 28, 1981

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. Here, we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, including music, movies, television, fashion, video games, and pop culture. Explore our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join the discussions, and share your favorite memories. You can view a few threads as a guest, but to unlock full access, you will need to register. 🕹️ Ready to join in? Register today and become part of our eighties community.
Register Log in
Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
11,028
Reaction score
470
Credits
75
IMG_3243.jpeg
​
On this day, September 28, 1981, the iconic arcade game Galaga was released in Japan! It quickly became a favorite among gamers for its exciting space shooter gameplay and strategic elements. Galaga would be released in the United States the following month, in October 1981, where it also achieved huge popularity.

Did You Know?
Armando Gonzalez holds the highest Galaga score ever recorded at 9,525,700 points—almost 1 million points ahead of second-place holder Mike Thompson!

Who else spent hours at the arcade playing Galaga?
 
Back
Top