PacManhattan Relocates Classic Game To New York Streets 326
Matt Slaybaugh writes "Some classmates of mine have developed a 'large-scale urban game that utilizes the New York City grid to recreate the 1980's video game sensation Pac-Man.' One player dresses up as Pac-Man and tries to cover the full Greenwich Village grid, while 4 others dressed as Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde try to catch him. Everyone reports their positions to their respective generals, who monitor progress on a central control board. I can't wait for the real-world implementation of Donkey Kong."
For a small price... (Score:5, Funny)
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Last time I was at a party where this was done, the stairs and some poor guy's knee were damaged. I gave him a few quarters, but it didn't seem to fix his knee.
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I Wonder... (Score:2, Funny)
It's funny, laugh!
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I am sure they go past Washington Square Park for those "Special Powerups "
(Its a notorious drug selling spot, see This Story [washingtonsquarenews.com])
holy cow (Score:3, Funny)
Re:holy cow (Score:4, Funny)
Obviously they had to change the rules with people, so they can't be eaten. When the guy playing Pacman gets caught he gets fucked in the ass and he loses a life.
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I'd bet he didn't have one in the first place.
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Re:holy cow (Score:5, Funny)
On a Saturday night.
Tor
But what about - (Score:4, Funny)
> while 4 others dressed as Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde try to catch him.
What happened to Tinkie-Winkie?
Which 'hood? (Score:3, Funny)
Real life gaming (Score:2, Insightful)
Yawn... (Score:3, Insightful)
Or Frogger on 5th Avenue! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Or Frogger on 5th Avenue! (Score:5, Funny)
On the other hand, this IS New York we're talking about here.
Oh, do not get in the way of the producers freshly fed and baying for cabs.
Re:Or Frogger on 5th Avenue! (Score:4, Funny)
Friend, you must not be from New York.
Taxis swerve for lots of unknown reasons. But one thing they never, ever swerve for is to avoid hitting people.
wbs.
George Costanza has already done it in Seinfeld! (Score:5, Informative)
I even found two video clips: #1 [interdragnet.co.uk] and #2 [retroblast.com]. Here are two screen captures: #1 [interdragnet.co.uk] and #2 [retroblast.com]. Thanks to Google [google.com] for finding these.
Re:Or Frogger on 5th Avenue! (Score:5, Funny)
You know, I work right near there.... (Score:3, Funny)
Oh dear (Score:2, Funny)
so sad... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:so sad... (Score:2)
You sir, are obviously not a New Yorker (Score:5, Funny)
These guys are gay and are getting plenty being in Greenwich Village.
In fact, Pac Man is just a metaphor... well I'll let you work it out.
This is why geeks will always be better than you (Score:2, Insightful)
When I see someone like you post something like your post, I already know that I have more of a life than that person. There are more, and better, things than sex.
Unlike you, I actually spend my life doing things that I enjoy--I don't focus on fulfilling animalistic urges and belittling anyone who actually has a real hobby.
And one final thing...how is this real-life Pacman game
Re:This is why geeks will always be better than yo (Score:5, Funny)
Er... the musclebound idiots are getting laid?
Re:This is why geeks will always be better than yo (Score:5, Funny)
Ah yes, so many things in life seem more worthwhile than having sex when there isn't any sex to be had. Oddly enough, the availability of sex does tend to change ones priorities. Hobbies seem boring, reading a waste of time, and thinking itself an unbearable burden. The smell of one's aftershave takes on an increasing importance. One becomes concerned with the threadcount of one's sheets. Insipid banter becomes engaging.
That having been said, I find myself agreeing with you more than I would like these days. Yes, yes, there really is nothing like a good book on quantum mechanics and reading every post to /.
Re:This is why geeks will always be better than yo (Score:3, Insightful)
When I see someone like you post something like your post, I already know that I have more of a life than that person. There are more, and better, things than sex.
Like what....? Yeah, try it sometime - it might give you rejuvenated inspiration to pursue even more wacky hobbies and adventures.
There's a reason we were created to enjoy food, crave warmth, and seek sex. It keeps our species alive and vital.
Re:so sad... (Score:2)
Only in Greenwich Village... (Score:5, Funny)
Scene bar:
Guy: "So, baby, what's your sign?"
Women: "What's that big thing sticking out of your chest?"
Guy: "Oh this? Yellow foam. There's one in the back too."
Women: "What's it for for? Do you use it erotically?"
Guy: "Heck no. It's for playing a real-life version of a videogame from the 80s."
*Total silence*
If he's in Greenwich Village... (Score:2)
Re:Only in Greenwich Village... (Score:5, Funny)
Power Pellets (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Power Pellets (Score:5, Funny)
Fruit (Score:5, Funny)
Diego
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Pac man NYC style (Score:3, Funny)
I won't be happy (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I won't be happy (Score:5, Informative)
Using Global Positioning, WIFI internet connections, cell phones and custom software designed by the Pac-Manhattan team, Pac-man and the ghosts will be tracked from a central location and their progress will be broadcast over the internet for viewers from around the world.
Just imagine... (Score:3, Funny)
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Key (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Key (Score:5, Funny)
I'd like to see him try and convince Mayor Bloomberg to give him the key to the city if he clears enough boards.
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Interesting (Score:2)
Seems like gps, wifi and pda's could make this more plausible.
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hmmm (Score:5, Funny)
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1) In theory, it sounds feasible, but I don't see how it can be done practically. For one, I've dabbled in computer programming, and the most popular game libraries, Direct3D and OpenGL, are 3D libraries, I think.
2) Two, maybe I don't know about games too much, but in my experience, all controllable object models must be able to launch particles, and have multiple weapons. Again, I am not an expert, but that is from my experience ( I am 14 years old.) But I think there is some limitation like that Microsoft's Denomination Library Network explains. All games controlled by keyboard and rendered and sample game source code projects have a shooting mode, ALWAYS. So you can see that I am not stupid.
3) Without 3D models and 3D collisions, how could you know when you hit a wall?
This game is not feasible with current technology.
I am an expert in this field,
Sincerely,
Integer
President, "Slashdot Users Giving Short-Sighted Opinions", founded in 1969.
~ Integer: Killing good jokes since 1969. (There I just killed some 69 joke going on right now somewhere on the Internet.)
SUPREME NERDULENCE!!! (Score:5, Insightful)
I've been laughing for the last three minutes. This is great! Even my wife likes the idea. Cheers to those doing it.
I did this years ago! (Score:4, Funny)
I also know a guy who was really ahead of his time, and was playing GTA almost every night...
Who's up for some... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Who's up for some... (Score:2, Funny)
Why report? (Score:4, Insightful)
Re:Why report? (Score:3, Informative)
"Using Global Positioning, WIFI internet connections, cell phones and custom software designed by the Pac-Manhattan team, Pac-man and the ghosts will be tracked from a central location"
Tank, I need an exit! (Score:2)
"Mister Wizard! Get me the hell out of here!"
So: is a real-world "Matrix" game that far behind?
Haven't you heard? (Score:3, Funny)
Yes, "The Donald". With the bad comb-over.
Sombody please give them the binary! (Score:4, Funny)
All you need is (Score:3, Funny)
Diego
More games... (Score:3, Funny)
"People of Earth, I am Lrrr of the planet Nintendu 64. Tremble in fear at our three different kinds of ships!" -- Futurama, "Anthology of Interest II"
Re:Space Invaders (Score:2, Funny)
Meanwhile, you throw baseballs at them. If they get hit, it triggers the detonation device.
Only problem I see is if you and they miss completely, and a guy is sent falling to his death.
that's pretty cool (Score:2)
you woulda thought they could justa wore a pacman shirt or "im inky" shirt, but nooo they needed full on costumes... well I give them geek cred for that =P
E.
Meatspace Quake (Score:3, Funny)
oh wait...
Pictures and a movie! (Score:2, Funny)
Ugh... (Score:2)
And in New York there is quite a LOT of people.
Diego
Kudos... (Score:3, Insightful)
Now if only I can play legit version Galaxia outside...
Sound effects (Score:2)
This is a creative project, but... (Score:5, Insightful)
From the rules:
"At the start of the game, Pac-Man runs along the streets, staying outdoors, within the designated playing area at all times. The ghosts may begin to chase Pac-Man. Pac-Man continues to run the board until all of the dots are "eaten" or one of the ghosts eats Pac-Man."
What does it mean for a ghost to "eat" Pac-Man?
Does a ghost have to be within a certain distance from Pac-Man?
Does a ghost have to "tag" (physically touch) Pac-Man?
Does a ghost have to restrain Pac-Man?
What happens if a random pedestrian interferes with the game?
These are not empty streets where pan-man and the ghosts can run around freely. There is a lot of obstacles and pedestrian and automotive traffic getting in the way of things.
Also, a guy dressed in yellow foam being vigorously chased by other guys dressed in foam is likely to attract attention, probably by the police.
Wouldn't the fastest runner have a distinct advantage over the other players?
In other words, if Pac-Man had the evasive maneuvers of a pro football running back, wouldn't the game kind of be over before it started?
I applaude the creative ressurrection of a childhood pastime, but I am skeptical of the game being much more than an elaborate "tag, you're it" with costumes.
On the Upside (Score:2)
Re:This is a creative project, but... (Score:5, Funny)
Kick him in the balls.
What happens if a random pedestrian interferes with the game?
See above.
Wouldn't the fastest runner have a distinct advantage over the other players?
Get a spedometer and a taser and wire it to shock you if you go too fast.
Re:This is a creative project, but... (Score:2, Funny)
Which is so disappointing, given the depth and complexity of the original Pacman. Which brilliantly colored ghost chased Pacman up YOUR ass?
police? (Score:3, Interesting)
Really? why? I must admit that I have never been to Manhattan or America for that matter. You must have lots of police on the street if they have time for that. I never see any police on foot in downtown Copenhagen. Racing around in their cars, es, but caring the slightest bit about on foot, no. To me it just sounds strange why they should care about those goofba
Re:This is a creative project, but... (Score:2, Insightful)
I do hope that was intended to be a joke. In addition to the problems you found, here are some more: neither the ghosts of pac-man will move at a constant speed, Pac-man doesn't have a top down view of the city (and hence no complete knowledge of ghost position), and the city doesn't have some space warping ability to send you to the other side if y
Re:This is a creative project, but... (Score:4, Funny)
Heh. Tourist.
Re:This is a creative project, but... (Score:2)
What's the deal? (Score:2)
It's something fun to do, that's silly... why be so negative about it? Actually, why are the negative comments modded up, instead of down?
Top score? (Score:4, Funny)
Club Dread. (Score:4, Informative)
Here is a .mov file of a ghost trying to catch him (Score:2, Interesting)
You got some balls to post with your real name. (Score:2)
Puck-Man (Score:2, Interesting)
Not a very good simulation... (Score:2, Funny)
If so, I wanna play it!
(it is called Mario Twins)
Real Life Donkey Kong (Score:3, Funny)
And don't even ask me about the "real life" Missile Command. Not pretty.
Write me down ! (Score:2, Funny)
real geeks would ... (Score:4, Insightful)
Kristian Wilson, CEO, Nintendo Gaming Corporation (Score:5, Funny)
"Computer games don't affect kids, I mean if Pac Man affected us as kids, we'd all run around in a darkened room munching pills and listening to repetitive music..."
...and I bet he never forsaw the live-action roleplay version either!
Re:Kristian Wilson, CEO, Nintendo Gaming Corporati (Score:5, Informative)
Marcus Brigstocke [marcusbrigstocke.com], a Brit comedian, wrote that, and he is not pleased [marcusbrigstocke.com] that you don't know that.
Rampage (Score:2, Funny)
~L
So... (Score:2)
Big Urban Game in Minneapolis (Score:5, Interesting)
The home page of the B.U.G. [umn.edu]
When folks say you need to get out more... (Score:3, Funny)
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Re:Its 2004 (Score:2, Insightful)
The main thing that annoys me about the web is that it enables idiots like parent to inflict their idiocy on the rest of us.