Speaking of life-sized games..

[Adam Shapiro]

I did a search and noticed nobody ever mentioned this little gem. Seeing as Freddy brought up the skyscraper Tetris game (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=47353) I felt it fitting to raise attention to NYU's 2004 invention: Pac-Manhattan (http://www.pacmanhattan.com). I'm actually surprised that nobody has ever brought this up. I mean, this is FIRST! :) Pac-Manhattan was a graduate project that recreated the '80s classic on the streets of NYC using new technology (cell phones, wi-fi, custom tracking software, etc.). Players were monitored in real time and broadcast from a central server, so viewers could tune in online and watch the fun. It's a little bit more active than skyscraper Tetris, though possibly less technologically advanced. Still, the '80s throwback is certainly a plus!

[Liz Smith]

Whoa, thats pretty cool, I'm surprised I've never heard of that before.

[John Gutmann]

anyone care for a game of something like this at championships next year?

[Rohith Surampudi]

anyone care for a game of something like this at championships next year?
:D
actually this could work well in the courtyard with all of the little paths

[Adam Y.]

Funny you should mention Tetris. That catchy tune that everyone knows is a Russian folk song called Korobeiniki.

[Adam Shapiro]

Funny you should mention Tetris. That catchy tune that everyone knows is a Russian folk song called Korobeiniki.
Actually, I mentioned Pac-Man (more specifically Pac-Manhattan (http://www.pacmanhattan.com)). Freddy mentioned Tetris here (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=47353). Interesting bit of information though, however random it may have seemed ;)