Posted: 7/19/2007 11:32 AM
Post subject: Stacker
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Ramzi
Joined: 3/25/2004
Posts: 459
There is this arcade game called Stacker. It pays out very expensive prizes, like Wiis and XBoxes. For this reason, I would like to figure out how to beat it. To get a feel for what it is, watch this video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-a6kU7oukwk If you try pausing the video at the right time, it's almost like playing the game. I have found a manual of the game online: http://www.shafferdistributing.com/manuals/lai_Stacker_SKILL_1st-Ed_manual.pdf The manual explains that the payout is regulated, such that the minimum payout is 1 win out of every 800 games. But it also says it is a game of skill. Some people claim that at the top row, the piece will intentionally move an extra space. There are many videos on Youtube of people playing the game. Is there a way we can map the sound of the button press to the location of the block to determine if, in fact, the game is rigged? If we can determine it is not rigged, would it be unreasonable to build a device to beat the game? I'm imagining a laptop with a webcam that analyzes data on-the-fly, and then triggers a piston to push the button. I would like to get this community's thoughts on the game.
Posted: 7/19/2007 2:56 PM
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Blublu
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Even if the game is not rigged (which I doubt), I would imagine the use of such a computer would result in you not getting any prize.
Posted: 7/19/2007 5:52 PM
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Rridgway
Joined: 2/13/2007
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
But, how could they tell it was done by computer? After all, it could be just a very skilled person playing it. They probably dont have a webcam built into the game to watch the playing of the thing or person playing the game. Edit: I just watched the same Stacker Video over and over again and I have come to a conclusion. On the top row (and possibly the second to top row) the the block moves 1 square over after you press the button.[/b]
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Posted: 7/19/2007 7:00 PM
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JSmith
Joined: 8/1/2006
Posts: 428
Rridgway wrote:
But, how could they tell it was done by computer? After all, it could be just a very skilled person playing it. They probably dont have a webcam built into the game to watch the playing of the thing or person playing the game.
I have philosophical objections to this. So does the FAQ..
Tool-assisted speedruns are not legitimate non-assisted speedruns.
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