Phenomenon

One dollar in quarters, less than half an hour, one of history's greatest games, and an audience of four; all perfect ingredients to making a night. Oh and a side of a near death experience. Due to our town's lack of a video arcade, a visit to the local pizzeria was needed to enjoy one of the greatest games known to man, Galaga. After filling my hunger with an entire pizza I saw it fit that I enjoyed myself by playing said game. First things first, I had to find two quarters to feed the machines needs. I quickly ruined a "moment" my friend was having with his new found girlfriend and asked if he could spare some change. He agreed to give me the money if only I agreed to let him watch. Quarters in, 1 player selected, and the Galaga theme rang. I started off fine, not losing my first life till stage 6, but when I did another soon fell. After around Stage 9 I began to gain a crowd... of two more people from the high school's band. They complimented me and occasionally gave me comments about there Galaga experiences. Unfortunately I didn't give a damn. I was too busy playing. Stage 11 and all my lives have gone. I frantically searched my pockets for change, praying for a miracle. This night the Gods (and Goddesses) of gaming smiled up me and granted my wish. As I repeatedly hit the 1 player to keep the counter on 2 seconds, I raped the coin slots with my coins and threw aside a penny yelling, "Screw pennies." I continued my adventure and soon surpassed Stage 18, being the highest stage I've gotten on with only one dollar. Though I fell soon enough to the speed of my enemies on stage 21. I was offered 2 more quarters by one of my audience members, but refused stating, "No, stage 21. That is how I shall leave it." I'm sure someone enjoyed putting in profanity into the high score list, as I forgot to proudly put in my name. I understand that others have faired far better than me in this game, but this is not a story of boasting this is a story that had to be told. As for my near death experience, the very same friend who had originally lent me his change nearly got us killed in the parking lot. He exclaimed upon start his car, "I could die now I'm so happy. A car could come and hit us and I wouldn't care." As he spoke he began to pull out of his spot and out of no where a truck going 30 in this parking lot appeared out of nowhere, but stopped in time just inches from us. My friend proceeded to carry a smile on his face, as I shook in fear. In the end I made it home safely to tell the tale, which I would not have been able to do if it weren't for my lucky Galaga shirt. Praise be to the Gods and Goddesses of gaming. Amen.