Acc. № 002 · Archive reference image
Arcade & Console Relics № 002
Stephen King's It — Arcade Game Debut
Coming soonArchive note
Japanese arcade flyer advertising Taito's adaptation of Stephen King's It, positioning the horror novel as a playable arcade experience. The menacing clown Pennywise looms over four children at an arcade cabinet, with the tagline 'Fear dwells here.' Released in October 1984, this artifact documents a parallel gaming history where King's cosmic horror entered the arcade ecosystem alongside Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. Collects interest from fans of early horror gaming, alternate arcade histories, and King ephemera.
Catalogued, not yet released. This artifact will become available to acquire soon.
One artifact. One owner. On acquisition it is permanently retired from the archive. You receive the high-resolution file and a signed certificate of exclusivity.
About the certificate →Print specification
1236 × 1536 px · 1.9 MP · portrait
- Section
- Arcade & Console Relics
- Style
- vintage arcade flyer, manga-influenced line art, halftone print
- Mood
- menacing, nostalgic, uncanny
- Palette
- black, white, gray
Filed under
