"Astro Wars" by Grandstand - Classic 80s Retro Gaming! 🕹️👾

Vintage electronic tabletop game "Astro Wars" from 1981, also released as Galaxy II (USA) and Super Galaxian (Japan). We're taking a look at the game itself, plus a modern version of the game for mobile devices. We're looking into its history, sharing YOUR memories, and we'll be finishing off with some classic Astro Wars TV adverts. Like what I do? Here's my 'tip jar': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retroste... 👍☕ Retromash (Argos Catalogues): https://retromash.com/argos/ Manual PDF Download: https://www.handheldmuseum.com/Manuals/ Android App Store Links ... Astro Wars: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 4-In-One: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Apple App Store Links ... Astro Wars: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/astro-w... 4-In-One: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retro-c... My Social Links ... Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/retrosteveuk... Facebook Page:   / retrostevefb   YouTube Community Posts:    / @retrospectives   Background Music: "Moons" - Patrick Patrikios    • Moons   Chapter Markers: 00:00 Intro 00:19 Welcome 00:46 Argos Catalogue 01:19 Brief History 02:02 The Machine 03:33 The Box 04:16 Paperwork 04:53 The Manual 05:10 Gameplay 06:03 Phase One 06:26 Phase Two 06:41 Phase Three 06:55 Phase Four 07:37 Gameplay Loop 08:15 Play It Now 08:40 Emulators 09:30 Your Comments 11:17 Wrapping Up 12:05 Australia TV Advert 12:35 USA TV Advert 12:45 End Links