Slap them in a gorgeously designed silver metal and black plastic case and...wow...core memories were made.

My family owned a small printing company and growing up I spent lots of time hanging out there. Down the block was a family owned tailor shop who also would have their young kids hanging out during the day. I have wonderful memories of spending all summer with my friends in dark supply closets and changing rooms playing Pack Monster [2] with my friends, the only light was the blue and red glow of the VFD display. When we'd inevitably get kicked out of one family business we'd run over to the other and find another dark closet to play it in. The fun would last until we ran out of batteries.

I mean seriously, look at how beautiful the industrial design was on some of these games [3]. What a cool site.

1 - https://www.core77.com/posts/120090 2 - https://www.electronicplastic.com/game/?company=bandai&id=11... 3 - https://www.electronicplastic.com/game/?company=bandai&id=13...