Live-Action Pitfall Held in NYC, Three Dead by Scorpion, Five Sunk in Tar Pit
A rousing game of live-action Pitfall was held Saturday night at Come Out & Play Festival 2009, and it was mainly people jumping and swinging in front of a projected image of Pitfall in the background. It sounded a lot more interesting in theory than it does in the above video, although I’m sure those who attended had a good time. Two tips for the next round: either use real scorpions (you’re in New York City, for fucks sake — throw those kids in the sewers!) or do a live-action Pitfall II, because my buzzard-dodging, balloon-riding, Quicklaw-saving skills would own your asses. (Via Kotaku)
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