Tall Tale · Loch Ness Monster · 2003 Pocket Edition
Tall Tale #79: In 1978 the arcade video game "Space Invaders" caused…
In 1978 the arcade video game "Space Invaders" caused a surprising problem in Japan due to its immense popularity. What was the problem?
- A: Widespread fear of a real alien invasion
- B: A huge number of hand and wrist injuries from playing the game too much
- C: A coin shortage that required Japan's Yen supply to be quadrupled
Answer: C
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