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?

  1. A: Widespread fear of a real alien invasion
  2. B: A huge number of hand and wrist injuries from playing the game too much
  3. C: A coin shortage that required Japan's Yen supply to be quadrupled

Answer: C

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