American Pickers Season 18 Episode 140 Gaming Gold

The popular reality show American Pickers is back with an all-new episode, titled Gaming Gold. In this episode, hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz scour the country for vintage gaming treasures.

As self-proclaimed gaming enthusiasts, Mike and Frank's adventure begins at a collector's house in rural Kansas. The duo is excited to find a range of retro gaming machines, including a Pac-Man arcade game, a Donkey Kong Jr. tabletop game, and a rare Atari console. But the real gem of the collection is a prototype for a never-released Atari game, which Frank and Mike are eager to get their hands on.

Next on their list is a pit stop in St. Louis, Missouri, where they visit a flea market that promises to have some hidden gaming treasures. The market is bustling with vendors selling everything from old vinyl records to antique furniture, but it's a young seller who catches the duo's attention. The youngster has a collection of rare Nintendo games, including some of the first editions of Super Mario and Legend of Zelda. Intrigued, Mike and Frank sit down with the young seller to learn more about his gaming knowledge and expertise.

From Missouri, Mike and Frank travel down to Texas, where they're hoping to find some more rare vintage gaming pieces. They stumble upon a rancher whose grandfather was a collector of antiques, and the duo finds themselves surrounded by everything from vintage cowboy hats to antique guns. As they make their way through the collection, their eyes land on a rare pinball machine that they know will be the perfect addition to their growing collection.

Their final stop is in California, where they visit a collector who has been collecting gaming memorabilia for over thirty years. Mike and Frank are in awe as they peruse the shelves, eyeing everything from rare video game cartridges to pristine condition consoles. The collector even shows them his prized possession, a 1989 Nintendo Power Set, still in its original packaging - something that they don't see very often.

Throughout their journey, Mike and Frank take time to speak with experts and enthusiasts alike, learning about the history of gaming and the importance of preserving the pieces that have helped gaming become the multi-billion dollar industry it is today.

Tune in to this exhilarating episode of American Pickers, Gaming Gold, to see the treasures that Mike and Frank discover on their journey and to learn more about the world of vintage gaming.