Feature: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Revenge Of The ‘Gator
Box Art Brawl has put the Japanese cover of Game Boy pinball game *Revenge of the ’Gator* against the design used in North America and Europe. The feature invites readers to compare the artwork; the game has also recently joined the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy library.
The Western cover shows angry alligators, an exploding scoreboard and a ball being returned, while Japan’s version uses friendlier alligators, a rainbow and a jungle-themed table. The article notes that the Japanese title translates as “Pinball 66 Alligators Big Parade”. Last week, the Japanese and European *Avenging Spirit* cover won the poll with 70% of the vote.
In short
- This week’s Box Art Brawl compares two covers for *Revenge of the ’Gator*.
- The Western art shows angry alligators; Japan’s is more cheerful.
- The Japanese *Avenging Spirit* cover won last week with 70%.
Explained simply
*Revenge of the ’Gator* is a pinball game released for Nintendo’s original Game Boy handheld. Its covers were designed for different regional audiences: one version was used in Japan, while another appeared in North America and Europe.
The Japanese title means “Pinball 66 Alligators Big Parade”. The artwork in each region presents the alligators and pinball table in a different style, giving readers a chance to compare how the same game was marketed.
The game is also available in the Game Boy collection included with Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo’s subscription service. Box art comparisons are a recurring feature, with readers voting on which regional design they prefer.