TOP 5 - 'AMERICAN GLADIATORS' GAMES - We're talking about the classic, original American Gladiators here, which aired from 1989 to 1996. I loved that show and always thought the athletic events they competed in were awesome and probably a lot of fun to do. Who doesn't want to give Swing Shot a try, right? So I've compiled my Top 5 list of American Gladiators games. I consulted a master list on Wikipedia , and clicking on the event names below will show you a video of each one, courtesy of American Gladiators.com and YouTube . The only criteria is, How awesome was the game? Enjoy! 1. Assault - Ever notice how the cross-bow had the touchiest trigger in the world? I swear, most times that flimsy foam arrow would be in flight before the contestant even got a chance to aim it. And when the arrow did fly, it never went straight. My favorite weapon was the ball cannon; It seemed to be the only one with even a trace...
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