Konami 1985 Top Gunner & Life Force Arcade Conversion Kit Release Letter

This original Konami letter from the mid-1980s announces the release of two arcade conversion kits: Top Gunner and Life Force. Addressed to arcade operators, the letter details gameplay features including two-person interactive play with a buy-in feature, mission objectives, and innovative game design elements such as high-quality stereo sound. Top Gunner is a vertically mounted game focused on rescuing POWs, while Life Force is a horizontally mounted side-scroller involving a bio-mechanical warrior fighting inside a body infected by radiation. The letter outlines the complete components included in each kit, such as the main printed circuit board, FCC cage, wiring harness, joysticks, control panel overlays, and operator's manual. It provides a fascinating glimpse into arcade game distribution and marketing practices during the golden age of arcade gaming. This piece of ephemera holds collectible value for vintage arcade enthusiasts, Konami collectors, and video game historians interested in the development and promotion of classic arcade titles. The letter is on official Konami letterhead with contact information based in Wood Dale, Illinois.