Billy L. Mitchell American gamer, owner of the Rickey's World Famous Restaurant chain Date of Birth: 16.07.1965 Country: USA

Biography of Billy L. Mitchell

Billy L. Mitchell is an American gamer and the owner of the 'Rickey's World Famous Restaurant' chain in Hollywood, Florida. He is also known for his own line of hot sauces called 'Rickey's World Famous Sauces'. Mitchell has achieved a series of records in classic arcade games and is often referred to as the 'greatest arcade player of all time'. His most famous achievement is the absolute record in the game 'Pac-Man'.

Mitchell's career as a restaurant owner and hot sauce producer:
Mitchell is the successful owner of the 'Rickey's World Famous Restaurant' chain, located in Hollywood, Florida. He has built a reputation for his delicious food and unique menu offerings. In addition to his restaurants, Mitchell has also launched his own line of hot sauces under the brand name 'Rickey's World Famous Sauces'. These sauces have gained popularity among food enthusiasts and have become a staple in many households.

The documentary film 'The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters':
In 2007, a documentary film titled 'The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters' was released, which showcased the story of Steve Wiebe's attempt to beat Mitchell's 1982 record in the game 'Donkey Kong'. Throughout the film, Mitchell chose not to be shown playing the game, emphasizing the importance of playing in public. The film depicted Wiebe's journey to various arcades and even visiting Mitchell's home, but Mitchell consistently refused to play against him. Controversy also surrounded the popular video game 'Funspot Family Fun Center', where Wiebe managed to set a record but received no response when he sent a tape with the recording of his achievement. Shortly after, Funspot received a tape from Mitchell, and his record was accepted, leading to the revocation of Wiebe's title. Despite numerous offers, Mitchell continued to refuse to play against Wiebe. He later claimed that he had not played video games for over a year at that time and needed prior training notice. The film's director, Seth Gordon, stated that Mitchell's behavior was even worse in real life than depicted in the film. In the end, Wiebe broke Mitchell's record and recorded his achievement on tape.

Mitchell's records and achievements:
Mitchell is renowned for his four records in classic arcade games. On July 3, 1999, he became the first person to achieve the maximum score possible in the game 'Pac-Man' with 3,333,360 points. In 2004, he set a record of 957,300 points in 'Donkey Kong', which was later surpassed by Wiebe. In 2007, Mitchell achieved a score of 1,050,200 points in 'Donkey Kong', but Hank Chien surpassed this record in 2010. Another game that brought Mitchell fame was 'Burger Time', where he set a record of 7,881,050 points in 1984, which was later broken by Bryan L. Wagner. Mitchell also excelled in playing 'Centipede', although his exact score remains unknown, rumors suggest that it exceeds 10 million points.

Recognition and awards:
On January 14, 1984, Mitchell was named one of the Video Game Players of the Year by the U.S. National Video Game Team and Twin Galaxies. On September 17, 1999, he was honored as the Video Game Player of the Century at the Tokyo Game Show, where he received an award from the founder of the renowned company 'Namco', Masaya Nakamura, for achieving the first perfect game in 'Pac-Man'. In 1999, there were rumors of someone achieving a score of around 6 million points in 'Pac-Man' by playing the legendary 256th level of the game, which was known for its program error and rendering issues. Mitchell announced that he would pay $100,000 to anyone who could complete this level, but the reward remained unclaimed.