CentralNotice Polybius From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Polybius is an arcade cabinet described in an urban legend , [ 1 ] which is said to have induced various psychological effects on players. The story describes players suffering from amnesia, night terrors , and a tendency to stop playing all video games. Around a month after its supposed release in 1981, Polybius is said to have disappeared without a trace. [ 2 ] There is no evidence that such a game has ever existed. [ 3 ] Polybius is thought to take its name from the Greek historian of the same name [ 1 ] who was known for his assertion that historians should never report what they cannot verify through interviews with witnesses. 1 Story 2 Analysis 3 Legacy 4 Other formats 5 Popular culture 6 References 7 External links Story [ edit ] The first documented referen...