Winners Don't Use Drugs
CONCEPT
"Winners Don't Use Drugs" is a splash screen in most 90s arcade games attract modes.


Overview

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William S. Sessions served as director of the FBI from 1987 to 1993

Part of a government anti-drug campaign created by FBI Director William S. Sessions, most arcade games in the 90s were given this splash screen to give a positive message to kids.

William S. Sessions worked out a deal with Robert Fay of the American Amusement Machine Association and seventeen different arcade manufacturers to include this screen starting in 1989.


Trivia

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Scott Pilgrim's parody of the slogan

In Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, a parody version of the screen is shown, saying "Winners Don't Eat Meat" and is sponsored by the Vegan Police.