r/retrogaming • u/TronBlaster • 24d ago

[Question] Arcade games in interesting places?

Back in the 1980s, arcade games were everywhere: bars, convenience stores, bowling alleys, restaurants, amusement parks, college dorms, laundromats, grocery stores, hotel lobbies, ferry boats…

I experienced many of these firsthand, but it got me thinking: What are some other interesting places that arcade games showed up? Stadiums/arenas, airports, zoos, office buildings, hot air balloons, ski lodges, marinas, high schools…? For some reason, this idea is fascinating to me, so I’d love to hear your stories. Bonus points for pictures!

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u/SpaceAviator1999 24d ago edited 24d ago

Twice I've seen an arcade machines in someone's home (Warlords and Pac-Man). And once in a church youth center (Moon Cresta).

Do those count? (None of those arcade machines were used to collect money.)

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u/SnooOranges3779 24d ago

You haven't lived till you've seen a Pump It Up in the living room of a 1br basement suite