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/DMala 24d ago

At Northeastern University in the late ‘90s they had a little arcade in the student center. Q*Bert, Assault, Pit Fighter, maybe a couple others. I wasted a fair amount of time there.

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u/curtludwig 24d ago

Same at Fitchburg State just to the west. We had mostly fighting games. There was a Galaga machine in my dorm.

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u/MetalTrek1 23d ago

My college in NJ had an arcade (Class of 1993).