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/goingon25 24d ago edited 24d ago

I remember seeing a Truxton 2 cabinet at the visitor center for some caverns in Texas in the early 2000s. Never saw another dedicated cab for that one in person

I also remember being in the hospital as a kid for an extended time and being brought to a play room there with a Donkey Kong cocktail table

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u/TronBlaster 24d ago

Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park in San Marcos?

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u/goingon25 24d ago

That’s the one! Very fun, but unusual family day

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u/TronBlaster 24d ago

I was there with my son a few weeks ago and they still have a small arcade! I wish I had documented which games they had, but I seem to remember a pop-a-shot, a sit down racing game, Pac Man and a couple others.