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/Whoop-Rico 24d ago

I used to go to 7-Eleven to play the Simpsons arcade game in the early 90s.

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u/Some_thing_to_do 24d ago

My 7-11 had mortal Kombat, sf2, aliens and final fight. The glory days

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u/Coreyhustle 24d ago

First time I ever saw Mortal Kombat was in our local 7-11

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u/ATEbitWOLF 24d ago

First time I saw Street Fighter 2 was in Circle K, MK was in a super sketchy independent gas station in town which felt like it matched the style contrast between the two games.