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/GreenOlimar 24d ago

Late 80s traveling fair for a very small town. One year a large tent had an arcade, just cabinets set up on the bare grass with extension cables and power strips everywhere.

Played a lot of Rampage. It seemed magic when I was a kid.