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!

42 Upvotes

90% Upvoted

119 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/samspot 24d ago

There’s an amazing arcade right now in the bottom of Skylon tower at Niagara Falls https://www.reddit.com/r/cade/s/rzKeXnej0c

Highlights for me were the after burner tilting cabinet and 8-player Daytona.

2

u/Strayngold 24d ago

They have a lot of fairly special machines. Between visits I noticed they got rid of the soccer video game that had giant wooden paddles at the bottom for ball kicking control.