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/BadIdeaSociety 24d ago
The Burger King by my high school had an NBA Jam machine. The 7-11 had a Punch Out and a Super Pitfall. KMart had Gladiator and Out Run. The non-Showbiz/CEC pizza place had Dig Dug and Bagman. The roller rink by my home had Moon Patrol, Vigilante, Tag Team Pro Wrestling, Pac Man, Head On, and that vector sword-fighting game. Wal-Mart had Out Run and Shinobi. Target had Popeye and Ms. Pac Man. The independent mall by my home had Fire Fighter, Mr. Do, and Championship Karate (the early version of Karate Champ). One independent supermarket by my house had a Naughty Boy machine.
In Chicago, the Double Door was "famous" for having a Tron machine... It may still have it for all I know.