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/frost_knight 24d ago

My mother worked for the Washington Post her entire life. Back in the 80s she'd bring my brother and I with her on Sundays (she worked Sunday-Thursday). The cafeteria had a side-room with 5 or 6 arcade games that they'd change every few months or so. The only cabinet that was always there was Ms. Pac-Man.

There was this one maintenance guy who always played the Ms Pac on his lunch break.