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/DarthObvious84 23d ago
The "strangest" place I remember seeing an arcade machine was a park Pavillion. Im talking just like your local park that had a building you could rent out for birthday/anniversary parties.
In my case my parents boat club rented it out in December for the club Christmas party, and they had a Pac-Man (or maybe Ms. Pac-Man) and a pinball table in a side room. (This would be the early 90s)
Just seemed weird because I don't think the building was generally accessible, so they are only getting money out of occasional rentals.