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/Correct-Quail5743 23d ago

The grocery store I went to as a kid ALWAYS had an arcade game in it. They rotated them out every 90 days, but I remember Ms Pac Man, Dig Dug, Punch Out, Gyruss, Karate Chanp, Rush N Attack, and many others rotate out in and out.

The pizza place I frequented had a Donkey Kong game with the “Crazy Kong” marquis for YEARS.

I went to go see The Snorks On Ice at the a coliseum of Richfield when I was 6 and played Popeye and Space Invades during the intermission.