There was nothing quite like the arcade back in the day. Without easy access to home game consoles, your local arcade was where you went to play the latest and greatest video games.
We’re talking about classics like Pac-Man, Missile Command, Donkey Kong, and more.
Today, arcades are back in style and are usually attached to a bar where you can have a drink and relive your childhood memories. Still, nothing quite beats the feel of a vintage arcade, and we have the pictures to prove it.
A 1980s Night Out At The Arcade
This is the most ’80s picture I’ve ever seen. Just a guy with two girls, acting cool, while the dude next to him is just trying to play some Pac-Man in peace.
Beat The Heat With Pinball
Sometimes it’s too hot for a day at the beach, so you cooled off inside at the pinball machine.
Two Kids Playing Space Invaders
Kids today don’t know how good they have it. Back in our day, if we wanted to play multiplayer games, we had to wait our turn.
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Some Games Require Total Concentration
Not every arcade game back in the day was a mainstream hit, but that didn’t mean they were easy. Some games were known to be notoriously difficult and designed to take your money.
Galaga Was Notorious For Stealing Your Quarters
The one game I spent the most time playing was 100% Galaga. It felt like every time I found myself in a groove, I’d stumble, and before I knew it, all my quarters were gone.
Not Every Game Had A Joystick
Some of my favorite games were the “non-traditional” ones, like a light gun game or anything with a steering wheel.
Sometimes, Going to the Arcade Was A Family Affair
My in-laws would always go to the arcades for dates when we were younger, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought along the kids every now and then to get some quality time together.
It’s Time For Your Younger Brother To Play
Be honest. All those times you had to let your younger brother have a turn, you did what you could to keep playing.
Malls Were Filled With Arcade Chains
Arcades were big business in the 1980s, and malls were filled with arcade chains, such as Time Out Arcade.
Aladdin’s Castle
One of the most popular arcade chains is Aladdin’s Castle. At its height, there were 450+ locations in the United States.
Travel Through Time to Aladdin’s Castle One Last Time
What would you give to go back and be a kid again, one last time, inside Aladdin’s Castle?
Retro Arcades Are Becoming Popular Again
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Luckily, you have your chance. You may no longer be a kid, but guess what: you have money and a car, and a retro arcade may be in your neighborhood. Go check it out and make those nostalgic dreams come true!
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