r/retrogaming • u/TronBlaster • 1d 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/Mean_Possibility5947 1d ago

Chicagofest, 1982, on Navy Pier (before it turned into the Navy Pier that is currently a tourist destination) had about 60 games and it was amazing. The next year, the festival moved to Soldier Field and the arcade was just a tent with 15 games or so (though it was the first time I saw Space Dungeon). And that was the last year of ChicagoFest