The Wizard of Games: Woodstock was a game room that opened in July 1982. It was open at least through the end of that year, with the last known public record being an ad for its 1982 New Years Eve party in The Daily Sentinel. It may or may not have had some sort of…
The Wizard of Games: Ford City was a game room located in the lower level of Ford City Mall, an area known as Peacock Alley. Many anecdotal references to it confirm its existence, as does an article from the Chicago Tribune, Dec 1987. References Selection of Chicagoland arcades as of Dec 1987
The riverfront Golden Nugget Laughlin includes a small “Kids of the Kingdom” arcade beside the hotel lobby, featuring ticket redemption games and driving simulators—ideal diversion while adults explore the gaming floor. References https://www.goldennugget.com/laughlin/amenities/arcade/
Hickory Dickory Dock opened in the summer of 1996 in a former Lowe’s facility, combining laser tag, mini-golf, and a 60-game arcade into 33,000 square feet of fun on Winston Avenue. After nearly 25 years of entertainment, it closed its doors in late 2019. Hickory Dickory Dock’s tokens earned some local fame when they were…
Opened in 1996, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offers Orlando visitors an outlet-style mall five minutes from Walt Disney World. A modest video arcade occupies part of the food-court wing, mixing ticket cranes with modern racers for families taking a midday retail break. References https://lbvfs.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/fzqBN96v5AvhdRhD7
Laser Chaser opened in 1998 on the upper level of Manhattan Town Center, bringing a black-light maze arena and row of ticket games. It drew Kansas State students for weekend team matches until closing in 2012. The unit is now a boutique, but K-State forums still trade stories of purple-laser fog and high-score leaderboards. References…
Laser Works opened in the 1990s on International Drive, pairing a multi-level laser-tag arena with a small arcade zone (Skee-Ball, racing simulators). The venue closed around 2008; its address now houses an escape-room attraction, but Orlando tourism blogs still share neon-lit photos of Laser Works’ sci-fi façade. References https://goo.gl/maps/zGDLSq8C2rjXctTU7
Opened in 1999, Austin’s Millennium Complex offers a bowling alley, skating rink, and a 40-game arcade anchored by Dance Dance Revolution and NBA Hoops. City-owned, it was built to provide East Austin youth with affordable recreation and remains active today. References https://www.austintexas.gov/department/millennium-youth-entertainment-complex
Monkey Bars opened in 2019 as a family fun center with ninja courses and a redemption-style arcade featuring modern card-swipe machines—Super Bikes 3, ticket cranes, and a VR station—serving Auburn University families. References https://monkeybarsfun.com/
Namco location #80074 operated a small inline arcade off Emporium Circle outside Town East Mall. Locals remember token specials tied to Dallas Mavericks ticket stubs and a lineup heavy on Ridge Racer and claw games. The space was converted to retail in 2010. References https://goo.gl/maps/2eABiqkHykGxM6dW8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_East_Mall
