The Plaza mall (exact location unspecified in chain records) once featured an Aladdin’s Castle arcade near its northern corridor. Though documentation is sparse, mall-directory snapshots from the mid-1980s confirm its presence alongside music and video rental shops. Eyewitness accounts describe standard AC token machines and cabinets like Ms. Pac-Man, with the arcade closing sometime before…
Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw, GA’s premier lifestyle center since 1986, included an Aladdin’s Castle arcade in Suite #282 by the early 1990s. Local newspaper ads from 1994 advertise “Namco’s latest hits” at this location. Residents recall lining up for competitive play on Street Fighter II and a steady stream of birthday-party bookings through the…
Town East Mall’s Aladdin’s Castle wasn’t just another arcade—it found itself at the center of a landmark fight over teens’ rights. In the late 1970s, Mesquite passed Ordinance 1353, which barred anyone under 17 from operating coin-op amusement machines unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Aladdin’s Castle sued, challenging the age restriction as arbitrary…
Towne East Square, Wichita’s largest shopping center since its 1975 debut, housed an Aladdin’s Castle arcade adjacent to its central fountain. Local mall directories from the 1980s list it among the mall’s family-friendly attractions. Arcade-Museum forum users note that Towne East’s AC was particularly well-stocked with racing games like Daytona USA and credit it with…
Towne Square Mall opened in the early 1980s in western Kentucky (exact year varies by local sources) and for a time featured an Aladdin’s Castle arcade near its main entrance. Although detailed game lists are unavailable, former patrons remember classic coin-op cabinets like Pac-Man and Galaga lining the back wall. The arcade remained active through…
Valley Mall opened in 1978. By the mid-1980s, an Aladdin’s Castle arcade near JCPenney invited Shenandoah Valley teenagers to chase high scores on Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. A 1991 *Daily News-Record* circular hyped “Holiday Token Bonanza” at the arcade—long remembered by JMU alumni. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_Mall_(Virginia)
Victoria Mall opened in 1981 along N. Navarro Street and soon leased Suite 259 to Aladdin’s Castle. Regional newspaper ads from *The Victoria Advocate* (3 Dec 1990) promoted “Holiday Token Blitz” at the arcade, which boasted a coveted four-player Turtles in Time cabinet. The arcade closed around 2004 amid a shift to lifestyle tenants. Although…
Wenatchee Valley Mall opened in 1973, serving central Washington’s Columbia River communities. An Aladdin’s Castle arcade appeared at 511 Valley Mall Parkway by 1985, positioned beside RadioShack. Shoppers recall enduring lines for Street Fighter II and redemption tickets traded for Seattle Mariners swag. The arcade closed in the early 2000s when the mall reoriented toward…
West Towne Mall launched in 1970 on Madison’s west side. Suite 1-A became an Aladdin’s Castle arcade by 1978, quickly evolving into a teen hangout with Galaga, Pac-Man, and a bank of pinball machines. A 1989 *Wisconsin State Journal* coupon proclaimed “25¢ Tokens All Day!”—a legendary draw for Badger game-day crowds. The arcade thrived into…
Westland Mall opened in 1977 to serve southeast Iowa shoppers. By the mid-1980s, Space 406 near Sears hosted an Aladdin’s Castle arcade, advertised in a *Burlington Hawk Eye* back-to-school insert (Aug 1991) as “Westland’s Video Wonderland.” Locals recall lining up for NBA Jam, Skee-Ball lanes, and quarterly high-score contests that awarded plush hawks. The arcade…
