Located in Space B-126 of Albany’s Crossgates Mall, the Cyberstation arcade appeared in 1998 as part of Namco’s Cyberstation rollout—featuring compact cabinets like Cyber Snooker alongside redemption-counter games. Crossgates Mall opened in 1984 and remains one of upstate New York’s largest shopping centers. Shoppers’ blogs from the early 2000s recall quick rounds on Cyberstation’s limited…
Space 450 of Rutland’s Diamond Run Mall housed a Cyberstation arcade beginning in 1997, offering a compact selection of Namco’s token-operated video games and ticket-redemption machines. Though not a full-size Aladdin’s Castle, Cyberstation’s Cyber Fighter cabinet and claw machines provided a taste of arcade thrills in the mall’s northeast wing. Diamond Run Mall itself opened…
East Towne Mall opened in 1972 on Madison’s east side. By the late 1990s, a Cyberstation arcade occupied Suite 78 near JCPenney, drawing teens for Tekken Tag, Time Crisis II and ticket cranes. The arcade closed in 2014 amid a wing remodel, but Dane County blogs still share photos of its blue-neon “CYBERSTATION” arch. References…
Janesville Mall—rebranded Uptown Janesville—opened in 1973. A Cyberstation arcade operated near the food court circa 2001–2015, featuring Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and ticket counters that rewarded Packers swag. Rock County Facebook groups still share photos of its neon-blue “CYBERSTATION” header. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uptown_Janesville
“Just for Fun” was a popular arcade located within the Town & Country Mall in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Situated adjacent to the movie theater, it became a favorite spot for both children and adults, offering a variety of arcade games and a notable ticket/prize counter. In the 1990s, “Just for Fun” served as a location…
Mother’s Pinball, originally known as “Hotter Than Mother’s Music,” was a notable establishment in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Founded in 1971 at 2 E. Northwest Highway, it initially operated as a music store, offering a wide range of albums and music equipment. Over time, it transformed into a popular pinball arcade, especially after obtaining a permit…
Haunted Trails is a family-friendly entertainment center with two locations in the Chicago area: Burbank and Joliet. Both venues offer a variety of attractions suitable for all ages, making them popular destinations for family outings, group events, and celebrations. Established in 1975, this location features an award-winning miniature golf course, go-karts, junior go-karts, batting cages,…
Haunted Trails is a family-friendly entertainment center with two locations in the Chicago area: Burbank and Joliet. Both venues offer a variety of attractions suitable for all ages, making them popular destinations for family outings, group events, and celebrations. Opened in 1988, this 14-acre park boasts three go-kart tracks, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a…
Formerly located in Crystal Point Mall in Crystal Lake, IL: 6000 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 1976-1996 References https://www.angelfire.com/retro/lisanostalgia/crystalpointmall3.html https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=709548065748779&set=a.709548005748785 https://youtu.be/HzmJkjmqVMc?si=viKK9DRNdJErogoH
Little historical record of this arcade is available, but it did exist during the 1990’s in Brickyard Mall. It likely opened in 1993 and it’s exact closing date is unknown. The venue included bumper cars and a Sega R360 flight simulator. References https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-proof-of-funland-arcade/169677523/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-funland-in-the-brickyard/169677684/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/951998221479788/posts/who-remembers-the-old-indoor-brickyard-mall-man-these-were-the-days-me-and-my-bi/4198796033466641/
