There’s a lot to unpack here! My only medium sized gripe is No SpyHunter?!? 🙄 Only 400 to 500 Six player X-Men cabs were made? Really?!? It was ( or still is) so popular! I thought like at least 1000 cabs were produced! I Love TRON and Discs of Tron and I clearly remember as a tween using the aiming knob in DOT when in the 5th or 6th level you use it to aim not just left or right but up and down. Mind Blown! 🤯 The sit down STUN Runner is Awesome and that Star Trek cab is sweet plus underrated! A great place with a lot of awesome cabs and pins! 😎
It's great to see someone that is so excited about arcade gaming. I have so many memories of going to the arcade every Saturday with a pocket full of quarters
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@ 12:36 I love Gorf! One of my all time favorites! One of the few games (it and SInstar) that talk smack to you when you die! @ 19:52 Mappy another top favorite! Awesome huge marquee on it! @ 21:22 Temple of Doom and Road Runner! Spent SOOOOO many quarters and hours on those! Haven't played either in decades! @ 37:01 Star Trek! I haven't played the stand up version in decades! The pinball HOF in Las Vegas, NV. has the sit down version (which I prefer). HOLY CRAP! @ 41:52 Wizard of Wor!?!?! Haven't even seen one since 1985 or so! AMAZING! Nice collection folks!
I was there in November..I can't believe it is that cheap to get in..The Cuban sandwich was awesome. I played Gorf while there and the the pinball machines were amazing..People have no idea what a gift he provides to the community. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE open a location in Houston!!!!
What an stunning arcade! I thought the original Q-bert didn't have a light up marquee? I thought all Tetris games were a conversion. Didn't realize they had dedicated cabinets & cabarets.
It is a pleasure to listen to your presentation, this place is a paradise of fun. In my opinion, even after years that no longer produce pinball, Williams / Bally remain the best for the playing field. I wish you much luck, especially for the commitment you put into it !!!!
I would love to own a bubble hockey unit- that is absolute goals for me! Love the video, the place and the grind- you guys are doing God's work keeping these machines in operating condition 👍🤘
Check against Galloping Ghost to make sure your the only one to a particular arcade game. Love your selection and knowledge only wish you were here in California.
I'm a fan of the Arlington location. Last there in late December. Coming back tomorrow (Wednesday). I'm a former RADIO DJ and Copywriter in TV of the late 1970s to 1980s. I'd really like to play some of the games I played in the1970s - 1980s in Odessa/Midland and El Paso. Favorite all time VIDEO game was BREAKOUT. And the original PAC MAN. Miss those so much. In PINBALL do you all have a DISCO FEVER machine in your collections? Was a DJ in many nightclubs and I played every night pre opening or post closing. GOTTLIEB BASEBALL was one of the first machines I ever played at an A&W near my high school in 1973. The FOOTBALL version was amazing as well at a Bowling Alley. Great sound to those old machines. 1978 ATARI SUPERMAN was special as was what a 1980s vintage ELVIRA with great sound effects as well. Memory lane. Hope you'll keep those in mind as you all add to or rotate to your collections. Thanks! Steve.
I'm from the Odessa/Midland area. Did you DJ for any local stations? Most of my arcade memories come from the local Gatti's Land arcade and the local Mall's arcade in the late '90s.
@@Clos93 Yes. KRIG AM 1977, KQIP FM 96.9 1980-1986, KNFM 92.3 1988 & 1989, KLITE/KIOL 101.1 1990 and 2.5 years with Channel 9 KTPX NBC. 1980s arcades in Winwood Mall, PuttPutt on Grandview, Midland Park Mall, and nightclubs of Graham & Associates including The Other Place, Graham Central Station, & The Place Midland. Bojangles, Bennagins,, and others including theater lobbies and cocktail table top versions, Favorites were Breakout, Donkey Kong, Frogger, PAC Man, Ms PAC Man, Galaga, Centipede and especially pinball machines. Pinball then and in my preteen teens in El Paso and childhood of San Diego California. I remember my first video game was 1975 Pong on a black and white 19” screen at the El Paso International Airport small game room and marveled with the concept. 2 years later the upright consoles in color of Breakout in 1977 at The Place on Viscount in El Paso and a new putt putt on Montana & Hawkins by 1976 1977. Never owned a home version but played friends on Atari when the came out.
Have you guys heard of Galloping Ghost in Illinois? They have a little arcade out there with over 700 games. They might have some of the games you claim are only available there.
@@cshyden th-cam.com/video/Drq7y8yMzXY/w-d-xo.html i work for a guy that has the worlds largest arcade collection he just payed 3k for one don't wanna be a jerk but if i were to sell it id probably ask him first
@@lippy22 i never played it. I just remember the guy that runs the ghost saying it is pretty rare. That is the only place I have ever seen it. The ghost has everything tho. Like 750 games. All stand-ups and a totally separate building for pins. $20 gets u in. 11am - 2am. Keep your receipt and u can return same day. Place is awsum sauce
Why can’t this be in my area!! Retrocade heaven. Emulators are just ok, but NOTHING like playing on the originals. Only $10? You guys need to do different price structures; $10 for kids, $20 for adults. Where else can you get all day entertainment for that?
I feel like we need a comparison between this chain of arcades with those of the big ones like Twin galaxies and Gameworkz. I am sure there are more of these places to make comparisons to.
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I decided not to travel anymore after Covid. This arcade palace made me rethink that idea.
I just visited this site during an overnight layover: the lineup is different, but it's still an awesome way to spend a few hours!
And that Tron pinball is even more impressive in person.
There’s a lot to unpack here! My only medium sized gripe is No SpyHunter?!? 🙄
Only 400 to 500 Six player X-Men cabs were made? Really?!? It was ( or still is) so popular! I thought like at least 1000 cabs were produced!
I Love TRON and Discs of Tron and I clearly remember as a tween using the aiming knob in DOT when in the 5th or 6th level you use it to aim not just left or right but up and down. Mind Blown! 🤯
The sit down STUN Runner is Awesome and that Star Trek cab is sweet plus underrated!
A great place with a lot of awesome cabs and pins! 😎
It's great to see someone that is so excited about arcade gaming. I have so many memories of going to the arcade every Saturday with a pocket full of quarters
About to be in Dallas in august I need to check this place out!
Dam I hope Texas appreciates free play because I would die to be able to go to a arcade like this so lucky 🍀 man.
I live in Texas, only 9 hours away from free play, but ill show up for their spring series event in April.
@@alexacosta7847 damn that's dedication
doogan chode it was well worth it, I actually won one of the games, it should be on one of their videos archives for Kof XI
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@Leonard Nehemiah instablaster =)
Michigan resident, praying that somehow a Freeplay ends up in this area 🙂
Just awesome 👍👍👍
seconded!
I love how the Wizard of Wor is just drunk talking throughout the entire video
@ 12:36 I love Gorf! One of my all time favorites! One of the few games (it and SInstar) that talk smack to you when you die! @ 19:52 Mappy another top favorite! Awesome huge marquee on it! @ 21:22 Temple of Doom and Road Runner! Spent SOOOOO many quarters and hours on those! Haven't played either in decades! @ 37:01 Star Trek! I haven't played the stand up version in decades! The pinball HOF in Las Vegas, NV. has the sit down version (which I prefer). HOLY CRAP! @ 41:52 Wizard of Wor!?!?! Haven't even seen one since 1985 or so! AMAZING! Nice collection folks!
I was there in November..I can't believe it is that cheap to get in..The Cuban sandwich was awesome. I played Gorf while there and the the pinball machines were amazing..People have no idea what a gift he provides to the community. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE open a location in Houston!!!!
Definite;y will make a stop there next time in Texas!!
What an stunning arcade! I thought the original Q-bert didn't have a light up marquee? I thought all Tetris games were a conversion. Didn't realize they had dedicated cabinets & cabarets.
punk!
I love retro arcades!! I need more near me
It is a pleasure to listen to your presentation, this place is a paradise of fun. In my opinion, even after years that no longer produce pinball, Williams / Bally remain the best for the playing field. I wish you much luck, especially for the commitment you put into it !!!!
I would love to own a bubble hockey unit- that is absolute goals for me! Love the video, the place and the grind- you guys are doing God's work keeping these machines in operating condition 👍🤘
Check against Galloping Ghost to make sure your the only one to a particular arcade game. Love your selection and knowledge only wish you were here in California.
I'm a fan of the Arlington location. Last there in late December. Coming back tomorrow (Wednesday). I'm a former RADIO DJ and Copywriter in TV of the late 1970s to 1980s. I'd really like to play some of the games I played in the1970s - 1980s in Odessa/Midland and El Paso. Favorite all time VIDEO game was BREAKOUT. And the original PAC MAN. Miss those so much. In PINBALL do you all have a DISCO FEVER machine in your collections? Was a DJ in many nightclubs and I played every night pre opening or post closing. GOTTLIEB BASEBALL was one of the first machines I ever played at an A&W near my high school in 1973. The FOOTBALL version was amazing as well at a Bowling Alley. Great sound to those old machines. 1978 ATARI SUPERMAN was special as was what a 1980s vintage ELVIRA with great sound effects as well. Memory lane. Hope you'll keep those in mind as you all add to or rotate to your collections. Thanks! Steve.
I'm from the Odessa/Midland area. Did you DJ for any local stations? Most of my arcade memories come from the local Gatti's Land arcade and the local Mall's arcade in the late '90s.
@@Clos93 Yes. KRIG AM 1977, KQIP FM 96.9 1980-1986, KNFM 92.3 1988 & 1989, KLITE/KIOL 101.1 1990 and 2.5 years with Channel 9 KTPX NBC. 1980s arcades in Winwood Mall, PuttPutt on Grandview, Midland Park Mall, and nightclubs of Graham & Associates including The Other Place, Graham Central Station, & The Place Midland. Bojangles, Bennagins,, and others including theater lobbies and cocktail table top versions, Favorites were Breakout, Donkey Kong, Frogger, PAC Man, Ms PAC Man, Galaga, Centipede and especially pinball machines. Pinball then and in my preteen teens in El Paso and childhood of San Diego California. I remember my first video game was 1975 Pong on a black and white 19” screen at the El Paso International Airport small game room and marveled with the concept. 2 years later the upright consoles in color of Breakout in 1977 at The Place on Viscount in El Paso and a new putt putt on Montana & Hawkins by 1976 1977. Never owned a home version but played friends on Atari when the came out.
11:00 I worked in a campus arcade '86 - '91; we got free games and one employee lived on WWF Wrestlefest
Awesome Arcade and game collection!
Have you guys heard of Galloping Ghost in Illinois? They have a little arcade out there with over 700 games. They might have some of the games you claim are only available there.
love the 4 player track infield I didn't even know they made those
I'm moving to Bedford tx this June I'm deffff checking this place out
what an arcade. another fantastic video. thanks
What a great walk-through! When is your Cleveland location going to open up, hah!
I need to plan a trip out to TX to check it out and do an episode. I need to bring some fellow hobbyists. Who's down? ;-)
went today, whirlwind was working lol. Phenomenal arcade though!
on asteroids if you already replaced caps and still have a hum replace your lm325
Yeah, I was just about to mention this as well.
I will visit your Arlington location this summer.
Nice arcade. If i ever visit texas again I will be sure to stop by. U have gun.smoke or wonderboy at any of your locations?
What is the second monitor on the candy cab playing ninja combat? How does it work what kind of cabinet is it in ??
14:20 Rampart was by John Salwitz, who had previously done Paperboy, 720, Cyberball . . . one of Atari's better game creators
I so have to go here if I go to Texas!
i have an enigma 2 in fact i used to have 2 of them
Wanna sell!?
@@cshyden th-cam.com/video/Drq7y8yMzXY/w-d-xo.html i work for a guy that has the worlds largest arcade collection he just payed 3k for one don't wanna be a jerk but if i were to sell it id probably ask him first
th-cam.com/video/J3E7LFDBd3E/w-d-xo.html here is another link of my game i brought 60 games to the avgr show including this
I passed on a Taito Space Chaser a few years back. Think the seller want $600 for it - kinda regret not picking it up
Billy Mitchell primo joystick dude.
No ultimate MK III !?? Lol I noticed you didn't care to talk about Mortal Kombat too much 😟. I will still be visiting soon looks awesome!!!!!!
Waoh, think I should start using my spare time more wisely 😃😃
I need to know, do you have a Krull cabinet at any of your locations?
That's a pretty rare cab. I know they have one at the galloping ghost arcade in Chicago.
@@atrain818 We used to have one at the Coin Jam in Salem, OR but the boss man sold it to another collector. Such a hidden gem from Gottlieb.
@@lippy22 i never played it. I just remember the guy that runs the ghost saying it is pretty rare. That is the only place I have ever seen it. The ghost has everything tho. Like 750 games. All stand-ups and a totally separate building for pins. $20 gets u in. 11am - 2am. Keep your receipt and u can return same day. Place is awsum sauce
Why can’t this be in my area!! Retrocade heaven. Emulators are just ok, but NOTHING like playing on the originals. Only $10? You guys need to do different price structures; $10 for kids, $20 for adults. Where else can you get all day entertainment for that?
How can homebrew mods be ilegal?
no CarnEvil?
They have one in there Fort Worth location
I feel like we need a comparison between this chain of arcades with those of the big ones like Twin galaxies and Gameworkz. I am sure there are more of these places to make comparisons to.
WOW to bad I live in another continent 😟
!!!! Ninja baseball Batman !!!!
Who is this guy? It's the only free play location in Arlington. Lol.
Haha I'm sure he meant the biggest Free Play location and that it's located in Arlington
Biggest st community in the world??hmmm
Pac land!