My home away from home, I live 20 minutes from the Ghost and I go regularly every 3 months or so.... It's HEAVEN for me and just relaxes my mind hearing all those games.
I was there last week and I’ve been fantasizing about buying an apartment nearby lol. It’s about 2 hours from me but absolutely worth the drive. I’d go every week if I could
My exact sentiments I'm 15 minutes down Ogden. Whenever I have a shitty day or just need to relax I pop in usually at night it's nice and peaceful nobody messes with you. And Tony's diner afterwards for some breakfast for dinner... I cherish these moments...
Just having the one custom cab i have in my mancave is incredible lol. Leaving a random game on attract mode adds tons of personality and life to the entire setup. Something really cool about being in a room with even 1 cab, let alone this place! All the flashing lights and sounds, it's like a time machine to a better place.
Love this place, and the Chicago area has such a rich history when it comes to coin-op videogames and pinball. I imagine a lot of these original industry guys are local guys.
That Sound, there is nothing quite like that sound that you get walking through an Arcade with lots of different machines all playing their intro/demo sounds, also the sound of someone tapping a kick or punch noise, with all the machines at different volumes, Such an iconic sound of anyone who spent time around arcade machines as a kid. these places are history and definitely need to be preserved for coming generations
Been there maybe 4 times. I'm born, raised and living on the west side of Chicago. Went myself around the grand opening. Admission price went way up since day 1 but its understandable and worth it.
My favorite interview I have watched on TH-cam in a long time. Doc is living the dream and giving back to the retro game community in such a huge way. On a nostalgic and emotional level I could totally relate and was a nice trip back in time. I'm happy to know that places like this exists keeping arcades alive as it's one of those thing you had to grow up and live in your childhood to get. Thanks for keeping the arcade scene alive man and your videos always make my day better.
I love that man and thanks so much for sharing! Doc really created a special place that captures the feeling of the arcade scene. Thanks so much for watching brother, it means a lot. ✊🏼
I took my nephew and his girlfriend here a couple months ago. Such a great place. It is a great nostalgic trip for me. Playing the original Suoer Mario Bros. was the best.
Met doc at Midwest gaming classic, one of the nicest dudes on the planet. He brings a chunk of his collection every year and will stop and chat about any of them. If you are around Milwaukee check it out!
This place is so awesome! I am so fortunate to live close to this place and go several times a year. I spend minimum 4 hours each time. So many good games. Hope they never close.
Dude i miss the arcade, The best times were spent there. The closet I felt to a arcade type game in years for home console was Gears of War (The first one). Man the over the shoulder view and close camera as you ran like a semi truck toward your enemy about to chainsaw was not just brutal but fucking awesome, and hearing your opponents in your headset bashing you for getting one satisfying Kill on them still leaves a glorious feeling of a job well done. Much like after spending many o quarters on a MK cabinet to finally pull off that one Fatality you'd work so hard for. Great Video Sir! Thanks!
Took my kids there back in April during spring break and they had a blast playing. Most of my time was spent soaking in the atmosphere and taking pictures. I wanna go back!!
Doc is one cool dude! His knowledge in the industry and the arcade machines themselves, the fact that he is open to share his numbers on his business with others to keep this alive is nothing short of amazing! The fact that he has a vault filled with games ready to come out is also bad ass! I just wished I lived in IL and not OH!
Wow, that's a sweet trip to Chicago! I just told my wife if we go to Chicago we are definitely going to visit Galloping Ghost! So many cabs! Great interview RR!
Awesome interview. Awesome guy. One of my bucket list vacations: take a week and just go the arcade for hours everyday. Galloping Ghost seems like the best place to do that.
I’ll go back to that arcade when Doc adds new releases it’s great he has a lot of games I’ve seen other arcades that’s got new arcades that cost $2.00 to play he has games from the 80’s and 90’s nothing from the 2000’s
Man this was a great interview, what a cool guy. His passion & dedication for this just stands out. It's not just a great watch for fans of arcades but entrepreneurs too. This is how you do a business. No mention of revenue, just about the # of people coming and their focus on being at a 100% for all the games working. I hit the Chicago area often because my in laws are all there. I never knew of this place. I went to a great arcade near or in south Barrington a couple of years back which was a lot of fun. Doing this one next.
Love that place, only been once. It was just before pinball opened up and right around when the unreleased Beavis and Butthead game was brought out to the floor. Wish I lived a little closer I would go like once a month. Can’t wait to go back soon Great episode 🍻
Funny you should mention that, I had someone ask me if I would create them an audio track from it. It's for use an iconic sound and it does bring back some awesome memories. Thanks so much for watching!
OMG Mercs right behind you. One of my favorite cabinets of all time. That and Street Smart. Annoying I didn't get the notification for this video. Come on TH-cam. Great video.
Cool place,I been their 2 years go and for 20.00 a day, got to play my favorite tron paperboy and they had all 3 donkey kings and I found berserk too, it's like going back in time and the owner was so cool
Took kids there for middle boys bday earlier this year. Doc was awesome! He offered us a bday tour of the place, but unfortunately we had to turn it down because the 5 kids we had were getting hangry. I am taking em back hopefully next week
@@RetroRalph heck yeah they did. Doc gave my kid a hat for his bday. It's still his favorite hat. And he has daddy's clean hat from Iraq 😆. Doc really blew me away with his kindness and the kids still say that was their favorite day.
Fantastic video. One of my favorites so far. I guess I've become one of the collectors making things hard to find. For me, the whole dream as a kid was to have my own arcade. I'm not interested in owning a barcade etc. I'm super happy Galloping Ghost exists. I want to go there someday. That being said, my goal in life at the moment is to collect my favorites and to lock the door.
i love this set up this guy is cool i miss them day's..i was an ARCADE freak who remember's the trick on Galaga on how to stop the enemy's shooting for the rest of the game... LOL ..hi from Sydney Australia..
Thanks for sharing this place with us, Ralph! What an important guy and company! Side note : The QR code cards on top of the machines ... how did those work?
What a great video! I would love to visit that place someday. I could see myself spending an entire day there. What a rad place and Doc seems like an awesome guy, too.
I remember when I met him I had questions about Neo Geo and he took the time to explain to me how to just do it myself at home. I said that cuts into your money. He's said you're a gamer you need to enjoy the games you want to play.
Loved this Ralph! With all the games there I do notice a few that I'm surprised aren't there yet. SF Rush The Rock, Hydro Thunder, Offroad Thunder....etc. I'm forcing myself to go there by the end of 2022. I had planned to go in 2020 but COVID ruined that, I almost went this year but couldn't work it out time wise, so I need to get there next year. I could spend two full days there and still want to stay longer.
I'm still surprised to see the dedicated Invasion: The Abductors. Its one of those I've never seen since there always conversion cabs. Seeing a game in its dedicated form is strangely more attractive to me.
Great interview and been looking a bit at their games list for some nostalgia. I see they have a Sega Hot Rod, although theirs is a 3 player stand-up cabinet, where I played a 4 player cabinet that's more like a cocktail variant where on each of the square sides from the cabinet was a driving wheel. Interesting list to look through and maybe discover some games I have played back in the day here in Europe that might not be on their list (yet)
Hi loved the video and the mention of older games being made for the arcade is fantastic news and would love to see some of these coming not only to arcades but retro consoles like Neo Geo MVS or AES, . Would it be possible to convert some vector graphics games ( like battle zone and any other games that didn’t come out on the Vectrex machine. Also could you tell me about the Monday game thing that you were talking about in the video and where if on TH-cam to watch it. Once again a big thank you to you and doc for bringing this fantastic video.
I'm traveling to Missouri next year, I'm definitely going, it's like a time machine. Edit: it's 2 hours away from the location I'm going to, so it's doable.
We need more playable museums around the world, let's keep arcades a thing of now and not a thing of the past.
They are missing the black lights and crazy arcade carpeting but man I would love to visit.
My home away from home, I live 20 minutes from the Ghost and I go regularly every 3 months or so.... It's HEAVEN for me and just relaxes my mind hearing all those games.
I was there last week and I’ve been fantasizing about buying an apartment nearby lol. It’s about 2 hours from me but absolutely worth the drive. I’d go every week if I could
My exact sentiments I'm 15 minutes down Ogden. Whenever I have a shitty day or just need to relax I pop in usually at night it's nice and peaceful nobody messes with you. And Tony's diner afterwards for some breakfast for dinner... I cherish these moments...
20 mins away and Only every 3 months?
Why?
Should AT LEAST be every other week fool lol
Every 3 months??? I would go weekly😪😪
Dude,I like sssooo could use some of that therapy 🤓😎😌
Just having the one custom cab i have in my mancave is incredible lol. Leaving a random game on attract mode adds tons of personality and life to the entire setup.
Something really cool about being in a room with even 1 cab, let alone this place! All the flashing lights and sounds, it's like a time machine to a better place.
Love this place, and the Chicago area has such a rich history when it comes to coin-op videogames and pinball. I imagine a lot of these original industry guys are local guys.
That Sound, there is nothing quite like that sound that you get walking through an Arcade with lots of different machines all playing their intro/demo sounds, also the sound of someone tapping a kick or punch noise, with all the machines at different volumes,
Such an iconic sound of anyone who spent time around arcade machines as a kid. these places are history and definitely need to be preserved for coming generations
Been there maybe 4 times. I'm born, raised and living on the west side of Chicago. Went myself around the grand opening. Admission price went way up since day 1 but its understandable and worth it.
My favorite interview I have watched on TH-cam in a long time. Doc is living the dream and giving back to the retro game community in such a huge way. On a nostalgic and emotional level I could totally relate and was a nice trip back in time. I'm happy to know that places like this exists keeping arcades alive as it's one of those thing you had to grow up and live in your childhood to get. Thanks for keeping the arcade scene alive man and your videos always make my day better.
I love that man and thanks so much for sharing! Doc really created a special place that captures the feeling of the arcade scene. Thanks so much for watching brother, it means a lot. ✊🏼
Just got to watch this. What a neat man- very inspiring, and he definitely has my respect. Nice job to you and Mason, as always!
Thanks Mandy, so glad you're enjoying our journey 🙏🏼
I really didn’t go there enough when I lived in Chicago. Doc is a class act!
Wow, this place is amazing! The world needs more of these places.
I couldn’t agree more!
That arcade is the coolest thing I've ever seen.
I really love Galloping Ghost. I can't wait to go back. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks for watching! I can’t wait to go back soon. Such an amazing place!
I took my nephew and his girlfriend here a couple months ago. Such a great place. It is a great nostalgic trip for me. Playing the original Suoer Mario Bros. was the best.
Met doc at Midwest gaming classic, one of the nicest dudes on the planet. He brings a chunk of his collection every year and will stop and chat about any of them. If you are around Milwaukee check it out!
I’m from the UK and I’ve been lucky enough to attend Galloping Ghost….amazing place.
Great interview and I’ll definitely be back 👍🏻👍🏻
Wow you stopped by! I'm here every other week 😄
No way!
Great guy, awesome place, fantastic video! This has to be the ultimate
Couldn't agree more, thank you so much for watching!
Used to live 15 mins from there. Had good memories there with my friend who passed. Makes me smile seeing this place again.
I can’t wait for this!
Amazing!!! Here in the next weekend or two I'm going to pack everybody up and roadtrip here.
I love how there are just aisles and aisles of games. Amazing!
This place is so awesome! I am so fortunate to live close to this place and go several times a year. I spend minimum 4 hours each time. So many good games. Hope they never close.
This is amazing!
I wish I had one of the arcade centre like this in my area
Getting ready to hit this bad boy up next week for the first time. Cannot wait.
You’re going to have a blast! Don’t forget to check out the pinball too 👍🏻
Dude i miss the arcade, The best times were spent there. The closet I felt to a arcade type game in years for home console was Gears of War (The first one). Man the over the shoulder view and close camera as you ran like a semi truck toward your enemy about to chainsaw was not just brutal but fucking awesome, and hearing your opponents in your headset bashing you for getting one satisfying Kill on them still leaves a glorious feeling of a job well done. Much like after spending many o quarters on a MK cabinet to finally pull off that one Fatality you'd work so hard for. Great Video Sir! Thanks!
Ralph & Mack... Truly my arcade heroes of all time!!! My next vacation spot will be at GGA for sure!!!
Took my kids there back in April during spring break and they had a blast playing. Most of my time was spent soaking in the atmosphere and taking pictures. I wanna go back!!
Me too bud, I can’t wait to go back soon!
Doc is one cool dude! His knowledge in the industry and the arcade machines themselves, the fact that he is open to share his numbers on his business with others to keep this alive is nothing short of amazing! The fact that he has a vault filled with games ready to come out is also bad ass! I just wished I lived in IL and not OH!
Great interview, Doc Mack seems like a great guy.
He was very cool, thanks for watching!
Wow, that's a sweet trip to Chicago! I just told my wife if we go to Chicago we are definitely going to visit Galloping Ghost! So many cabs! Great interview RR!
I love that you can leave and come back and play some more the same day
It's awesome to see this. I wish doc nothing but success
This will be epic! Can’t wait to check out the ghost next year 🤞
I didn't know Matt Lillard was a big retro arcade gamer. Cool to see that. Keep it alive!
This was a great interview, good questions and also the back and forth. I’ve seen other interviews with this guy and yours was by far the best.
Awesome interview. Awesome guy. One of my bucket list vacations: take a week and just go the arcade for hours everyday. Galloping Ghost seems like the best place to do that.
Glad you enjoyed it! You gotta do it man, at least once! I can't recommend it enough!
This guy is the coolest, much respect bro.
I live right near Galloping Ghost and yes that place is freakin awesome! A lot of arcades doesn’t describe how many they have. So many rare gems there
There are so many wicked games in there. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support!!
I’ll go back to that arcade when Doc adds new releases it’s great he has a lot of games I’ve seen other arcades that’s got new arcades that cost $2.00 to play he has games from the 80’s and 90’s nothing from the 2000’s
Officially added to the bucket list.
You need to make it happen 🙏🏼
That place is simply amazing! I wouldn't ever want to leave.
Really enjoyed the full interview. I live only an hour away from them and for sure need to go more. Keep the great content coming
Thank you for keeping the history alive
Galloping ghosts is on my bucket list. Doc seems like a cool guy
Man this was a great interview, what a cool guy. His passion & dedication for this just stands out.
It's not just a great watch for fans of arcades but entrepreneurs too. This is how you do a business. No mention of revenue, just about the # of people coming and their focus on being at a 100% for all the games working.
I hit the Chicago area often because my in laws are all there. I never knew of this place. I went to a great arcade near or in south Barrington a couple of years back which was a lot of fun. Doing this one next.
I can't wait for this summer to visit
Wish I didn't live so far away. I hope to make the pilgrimage one day. Solid interview, btw.
Thanks man, much appreciated!
@@RetroRalph Did Doc have the CRT you were looking for?
Love that place, only been once. It was just before pinball opened up and right around when the unreleased Beavis and Butthead game was brought out to the floor.
Wish I lived a little closer I would go like once a month.
Can’t wait to go back soon
Great episode 🍻
It’s better than Bowlero and Dave and busters in 2021!!! Thanks for uploading it.
Those background noises bring me back to my childhood. I'm 45.
Funny you should mention that, I had someone ask me if I would create them an audio track from it. It's for use an iconic sound and it does bring back some awesome memories. Thanks so much for watching!
Arcades for life bruh! Very cool Interview
OMG Mercs right behind you. One of my favorite cabinets of all time. That and Street Smart. Annoying I didn't get the notification for this video. Come on TH-cam. Great video.
I made a vlog there myself its such an awesome place to real live those golden days of gaming.
Cool place,I been their 2 years go and for 20.00 a day, got to play my favorite tron paperboy and they had all 3 donkey kings and I found berserk too, it's like going back in time and the owner was so cool
Took kids there for middle boys bday earlier this year. Doc was awesome! He offered us a bday tour of the place, but unfortunately we had to turn it down because the 5 kids we had were getting hangry. I am taking em back hopefully next week
Oh wow! Did the kids love it there?
@@RetroRalph heck yeah they did. Doc gave my kid a hat for his bday. It's still his favorite hat. And he has daddy's clean hat from Iraq 😆. Doc really blew me away with his kindness and the kids still say that was their favorite day.
Fantastic video. One of my favorites so far. I guess I've become one of the collectors making things hard to find. For me, the whole dream as a kid was to have my own arcade. I'm not interested in owning a barcade etc. I'm super happy Galloping Ghost exists. I want to go there someday. That being said, my goal in life at the moment is to collect my favorites and to lock the door.
Wow, they were able to sustain this? Awesome!
It's alive and well, pretty cool, you should check it out sometime!
excellent interview! as a Chicago resident, its time for me to take a drive to this spot!
A bucket list wish would be to visit galloping ghost arcade.
i love this set up this guy is cool i miss them day's..i was an ARCADE freak who remember's the trick on Galaga on how to stop
the enemy's shooting for the rest of the game... LOL ..hi from Sydney Australia..
I went there May 3,2023 and it was AWESOME!!!
Excellent interview! Love Galloping Ghost!
Doc is a legend
I couldn’t agree more 💪🏻
I need to get out there. Thanks!
Thanks for this awesome video Ralph!
Fantastic down to earth interview, great job!
Damn! That place must be protected and preserved.
Great tour, Doc is a awesome dude. I'll have to visit someday!
Great vid sir, really enjoyed it. Planning my trip to GG from the UK next year after watching this.
Thanks for sharing this place with us, Ralph! What an important guy and company!
Side note : The QR code cards on top of the machines ... how did those work?
Such a nice guy! Great interview Ralph 👏🏼 one day maybe I can visit Galloping ghost in person!
✌🏼😎👍🏼
What a great video! I would love to visit that place someday. I could see myself spending an entire day there. What a rad place and Doc seems like an awesome guy, too.
$30 stay n play all day
Great interview! I can’t wait to go to Galloping Ghosts one day!
I can't wait to go to this place. So glad you did this Ralph. 😎👌
You should for sure check it out if you can, it was such a cool experience!
Great video. Thanks for sharing...
this was cool to see! would love to get down there someday... we'll see! at the very least can't wait to see what they reveal next from the vault!
The vault is definitely something to be hyped about. Can't wait to see what else they bring to the table!! Thanks for watching, my dude!
Underated video
Thanks and thank you for watching!
Great video man was really well done!
I can't wait to visit here, the best arcade in the world.
I remember when I met him I had questions about Neo Geo and he took the time to explain to me how to just do it myself at home. I said that cuts into your money. He's said you're a gamer you need to enjoy the games you want to play.
Loved this Ralph! With all the games there I do notice a few that I'm surprised aren't there yet. SF Rush The Rock, Hydro Thunder, Offroad Thunder....etc. I'm forcing myself to go there by the end of 2022. I had planned to go in 2020 but COVID ruined that, I almost went this year but couldn't work it out time wise, so I need to get there next year. I could spend two full days there and still want to stay longer.
I'm still surprised to see the dedicated Invasion: The Abductors. Its one of those I've never seen since there always conversion cabs. Seeing a game in its dedicated form is strangely more attractive to me.
I played the crap out of it too, super gun and the guns are badass! Thanks for watching bud! I'm sure you will make it out to GG in 2022! 🤘🏻
I'm so jealous that place looks so kool and so much fun 🙂if we had somthing like that here in nova Scotia canada hell I would never leave lol 😁
ghost is one hell of a arcade if you havent been you should go.. nice vid retro
What an awesome arcade (and interview!). Would give this ten thumbs up if I could!
Thanks so much for your support!
Very cool video thank you Ralph nice pitch by the way I hope you got it. Thank you for your work Sir
Going there tomorrow for the mystery game reveal
That’s awesome, I will be watching online! Will it be your first time there?
Wonderful place used to go when I lived in Chicago. $15 to play all day you can't beat it.
It was awesome!! Thanks for watching, my dude.
Love it!!
Did you get it the crt or wait for next video lol thanks
I didn't but I'm going to follow up with doc on it. 🙏🏼
Wish I could visit sometime! Looks and sounds awesome
This was super interesting. Cool guy.
Great interview and been looking a bit at their games list for some nostalgia. I see they have a Sega Hot Rod, although theirs is a 3 player stand-up cabinet, where I played a 4 player cabinet that's more like a cocktail variant where on each of the square sides from the cabinet was a driving wheel. Interesting list to look through and maybe discover some games I have played back in the day here in Europe that might not be on their list (yet)
Beautiful place, someday I have to meet him :) ;)
Im definitely planning a trip out there real soon
Awesome interview and video, Ralph! Love that you are doing this series!
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Hi loved the video and the mention of older games being made for the arcade is fantastic news and would love to see some of these coming not only to arcades but retro consoles like Neo Geo MVS or AES, . Would it be possible to convert some vector graphics games ( like battle zone and any other games that didn’t come out on the Vectrex machine.
Also could you tell me about the Monday game thing that you were talking about in the video and where if on TH-cam to watch it.
Once again a big thank you to you and doc for bringing this fantastic video.
7:45 I just saw the 3D game TIME TRAVELLER. I have got to go check this place out.
Ya know i just noticed something. With a pair of shades YOU LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THAT GUY ON THE COVER OF DEUS EX MANKIND DIVIDED LOL
I'm traveling to Missouri next year, I'm definitely going, it's like a time machine. Edit: it's 2 hours away from the location I'm going to, so it's doable.
I need to go there one day, someday!