The Arcade
Prepping the Room
Prepping the Room
Prepping the Room
We decided to convert a spare room in the basement that was being used for storage into an arcade. The first step was to install a flake/epoxy floor system that would withstand traffic and be easy to clean and maintain. This space has a puck bowling machine, two pinball machines, and eight arcade games. When everything is going well, you
We decided to convert a spare room in the basement that was being used for storage into an arcade. The first step was to install a flake/epoxy floor system that would withstand traffic and be easy to clean and maintain. This space has a puck bowling machine, two pinball machines, and eight arcade games. When everything is going well, you can close your eyes, and the sound will take you back to the good days of the 80s and 90s.
Arcade Games
Prepping the Room
Prepping the Room
Arcade games can be found easily online. You have two options when buying arcades. Option one is to find a reputable business that restores arcades for resale. These businesses often warranty their games, but you will pay a premium. Your other option is to purchase them through sites like eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. These
Arcade games can be found easily online. You have two options when buying arcades. Option one is to find a reputable business that restores arcades for resale. These businesses often warranty their games, but you will pay a premium. Your other option is to purchase them through sites like eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. These games are considerably less expensive but often require repairs, both technical and cosmetic.
Pinball Machines
Prepping the Room
Pinball Machines
We currently have three pinball machines: two solid-state and one electro-mechanical. These all require continuous maintenance, including cleaning and waxing the playfields, bulb replacement, and general gremlin hunting. Due to the rise in popularity of these games during the quarantine period of COVID, their prices have risen dramaticall
We currently have three pinball machines: two solid-state and one electro-mechanical. These all require continuous maintenance, including cleaning and waxing the playfields, bulb replacement, and general gremlin hunting. Due to the rise in popularity of these games during the quarantine period of COVID, their prices have risen dramatically. Despite the cost, they are very entertaining and are a crowd favorite.