penny arcade
Coin-op parlor
A penny arcade is an amusement hall filled with coin-operated games and entertainment machines.
The name dates from when a penny bought a turn at mechanical fortune tellers, peep shows, or early pinball machines.
Modern arcades charge more, but the term persists: We spent the afternoon at the penny arcade on the boardwalk.
- nickelodeonCoin-fed entertainment machine
- coin-operatedActivated by inserted currency
- coinStamped metal currency
- claw machineCoin-operated prize grabber
- pinball machineFlipper-controlled ball game
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- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- amusementscarnivals, pinball machine, fairs, ferris wheel, theme parks
- British Seasidepier, piers, beach hut, beach huts, promenade
- coin-op machinesclaw machine, jukebox, pinball, video poker, slot machine
- gaming venuescasino, game room, gaming floor, poker room, esports arena
- venuesarena, auditorium, stadium, performing arts center, theater
penny arcadecasino
Facility for wagering
gambling hall · Monte Carlo · betting parlor · poker room · bookie joint
penny arcadeboard games
Structured tabletop play
card games · family games · party games · home entertainment · parlor games
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