video arcade
Quarters and joysticks
A video arcade is a commercial establishment filled with coin-operated video games and other amusement machines.
Arcades flourished in the 1980s as social gathering spots for young people, though home gaming has diminished their numbers: We used to spend hours at the video arcade after school.
Also called simply an arcade.
Flipper-controlled arcade game
- highscoreTop recorded result
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- joystickTilting lever for control
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
console · d-pad · thumbstick · directional · analog · trigger · haptic · feedback
Small solar orbiters
- centipedeMulti-segmented, many-legged predator
- defenderOne who guards another
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
dragon's lair · street fighter · 8-bit · vector graphics · coin-op · pixel art · sprite · chiptune
Frequented gathering place
- teenagersPeople aged thirteen to nineteen
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- crowdLarge public gathering
competition · tournaments · line-up · birthday party · after school · weekend · mall · noise
pinball
Flipper-controlled arcade game
- highscoreTop recorded result
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- joystickTilting lever for control
buttons · console · d-pad · thumbstick · directional · analog · trigger · haptic · feedback · controls
asteroids
Small solar orbiters
- centipedeMulti-segmented, many-legged predator
- defenderOne who guards another
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
pole position · dragon's lair · street fighter · 8-bit · vector graphics · coin-op · pixel art · sprite · chiptune
hangout
Frequented gathering place
- teenagersPeople aged thirteen to nineteen
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
crowd · competition · tournaments · line-up · birthday party · after school · weekend · mall · noise · neon lights
flashing lights
Intermittent bright signals
cacophony · sensory overload · coin slots · marquee · black light
- Military Recreationrecreation centers, recreation center, recreational facilities, outdoor recreation, leisure activities
- coin-op machinesclaw machine, jukebox, pinball, slot machine, gumball machine
- gaming venuescasino, game room, gaming floor, poker room, esports arena
video arcadehome console
TV-based gaming device
living room gaming · PC gaming · mobile gaming · den · personal computer
video arcadeoutdoor recreation
Nature-based leisure activities
sports field · playground · wilderness area · nature trail · gymnasium
video, arcade, videos, videotape, arcades, videocassette, videotaped, videophone, videotaping