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An Austin Arcade Field Guide
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AN AUSTIN ARCADE FIELD GUIDE
ANTHONY ZUBIA
dedicated to
those keeping
the arcade
spirit alive
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AN AUSTIN ARCADE FIELD GUIDE
ANTHONY ZUBIA
INTRODUCTION
While growing up in my hometown of El Paso, I remember being about five years old and playing arcade machines at an arcade called Alladin’s Castle. I remember being with my brother and father shoveling quarters in machines and having the time of my life. No more than two years later, Alladin’s Castle closed down and was no more.
Even though I own a PS3 and love to play against people online, I feel like nothing can beat the intensity of coing up against someone at an arcade. Whenever people would gather around and watch you play, you had to make sure you were at the top of your game to show everyone how good you were. With the local arcade closed, I remember thinking those days were long gone... until I moved to Austin.
I remember when I visited Austin for the first time, one of the first things I looked up was an arcade. I found the arcades here and immediately fell in love. It was good to know that in this city, there are many places where you can relive the Golden Era of arcade games. “Where?”, you might be asking. Let me show you.
table of
contents
Arcade
Categories
austin
arcades
hidden
treasures
ARCADE
index
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ARCADE
CATEGORIES
Arcade Categories 4
ARCADE
CATEGORIES
Retro arcades are the machines that were dominant during the golden age of arcades which lasted from 1970-1995.
Arcades are the machines that were produced from 1996-Now. These range from fighting, shooting, music, and interactive arcades.
RETRO
CURRENT
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These are the various categories of the different arcades you will find in Austin. Arcades come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors, so this guide will help you identify each category. The symbols will appear in the next pages to show the different types of arcades at various locations.
Pinball machines are mechanical games that require you to score points by bouncing a metal ball around a playfield.
Japanese arcades are popular machines from Japan that aren’t made available in the United States. These machines have to be imported straight from Japan.
Versus arcades are those that are made specifically to battle your friends or to compete in a tournament. The rewards aren’t tickets or your initials in the high score slot, just victory.
PINBALL
REDEMPTION
JAPANESE
VERSUS
Arcade Categories 6
Redemption games award a certain amount of tickets based on your skill. You usually can redeem the tickets for prizes at a booth in the arcade.
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AUSTIN
ARCADES
Austin Arcades 8
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ARCADE UFO
Arcade UFO is the only Japanese-style game center in Texas. With most of its arcades being imported from Japan, Arcade UFO has a very unique set of arcade games. While some may disappointed by the fact that it is a bit smaller than the other venues and no alcohol is allowed, it still doesn’t take away from the fact that it is a lot of fun. Many of their arcades are fighting games so it is easy to play the person sitting next you or even in the other room which brings back the competetive feel like the old days. With its close location to UT, it is a great place for students to have fun and take a break from studying.
Address: 3101 SpeedwayPrice: $Food: NoAlcohol: NoAge Group: All AgesYelp:Type of Arcades:
Austin Arcades 10
PAC-MANBATTLE ROYALE
2011Namco
2-4 Players
TEENAGE MUTANTNINJA TURTLES
1989Konami
1-4 Players
SUPER STREETFIGHTER IV
2010Capcom
1-2 Players
DO DON PACHI DAI FUKKATSU
2008AMI
1-2 Players
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BIRD’S BARBERSHOP
Address: Various LocationsPrice: $Food: NoAlcohol: YesAge Group: All AgesYelp: Type of Arcades:11 Press Start
Bird’s Barbershop is a very unique Austin treasure. It opened in 2006 not just as a place to get yourself a great haircut but as place for you to relax, enjoy a free Shiner beer, and play retro arcade games. The environment is filled with retro arcade art, great music, and friendly staff. Not only is the beer free, but the arcades are on free play as well. It is also nice to know that no matter where you are in Austin, you are not too far from a location There are five different locations that include 905 East 41st Street, 6800 Burnet Road, 1107 East 6th Street, 1902 South Congress, and 2100 South Lamar.
CENTIPEDE1981Atari
1 Player
ASTEROIDS1979Atari
1 Player
SPACE INVADERS1978Midway1 Player
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JR. PAC-MAN1983Midway1 Player
Category: Category:
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KUNG FU SALOON
Address: 510 Rio Grande St.Price: $$Food: NoAlcohol: YesAge Group: 21+Yelp: Type of Arcades:
Kung Fu Saloon is located in the West 6th Street area in downtown Austin. Offering a unique bar experience, Kung Fu Saloon is place where you can take your friends, have a few drinks, and play some great arcades. The atmosphere is great and is different from the other bars located on the other side of 6th Street. The decor includes pixelated art on the walls and Space Invaders characters incorporated in the masonry. With a full bar that includes 24 beers on tap, Kung Fu Saloon is sure to be on your list of favorite bars in Austin.
Austin Arcades 14
ULTIMATE MORTAL KOMBAT 31995Midway
1-2 Players
FOOSBALL2009
Performance2-4 Players
BIG BUCK HUNTER2000
Play Mechanix1-2 Players
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Category:
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PINBALLZ ARCADE
Address: 8940 Research BlvdPrice Range: $Food: YesAlcohol: BYOBAge Group: All AgesYelp: Type of Arcades:
Pinballz Arcade is 13,000 square feet of arcade fun. There are over two hundred games to play and it is ideal for both kids and adults. Not only can you play these games, but they are up for sale as well. This venue is so big that it has two floors. The first floor is dedicated to retro and redemption arcades while the top floor is filled with pinball machines. There is a prize center for you to purchase items with the many tickets you have earned. Pinballz Arcade also has its own cafe called Mikki’s Replay Café which offers not oonly snacks but dinner items as well. This place is the ideal arcade to relive the arcades of old.
Austin Arcades 16
TIME CRISIS 42006Namco
1-2 Players
TMNT:TURTLES IN TIME
1991Konami
1-4 Players
AIR HOCKEY 2007
Great American2 Players
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RECESS ARCADE BAR
Address: 222 East 6th St.Price: $Food: YesAlcohol: YesAge Group: 21+Yelp: Type of Arcades:17 Press Start
Recess Arcade Bar is located in the heart of historic 6th Street but offers a different experience than the other bars around it. Recess features different categories of arcades and the best part is that they are always on free play. With that being said, you can buy some drinks with their great specials and then head to your favorite arcade and play for as long as you like. If you feel hungry afterward, you can even order some food there as well. Just like Kung Fu Saloon, there is video game art all over the walls that really help to put you in the mood for video games and a night of fun.
KICK-IT2010Baytek
2-4 Players
TERMINATOR SALVATION
2010Namco
1-2 Players
STREET FIGHTER II
1991Capcom
1-2 Players
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Category: Category:
Category:
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HIDDEN
TREASURES
Hidden Treasures 20
HIDDEN
TREASURES
GALAGA1981Namco
1 Player
CRUIS’N USA1994Midway1 Player
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These arcades are located not at arcade businesses, but at random locations. It’s always good to see a random arcade somewhere knowing that you are only two quarters away from reliving some memories. Check out these various locations and the arcade games that are there.
Location:RoundersPizzeria
1203 W 6th St
Location:RoundersPizzeria
1203 W 6th St
MAXIMUM FORCE1997Midway
1-2 Players
HOOP FEVER2002ICE
2 Players
GOLDEN TEE LIVE2013BMI
1 Player
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BIG BUCK: SAFARI 2008
Play Mechanix1-2 Players
Location:PluckersWing Bar
3909 S Lamar
Location:PluckersWing Bar
3909 S Lamar
Location:PluckersWing Bar
3909 S Lamar
Location:SpincycleWashateria
2410 Riverside
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ARCADE
INDEX
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Arcade UFO
ARCADESPac-Man Battle Royale Pop’n Music 20: Fantasia DJ Max Technika 3Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3DX PlusMobile Suit Gundam vs Gundam N.E.X.T.Time Crisis 4In the Groove 2Tetris: The Grand Master 3Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSuper Puzzle Fighter II TurboMr. Driller GTekken Tag Tournament 2Persona 4 Arena
Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream MatchUltimate Marvel vs Capcom 3The King of Fighters XIIISoul Calibur 5Street Fighter X TekkenVirtua Fighter 5: Final ShowdownSkullgirlsMortal Kombat (2011)Rival Schools 2Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade EditionTekken 6: Bloodline RebellionCapcom vs SNK 2Guilty Gear XX: Accent CoreStreet Fighter III: 3rd StrikeDoDonPachi Daifukkatsu ver 1.5Twinkle Star Sprites
Bird’s BARBERSHOP
ARCADESCrystal CastlesSpace DuelSpace InvadersCentipedeAsteroidsJr. Pacman
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arcade
index
Use this index to look up what games each arcade has! They are all listed here for your convenience.
Kung Fu Saloon
ARCADESBig Buck Hunter IICentipedeDonkey KongFoosballGalagaGolden Tee LiveJoustKung Fu MasterMoon PatrolMortal Kombat IIIMs. Pac-ManNBA JamNFL Blitz 2000Skee BallSpace DuelStreet Fighter IISuper Contra
Pinballz Arcade
ARCADESArctic Thunder (Twin) Ballistics (Twin) Crazy Taxi
Cruis’n World (Twin) Hydro Thunder (Twin) Pole Position (sit down) Sega Super GT (Four Player) Tokyo Cop Tokyo Wars Area 51 Big Buck HunterCarnival King Crisis Zone Invasion: The AbductionMaze of Kings Revolution X Silent Scope EX Star Trek Voyager Target Terror Terminator 2 Judgment DayTerminator Salvation Time Crisis 3 Time Crisis 4 Vortex VR3Baby Pac-Man Asteroids Cocktail Battletoads Battlezone
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Beatstage Complete Mix Centipede Cabaret (mini) DDR ExtremeDefender Donkey Kong Excitebike Fighting Mania Galaga Galaga Cocktail Gauntlet Gauntlet: Dark Legacy Ghosts ‘n Goblins Guitar Hero ArcadeKung Fu Master Mario Bros. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Megatouch Fun ZoneMetal Slug 3 Missile Command MoCap Boxing Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat 4 Ms Pacman w/Multi-Game KitOperation Wolf Pac Man w/Multi-Pac Kit
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Percussion Master Pole Position (sit down) Popeye Police 911 2 Pump It Up Q*bert Rampage Sea Wolf Space Invaders Deluxe Simpsons (4-Player) Spider-Man (4-Player) Star Trek Voyager Star Wars Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Star Wars Trilogy Star Wars Pod Racer Arcade Street Fighter II: CE Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTempestTekken 5 TRON (fully restored) Tsurugi Ninja Warrior Ultracade Ultracade (cabaret) Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
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Virtual On Williams MulticadeWizard of Wor X-Men (6-Player) X-Men Vs. Streetfighter Zombie Revenge
PINBALLAddams FamilyAirborneAttack From MarsAvatarBaby Pac-Man Back to the FutureBanzai RunBatman Batman Forever Batman – The Dark Knight Big Guns Black HoleBlack KnightBlack Knight 2000 BlackoutBram Stoker’s Dracula Bride of Pin-Bot
Captain FantasticChampion PubCirqus Voltaire Class of 1812 Corvette Creature from the Black Lagoon Cyclone Demolition ManDiner Dirty HarryDoctor WhoDungeons & Dragons Eight Ball Deluxe Elvira and the Party MonstersF-14 TomcatFire! Firepower Fish Tales Flintstones FrankensteinFun House Genie Gilligan’s Island Godzilla Gorgar
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Grand Lizard Guns N’ Roses Haunted House High SpeedHookHula Hula Independence DayIndiana Jones Indiana Jones: The Pinball AdventureIndianapolis 500 Iron ManJack-Bot Johnny MnemonicJumping Jack Jurassic Park: Lost WorldKISS Lord of the Rings Lost in Space Medieval Madness Millionaire Monster Bash NBA Fast Break NFL (Dallas Cowboys) No Good Gofers Phantom of the Opera
Pinball MagicPin-Bot Pirates of the Caribbean Playboy Red & Ted’s Road ShowRevenge From MarsRocky and BullwinkleSafe CrackerScared Stiff Shrek Simpsons Simpsons Pinball Party Sopranos South Park Spider-Man Stargate Starship Troopers Star TrekStar Trek 25th AnniversaryStar Trek: The Next GenerationStar Wars Star Wars Episode 1Street Fighter II Strikes ‘N Spares Swords of Fury
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Tales from the Crypt Target Pool Terminator 2: Judgment DayTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesTheatre of Magic The Getaway: High Speed IIThe Last Action HeroThe Shadow Bally The Who’s TommyTransformers TRON: LegacyTwilight Zone Twister Whirlwind White Water WHO dunnit World Cup Soccer X-Files Xenon
VERSUSAir HockeyBasketballPuck Bowlers
Recess Arcade Bar
ARCADESMortal KombatTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesNBA JamMarvel Superheroes vs. Street FighterNFL BlitzArea 51 vs. Max ForceKnockout PunchingMrs. PacmanDonkey KongGallagaCentipedeIce Ball (a.k.a. Skeeball)Golden Tee 2012NBA on NBC Showtime GoldStreet Fighter 1 & 2Terminator 2 PinballGiant JengaGiant Connect 4Giant CheckersGiant ChessFrogger1943Pacman
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