When we were kids, our parents weren’t fans of these loud, raucous machines that kept us entertained long before the internet existed. Now that we’re adults, we can play them whenever we want, even at home—if we can get our kids to give us a turn!
Or, be the best boss ever and add one to the office breakroom.
Arcade games are a proven way to improve hand-eye coordination, but this one takes it to a much higher level by involving your entire body. Twin hoops let you compete with friends or simply alternate between them to unwind after a busy day at work. Unlike many other arcade games, this one doesn’t have flashing lights or loud buzzers, just the satisfying sound of the ball going through the net, watching your points increase on the LED scoreboard.
A High-Tech Coffee Table
3-Sided Cocktail Arcade MachineYour friends might suspect you “borrowed” this classic game from a nearby pub, because it has everything found on commercial machines except a slot for quarters. It features two sets of controls to allow two-person play in horizontal mode or single-player use in vertical mode. More than 1,000 games, including Pac-Man, Frogger, Dig Dug, Asteroids, and many more keep even the most demanding players hooked. The added Bluetooth option allows it to play your favorite music in between games.
Velociraptors in the Game Room!
Jurassic Park Pinball Machine by SternPinball wizards will find themselves going back in time 65 million years to Isla Nubar and experiencing the thrill of being chased by dinosaurs every time they play this arcade-style machine. A roaring T-Rex dominates the playing field, while players work the flippers to corral the raptors in their pen. Flashing lights, movie-themed music, and loud pings as the balls bounce off interactive targets provide a lively and mesmerizing experience.
Bowling with a Twist
Barrington Coventry Collection 10' Roll and Score GameThis game of skill requires players to roll a ball up the 10-foot wooden deck, making it leap up the ramp and into the scoring rings protected by a metal cage. High scores are rewarded with exciting sound effects. The LED scoreboard, a handsome oak finish, and antique-style graphics give it a classic appearance straight out of a 1950s-era arcade, making it great décor for a man cave or enjoying a prime location in the family entertainment room.
The Real Arcade Experience
Legends UltimateMany of us spent countless hours playing stand-up arcade games virtually identical to this one, converting stacks of quarters into flashing lights and throbbing sound effects and manipulating the trackball, spinners, and joysticks. Equipped with a 24-inch high-definition screen and stereo speakers, it’s an ideal way to liven up a home entertainment room or the office breakroom. It arrives ready to play more than 300 games, including classic Space Invaders, Tetris, and Centipede, with an additional 200 available via ArcadeNet.