McCain Mall in North Little Rock opened in 1973 and soon hosted an Aladdin’s Castle arcade at 3929 McCain Boulevard. A 1988 *Arkansas Gazette* feature touts the mall’s “newest high-tech games” arriving at Aladdin’s Castle just in time for summer break.
Patrons remember the glow of Street Fighter II showdowns echoing beneath the mall’s skylights and a redemption counter stocked with Razorbacks keychains. The arcade operated into the early 2000s before the space was reworked for apparel retail.
