The Middlesboro Mall in eastern Kentucky opened in October 1983 with anchors like Belk, JCPenney, Kmart and later Sears—becoming the small town’s main indoor shopping destination.
Local photos from the 1990s and Reddit discussions note that the Aladdin’s Castle arcade was located just inside one of the main entrances and remained active into the early 2000s, a nostalgic hub for pinball, DDR, Tekken and local teen hangouts.
Though the store has since closed (likely during early 2000s mall transitions), the mall remains open with anchors like Belk and Roses. The arcade is remembered fondly by locals as a rare example of 'pixel‑era magic' in rural Appalachia.