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Del Amo Fashion Square was one of the chain’s signature mall outposts, opening in the late 1970s / early ’80s boom when Bally was carpeting America’s shopping centers with blinking marquees. Retail historians note Del Amo’s Castle was store #127, wedged between McDonald’s and B. Dalton—recorded in South Bay history blogs. It began as a Le Mans Speedway when it opened in July 1972….
Gold Coast Hotel & Casino’s 70-lane Bowling Center also houses a mid-size arcade, stocked with NBA Hoops, Jurassic Park, and plush-prize cranes—perfect for family tournaments after league play. References Gold Coast Hotel – Bowling & Arcade
Fun Zone, opened 2013 on Monroe Highway, is a compact FEC offering indoor inflatables, laser tag, and a 40-game redemption arcade. Local parents praise its unlimited-play wristband nights and modern card-swipe system. References Google Maps: Fun Zone Pineville (photos show arcade)
Fun Junction opened in 2000 on Erie Boulevard and became a Syracuse fixture for slot-car racing, redemption games, and vintage pinball. Though the original storefront closed in 2018, its Facebook page notes occasional pop-up events preserving the Fun Junction brand. References Fun Junction Closes
Fun Factory opened in 2012 inside an industrial warehouse on SE 36th Street, pairing indoor go-karts with 40 redemption games and a nine-hole glow-golf course—still operating as Harvey County’s only full FEC. References Fun Factory Newton – Official Site
Full Tilt opened in 2014 downtown as a hybrid bar-arcade hosting 50 pinballs and retro cabinets—Addams Family, Galaga—along with craft beer taps. It closed in 2020, but Battle Creek Enquirer articles chronicle its community tournaments. References Battle Creek Enquirer (2014 opening)
Crestwood Plaza (1957–2013) welcomed Exhilarama in 1992, billing it as “St. Louis’ largest indoor amusement center” with motion simulators, mini-golf, and 100+ arcade games. It closed when the mall emptied in 2006. References Wikipedia: Crestwood Court
Doc and Laddy’s opened in 1998 off I-35 as a family fun park featuring go-karts, batting cages, and a 60-game arcade packed with ticket redemption favorites and classic racers like Daytona USA. It quickly became a weekend staple for Baylor students and Waco families thanks to weekday “Quarter Mania” promotions. The venue closed in 2004 following a property sale; archived ads from the Waco…
Operated 1990-2005 near Sears. Wikipedia
Open 1989-2010 by the food court. Wikipedia