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Lakeshore Mall opened in 1992 along U.S. 27 in Sebring. Suite 1 became home to a Cyberstation arcade around 2000, offering Ridge Racer, Dance Dance Revolution, and plush-prize claw machines. Highlands County locals recall “Two-for-Tuesday Tokens” promoted in the *Highlands Today* shopper (2004). References Wikipedia: Lakeshore Mall (Sebring)
When the Illini Union first opened in 1941, it’s basement included a “Rec Room” with an impressive 14 lane bowling alley and 12 table billiards hall. In the early 1970’s pinball games were added and in the mid 1970’s, arcade video games. Classics like Asteroids and Missile Command were among the line up circa 1983. In 1980, there were 91 games in the Union, Ice Rink and tunnel in the…
XS New York debuted in 1998 at 1457 Broadway as a multi-level indoor theme park: motion simulators, a 300-game arcade, and a laser-tag arena. It closed in 2000 after underperforming holiday seasons, per New York Times coverage. ReferencesNY Times, 27 Jan 2000, “Times Square Arcade to Close”
WonderWorks Orlando—the upside-down science center on International Drive—opened **March 1998** with 100+ interactive exhibits plus a redemption-style “WonderWorks Arcade” that still operates on the third floor. Although the corporate office once used 20 N Orange Ave. for mailing, the attraction itself sits at 9067 I-Drive, drawing 700,000 visitors a year. References WonderWorks Orlando…
Originally called Mutiny Bay, this arcade was a massive 18,000 square feet of video and pinball games when it opened in 1993. Skeletons and treasure chests filled with “gold” set the mood. The arcade was operated by Namco until sometime in the 2000’s, when it closed. A new arcade, The Cove, operates on the property today. References INSIDE THE NEW LAS VEGAS: Gambling for Children Wikipedia:…
Yauco Plaza opened **1987** along PR-2. Its Time Out arcade (Local 53) offered Ridge Racer and plush coquí prizes until circa 2014, when the wing was redeveloped for medical offices. ReferencesWikipedia list – Yauco Plaza entry
Wilton Mall opened in 1990 to capture Saratoga race-season traffic. By the mid-1990s a Time Out arcade near Dick’s Sporting Goods buzzed with Tekken 3, ticket cranes and Wednesday “Quarter Mania” specials. The unit closed circa 2012 when the wing was re-tenanted for dining. References Wikipedia: Wilton Mall
WestGate Mall debuted in 1983. Local directory maps from 1992 list Time Out near Belk, remembered for NBA Jam lines and plush Cavaliers prizes. It operated into the late-2000s before making way for a shoe retailer. References Wikipedia: WestGate Mall (SC)
Walnut Square opened in 1980. A Time Out beside the carousel entertained carpet-mill families with Gauntlet and ticket skee-ball until circa 2014, when the mall downsized. References Wikipedia: Walnut Square Mall
Valley Hills Mall (1978) listed Time Out on its lower level by 1989. Hickory teens recall Mortal Kombat II tournaments and plush Panthers swag until the arcade’s closure circa 2013. References Wikipedia: Valley Hills Mall