Five US Arcades Showcase Classic Games

Several retro arcades across the U.S. offer distinct ways to revisit classic gaming. Portal Pinball Arcade in Acworth, Georgia, uses timed admission for unlimited free-play pinball, with tables spanning decades. In Rochester, Minnesota, The Machine Shed pairs classic games with walls of pop-culture memorabilia, while York, Pennsylvania’s Timeline Arcade emphasizes an immersive, nostalgic atmosphere. Starfighters Arcade in Mesa, Arizona, combines classic games and pinball with colorful lighting and pop-culture displays. Manitou Springs Penny Arcade in Colorado offers more than 500 games and rides, many still playable for a quarter.