I remember when I was a kid, whenever we would get to the hotel, I'd scout it out for games. I remember finding them, but only in one instance do I actually remember the scene clearly.
I was staying at a Hyatt back in the 80s in Washington DC. I remember there was a Galaga cocktail in the lounge down by the lobby. I was on a "church" trip with the acolytes and we were going to serve in the big cathedral in DC, I forget what it is called.
Anyway, several of us camped by this game and played it over and over and over during the weekend. I had been to DC many, many times by this point, as I had family there, so there was no urgency for me to get out and see the sights.
I remember the great time I had with this group and playing this game late into the night. I remember the delight I had when I discovered this game.
Because of this experience, I'm particularly fond of Galaga cocktails. I have an upright, but would gladly replace it for a cocktail. I enjoy playing Galaga sitting down.
Anyone else scout out the hotels upon arrival back in the 80s? Got any memories of it?
- M1A
I was staying at a Hyatt back in the 80s in Washington DC. I remember there was a Galaga cocktail in the lounge down by the lobby. I was on a "church" trip with the acolytes and we were going to serve in the big cathedral in DC, I forget what it is called.
Anyway, several of us camped by this game and played it over and over and over during the weekend. I had been to DC many, many times by this point, as I had family there, so there was no urgency for me to get out and see the sights.
I remember the great time I had with this group and playing this game late into the night. I remember the delight I had when I discovered this game.
Because of this experience, I'm particularly fond of Galaga cocktails. I have an upright, but would gladly replace it for a cocktail. I enjoy playing Galaga sitting down.
Anyone else scout out the hotels upon arrival back in the 80s? Got any memories of it?
- M1A


Damn the bad luck!