Reading the thread about someone finding his old arcade is still open made me think about my old spots and now I feel bummed (Thanks buddy
). I can only reminisce about the past and the places I used to hang out. I wish I was camera happy as a kid as I have little to no photos of these places.
Here were my favorite childhood spots with a few pictures and news articles about their closing:
Fudge Alley - Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga, CA - The owner retired in 2009 at the age of 80 and couldn't find anyone to take over (stinkin' economy). I just found out the space was sold and is going to be a Mediterranean restaurant opening in Fall. I'm guessing they renovated the whole place. I'll have to check it out one of these days. News Article (right column).
Pictures of the front of the shop and the last games that were in there (Neo Geo 4-Slot, SFIII, Crazi Taxi). This was the place of many firsts for me. My first time playing: Double Dragon, SFII, Rastan, Championship Sprint, Taxi Pinball, Neo Geo, D&D, Golden Axe (1 & RODA), etc. Also, a picture of the booths and walls signed by thousands of people over the years. So many memories.:
Rheem Valley Bowl - Moraga, CA - Demolished in the late 90s. Had about 3-4 walls lined with arcade games if I remember correctly. The land is now occupied by storage spaces I think. News article.
Picture just before it go torn down:
Aladdin's Castle - Sun Valley Mall, Concord, CA - Closed in the mid-90s and is now occupied by food places.
Dome Theater - Concord, CA - The adjacent arcade closed in the mid-90s and I believe it is now a Bally Total Fitness. The theater is still open however.
Here were my favorite childhood spots with a few pictures and news articles about their closing:
Fudge Alley - Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga, CA - The owner retired in 2009 at the age of 80 and couldn't find anyone to take over (stinkin' economy). I just found out the space was sold and is going to be a Mediterranean restaurant opening in Fall. I'm guessing they renovated the whole place. I'll have to check it out one of these days. News Article (right column).
Pictures of the front of the shop and the last games that were in there (Neo Geo 4-Slot, SFIII, Crazi Taxi). This was the place of many firsts for me. My first time playing: Double Dragon, SFII, Rastan, Championship Sprint, Taxi Pinball, Neo Geo, D&D, Golden Axe (1 & RODA), etc. Also, a picture of the booths and walls signed by thousands of people over the years. So many memories.:
Rheem Valley Bowl - Moraga, CA - Demolished in the late 90s. Had about 3-4 walls lined with arcade games if I remember correctly. The land is now occupied by storage spaces I think. News article.
Picture just before it go torn down:
Aladdin's Castle - Sun Valley Mall, Concord, CA - Closed in the mid-90s and is now occupied by food places.
Dome Theater - Concord, CA - The adjacent arcade closed in the mid-90s and I believe it is now a Bally Total Fitness. The theater is still open however.
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