phrenzy
New member
Hello everyone,
Just thought I'd introduce myself since I'm new here. I didn't see a forum or thread for introductions so I figured I put it here in the General forum. Please feel free to move if there's a more appropriate spot.
So... where to start... Well, I'm Steve. I'm a Software Engineer living in the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio.
About a month ago I went to a charity wine tasting and silent auction event that was held at a local... ehem... "banquet facility" called the Taj Ma Garaj. It isn't so much a banquet facility as a very quirky Porsche museum housing an extensive, personal collection of Porsches from the 60's through current models. A guy with way too much money bought this huge warehouse / industrial complex and has turned it into his personal garage and 'play center.'
Here's the website if you'd like to see this place: http://www.tajmagaraj.com/
So you might be asking yourself "What does this have to do with arcade games?" Well, on the upper floor of this facility is a room called "The Taj Lounge" which houses several fully restored, free play arcade and pinball machines. I managed to wander up there during the wine tasting, located Centipede and played for about two hours. A flood of my childhood memories came rushing back. Suddenly I realized... "Hey, I could have MY OWN game room!"
I fear this may be a long, expensive and time-consuming couple of decades. lol
Anyway, pleased to make your acquaintance!
Just thought I'd introduce myself since I'm new here. I didn't see a forum or thread for introductions so I figured I put it here in the General forum. Please feel free to move if there's a more appropriate spot.
So... where to start... Well, I'm Steve. I'm a Software Engineer living in the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio.
About a month ago I went to a charity wine tasting and silent auction event that was held at a local... ehem... "banquet facility" called the Taj Ma Garaj. It isn't so much a banquet facility as a very quirky Porsche museum housing an extensive, personal collection of Porsches from the 60's through current models. A guy with way too much money bought this huge warehouse / industrial complex and has turned it into his personal garage and 'play center.'
Here's the website if you'd like to see this place: http://www.tajmagaraj.com/
So you might be asking yourself "What does this have to do with arcade games?" Well, on the upper floor of this facility is a room called "The Taj Lounge" which houses several fully restored, free play arcade and pinball machines. I managed to wander up there during the wine tasting, located Centipede and played for about two hours. A flood of my childhood memories came rushing back. Suddenly I realized... "Hey, I could have MY OWN game room!"
I fear this may be a long, expensive and time-consuming couple of decades. lol
Anyway, pleased to make your acquaintance!


