Rembering Aladdin's Castle and other arcades from my youth...
I wish there were more arcades around this area. From what I've heard, all there is besides Golfland, Boomer's, D&B, bowling alleys, etc. is a Nickel City in the South bay.
My favorite arcade to go to as a kid was Aladdin's Castle at Sun Valley Mall in Concord, CA. From my vague memories, I remember they had these games at some point:
- Sunset Riders
- TMNT (4-Player)
- X-Men (6-Player)
- Street Fighter 2
- Dragon's Lair
- Mortal Kombat
- Killer Instinct
- Soul Caliber
- Primal Rage
- NBA Jam
- T2
- Neo Geo (4-slot)
- Point Blank
- Lethal Enforcers
- Area 51
From this list, you can tell I was an early 90s arcade gamer. There were also local Nickel Arcades around, one in Concord and one in San Ramon. I think it was about the same time when all the arcades started shutting down. I don't know if it was for financial or legal reasons or if the modern gaming industry just took over. I miss those times though.
There is also a local candy shop that is still around in Moraga, CA. Fudge Alley. They always have 3-4 games in the back that they would swap out as time went by. Some memorable games:
- WWF Wrestlefest
- Willow
- Rastan
- Double Dragon
- Neo Geo (2-slot)
- Super Off Road (3-player)
- Street Fighter 2
The last time I went there, his games were turned off. I think he had Crazy Taxi, Street Fighter 3, and a Neo Geo (2-slot). I don't think kids play them anymore. Thus, the owner just has them shut off.
Those were the days...
I wish there were more arcades around this area. From what I've heard, all there is besides Golfland, Boomer's, D&B, bowling alleys, etc. is a Nickel City in the South bay.
My favorite arcade to go to as a kid was Aladdin's Castle at Sun Valley Mall in Concord, CA. From my vague memories, I remember they had these games at some point:
- Sunset Riders
- TMNT (4-Player)
- X-Men (6-Player)
- Street Fighter 2
- Dragon's Lair
- Mortal Kombat
- Killer Instinct
- Soul Caliber
- Primal Rage
- NBA Jam
- T2
- Neo Geo (4-slot)
- Point Blank
- Lethal Enforcers
- Area 51
From this list, you can tell I was an early 90s arcade gamer. There were also local Nickel Arcades around, one in Concord and one in San Ramon. I think it was about the same time when all the arcades started shutting down. I don't know if it was for financial or legal reasons or if the modern gaming industry just took over. I miss those times though.
There is also a local candy shop that is still around in Moraga, CA. Fudge Alley. They always have 3-4 games in the back that they would swap out as time went by. Some memorable games:
- WWF Wrestlefest
- Willow
- Rastan
- Double Dragon
- Neo Geo (2-slot)
- Super Off Road (3-player)
- Street Fighter 2
The last time I went there, his games were turned off. I think he had Crazy Taxi, Street Fighter 3, and a Neo Geo (2-slot). I don't think kids play them anymore. Thus, the owner just has them shut off.
Those were the days...
