Which of these two arcades is the "world largest"-and does it matter?

"In New Hampshire, just off the western shore of the vacation destination Lake Winnipesaukee, there's a town called Laconia. With a population somewhere south of 17,000, it's barely a blip on a map—except on Bike Week, when around 300,000 motorcyclists swarm the place. On the other, quieter weeks of the year, Laconia is best known as the unlikely home of Funspot, the world's largest arcade."

"Meanwhile, in Brookfield, Illinois, about 45 minutes west of Chicago and the shores of Lake Michigan, you'll find Galloping Ghost Arcade, a sprawling suburban palace with a nondescript exterior hiding a mind-blowing collection. With over 1,000 arcade cabinets (plus a further 46 pinball machines), Galloping Ghost is the world's largest arcade."

"Funspot is spread across multiple floors of a discordant series of structures, housing everything from a throwback mini-golf course to a small go-kart track for the little ones. There's even a 20-lane bowling alley. It's all inside and protected from the harsh northeastern weather, making Funspot a four-season source of entertainment."

Funspot in Laconia, New Hampshire, and Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois, both claim the title of world's largest arcade in the United States. Funspot, founded in 1952 by Robert M. Lawton, originated as an indoor mini-golf and penny-arcade pavilion and has expanded across multiple connected buildings on a slope. The facility spans several floors and includes a throwback mini-golf course, go-kart track, 20-lane bowling alley, and the American Classic Arcade Museum. Galloping Ghost Arcade features over 1,000 arcade cabinets plus 46 pinball machines in a sprawling suburban location near Chicago. While only one can technically be the largest by measurement, both establishments represent premier gaming destinations offering distinct collections and experiences.

Read at Ars Technica