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fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

My parents opened a bowling center when I was an infant. Now, I'm a millionaire thanks to my professional bowling career.

My parents had family visiting the small town where we all still live. It was the mid-80s, and bowling was just becoming a thing in bigger cities like Sydney.
Skiing
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic's latest device has a swiveling display

The RG Rotate will run on Android, feature an aluminum alloy frame and come in Polar Black and Aurora Silver. Anbernic's video detailed that the handheld will have a 'proprietary ultra-thin alloy hinge' that went through 'high-durability testing.'
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#pinball
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
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Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

Devils on the Moon Pinball for Playdate offers a satisfying pinball experience with simple controls and impressive physics.
fromInside Edition
1 month ago
Board games

Women's Pinball Club In NYC Thrives On Friendly Competition

Belles and Chimes is a New York City club for women who are passionate about pinball.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Demons and pinball are a perfect match

Devils on the Moon Pinball offers a unique pinball experience on the Playdate with engaging gameplay and occult themes.
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Red Hook Pinball Museum lets you play with the exhibits

The Red Hook Pinball Museum in Brooklyn offers a vintage pinball experience and fosters community engagement through free play and social interaction.
Games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

Devils on the Moon Pinball for Playdate offers a satisfying pinball experience with simple controls and impressive physics.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

Grocery store experiences have changed significantly, with the decline of kiddie rides due to safety concerns and shifting children's interests.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
#emporium-arcade-bar
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fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar in San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Film
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Retro Rewind Lets You Run Your Own '90s Era Blockbuster And It Rules

Retro Rewind is a video store simulator game that authentically captures the charm and nostalgia of 1990s movie rental shops with detailed mechanics and genuine character.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

He put a Skee-Ball machine in his SF home. 16 years later, he has an empire.

Joey 'The Cat' Mucha, world Skee-Ball champion, opened Mission Arcade in San Francisco, a venue combining competitive Skee-Ball with arcade games, cocktails, and food.
Video games
fromMedium
1 month ago

The calm and charm of cosy games in a chaotic world

Cosy games have become a major cultural movement, with titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley selling tens of millions of copies by offering players safe, peaceful worlds without failure states or time pressure.
#analog-hobbies
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Play Vintage Games at the Red Hook Pinball Museum

On this guided visit to the Red Hook Pinball Museum, guests will learn about the game's evolution from lawn bowling in Europe in the 1500's, through its journey across the Atlantic. See an original 1800's bagatelle machine, the first to feature a spring-loaded plunger, and then move forward to 1931 with Whiffle, the first coin-operated pinball machine ever made.
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#industry-night
#arcade-gaming
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

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

Two U.S. arcades claim the title of world's largest: Funspot in New Hampshire and Galloping Ghost in Illinois, each offering unique collections and experiences despite the semantic distinction.
Games
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

The Detour offers free unlimited arcade and pinball play on the first Tuesday of each month with any food or drink purchase, featuring 40+ games and craft beverages in San Francisco.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

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

Two U.S. arcades claim the title of world's largest: Funspot in New Hampshire and Galloping Ghost in Illinois, each offering unique collections and experiences despite the semantic distinction.
Games
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

The Detour offers free unlimited arcade and pinball play on the first Tuesday of each month with any food or drink purchase, featuring 40+ games and craft beverages in San Francisco.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Circus Circus revives long-gone game on the Vegas Strip

Circus Circus revived bingo on the Las Vegas Strip with Lucky's Bingo Room, offering low-cost, paper-card sessions aimed at budget-minded visitors.
fromEngadget
2 years ago

The best board games to gift and play this year

This is for that friend that finishes the Wordle in three tries and solves the purple clues first in Connections. League of the Lexicon reminds me a bit of Trivial Pursuit - players or teams take turns asking everyone questions from a double-sided card with answers on the back. Questions come in five categories and cover synonyms, word origins, spelling, definitions, archaic words, grammar, linguistic trivia and more.
Books
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The Best Mountain Biking Video Game Ever Just Hit Console

MAVRIX launches on PlayStation and Xbox with a 100 km² open world, Slopestyle mode, new tricks and trails, improved bike physics, and ongoing updates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum's favourite game | Dominik Diamond

She is the glue that holds our family together. But right now, I am kicking her ass at video game bowling, and it feels good! In the 00s, my mum was the best Wii Bowling player in the world. She was unbeatable. Strike after strike after strike. The Dudette in our family's Big Lebowski. So when she said she was coming to visit us in Canada, I thought the time was right to buy the updated Nintendo Switch Sports version of her favourite game.
Video games
#pokemon
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Video games

The official Pokemon pinball machine has an animatronic Pikachu and a Master Ball plunger

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Video games

The official Pokemon pinball machine has an animatronic Pikachu and a Master Ball plunger

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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Stern Built a Pokemon Pinball Machine Where Ramps Catch Pikachu - Yanko Design

Stern Pinball's Pokémon table converts Pokémon adventure progression into mechanical pinball gameplay with biomes, catching/training shots, Gym Battles, Team Rocket multiballs, and an Arena.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Top Ten (Unexpected) Board Game Side Effects

Board gaming hobbies produce unexpected psychological effects including reality distortion, media immersion, and travel fantasies beyond anticipated expenses and space concerns.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

There were lots of good stuff in this week's Convergence Showcase too, including another peek at Mouse: P.I. for Hire as we get to see one of the game's bosses for the first time. This first-person shooter with rubber-hose animation is set to arrive on March 19. There were other welcome announcements for me in this showcase. First, there was a release date for the Zelda-inspired adventure Gecko Gods.
Video games
#retro-gaming-handheld
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Board games
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Embracing board games as a winning strategy for digital detox

Long Island's tabletop gaming expo celebrates handcrafted, tactile board, card, miniature, and role-playing games, highlighting physical interaction and indie creators.
Games
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Nintendo's Game Boy Jukebox Plays Pokemon Music on 45 Swappable Cartridges - Yanko Design

Nintendo released a non-functional Game Boy replica that plays Pokémon Red and Blue's 8-bit soundtrack through swappable cartridges, celebrating the franchise's 30-year anniversary.
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

27 Games You'll Pull Out For Every Family Or Friends Game Night

Wavelength and Jenga are accessible, conversation-starting party games suitable for family and casual gatherings, offering simple rules and broad player ages.
Board games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The tiles that bind: How mahjong is bring generations together

Mahjong is becoming increasingly accessible in Bay Area public spaces, attracting diverse, intergenerational players and organized tutorial events.
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