Running a Retro Arcade Museum - My First Year

[@faenethlorhalien]

That's been a lot of work for sure, but, mate, remember that, to many of us, you're living the dream we always had as kids.

[@rufnusd8730]

This is beautiful. If I had every quarter back from Battlezone, my house would be paid for right now. That game was insane for its time.

[@therackrunner9112]

I worked in an arcade back in the early 90s, one of the best nostalgic jobs I've ever had! Great memories! We no longer have arcades in my area!

[@dcashley303]

2024 will hopefully be the year I can make a trip to the arcade. Feel teary eyed just thinking about it! So happy this exists, well done everyone who has kept it going.

[@oldschoolanthems]

A lot of work and a lot of thanks to all those who have helped, but thanks especially to YOU. Without yourself non of this would have ever happened.. Thankyou!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you mate it’s much appreciated. Happy new year too 🎉

[@8bitDNA]

There are KZbinrs on this platform with 10X your subscribers that have their subs send them games with the promise of opening up museums. Empty promises but you here just got it done!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It’s a huge thanks to my subscribers like your self and the community help loan some of their machines. Happy new year 🥳

[@duncanself5111]

Good luck in 2024 Onwards & upwards

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year to you 🎉

[@warrentaylor5131]

Thanks looking forward to visiting

[@ArcadeAzrall]

What a fantastic year it's been, Alex. Thanks for letting me be a part of the journey and I can't wait to see what 2024 brings!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Allan you’ve been a huge help at the museum and it’s much appreciated mate it really is. Happy new year my good friend

[@properjob2311]

I still need to come and visit the archive

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Please do and happy new year 🥳

[@arcadeblogger]

Rome wasn't built in a day! Great stuff Alex. Here's to 2024!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Luv ya Tony and happy new year 🥳

[@robertjones3223]

I was lucky enough to be in your (arcade archive) part of the UK, with my son, it was great to be able to share with him what arcades used to be like, thank you to you and your team for creating and maintaining this space

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🥳

[@sparkmanuk]

Well worth a visit to anyone that have not been!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏

[@onaretrotip]

Time flies! Congratulations on a hugely successful first year mate. Onwards and upwards. Happy New Year!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year Pete and see you at steve’s meet 👍

[@ctrlaltrees]

Wow, how has it been a whole year!? I've been down 4 or 5 times this year and it's always a good time. Keep up the good work!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Rees and happy new year to you mate 🥳

[@Asobitech]

Congratulations on making it a year in. It is wonderful to see all the hard work put into it. And the community coming together to help out. Here's to many more years ahead.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Asobi It’s much appreciated especially from you a pillar of the community. Will you be at revival next year ?

[@peterpablo9000]

That's cool!! i'm about a 2 hour drive away from your museum i'm going to come visit some time in 2024 for sure!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Cool 😎 👍 Happy new year 🥳

[@CaptNRetro]

I need to come across the pond and see the place for myself...place looks fantastic and I can help ya fix that Gun Fight! Merry Christmas buddy! Happy New Year!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Would be great to see you again mate and thank you so much for your support over the years. Happy new year 🥳

[@Chriva]

Always the highlight of the day when Retro Hardy releases a new video :)

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year mate 🥳

[@NottsGamer]

Congratulations on your first year success mate, here's to many more!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you Rob and happy new year mate 🥳

[@electricadventures]

You are definitely living the dream, the arcade has come together so well, with an absolutely fantastic lineup of machines, something for everyone's taste. Hats off to your volunteers they have done an amazing job getting everything up and running (and keeping it running). You know I love the older machines, so can't wait for some of the new barn finds and what treasures have surfaced. I did manage to fix a few machines for Christmas, on a bit of a break to recharge at the moment.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you Tony I can’t wait to catch up on your channel at the weekend and see what you’ve done. Happy new year my good friend 🎉

[@senilyDeluxe]

Literally watching this on a 1976 Atari Night Driver arcade machine lol. Yeah one or two machines refusing to work is kinda normal at my local museum here in Seligenstadt. Next month, it's two different machines. Sometimes, they all work though.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Oh that’s interesting would love to visit some time, do you have a KZbin channel or website?

[@MichaelKing-vm5wv]

Hi Alex. We've got a long weekend in the Cotswolds booked for 17th-19th of May 2024. Really hope you guys are open then so I can visit with the wife and kids.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

We will be if you come on a the Saturday. We shall have some dates up very soon so you can book. Thanks for your support

[@MichaelKing-vm5wv]

@@TheArcadeArchive superb - will keep an eye out. Happy New Year sir

[@jumpingeneral]

Hey Alex Follow your dreams. I hope the hobby turns into a full time career. Press forward. Health is wealth 🙏

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you my friend and happy new year 🥳

[@jeremyc7786]

Congratulations on all you've achieved with the museum, Alex, it's a huge thing you've done for the community. Wishing you all the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you Jeremy 🙏 Happy new years 🥳

[@filejacker00]

Well done lad 💜

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏

[@bobbus_74]

I love this place. you're doing a great job Alex. See you at the Arcade Archive in 2024 mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Bob and happy new year buddy 😊

[@bobbus_74]

@@TheArcadeArchive and to you Alex. All the best mate.

[@DaveRepairs]

well dont forget that you can tell that Cave guy to move over and use his space for making intros etc. Yes make best use of that area, don't forget wheel chairs for that. I know u spoke to me about running the arcade, but you get there. I am now planning on opening up and sell replica games.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks dave Hope you can make the visit soon Happy new year 🥳

[@nerdygeezer78]

Good to see a vid from you & wow how quick did that year go

[@Paul-qg3iw]

Coming next year in 2024 - thank you for making this wonderful collection and allowing us to share the passion and joy. Happy New Year.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🥳

[@HappyCodingZX]

congratulations Alex, it was so great to meet you at Crash and also to come down to the arcade, it's a shame you weren't there when I was. From my point of view, in terms of that extra room I found myself wishing that there some of the other arcade elements that added to the atmosphere - the coin pushers, coin-op horse racing games, even the very old fashioned bandits and bagatelles, most of which I suspect would need some kind of license unless you had them payout in old money that could only be used on those actual machines. Also, although it would take up too much space, I also fancied a few games of pool. Anyway, those are my thoughts, good luck with the future!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I would love to add some old cromptons penny pushers but it’s space unfortunately mate or I would do. Thanks for coming down and supporting the museum I’m just sorry I wasn’t there. Happy new year

[@HappyCodingZX]

@@TheArcadeArchive just dropped you an email but I'll reply here too - I get that the space is limited but some of those 2p pushers are quite small. I love the old mechanical '1d' machines to but I imagine they are a maintenance nightmare. You could make that first room a '70s' room though, with the electronic and mechanical mix - I mean, I didn't mind the 80s music but it was a bit odd playing 1970s machines whilst listening to Wham :P - and finally, somehow, someway you need to get a really classy em pinball machine, something like Mata Hari would be stellar.

[@davidbanner9001]

What an achievement, well done.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏

[@Daz555Daz]

See you and Neil in the new year for sure!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Fantastic and happy new year 🥳

[@johnnyretro1975]

It is unbelievable what you all have achieved people can't underestimate how hard it is to keep these old games running that's why not lot of people can do this big thanks to you all for keeping Retro alive you are just amazing people to the retro community and it sounds like Holly is amazing person to have doing all this just outstanding 100 percent respect to you all you've got to get the sit down starwars in there that was just so good as kid playing that at my local cafe in school lunch break xx❤❤

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much for your kind words it’s much appreciated. Your have to come and visit as I love hearing all the stories people have of the arcades they used to go to bitd. Happy new year 🥳

[@Retro_B8]

What a first year you have had mate, definatly one of my highlights was being able to come visit you in the arcade and the cave upstairs, class day. I cant wait to see some of the restoration videos, i loved having a look in there to see how things work, see you again sometime this year!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I really appreciate you making the trek down to the museum as it’s a long way for you to come. Happy New year mate 🎉

[@Retro_B8]

@@TheArcadeArchive it was worth it just for the cream cakes mate ha ha ha

[@billiondollarman3847]

Wow!! BATTLEZONE!.. ain't seen that since 1980..too young and small to reach the view hole.. the 3d vector grafix were the future😮 Awesome 😎🕹️

[@ShaunsArcade]

Nice one Cheeky Chops! Hope to be down again in the first half of 2024 for a game and a good old chin wag!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Shaun and happy new year mate.🥳 Got a nice surprise coming for may I hope you can make it 😉

[@Shaunholley]

Definitely 👍

[@tigheklory]

Congrats Alexis!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Tighe and happy new year to you and your family 🎉

[@wepif]

Great work this year. My friends and I had really good afternoon on our visit and was an absolute pleasure to meet and chat with you. Look forward to seeing what 2024 brings.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Glad you enjoyed the day Happy new year 🥳

[@Ed-eq5kd]

Nice one Alex, sooo much work goes into what you do, to create what you have, amazing stuff. See you soon mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Ed and happy new year mate 🥳

[@Sinisteve]

You’re doing a top job Alex, just a bit gutted you’re so far from me that I can’t support you more with visits. Will definitely get over to you and Neil next year👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hopefully at another Ukvac meet early spring 👍 Happy new year mate 🎉

[@Huddison]

Fun watch. I really must pay a visit to the museum.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks and happy new year 🥳

[@Evercade_Effect]

I have really enjoyed taking this journey with you. I subbed to your second channel as well and look forward to seeing what you do in 2024.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate Hopefully get a live video up soon on that second channel 👍

[@eobet]

Watching this reminds me of going to WW1 & WW2 air shows with my dad, where all the old guys still kept the planes running. They’re all dead now and I wonder if all of those planes are still working… I suspect a similar fate awaits these machines, especially since they weren’t built to last.

[@ryanyoder7573]

Those airplanes weren’t either but many still fly. Although it’s getting harder to keep them running.

[@kenknight5983]

I was wondering about Paperboy. You should do a 3d scan of the bike handle controller- it would be good to preserve the design, and I've always wanted to 3d print my own

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Cool idea! 😎👍

[@OneSwitch]

You're doing a brilliant job collectively. Keep it up! Really enjoy your videos. All the best for 2024.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you mate and happy new year 🥳

[@Retro_Russ_]

Well done to you Alex and your fantastic team supporting you!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Russ and happy new year 🥳

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Merry Xmas to you Thanks for keeping alive the arcades of my childhood 😊

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@TheArcadeArchive the same to you 😊

[@jasonglasper8109]

Just back from visiting the Archive today n I've gotta say Alex I didn't just like it I loved it. Huge shame you wasn't there but Holly was good enuff to explain that u were taking some much deserved time off. Was great day tho and Holly and Tony Made us feel very welcome indeed, there a credit to you and the Archive! Jay 👌👊

[@mattcole6230]

Brilliant success and cant wait to visit in 2024!! Well done Alex.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🎉

[@atomnetton]

The only new years resolution I have is to take a drive over to see the cave and archive soon. Its mind blowing what you've managed to do in a short time. Happy new year Alex!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and look forward to seeing you. Happy new year 🥳

[@RetroSK3L3]

Wow what a year!! Its been a real privilege to come visit the Arcade and I'm really looking forward to what 2024 brings. Happy New Year to you and the team.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Matt it’s been great having you and the kids in the museum. Happy new year 🥳

[@flatcapmachine]

Cant believe its been a year already, congratulations on everything youve all achieved so far and heres to a great 2024. Fingers crossed i'll be able to make the journey down soon.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hope you can visit Happy new year 🥳

[@GeorgeStevens-ww7cx]

Awesome work my dude 😎💯 I'm In my 50s living in a very rural area so arcade 1ups let me live a bit of that. Closest real arcade is hundreds of miles

[@ewstargamer]

The arcade is an awesome place to visit just wished I lived closer, hopefully get over to see you guys again soon Great video mate 👍

[@cashox4]

Really have to make my way up to the museum one of these days ! congrats for the first year of existence !!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🥳

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

Can't believe its been a year already, really hoping to get down to see you next year. Look forward to the gun fight videos, be great to see it come back to life. Really hope things work out for you mate. Happy New year to you and your family.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Dave, Always nice to see a comment from you and you’re still watching my videos. Thanks for your support and happy new year mate 🎉

[@zamiadams4343]

I'll be down there to visit you next year Alex, LOVE the channel mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much and happy new year 🥳

[@raggersragnarsson6255]

An amazing first year to come this far. I'm so looking forward to visiting the arcade and also the RMC Cave. Hopefully this year. Well done sir and all the team. Happy New Year!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much and happy new year 🥳

[@raggersragnarsson6255]

@@TheArcadeArchive Happy New Year

[@Champion2D]

Major congrats on your first year Alex 🙂👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate and happy new year 🥳

[@sonykroket]

God bless you people. I wish I could come visit but I´m in another country lol.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Maybe one day Happy new year and thanks for your support 🥳

[@bluetonic78]

Well done, Alex! Proud of what you've achieved mate. So pleased to see you do well and go from strength to strength after all these years! Happy New Year mate and all the best for 2024! 😊

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Alex happy new year to you too 🎉

[@JayPase]

Wishing all Arcadians a very Happy New Year in 2024 🎉 Foundation is laid and I'm excited to see how the Museum evolves !

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@_smarty]

Great roundup of your 1st year Alex, you've done a cracking job. Great move with the entrance room, I think that will suit the space well, and the music license, another great move to really add to the atmosphere in the arcade space. Well done bud.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Martin it’s much appreciated especially from you my good friend. Happy new 🎉

[@stewsretroreviews]

You've all done amazing job mate 👍 I'm hoping to get down there sometime this year if possible.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@jasonglasper8109]

A year already that's awesome Alex you must be so pleased with how well the Archive has flourished. I'm over this weekend coming and really looking forward to the visit. Hopefully you will have the Rygar jamma up n running for me to show u my stuff. Keep up the good work 😊👌

[@TheArcadeArchive]

You coming this Saturday jason ?

[@jasonglasper8109]

@@TheArcadeArchive Yes the 6th 👍

[@arcadeages3917]

Way to go Alex. incredible to see how far you have taken this hobby since I joined the channel many many ears ago. Bravo!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Yea it’s quite unbelievably really when you go back and watch my first video which I don’t recommend 😂 thanks mate and happy new year 🥳

[@retroimportgamer513]

Enjoyed that Alex, was interesting to hear about the troubles you've experienced, can imagine it's been quite stressful organising everything for it to run smoothly, that support must have been invaluable Really wanted to visit during this past year but been a year full of problems for me. Really hope I can make it down early next year. All the best, the plans sound great 👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Yea shame I missed you earlier in the year but hopefully you can pop down and play your favourite game Outrun next year and you can give me a challenge 😊 Happy new year mate 🎉

[@rollerxcore]

Great to see the arcade coming together and going from strength to strength. Sounds like you have a great team behind you 🤟 I can't wait to visit it once. everything settles down in the year. Have a great new year 👌

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Ed Would be great to see you it been ages. Happy new year mate 🎉

[@griffo83X]

Great stuff Alex wish i lived closer , i look forward to your videos in the New year onwards and upwards ,, cheers and All the Best for 2024

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year mate and thanks for your support over the years

[@thegreatjonzini]

Such a great experience when I visited a few months ago. So glad things are normalising a bit. Congratulations on your hard work and the team 🥂

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate and happy new year 🥳

[@doctornovocalcords]

Congratulations on all that you're doing with the arcade - it looks superb in every respect and your passion and commitment really comes through. I've only just come across your channel and thoroughly enjoyed this and the Robocop videos so far. I'm a long way away but definitely plan to visit as soon as I'm able to. Very best of luck for 2024!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏 Happy new year 🥳

[@mogwaay]

Happy New Year's Alex, I cant believe it's only been a year! I loved my visit but it looks like you've got a lot of new great stuff so I really need to pop back to see what's changed. All the best for 2024!

[@raggersragnarsson6255]

Happy New Year to Alex and all the team. I couldn't believe it was only a year as well. It seems a lot longer. They have squeezed so much into such little time. A year is nothing these days, especially in business, nevermind having two YT channels as well, plus another job. It would be way too much for me as there aren't enough hours. I would focus on the main business and put out maybe a vid once a month maybe. But even then I'd be having a breakdown at home as family life is busy enough. Take it easy Alex. Take your time please when you can. Your supporters will have patience. You are doing an amazing job!

[@skyway73]

You've come so far already and it shows what hard work and passion can achieve. Determined to visit next year, all the best for 2024 mate

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year Ade and hope to see you soon

[@wolfbeast80]

Congratulations to you and the rest of the Arcade Archive team! Here's to many more. I'm looking forward to visiting in the new year. Hope to see you all soon. Keep doing what you're doing, Alex, and never change 🙂 Next year is going to be my year, for sure!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support Mathew and cant wait to see you in the new year. Have a good one mate 🥳🎉

[@Rob.Coleman]

Huge congratulations to you and the team on your first year. A true labour of love and it shows 👍👍. Happy New Year to you all, wishing you a prosperous and peaceful 2024.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Rob and happy new year 🥳

[@khyehickey]

Thanks!

[@SamM-oh2cx]

Neil sent me here! Subscribed 👍

[@MrBads_Games]

Hey, Alex! It's crazy how time flies! You've all done a fantastic amount of work on the Arcade, it looks awesome! I need to venture up and experience that atmosphere, some time in the new year. Hope you've had a great Christmas! Here's to an amazing 2024!! 🍷🍺

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Paul and good to see you back on KZbin I watched your video the other day 😎👍 Happy new year mate

[@lallen1982]

Well done big brother definitely 2024 I will get to the arcade 🔥

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I hope you do little bro be nice to see ya. Happy new year 🥳

[@lallen1982]

@@TheArcadeArchive my wife wants to come up 🤣

[@TheHobbyLodge]

A fantastic first year mate and the times I have been down the place has been amazing so keep up the good work as many more people need to experience the arcade. All the best for 2024 and I will continue to support as much as I can. All the best.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hi Martin It was great to have you in the museum this year and play some games together. Thank you so much for your support as well it means so much. Happy new year my good friend 🥳

[@proteque]

Grats on the first year. Really looking forward to video about the gun fight when it is working!! and hopefully some vlog during the restoration! Very eager to see how it was.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🥳

[@filecore]

That Gun Fight is incredible. I'll make the journey down especially just to play that when it's up and running. (I love EM arcade machines) Any ideas of its history? Where was it sited etc?

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It’s in Stroud Gloucestershire, link in the description above to book tickets 👍

[@trickysoft]

I can't believe it has already been a year, not how much you have achieved in such a short time. We'll done to you and your crew :)

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you and happy new year 🥳

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thank you for keeping these classic cabinets alive, really is so important. Happy New Year and love the videos you make.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@GASHPAN]

Congrats on achieving the first year milestone! Like you say, it's no easy feat. We'll be back to the arcade soon to visit and see what's new. Looking forward to it. Happy New Year in advance!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate and happy new year 🥳

[@SpaciesArcade]

Alex, it's your deep passion for the arcade that has manifested this incredible museum. You took on a massive challenge and pushed through times of adversity due to loving arcades to your core. Your warmth and enthusiasm is genuine and unmatched. I can only see a bright and rewarding future for you and the museum and I know that at every corner you'll seek new and innovate ways to keep the arcade alive and enjoy the laughter and joy of others that get to experience your passion. I wish I was more local to visit! Perhaps one day I'll get there... Until then, Happy New Year mate! and very best wishes to you and all the crew that keep the museum alive. 😊

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Wow Gregg what a heartwarming message thank you my friend. I wish you were closer too but you couldn’t be further away 😂 Hope everything is good with you and the family and wish you all the very best for 2024 Happy new year mate 🎉

[@brandonhiggs88]

Congrats on your first year, I hope you see many more. But where's the pinball machines? You can't have an arcade without pinball

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hopefully one day if we get to expand

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

That was supposedly very good year for the museum... I hope that was not bad for you and yours. All the best to you and yours in the upcoming year! Sorry - I've not been able to participate in your Patreon.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

No problem happy new year 🥳

[@neilloughran4437]

Amazing work you've done. Exciting times for the future. Hopefully Sprint 2 will be up and running by the time I can make a visit... glad you got the Battlezone as that is my #1. The one game I don't see so much is Bank Panic... I used to love that back in the day and got 250,000+ last time I played (about 25 years ago now!)...

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I’ve got bank panic Pcb if you let me know when you’re coming down I’ll make sure it goes in the jamma cab. Thanks mate and happy new year 🥳

[@neilloughran4437]

@@TheArcadeArchive awesome! Hope you have a great new year!

[@mtshark7]

Amazing stuff Alex! I hope you have a great new year 😊

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year Mark 🥳

[@ditroia2777]

All the best for the new year mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@MrBratalis99]

For me it has always been about the SFX from the machines. So captivating. Happy new year to all around the cave. Hopefully take the trip to UK next year.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🥳

[@dingusbingus7463]

Happy New year Alex, keep up the good work

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Happy new year 🎉

[@nanuJoe1967]

Looks like you may have to think about building an extension soon.... and also do still have the old original 5p pieces to play gunfight? when you do finally get the game running . But in todays pence that would be 50p to charge for now

[@TheArcadeArchive]

We don’t as we would have to have a license so all games are on free play.

[@stevol11]

I'd love Kung Fu Master One of my favourites 💯👍😁

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Absolute classic 😎👍

[@djsquibby]

Happy New Year, all ;)_~

[@bazset]

What’s the led strip to the top left of this video that shows all the arcade stuff? Where can I get one?

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It was made by a friend of mine

[@saskia6750]

Alex,what was the name of that arcade In LA(littlehampton) opposite the station,very small place ? love this .thank you for the video x

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It was Smarts amusement’s it had the old rickety Mickey Mouse roller coaster and I remember seeing 3 brand new Gorf machines in a row. We used to get the city saver on the intercity train down in the summer holidays, fond memories 😊

[@saskia6750]

@@TheArcadeArchive O yes,funny i kinda recognised you when i first saw your videos,im In brighton but have lived worthing la and abroad..thanks for all you do ..Im an avid arcade and always have been..Was so lucky in Brighton as we got to play on prototype machines,as it was THE test ground for many companies like ruffler n deith etc...got to know Paula up in Wandsworth high stret very well,that place was phenomonal !!! And brighton CRystal rooms-regency leisure -family fun-allladins-palace pier-king alfred-galaxy-ah leisure and another weird arcade in west street owned by noble organsiation>>thank you for keeping the dream alive,from a 50 something brighton girl x

[@FredBloggs919]

Agreed - Gorf is noisy!