World's LARGEST Arcade - Galloping Ghost - Doc Mack Interview!

[@Spawn-wt6ul]

My home away from home, I live 20 minutes from the Ghost and I go regularly every 3 months or so.... It's HEAVEN for me and just relaxes my mind hearing all those games.

[@HieronymousLex]

I was there last week and I’ve been fantasizing about buying an apartment nearby lol. It’s about 2 hours from me but absolutely worth the drive. I’d go every week if I could

[@Meechy_Mantooth]

My exact sentiments I'm 15 minutes down Ogden. Whenever I have a shitty day or just need to relax I pop in usually at night it's nice and peaceful nobody messes with you. And Tony's diner afterwards for some breakfast for dinner... I cherish these moments...

[@XFatchrisX]

20 mins away and Only every 3 months? Why? Should AT LEAST be every other week fool lol

[@sirmi9868]

Every 3 months??? I would go weekly😪😪

[@rockmanx6857]

Dude,I like sssooo could use some of that therapy 🤓😎😌

[@salvation7362]

We need more playable museums around the world, let's keep arcades a thing of now and not a thing of the past.

[@matt8264]

They are missing the black lights and crazy arcade carpeting but man I would love to visit.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Just having the one custom cab i have in my mancave is incredible lol. Leaving a random game on attract mode adds tons of personality and life to the entire setup. Something really cool about being in a room with even 1 cab, let alone this place! All the flashing lights and sounds, it's like a time machine to a better place.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Been there maybe 4 times. I'm born, raised and living on the west side of Chicago. Went myself around the grand opening. Admission price went way up since day 1 but its understandable and worth it.

[@v0d7l3]

Love this place, and the Chicago area has such a rich history when it comes to coin-op videogames and pinball. I imagine a lot of these original industry guys are local guys.

[@ulysees321]

That Sound, there is nothing quite like that sound that you get walking through an Arcade with lots of different machines all playing their intro/demo sounds, also the sound of someone tapping a kick or punch noise, with all the machines at different volumes, Such an iconic sound of anyone who spent time around arcade machines as a kid. these places are history and definitely need to be preserved for coming generations

[@Evercade_Effect]

My favorite interview I have watched on KZbin in a long time. Doc is living the dream and giving back to the retro game community in such a huge way. On a nostalgic and emotional level I could totally relate and was a nice trip back in time. I'm happy to know that places like this exists keeping arcades alive as it's one of those thing you had to grow up and live in your childhood to get. Thanks for keeping the arcade scene alive man and your videos always make my day better.

[@RetroRalph]

I love that man and thanks so much for sharing! Doc really created a special place that captures the feeling of the arcade scene. Thanks so much for watching brother, it means a lot. ✊🏼

[@myk_artist]

I really didn’t go there enough when I lived in Chicago. Doc is a class act!

[@LusRetroSource]

Wow, this place is amazing! The world needs more of these places.

[@RetroRalph]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@loki.odinson]

I really love Galloping Ghost. I can't wait to go back. Thank you for doing this.

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks for watching! I can’t wait to go back soon. Such an amazing place!

[@mandymadsen5227]

Just got to watch this. What a neat man- very inspiring, and he definitely has my respect. Nice job to you and Mason, as always!

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks Mandy, so glad you're enjoying our journey 🙏🏼

[@robertd2184]

That arcade is the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@chummertb]

Met doc at Midwest gaming classic, one of the nicest dudes on the planet. He brings a chunk of his collection every year and will stop and chat about any of them. If you are around Milwaukee check it out!

[@Bleen76]

I took my nephew and his girlfriend here a couple months ago. Such a great place. It is a great nostalgic trip for me. Playing the original Suoer Mario Bros. was the best.

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

I love how there are just aisles and aisles of games. Amazing!

[@PistNRods]

Used to live 15 mins from there. Had good memories there with my friend who passed. Makes me smile seeing this place again.

[@nickmadsen2572]

I can’t wait for this!

[@myunihausen]

Amazing!!! Here in the next weekend or two I'm going to pack everybody up and roadtrip here.

[@mr.okchannel1541]

This is amazing! I wish I had one of the arcade centre like this in my area

[@paulberres9878]

Took my kids there back in April during spring break and they had a blast playing. Most of my time was spent soaking in the atmosphere and taking pictures. I wanna go back!!

[@RetroRalph]

Me too bud, I can’t wait to go back soon!

[@DadLadsGaming]

I’m from the UK and I’ve been lucky enough to attend Galloping Ghost….amazing place. Great interview and I’ll definitely be back 👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnglass7383]

Getting ready to hit this bad boy up next week for the first time. Cannot wait.

[@RetroRalph]

You’re going to have a blast! Don’t forget to check out the pinball too 👍🏻

[@peterparker346]

I’ll go back to that arcade when Doc adds new releases it’s great he has a lot of games I’ve seen other arcades that’s got new arcades that cost $2.00 to play he has games from the 80’s and 90’s nothing from the 2000’s

[@andrewschumm1848]

It’s better than Bowlero and Dave and busters in 2021!!! Thanks for uploading it.

[@steven-vn9ui]

Great guy, awesome place, fantastic video! This has to be the ultimate

[@RetroRalph]

Couldn't agree more, thank you so much for watching!

[@JIMZUHN]

This place is so awesome! I am so fortunate to live close to this place and go several times a year. I spend minimum 4 hours each time. So many good games. Hope they never close.

[@eclecticgentleman]

I went there May 3,2023 and it was AWESOME!!!

[@HardbodyChicago]

Wow you stopped by! I'm here every other week 😄

[@RetroRalph]

No way!

[@AngelusDlion]

Those background noises bring me back to my childhood. I'm 45.

[@RetroRalph]

Funny you should mention that, I had someone ask me if I would create them an audio track from it. It's for use an iconic sound and it does bring back some awesome memories. Thanks so much for watching!

[@tjk5992]

I didn't know Matt Lillard was a big retro arcade gamer. Cool to see that. Keep it alive!

[@markracer3281]

Ralph & Mack... Truly my arcade heroes of all time!!! My next vacation spot will be at GGA for sure!!!

[@gctones]

Dude i miss the arcade, The best times were spent there. The closet I felt to a arcade type game in years for home console was Gears of War (The first one). Man the over the shoulder view and close camera as you ran like a semi truck toward your enemy about to chainsaw was not just brutal but fucking awesome, and hearing your opponents in your headset bashing you for getting one satisfying Kill on them still leaves a glorious feeling of a job well done. Much like after spending many o quarters on a MK cabinet to finally pull off that one Fatality you'd work so hard for. Great Video Sir! Thanks!

[@brendankahljr.6719]

Doc is one cool dude! His knowledge in the industry and the arcade machines themselves, the fact that he is open to share his numbers on his business with others to keep this alive is nothing short of amazing! The fact that he has a vault filled with games ready to come out is also bad ass! I just wished I lived in IL and not OH!

[@punaforager]

This guy is the coolest, much respect bro.

[@robotactics6635]

Great interview, Doc Mack seems like a great guy.

[@RetroRalph]

He was very cool, thanks for watching!

[@DJ_Blaker]

Wow, that's a sweet trip to Chicago! I just told my wife if we go to Chicago we are definitely going to visit Galloping Ghost! So many cabs! Great interview RR!

[@jesusdeeez370]

I love that you can leave and come back and play some more the same day

[@fretburner89]

That place is simply amazing! I wouldn't ever want to leave.

[@dariusq8894]

Officially added to the bucket list.

[@RetroRalph]

You need to make it happen 🙏🏼

[@ericplatts9100]

I can't wait for this summer to visit

[@parrishgoodwin9874]

Cool place,I been their 2 years go and for 20.00 a day, got to play my favorite tron paperboy and they had all 3 donkey kings and I found berserk too, it's like going back in time and the owner was so cool

[@HIBRIDTHEORY1]

I made a vlog there myself its such an awesome place to real live those golden days of gaming.

[@ronaldsmith7827]

A bucket list wish would be to visit galloping ghost arcade.

[@knightmaremedia7795]

It's awesome to see this. I wish doc nothing but success

[@isaias630]

I live right near Galloping Ghost and yes that place is freakin awesome! A lot of arcades doesn’t describe how many they have. So many rare gems there

[@RetroRalph]

There are so many wicked games in there. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support!!

[@Misanola]

Wish I didn't live so far away. I hope to make the pilgrimage one day. Solid interview, btw.

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@Misanola]

@@RetroRalph Did Doc have the CRT you were looking for?

[@danbanks7930]

Thank you for keeping the history alive

[@panicfarm9874]

This was a great interview, good questions and also the back and forth. I’ve seen other interviews with this guy and yours was by far the best.

[@UrbexTroll]

7:45 I just saw the 3D game TIME TRAVELLER. I have got to go check this place out.

[@RixMaadi1]

Doc is a legend

[@RetroRalph]

I couldn’t agree more 💪🏻

[@philipnapier3382]

Galloping ghosts is on my bucket list. Doc seems like a cool guy

[@chachimautone]

i love this set up this guy is cool i miss them day's..i was an ARCADE freak who remember's the trick on Galaga on how to stop the enemy's shooting for the rest of the game... LOL ..hi from Sydney Australia..

[@esmondkim1357]

Awesome interview. Awesome guy. One of my bucket list vacations: take a week and just go the arcade for hours everyday. Galloping Ghost seems like the best place to do that.

[@RetroRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it! You gotta do it man, at least once! I can't recommend it enough!

[@Arcade_Alex]

This will be epic! Can’t wait to check out the ghost next year 🤞

[@shawnortiz374]

Love that place, only been once. It was just before pinball opened up and right around when the unreleased Beavis and Butthead game was brought out to the floor. Wish I lived a little closer I would go like once a month. Can’t wait to go back soon Great episode 🍻

[@shahryar]

Man this was a great interview, what a cool guy. His passion & dedication for this just stands out. It's not just a great watch for fans of arcades but entrepreneurs too. This is how you do a business. No mention of revenue, just about the # of people coming and their focus on being at a 100% for all the games working. I hit the Chicago area often because my in laws are all there. I never knew of this place. I went to a great arcade near or in south Barrington a couple of years back which was a lot of fun. Doing this one next.

[@Ernie_Rodr1guez]

Arcades for life bruh! Very cool Interview

[@MrHarrilasagna]

I need to get out there. Thanks!

[@mainelyretro]

OMG Mercs right behind you. One of my favorite cabinets of all time. That and Street Smart. Annoying I didn't get the notification for this video. Come on KZbin. Great video.

[@boboifiii1289]

Took kids there for middle boys bday earlier this year. Doc was awesome! He offered us a bday tour of the place, but unfortunately we had to turn it down because the 5 kids we had were getting hangry. I am taking em back hopefully next week

[@RetroRalph]

Oh wow! Did the kids love it there?

[@boboifiii1289]

@@RetroRalph heck yeah they did. Doc gave my kid a hat for his bday. It's still his favorite hat. And he has daddy's clean hat from Iraq 😆. Doc really blew me away with his kindness and the kids still say that was their favorite day.

[@MugenLord]

Wow, they were able to sustain this? Awesome!

[@RetroRalph]

It's alive and well, pretty cool, you should check it out sometime!

[@robertdragon9478]

I remember when I met him I had questions about Neo Geo and he took the time to explain to me how to just do it myself at home. I said that cuts into your money. He's said you're a gamer you need to enjoy the games you want to play.

[@jaycherno1141]

excellent interview! as a Chicago resident, its time for me to take a drive to this spot!

[@SonicGT73]

Really enjoyed the full interview. I live only an hour away from them and for sure need to go more. Keep the great content coming

[@zamiadams4343]

I can't wait to visit here, the best arcade in the world.

[@carlosfields9937]

Great video. Thanks for sharing...

[@khatru311]

Fantastic video. One of my favorites so far. I guess I've become one of the collectors making things hard to find. For me, the whole dream as a kid was to have my own arcade. I'm not interested in owning a barcade etc. I'm super happy Galloping Ghost exists. I want to go there someday. That being said, my goal in life at the moment is to collect my favorites and to lock the door.

[@insertcointoysshow]

Excellent interview! Love Galloping Ghost!

[@bighomie3500]

Damn! That place must be protected and preserved.

[@shawnstaples7929]

I'm so jealous that place looks so kool and so much fun 🙂if we had somthing like that here in nova Scotia canada hell I would never leave lol 😁

[@hellodarren]

Great vid sir, really enjoyed it. Planning my trip to GG from the UK next year after watching this.

[@markswanson2648]

Wonderful place used to go when I lived in Chicago. $15 to play all day you can't beat it.

[@RetroRalph]

It was awesome!! Thanks for watching, my dude.

[@dnazz9784]

Underated video

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks and thank you for watching!

[@rubenflorez1583]

Should of added on video if he did get you the monitor for narc? Thanks

[@zuhr9871]

Do you remember Galaxian 3 Project Dragoon? Was a massive 8 player dual-laserdisc game. Never seen any since the 90s

[@special-bus]

I am from the north shore of Chicago and once a month my family and I go and play some video games.

[@evilash570]

Great interview! I can’t wait to go to Galloping Ghosts one day!

[@soggykid5580]

Thanks for this awesome video Ralph!

[@8bitfellow60]

Love your channel, but Funspot in Laconia, NH is the largest arcade in the world. It was validated by the Guinness Book of World Records.

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks for the clarification and for supporting the channel 🙏🏼

[@kevinkehlet1543]

Going there tomorrow for the mystery game reveal

[@RetroRalph]

That’s awesome, I will be watching online! Will it be your first time there?

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

Funspot was named "World's Largest Arcade" by Guinness World Records in 2008.

[@RetroRalph]

I wonder if the metric was by size or number of games? Anyway, thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

@@RetroRalph Either way, Funspot wins. It's just a matter of taking more games out of storage. I'm sure the Galloping Ghost would be great to visit (on my bucket list). I wish I lived closer. I hear the games are packed like sardines. I wish Funspot did that, they have enough room for at least 4 or 5 times as many games in the building as they have if they were willing to be packed tight like the Galloping Ghost. The Funspot building is gigantic.

[@naturekid1335]

I wonder what electric bill is for this place. Especially In summer with the a/c cranking!

[@RetroRalph]

I can only imagine, it must be crazy!

[@onewizzard]

I live in the neighborhood this place is dope

[@RetroRalph]

I wish I lived closer, I absolutely loved this place!

[@sylvainster30]

Such a nice guy! Great interview Ralph 👏🏼 one day maybe I can visit Galloping ghost in person! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@joeharo800]

Very cool video thank you Ralph nice pitch by the way I hope you got it. Thank you for your work Sir

[@DeepGreenOsaka]

What a great video! I would love to visit that place someday. I could see myself spending an entire day there. What a rad place and Doc seems like an awesome guy, too.

[@BignzJoint]

$30 stay n play all day

[@r.t.8468]

Awesome interview and video, Ralph! Love that you are doing this series! #FREEMVC2 #FreeRNG2

[@jonathanjollimore7156]

All the Turtles Arcades beat em pixel ALL of them^^

[@jbaize80]

Wish I could visit sometime! Looks and sounds awesome

[@patbreen3859]

What an awesome arcade (and interview!). Would give this ten thumbs up if I could!

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@YNGBLD80]

Fantastic down to earth interview, great job!

[@JdHill18]

I can't wait to go to this place. So glad you did this Ralph. 😎👌

[@RetroRalph]

You should for sure check it out if you can, it was such a cool experience!

[@nicholascarroll3748]

ghost is one hell of a arcade if you havent been you should go.. nice vid retro

[@RetroGamePlayers]

Great tour, Doc is a awesome dude. I'll have to visit someday!

[@jormantag]

Beautiful place, someday I have to meet him :) ;)

[@RickyLafleur10]

I dont know if anyone can help me remember the name of a game I used to love from my childhood. The game was a shooter; the playable character looked almost like racer x from speed racer. You could go into door and remember being able to duck behind boxes for cover. I know this is a long shot with my terrible description I thought the name magnum was in the name as I believe that was your starting gun

[@peterncrystal]

Did you get it the crt or wait for next video lol thanks

[@RetroRalph]

I didn't but I'm going to follow up with doc on it. 🙏🏼

[@josevanegas7083]

Im definitely planning a trip out there real soon

[@buhizkewl7105]

Thanks for sharing this place with us, Ralph! What an important guy and company! Side note : The QR code cards on top of the machines ... how did those work?

[@DreamcastKyle]

The quest for the Vault location…🤫🤣

[@RetroRalph]

Right? I want to know where it is so bad... LOL!