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myntik1:
How on god's green earth is this place still in business? I'll admit it's been a long while since I've been there, probably close to a decade. But I had no idea it was that overpriced and disgusting. I went to the one in my area a few times as a kid (dating myself) when it was Showbiz and was able to hold down an outdated game for half an hour with a quarter. When I went to the one in my area years ago it was down but not out. For those without kids you go inside and pay a ridiculous amount for a meal. I think I got a medium roni pie, 3 soft drinksdrinks, an order of fries and $5 worth of tokens for 33 American. Most of the redemption games didn't work properly, and the food was the worst ever. As a 7 yr college vet I spent a good amount of time around a microwave waiting for a pizza to finish cooking. And somehow Dominoes is able to throw together a pie of the same size for 3.19 on Tuesdays. The thing they served us was basically warm cardboard. I didn't go in expecting an arcade of my youth with a gourmet pie, but I left there thoroughly disappointed. I think even my 3 yr old was unimpressed, but he now wants a skee ball game. If only I could partner with a daycare facility I could open my own arcade/pizza joint. I'm pretty sure I need to offer childcare to accommodate my clientele. I would be light on the 3-12 crowd, but heavy on the 33-40yr old set that still want to play Karate Champ.
Jouster:
I agree...I've been to a CEC around here a few times with my nephew...he loves it. Me, not so much. There are only a handful of games that are non-redemption games, and most of those are driving games were the little kids have jerked it back and forth so much, it never goes were you steer. They do have a Simpsons pin, so I spend most of my playing time on that.
Yeah...I remember Showtime as well...and as a kid, I remember the pizza being good. Of course back then I think nearly everything that wasn't made at home was good. Any reason to get out I guess??
At least their beer is cold though.
Jouster
AtomSmasher:
I think you may have gone to a bad location or something because the one near me isn't that bad. The pizza is actually a lot better then it used to be, and there are plenty of coupons to be found that bring the prices down to reasonable levels. I've been probably 3 or 4 times in the past 3 or 4 years for my niece and nephews birthday parties, and while pretty much every game is for little kids, I generally make it a game to try and get all the jackpots on the games. Very few, if any, of the games have been broken when I went, and getting the jackpots can prove challenging on a few games. Also, my niece and nephew absolutely love the place.
Ken Layton:
Contact corporate and tell them of your experience.
The one across town from me is well run and all the games work, are clean, well lit. And that is my competitor!
FrizzleFried:
I don't believe you can even go in to a CEC any more without a kid?
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