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FrizzleFried:
--- Quote from: Malenko on June 13, 2009, 11:14:38 am ---not to sound like a --missioncontrol--, but how many wheelchair bound people complain they cant get to the DDR machine?
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This guy sure as hell didn't complain...
SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on June 14, 2009, 12:31:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on June 13, 2009, 11:01:49 am ---
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on June 13, 2009, 10:36:03 am ---This wasn't a problem when arcades were big time (1978-1984) as the ADA was created in 1990...
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I'm talking about current arcades. I don't know of very many arcades from pre-'84 that are still around.
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I didn't know there were any current arcades?! :)
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Well... not the way they were defined in the 80's and early 90's. In my book, true arcades do not have ticket redemption machines and must have at least one vending machine by the entrance (cigs, condoms, soda or candy, makes no difference) and a bored operator (hot chick a bonus) to hand out change. Today's arcades seem to be comprised of about 75% ticket redemption machines, about 20% of actual, honest to god, arcade cabinets, and the rest as rides. The last true arcade that I visited and the latest I can recall would be at the MGM/Bally's/Harrah's/Grand Sierra. Have no idea if the arcade is still in their basement anymore. ;D
As for the rest, I can count all the ones I know to still exist within a 30 minute drive on one hand and none, not one, are like the massive arcades of yore. The closest like them would be at the Greyhound bus stop with it's five or so cabinets and overwhelming stench of bums.
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on June 14, 2009, 12:32:19 pm ---
--- Quote from: Malenko on June 13, 2009, 11:14:38 am ---not to sound like a --missioncontrol--, but how many wheelchair bound people complain they cant get to the DDR machine?
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This guy sure as hell didn't complain...
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And where's the wheel chair? Besides, that guy is cheating. I think he's using his crutches to handle the double steps. :cheers:
ChadTower:
IIRC, the machines don't have to be accessible but every normal facility does - all exits, bathrooms if there are any, etc. There has to be two easily wheelchair accessible exits from any given point in the place in case of fire, too.
Paul Olson:
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on June 15, 2009, 02:13:05 am ---The last true arcade that I visited and the latest I can recall would be at the MGM/Bally's/Harrah's/Grand Sierra. Have no idea if the arcade is still in their basement anymore. ;D
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It is still there, but it is kinda sad to go there now. It is closer to 90% redemption games now. The small area allotted for video games is limited to banks of 4 to (i think) 8 racing games, and a few shooting games. This was probably the best arcade in town, but now we only go there if we are waiting for the buffet. They do have the newer afterburner cockpit game, which is fun to play. Or you can play laser tag in an un-air conditioned room - Some of my friends played last time and they just wanted to get out of there.
There are no great arcades left here in Reno, but there are still a couple of good ones. Atlantis and John Asquaga's nugget are probably the best.
ChadTower:
Everyone needs instant access to the bathroom at an Indian buffet.
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