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What year would you pick as the quintessential arcade year?

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Chuckolicious:

I'm dealing with a detail of my home arcade and want some input as to "THE" year of the arcade.

My opinion is 1979, but 77-83 is a valid window.

Thoughts?

markrvp:

1981

Blanka:

I would say 1981. In that year Donkey Kong, Galaga and ms. Pac Man were released, and Pac-Man was coming to steam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_in_video_gaming

bkenobi:

1994...KOF!!!

Apparently that falls outside of the "acceptable" range, so I'd go with 1982 (Dig Dug, Pole Position, Tron, QBert, Joust, Robotron, ...)

Benevolance:

I think this sort of depends a bit on when you were old enough to go to the arcade. :D

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