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Growing Up In Arcades: 1979-1989

May 6, 2016 By Ms. ausretrogamer

Growing Up In Arcades: 1979-1989 is a beautiful collection of retro photos on flickr of, you guessed it, 1980’s arcades. Most photos have been contributed by Kevin R ‘Rad Arcade’.

‘A look back at the arcades that consumed much of our time and quarters back in the 80s. Looking for scans of vintage games in the wild. So if you have old arcade or Chuck E. Cheese birthday pics, dig ’em up! They belong here.’

Spend some time admiring the games (note the pleasing lack of redemption machines), the fashion, the smiles and the colours – great memories! Also, don’t forget to add a few of your own pics. Here are a handful photos to whet your appetite, but be sure to visit flickr to see the whole collection.

‘Pizza’ submitted by Ray Conrado
pizza

‘Mark’s 7th Birthday Party’ submitted by Aaron Caldwellmarks 7th bday party

‘Broadway in S.F.’ submitted by James Aaron Dillon
Broadway

‘Hangin’ with my friends at lunch’ submitted by Elwood Rose
friends

‘Soviet Pre-Video Games’ submitted by Ben Madison
soviet

‘Time Out Tunnel’ submitted by Kevin R
time out tunnel

‘Pinball’ submitted by Kevin R
Pinball

‘Fun Terminal’ submitted by Kevin Rfun terminal

‘Pinball’ submitted by Sulaco99
Pinball2

‘Pool Arcade’ submitted by Kevin R
pool arcade

Source: Growing Up In Arcades: 1979-1989 on flickr

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msausretrogamerMs. ausretrogamer
Co-founder, editor and writer at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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