Broadway Arcade is a organization mentioned in 1 episode(s).
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The Broadway Arcade was 'a mecca' and 'palatial palace' for pinball on 42nd Street near 8th Avenue in NYC
Broadway Arcade was called the 'pinball capital of the world' during its operation.
Video games generated more revenue per square foot than pinball machines at Broadway Arcade, despite pinball's cultural significance.
Legendary NYC arcade; closed permanently in 1997; Times Square closure forecasted by 1985 NY Times article linking arcades with adult entertainment in redevelopment plans
Famous NYC arcade owned by Steve Epstein for 35 years; known for carrying new releases; venue for Sharpe/Ellen wedding reception and celebrity hangout
World-famous arcade in New York co-founded/managed by Steve Epstein; historical fixture in competitive pinball
Iconic pinball arcade in New York City founded/operated by Steve Epstein; epicenter of early competitive pinball in 1990s
Legendary pinball arcade in New York City; owned by Steve Epstein; historic venue in competitive pinball community; became symbol of locations struggling during 2020 pandemic.
Iconic New York arcade from the 1980s-1990s that served as factory test location; launching point for games like Addams Family, Theater of Magic, Attack from Mars, Twilight Zone; historical gathering place for skilled players
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Historic pinball arcade operated by Steve Epstein on 42nd Street near 8th Avenue in NYC; served as test location for new games; later relocated and eventually closed
Historic pinball and arcade venue in NYC operated by Steve Epstein; now defunct but preserved in Strong's archival collection; legendary venue that hosted Lou Reed's wedding reception.
Legendary pinball and arcade venue located at Broadway and 52nd Street, Manhattan; opened 1963 as 12,000 sq ft entertainment arcade; downsized to 1,500 sq ft in 1987; closed 1997. Called 'the pinball capital of the world.'
Arcade in New York where Roger Sharpe and colleagues developed early PAPA scoring system over thousands of games.
Historic arcade founded by Steve Epstein; birthplace of competitive pinball with Roger Sharp