Free-Play Arcades vs Pay-Per-Play Arcades
Most arcade cabinets, even dating back to the early ’80s, have a simple operator setting called “free play.” Flip that option on, and the machine stops waiting for coins or credits, and it just boots straight into the game and lets players start instantly. Originally, operators used this mode for testing or for special events, […]
The Top 10 The Most Challenging Arcade Games
The most challenging arcade games were designed to push players to the limit. Unlike home consoles, arcade cabinets lived on quarters, so the harder the game, the more money it made. These games were designed with short lives, sudden deaths, and almost no forgiveness. Players had to master patterns, sharpen reflexes, and feed quarters to […]
