1942 by Capcom puts you in the cockpit of a P-38 Lightning fighter as you battle your way across the Pacific during World War II. Perform daring rolls, take down enemy squadrons, and outmaneuver massive bombers in one of the most iconic vertical shooters ever made. Its simple yet challenging gameplay, tight controls, and catchy soundtrack made it an instant arcade favorite. Every mission pushes your reflexes and accuracy to the limit as you fight to reach Tokyo and turn the tide of battle. Strap in, pilot — it’s time to earn your wings!
We bought 1942 for next to nothing at an arcade auction in Denton Texas. The game is actually in an Omega Race cabinet. 1942 was sold as a kit game, designed to be put inside existing cabinets that arcade operators wanted to repurpose. It’s very common to find 1942 in a Pac-Man cabinet! We put a super awesome custom artwork on this game.
Arcade machines have minds of their own! You might want to call or email before visiting to verify. Sometimes a game decides to take an unscheduled nap in the repair shop.
You asked for it — and we delivered! Our YouTube fans wanted a way to support their favorite games, so we created Adopt-An-Arcade — a fun way to help keep these classics alive and glowing. Think of it like donating to a museum, but for arcade legends instead of dusty relics. Every dollar goes directly to the care and maintenance of the game you adopt, and you can give once or become a monthly supporter to keep it running strong.
Take to the skies in 1942! Dodge enemy fire, perform barrel rolls, and blast your way to victory in Capcom’s classic World War II aerial shooter.
From: $2.00 / month
We keep our games running like new, and we’re proud of it! This repair and maintenance log shows all the love, care, and elbow grease that goes into keeping this machine alive and in tip-top shape. From routine tune-ups to epic repairs, we document it all so you can see exactly where the magic (and your support) goes. Every fix, polish, and tweak keeps the fun rolling!
When you adopt a game, YOU become part of its story!
