8 on the break | Fun With Bonus

Jun05

8 on the Break – One of America’s longest-tenured arcades

Penny arcades and amusement halls date all the way back to the 1930s but many have closed down over the years. Arcades as we know them got their start in the early 1970s, and this New Jersey arcade has been a favorite since 1973.

The Addams Family [TAF] vs. Steve Zahler [ZAP] (VIDEO)

The Addams Family [TAF] vs. Steve Zahler [ZAP] at 8 on the Break Arcade. This Addams Family comes with an extra-added twist — an upper-right flipper that’s flaky at best. Which one will win this battle of determination and endurance?

Pic of the day: That’s Pinball – Attack from Mars

Yes, this happened. AFM was the only game not working that day. A rare day when Beatmania was silent, and I might actually hear the audio goodness of the pinball games.