Game on: Florida arcade to rent out, deliver game and pinball machines to customers at home

[SheltieLover]

[link:https://wreg.com/news/game-on-florida-arcade-to-rent-out-deliver-game-and-pinball-machines-to-customers-at-home/|


TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When the coronavirus began to spread, one Florida arcade thought that could mean “game over” for business.

“To try and cope with what is going on, we did some to-go sales on a very limited basis,” said Robert Leonard, owner of Lowry Parcade.

Shortly afterward, the arcade, which focuses on classic games and craft beer, came up with what they consider a winning strategy.

“We are actually scrambling to deliver our games for rental on a weekly or monthly basis,” said Leonard. “I have the best staff in the world; they have all been super helpful. They tried to get this going.”

More at link. $79/ week; $125/mo. Bet those prices are going to skyrocket. Personally, I would rather donate all extra $ to Joe, DNC, etc. 👍

[Jeebo]

1. I bought a Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga machine from an arcade...

...shortly after I retired a little more than five years ago. I had been playing Ms. Pac-Man regularly on that same machine for several years and they said I could have it for $1,200. When I retired I cashed out 10 percent of my retirement account and used that money to pay off credit cards, take a couple vacations, buy a Honda Metropolitan scooter, and buy the Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga arcade machine, which still works fine and still sits in my living room. I'm really glad I have it, especially now that I'm having to spend all my time staying in the house.

-- Ron

[Downtown Hound]

3. Greatest arcade game ever, Ms. Pac Man.

Yes sir. Galaga is pretty cool too. For some reason, those old classics never stop being fun. I still play them on MAME sometimes.

[SheltieLover]

2. Cool!

Glad you have it! 👍