Classic Video Games & Pinball
There was a time when I would mow a lawn each week, grab my $7 payment and ride my BMX bike to the nearest arcade and blow every last hard earned quarter on Galaga or Space Invaders. Over the years, my tastes developed to include pinball. In my late teens PC games became my thing and even now it is not only my preference for gaming, it is also my livelihood.
When visiting Oskar Blues in Lyon’s earlier in the week we learned that they have more than 25 classic video games in it’s lower level bar, and a change machine right there too! Kerri and I tossed back a few brews and quarters to relive some of the glory days. Eventually we settled in to a dual on 2-player Tetris in which I won only 1 of 4 games played. The sounds emitting from this tiny room brought back many childhood memories. Kids nowadays will never understand what an old-style arcade was like back in those days. They were *the* place to go hang out with cool kids… like me.
On Thursday night Kerri and I went back to Oskar Blues for another quick drink, but mainly to go next door to the Lyons Classic Pinball which has 37 pinball games from the 60’s to modern day. Kerri got to play her favorite (Adam’s Family) while I sampled a few others including the Playboy Pinball game (not very good). We finished the night after 10pm playing a very modern Wizard of Oz pinball game. The entire time I was there I was expecting my Mom to come breaking through the door to yell at me, “get home now!” any second.
Hey Van Tramp, sounds like things have been moving along since we met at RTR. I don’t know how long you’ll be in CO, but if you and Kerri get down towards Monument or the Springs I’d love to buy you a brew. If not – have a great trip to Alaska. I’ve been once and would love to go again.
Good to hear from you Doug. Sadly, we have only one more week in the Boulder area then we head into WY. Next time through for sure.
Tim,
“Kids nowadays will never understand what an old-style arcade was like back in those days. They were *the* place to go hang out with cool kids…”
Do kids your age remember the crack of the (wooden) bat in Little League and the smell of the freshly mowed grass in the outfield. ;)
Pat
Actually I had many-a-friend my age that played in little league (not me of course, I was too busy playing video games) but then again I did say “hang out with the cool kids” :)