Arcade Lounge

I can hear nerds everywhere crying “Why didn’t I think of this”… yes, me included.

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Sometimes you need to give your eyes a rest from video games and make time for something more traditional. Geoffrey Parker Games have created ‘the world’s most comprehensive games table ever made’.

Inside this table, you can have upto 33 games ranging from Backgammon and chess, to Monopoly and Risk. You can have less games and the price is adjusted to suit.

Finished in Dauphin calf leather in a range of colours to fit into your environment. Veneers coming soon.

Geoffrey parker games table :: Born Rich

If you are into both model railways and arcades, then this is for you …if you are running 0-gauge that is.

Made by J & C Studios, these babies are available in Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede, Zaxxon, Phoenix and Defender flavours. They can also be illuminated from the inside. Also available are a range of pinball machines if you have the room in your station…

How can you not like these!

Arcade Game Kits for 0-gauge from J & C Studios :: technabob

From the maker of the Pong watch, comes the next logical step… the Asteroids watch. Though John said “I can’t think of anything more horrid than playing pong against a computer!” so don’t get your hopes up on this one being playable either.

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Forgetting the days of school chess club and the early days of nerdness, I feel you should always make time for games that don’t involve sitting infront of the TV with minimal interaction. Which, it must be mentioned that our surface tension tables come with backgammon and chess board images to encourage this sort of play.

I digress. What we have here are the Straight Up Chess boards. They are aimed at those who love chess, but also don’t have to time to sit down for a decent game. Playing in passing seems to be the vibe. Maybe placed in the office or hallway at home, play your move when you get the chance and update your ‘last move’ marker. Hmm, didn’t I say something about minimal interaction with computer games…? There is also a ‘check’ marker for when you’re ready to gloat. Out of sight of course.

It also looks ideal for those that don’t have the opportunity to go head-to-head, or are chess-lover lovers…

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If the only criteria was to be more acceptable in your living room than this football table, then the offside certainly wouldn’t have any problems… but it offers much more than that.

A very nicely designed piece with the stadium-esque surround. Note that there’s plenty of room on the glass for your beer and snacks without interfering with play. Made from solid oak, with stainless controls and a mirrored pitch. The score markers are built into the 10mm glass top, which look pretty sweet.
There’s only one table for my living room. But if I had a second, then this would be bang in the middle.

Offside football table
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It’s a surprise that the invaders haven’t made it to a keyboard already, they’ve been just about everywhere else. Anyway, better late than never if this is your thing.

The real beauty of this is that if you happen to spit your tea all over it whilst reading the web, they’ve got your back. It’s spill-proof, dust-proof and flexible!

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Made in Holland, this is a modern take on Nolan Bushnell’s computer space arcade machine. Also reminiscent of the original Pong machine in my eye.

I really like the style of the cabinet, but I’m not sure it would fit in anywhere with my decor.

I’m also a fan of the control panel, but I think that’s a given if you’ve seen the surface tension control panel.

retro space

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You can’t play video games ALL the time, so I feel that when indoors, board games help to maintain a healthy balance. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get out and throw a frisbee around or ride your bike though!

Where was I… oh yes, Jenga. A great game when you have some friends round. With Donkey Kong Jenga, you can play the traditional way, or you can play with the aim of rescuing the girl… which as we all know is Pauline, and not Peach.

“The classic tower building game features 54 black hardwood blocks decked out with the iconic Donkey Kong girders. Build your Donkey Kong-themed Jenga tower the traditional way or climb the girders with your Mario mover and save Pauline from Donkey Kong in a new and even more challenging way to play. Custom Mario, Donkey Kong and Pauline playing pieces and a Donkey Kong themed spinner are included for alternate game play. Either way you play you are guaranteed edge-of-your-seat excitement.”

Edge-of-your-seat excitement huh? Well, you can be the judge of that one. Seems to only be available in the US at the moment, but who knows, we may get it over here by Christmas.
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Coming soon from DreamArcades is the Octane 120 for those of you that wish to drink and drive in a safe manner.

The system contains a high-end gaming PC, built-in projector, 5.1 sound system and 2 beer-dispensing taps. No, that’s not a gear stick next to the wheel. Plus a cup-holder for when you’re driving.
Due in September, the Octane 120 from DreamArcades.

source :: Gizmodo