On 1/18/2010 11:50 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:

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Can't a guy get a decent game of Skee Ball (invented 1914) in this town any more?

When I was in my 20s there were several disreputable arcades in Times Square - "Playland" e.g. - which had Skee Ball, rifle range ("real bullets"), day-old hot dogs, Pokerino, make-a-record, photo booth so small girl would have to sit so tight on your lap pregnancy was a concern, pin ball games, tired old men, etc.

Nothing like that left in Manhattan now? Christopher

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For your fix you may have to go to the burbs to a Dave & Buster's - the first one I found was at the Pyramid Mall up near West Nyack. I happened to be there to look at possibly waterproofing giant skylights dripping on Wendy's. I carry a pool cue in the truck and saw that they had pool tables. But that is where you will find the arcade. As to Skee Ball, call first. Dave & Buster's Video Game Arcade | Video Games and Family Fun in Our Famous Arcade! http://bit.ly/5l1MxM

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