Cynicaster Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I just learned that I will be traveling to the Portland area for work in a few weeks. I'd like to try to get out to an arcade while I'm there, so I am wondering if any Atariagers with experience can recommend one. I know Ground Kontrol is out there which I've heard mentioned a hundred times but know nothing about, and it looks like there are a few others (QuarterWorld, High Score, and...?). I'd just visit multiple places if I had time but I think I'll probably be lucky if I can find the time to visit one spot, so I want it to count. My criteria: - primary interest is arcade games from late 70s to late 80s. Some early 90s stuff is OK, but I would prioritize Robotron over the Simpsons any day of the week - quality over quantity: I'd prefer a smaller collection of classic machines in great working order over a huge collection of games where half of them have busted joysticks - I'll be in a rental car so easy access via car (i.e. somewhere obvious for a clueless tourist to park) would be very nice Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I would say Ground Kontrol. There is another retrocade a few miles away, but wasn't able to get to it when I went to PRGE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Ground Kontrol is spectacular; I have not been to Quarterworld, but have heard it is very good. Both have similar mix of arcade / pins and have plenty of 80's machines and nothing from 70's.If you can only do one, I can't see how you could go wrong with GK as their games are usually in good repair. Edited November 20, 2018 by Chuck D. Head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thanks dudes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Well, it ended up being Ground Kontrol. When I booked my travel for the trip, I was given the address of the hotel I was to use, and when I hit up Google to see how far way the hotel is from GK, amazingly, it was just a 5 minute walk. I was able to walk over there 3 different times. Very cool place, so glad I went. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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