Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Every time I step into a retro arcade or fire up MAME, there are a few machines that always pull me in.We all have those certain machines, and we can spot the glowing marquee from across the room. And that muscle memory starts kicking in before you even drop a quarter.
In this video, I’m sharing 20 arcade machines I never skip, from quarter-munching classics like X-Men and The Simpsons, to deep cuts like Congo Bongo, Money Puzzle Exchanger, and Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom. Whether it’s the pure chaos of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, the satisfying clack of Super Off-Road, or the timeless fun of Ms. Pac-Man and Burger Time, these are the cabinets that keep me coming back.
If you grew up in arcades, love hitting up a free play area at a gaming expo, or just love emulating your favorite classics at home, this video is all about celebrating that feeling of finding your old favorites still standing tall.
Just remember: My quarters on the screen, I got next.
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The Wild West C.O.W.Boys of Moo Mesa, Super Off-Road, X-Men, The Simpsons, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, TMNT, Q*Bert, Congo Bongo, Crystal Castles, Pac-Mania, Burger Time, Donkey Kong Jr., Ms. Pac-Man, WWF WrestleFest, Money Puzzle Exchanger, Sunset Riders, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Bust-a-Move, D&D Tower of Doom, Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
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Every time I step into a retro arcade or fire up MAME, there are a few machines that always pull me in.We all have those certain machines, and we can spot the glowing marquee from across the room. And that muscle memory starts kicking in before you even drop a quarter.
In this video, I’m sharing 20 arcade machines I never skip, from quarter-munching classics like X-Men and The Simpsons, to deep cuts like Congo Bongo, Money Puzzle Exchanger, and Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom. Whether it’s the pure chaos of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, the satisfying clack of Super Off-Road, or the timeless fun of Ms. Pac-Man and Burger Time, these are the cabinets that keep me coming back.
If you grew up in arcades, love hitting up a free play area at a gaming expo, or just love emulating your favorite classics at home, this video is all about celebrating that feeling of finding your old favorites still standing tall.
Just remember: My quarters on the screen, I got next.
Featuring:
The Wild West C.O.W.Boys of Moo Mesa, Super Off-Road, X-Men, The Simpsons, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, TMNT, Q*Bert, Congo Bongo, Crystal Castles, Pac-Mania, Burger Time, Donkey Kong Jr., Ms. Pac-Man, WWF WrestleFest, Money Puzzle Exchanger, Sunset Riders, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Bust-a-Move, D&D Tower of Doom, Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
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Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3qEoJx8
Nikon D5600 Camera: amzn.to/3LaHSOM
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