Retro gaming is making a big comeback!
Even though the latest and greatest gaming consoles are still popular, more and more people are becoming interested in old-school arcade games.
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Whether it is nostalgia or a new hipster trend, arcade games are making a comeback in a big way. But there’s a new twist: not only do people want to play retro games with their friends, but they also want to enjoy a cold one, too.
Enter Ronnie Raygun’s Arcade and Pints and Pixels, Huntsville’s first two arcade bars.
Each one mixes alcohol and arcade games in a fun, laid back environment.
Here are the stats:
Pints and Pixels
Location: 115 Clinton Ave East, 3rd Floor (in the old Masons and Barrelhouse space)
Games: Around 35 video arcade games from late 70s to early 90s, 15 pinball games from the 80s to modern
Food/Drink: Menu from Anaheim Chili, cocktails and twenty taps that include craft beer
Opening: Sometime in February
Special Info: Family friendly during the day, Adult only after 7 pm
Ronnie Raygun’s Arcade
Location: Campus No. 805, in the old Stone Middle School
Games: At least 15 pinball machines and 7 video games
Food/Drink: Visitors can get a craft brew at the Straight to Ale location next door and walk over to the arcade
Opening: When Straight to Ale opens at Campus No. 805
Special Info: Every pinball machine will have a cupholder for patrons that want to drink and play
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