Arcade Games for Parties: How to Play Together

A party wants shared participation. Here is how arcade games fit into a room full of friends.

Pass-the-phone

The simplest format: one phone, take turns, compare round scores. Pushers and fish tables both work great.

Spectating is playing too

Arcade games are loud, flashy and easy to follow from the couch — the peanut gallery is half the fun.

Nostalgia as an icebreaker

For anyone who grew up with arcades, the topic itself is a party. Comparing childhood cabinets often beats the game on screen.

Keep it social

Games are the seasoning, not the meal. Do not let the phone swallow the conversation.

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