Arcades in Maryland?

MetalWarriorX93 · 08-31-2011, 04:52 PM

Hi everyone I haven't been to an arcade in a couple years since rounding third closed down and I'd like to start going again. What are some good arcades in Maryland preferably close to Baltimore?

Thanks,

-MW

*pannoni1* · 09-11-2011, 03:45 PM

There are a couple places in Rockville (Montgomery County) called The Trenches and The Left Hand Side Down, according to a Google Maps search. Otherwise,you'll have to go all the way to Ocean City or Six Flags for the arcade (although Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia has a few classic pinball machines from the '70s-'80s for just a quarter for five balls, but you'll need a ticket for a concert to enjoy). Jillian's was probably the last real arcade chain, and outside of a few resort areas, I mainly view them as something from a past era. Home consoles/online gaming really ate up the arcade market, and that's a bit unfortunate since there's nothing like playing an actual game.

MetalWarriorX93 · 12-20-2011, 12:20 PM

Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I haven't been on in awhile. I went to the Trenches website that looks like a fun place. Hopefully left hand side down will be to. Thanks for your help Pannoni!

08-31-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
MetalWarriorX93 Random Punk Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 25	Arcades in Maryland? Hi everyone I haven't been to an arcade in a couple years since rounding third closed down and I'd like to start going again. What are some good arcades in Maryland preferably close to Baltimore? Thanks, -MW

09-11-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	There are a couple places in Rockville (Montgomery County) called The Trenches and The Left Hand Side Down, according to a Google Maps search. Otherwise,you'll have to go all the way to Ocean City or Six Flags for the arcade (although Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia has a few classic pinball machines from the '70s-'80s for just a quarter for five balls, but you'll need a ticket for a concert to enjoy). Jillian's was probably the last real arcade chain, and outside of a few resort areas, I mainly view them as something from a past era. Home consoles/online gaming really ate up the arcade market, and that's a bit unfortunate since there's nothing like playing an actual game. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

12-20-2011, 12:20 PM	#3
MetalWarriorX93 Random Punk Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 25	Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I haven't been on in awhile. I went to the Trenches website that looks like a fun place. Hopefully left hand side down will be to. Thanks for your help Pannoni!