10 Amazing Arcades You Can Visit Today

If you're in the hunt for that rare game you simply can't find anywhere (no, not Polybius), odds are you will find it at Galloping Ghost in Brookfield, Illinois. This oversized homage to the 1970s and 1980s boasts the distinction of being the largest video game arcade in the United States.

This is another arcade that has dropped the need for quarters and tokens, which means a $15 up-front cost allows players to play whatever they want, for as long as they want until the place closes at 2:00 am.

Seeing as Galloping Ghost features more upright cabinet games than any other spot in the States, it's highly unlikely you could play them all from open to close in only one visit, which makes this arcade a premiere stop for any enthusiast of old-school arcades.

The very back of the arcade houses its own on-site repair room, which makes a lot of sense seeing as most of the cabinets on the floor are more than 30 years old. The Galloping Ghost has its own podcast and hosts numerous parties and competitions throughout the year. If you think your Street Fighter skills have aged better than you have, you might want to stop by the next time you're in the greater Chicago area.