Arcade Age
November 19, 2022 – January 16, 2023
Play arcade games in the library!
The Arcade Age explores the history of video arcade games through exhibits and gameplay, just as they were intended to be experienced - in an arcade!
The exhibit tells the story of video arcade games; from the pioneers in the early ‘40s and ’50s to the golden age in the late ‘70s and early ’80s to its crash, revival and ultimate decline in the ‘90s. It is a story of the creative and innovative people who explored groundbreaking technologies, the
games that sprung from their ingenuity and a culture that was shaped by their developments.
All of the games are set to free-play. Twelve games will be stationed throughout the library for play for all ages and will include unforgettable favorites like Q*bert, Street Fighter 2 and Joust.
Get retro at the library and join the fun this winter at The Arcade Age, available during regular library
hours.
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