This game is currently situated inside of our EXA ARC-1 game cabinet. We changed the screen orientation back to horizontal, and have also put Jitsu Squad Feat. The Samurai Pizza Cats into the same machine. We still have DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label, we’ve just moved it over to the 4K EXA cab with the giant screen. This game is 3 tokens to play, as it is a modern game with high-end graphics (likely the best graphics out of all the games we currently have).

For those who are curious about what is different or better about this particular version of the game, here’s a quick list:

• 3 Frame input lag response – The fastest, most responsive version of the game in existence!
• Improved graphics with full AA, 60 FPS, and faster load times
• Real arcade controls
• New voices and artwork, the latter produced by TEKKEN artist Junny
• Another Arcade Galactic exclusive, as no one else in Utah has this game!

Besides all that, playing these types of games is always better in the arcade, with your opponent right at your side, instead of against some anon online where network lag reduces the enjoyment of such games.

Omen of Sorrow: For the hardcore players

If you are a part of the “Fighting Game Community” (FGC), then Omen of Sorrow has been designed to reward you. The game comes with a resource game mechanic that rewards offensive and defensive play, or punishes poor players. There is also the unusual inclusion of a Training mode – our only fighter in the arcade with such a mode – that allows you to really test the characters out and get a feel for their movesets and mechanics.

Per the exA website: “Besides the usual special, EX and super moves, players are rewarded for aggressive play by gaining resources to be able to cancel any move into a special move to create devastating combos or activate Blessed mode to have access to this cancel ability for a limited amount of time. While players can escape from the opponent’s oppressive offense by using guard canceling counters, tech recoveries and escapes, they are punished for overly defensive play causing them to fall into a Doomed state which limits their available move set and prevents them from guarding consecutive attacks. Utilize the in-depth Training mode to find the ultimate combo & practice how to escape situations!“

If we find interest, then we will be happy to host some tournaments for this game in the near future. Come in to give this game a play, and bring a friend or two!

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Nobody else in Salt Lake has as much PAC-MAN as we do as we’ve got:

–Pac-Man 25th Anniversary (featuring the original PAC-MAN game as well as Ms. Pac-Man)
–Ms. Pac-Man (original cab with Turbo software installed)
–Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2 (Also has the original Pac-Man & the unique Pac-Man Arrangement)
–Pac-Man Battle Royale Tournament Edition (special version of the software that was never widely released)

That’s six different ways to enjoy the game and the best part is that all of them except for Battle Royale are only 25¢ to play – just like they were 45 years ago! Good luck at finding anything else that’s the same price as it was almost half a century ago. Battle Royale is only 50¢ per person, so that won’t break your bank either. It’s also worth checking out the Arrangement game found on Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2, as that is a hidden gem that plays really well, but few people know about it.

Also to mark the day, we did a little bit of re-arranging on our Namco game cabs. Now, all three are snuggled up against each other, and one of our banners was moved. It’s hard to miss all of this classic, dot-eating goodness now:

Namco is also celebrating their mascot character all around the world. Check out this music video to celebrate the 45th anniversary. Thanks to Arcade Galactic, you can still literally insert a coin for something amazing!

We are open every day, M-Th 11am-8pm, Fri: 11a-9pm, Sat. 10a-9pm, and Sundays 12p-6pm. No entry fee and we operate on tokens that are 25¢ per coin.

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As a part of celebrating Minecraft, we’ve temporarily lowered the price of the game to only 4 tokens! Remember that you get a card with EVERY play, even continues. We’ll soon have Series 4 cards in stock(once they begin shipping in July 2025), but you can already get a Series 3 HERO card if you’re lucky! Once Series 4 is available, a new level, Pumpkin Pastures, will be added to the game.

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• Arcade Galactic is now on the KLOV Arcade Finder
• Maximum Tune 5DX+ has been repaired and both units are working great
• All four NIRIN units are working after we fixed the two that had been down
• A new prize machine, FANTASTIC PRIZE is up front
• Step ManiaX continues to receive new song updates each month
• We had a Skittles vending machine in here for a little bit, but now it is in the Valley Fair food court
• We are possibly going to have an exA-Arcadia update here soon with a new game
• We are looking at selling a few old games to refresh the arcade with some new items – perhaps there is something of interest for you here?

On the latter point, we haven’t been able to update the game selection much over the past couple of years, but we hope to do so this year. Selling off some games, including those that have been out of commission for a long time, can help us achieve that faster.

Also to keep in mind, we’re still a place with affordable fun – we haven’t raised our prices at all over the past several years, and there are still many games that you can play for only 25¢. Good luck at finding pricing like that anywhere else – even a lot of Nickel arcades are charging more than 5¢ per game for their games, plus entry fees, nowadays.

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Many years ago, we had got our hands on a Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact board. However, when anyone who was into Street Fighter III (SF3 from here on out), they wanted the superior 3rd Strike (3S). The trouble was finding a working board at a reasonable price, which didn’t really come along when we made a search.

Fast forward to 2024, and local Arcade Hero Lemony Vengeance was involved with the 3rd Strike tournament at EVO 2024. The goal was to set a new world record by bringing together the most SF33S boards together in the same room. Lemony not just borrowed our board, but gave it an upgrade to 3S; the record was set and there was an awesome tournament to accompany the feat.

What else ya got besides 3rd Strike?

Now that board is back under our care and ready for you to enjoy at Arcade Galactic – the only place in West Valley City that offers the following 1v1 fighting games under one roof:

• Chaos Code EXA
• Marvel Vs. Capcom 2
• Samurai Shodown V Perfect (EXA version)
• Super Street Fighter II Turbo (JP version)
• Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
• Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
• The King of Fighters ’98
• The Kung Fu Vs. Karate Champ
• Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Find us inside the Valley Fair Shopping Center, north wing close to JCPenny and Ulta Beauty.

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That isn’t stopping us though! Let’s provide an update to some changes that have hit the arcade over the past few weeks.

We have made several layout changes of where certain games are, while also doing some small swaps. One of those rearrangements is to place many of our “indie games” (independently made arcade titles) into a row all next to each other. This includes games that are unique and so rare that either no where else in Utah has them, or no where else in the world has one:

The games that have returned to the arcade are:

• Our original Neo Geo MVS (with a CRT)
• Time Crisis II
• The Spectre Files: Deathstalker
• We are also swapping Street Fighter II with Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike!

Meanwhile, our 4-player exA-Arcadia, a Neo Geo MVS, and the Family Guy Bowling have gone to a private break room location.

We do have a few games to repair, unfortunately with the big slowdown in business, that is making it more difficult to catch up on certain things, as prices for parts are more expensive than they have ever been.

Also where it is October, that means it’s the perfect month to stop in and play for thrills! We have several games that match up perfectly with the Halloween season, such as:

• The Walking Dead Arcade (Raw Thrills)
• House of the Dead Scarlet Dawn (Sega)
• Luigi’s Mansion Arcade (Sega)
• Enter The Gungeon: House of the Gundead (Griffin Aerotech)
• The Addams Family pinball (Williams)
• GhostBusters (Stern Pinball
• Jurassic Park Arcade (Raw Thrills)
• Aliens Armageddon (Raw Thrills)
• Outnumbered (LAI Games)
• The Spectre Files: Deathstalker (Galloping Ghost / Midway)
• Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Midway)

Then games like Street Fighter II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, Minecraft Dungeons Arcade, even Pitfall II all match up pretty well with the season, even if they aren’t “horror-specific.”

On October 19th, we will be holding the Fantastic Fabulous Pinball Competition, where among the prizes you can win a translite from The Walking Dead pinball machine by Stern Pinball.

We are also selling some equipment off, including two of our old change machines, an old crane we have, and some game boards we have no use for, such as an Orange Marvel Vs. Capcom that works.

We appreciate your business and hope to see you soon! Find us this and every autumn at the Valley Fair Shopping Center, we’re over by JCPenny and Ulta.

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The Asteroids Recharged arcade game is based upon the home console title of the same name. However, many changes are being made to the arcade version, many of which will be implemented during the test period. YOU can also help shape the game that it will become, by coming in and giving it a play, then sharing your feedback.

If you’ve never heard of Asteroids, then you might be younger. That’s ok! Asteroids is the best selling arcade title ever produced by Atari. Released at the very end of 1979, it became a cultural gaming icon in the 1980s.

The Asteroids Recharged Cabinet

The cabinet we have is the 3-player version, which comes with a 55″ monitor. The game uses the same control layout as the original Asteroids (Left/Right rotate; Hyperspace; Thrust; Fire), but with LED lit buttons. The game also features wind & rumble effects and there’s a pinball knocker that hits the cabinet when certain events take place.

How Long Is It Going To Be At Arcade Galactic?

Asteroids Recharged will be in the testing phase from now until June. We encourage repeat play as well, since the game will see software updates that changes up how the game works. It would be very helpful to hear feedback on whether or not those changes are good or bad.

It is also worth noting that this game was built right here in Utah by a local company, Alan-1. They are made up of retro gaming enthusiasts, who truly enjoy gaming as it existed in the 1980s. They have more on the docket for arcade gaming, so be sure to stay tuned!

Where can I find you guys?

Arcade Galactic is located inside of the Valley Fair Shopping Center on the north end of the mall. We are fairly close to where Ulta and JCPenny are located. You will usually hear us before you see us. To find the mall, it is located in the heart of West Valley City, right across from City Hall on 3500 S. and 2700 W. You can also reach it via I-215 at the 3500 S. West exit.

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What is Arcade Legend VR?

Build and manage your own arcade in Arcade Legend. Play officially licensed arcade games with friends in VR and win tickets and prizes. Check out the latest trailer to see the game’s recent updates including bowling, licensed DLC featuring the Big Bass Wheel, and Skee-Ball Extreme.

The Arcade Legend VR Retro Update

As of today, March 7th, Arcade Legend VR released the “Retro Update,” which includes the aforementioned addition of the Arcade Galactic venue to the game. Think of this as a second venue – it is not a 1:1 recreation of our existing site. Due to the nature of game licensing, it can’t feature all of the Namco, Sega, Taito, Raw Thrills games that we have, however, it carries with it the same spirit that we strive for in our physical location.

What Games Can I Play?

The current line-up features titles that have been licensed from the Pico8 platform. These are retro in style and gameplay, feeling just like a game would from the ’80s. In this sense, the virtual venue for Arcade Galactic is like an expanded “Classic Corner” that we have, where you can find and play games that came from a different era. We have often and still operate “indie” arcade games, along with super-rare retro games. The VR version encapsulates that vibe, where the focus is on fun while gaming instead of all on tickets and prizes.

How Does It Work?

Consult this handy quick guide on how to use the joystick controls that you come across within the virtual world. It’s pretty easy and is the next best thing to handling physical ones!

Want to learn more? Check out the Arcade Legend VR website.

You can also follow them on X/Twitter, where they post frequent updates.

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This game is a unique version of Enter The Gungeon that is exclusive to arcades. Instead of being a dual-stick shooter, this is instead a light-gun game based upon the ETG universe. Players “enter the gungeon” and must immediately defend themselves by using their light-gun controller. As you play, you will collect new guns (up to 40 weapons) which have different force feedback effects. The gungeons are also different every time you play, meaning that this game never gets old to explore!

It also features interactive, destructible environments and a graphical style that screams mid-90s gaming – with some modern touches. Shoot at the targets which appear when you are being attacked to dodge, uncover secrets, fight bosses and aim to get the top high score!

The game is 4 tokens to start, 2 to continue and can be enjoyed by 1-2 players. Find us inside of the Valley Fair Mall near JCPenny (north end of the mall) to experience this awesome arcade title!

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Then you might enjoy Donut Dodo Do!

Originally created for PC & consoles, Donut Dodo captures the look and feel of an arcade game produced in 1983. The objective is to control Chef Billy to collect all of the donuts on the level, while avoiding enemies like rats, fireballs, and…toilets. Once you collect all of the small donuts, you can grab the giant donut – being protected by the Dodo Bird – to move on to the next level.

Donut Dodo Do! is a new arcade version that keeps the gameplay intact, while adding some exclusive features! These include a unique stage, in-game side art created by Makoto Yabe, and the addition of a two-player co-op mode where you can play as Billy’s wife Bella and grab those donuts together.

This fun and retro-style game is ONLY found in Utah at Arcade Galactic – in fact, we’re the first location in the entire USA to grab it! Find it on our exA-Arcadia cabinet right next to the Neo Geo MVS, where it’s playable in glorious 4K resolution.

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