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Budweiser Tapper
Tapper, also known as Root Beer Tapper, is a 1983 arcade game released by Bally Midway. Tapper puts the player in the shoes of a bartender. The player must serve eager, thirsty patrons before their patience expires while collecting empty mugs and tips. The game was produced in association with Budweiser.
Several variants of the game were released, with similar gameplay but different graphics and music. The first was with Budweiser branding, followed in 1984 by Root Beer Tapper, which was developed specifically for arcades because the original version was construed as advertising alcohol to minors (since many of the games appeared in video game arcades). Developer Marvin Glass and Associates filed a patent in 1984 covering the game and variants, granted in 1987.
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The Quarters Arcade in Hadley, MA
Tucked away in Hadley, The Quarters is a great arcade/bar with many classic games. For the most part, the games play great. Here’s a short video:
Some of the games they have are NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat II, Punchout, Qbert, Gauntlet and Burgertime.
Tales from the Arcade Factory Floors
Here is a great article on the way arcade cabinets from the 70’s and 80’s were built:
Funspot – Best Arcade in the World?
Funspot in Laconia New Hampshire, is one of the largest arcades in the world. Here is an excellent video tour: