A place of wonder and merriment, based on various forms of coin-operated mechanical and electronic game machines. Most popular during the 1980's and 1990's as standalone establishments; now largely limited in the West to smaller areas within amusement parks. Still quite popular in Asia.

For the architectural feature by the same name, see [[arcade (architecture)]]. For the large stationary video game machine that is often seen inside an arcade, use [[arcade cabinet]].

h4. See also

* [[crane game]]
* [[pusher game]]
* [[strength tester machine]]
* [[video game]]
ゲームセンター ゲーセン 游戏厅 电玩城