Pier Arcade - Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 42.970 W 001° 52.530
30U E 579385 N 5618865
A popular, traditional video arcade at Bournemouth town's seafront.
Waymark Code: WM4R3J
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
Views: 27

The tourism website describes the arcade: (visit link)

'Pier Arcade

The latest and best in video and slot machines at Bournemouth Pier...

Modern video games - race head to head in lifelike car and horse racing simulators!

Can you handle the rush of Rapid River Racer!

The sheer exhilaration of jetskiing - without going in the water!

All the best slot machines and one armed bandits including an over-18s area with £15 cash jackpots!

Coin pushers, cranes, air hockey and children's rides!

Bournemouth Pier Arcade....

Bournemouth Pier Arcade is the place to visit this summer with all the latest games and amusements in a bright, well lit family friendly atmosphere.

New highlights for 2008 include:

The New Nascar Super Racer driving game with 4 individual widescreen driving pods offering variable tracks and viewing angles.

For the very first time in the arcade format comes Blazing Angels: You’re an intrepid Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot dog-fighting against waves of enemy fighters and bombers over England. A game not to be missed.

Another hit of the year is the Crazy Typhoon, a low price 2p play game of skill with Mystery wins – a surefire hit with all the family.

From the hit Television Franchise Stable comes ‘Deal Or No Deal’. Players have the chance to win prizes such as Digital Cameras, Mp3 Players and Playstation 3.'

Situated right next to the pier, you can walk through the arcade to access the pier and seaside. Nearby is the beach, aquarium and many more fantastic attractions.
Rating (5=Great Place, 1=Didn't like it):

Hours of Operation (weekdays): From: 9:00 AM To: 5:30 PM

Hours of Operation (weekend): From: 9:00 AM To: 8:00 PM

Food and Drink Available: yes

Retro games available: yes

Known Games:
Lifelike car and horse racing simulators Rapid River Racer Simulated jetskiing Slot machines One armed bandits Over-18s area with £15 cash jackpots Coin pushers, cranes, air hockey and children's rides Nascar Super Racer Blazing Angels Crazy Typhoon 'Deal Or No Deal'


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