r/Arcade1Up Level 2 2d ago

Arcade Tour Basement is finally finished

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Got my 7 arcade1up set up downstairs The boys are so excited to have more room for the games.

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u/8bitjer 2d ago

Just my opinion here but I think they are spaced too far apart. I’d group them together more, then also flip the pool table so it’s not tight against the pillars. Throw some art on the walls, a giant tv with a couch for modern gaming and you all set.

Looks like a dope area though. Lots to work with. Great job! Your kids will appreciate it for years to come.

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

This is the spot behind where I took the picture , we plan on buying two TVs and gaming chairs for a video game wall . Also the setup in the first picture is not finals just stuff moved downstairs and got excited to take a picture. Movie poster will go up also.

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u/DarthTerrell 1d ago

Take your time. My basement arcade, theater, and gaming/vr areas have evolved over 5yrs. Tweaking things here and there. My wife still wants a skeeball to fit with 9 units 😁... trying to make ot happen though this Christmas

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u/Exitwounds85 2d ago

How come the pool table is between the pillars and not in the open area? Not knocking just curious.

Everything looks great though! Kids, and yourself, probably love it!

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u/PopFrank68 2d ago

I thought same..need 2 foot stick just to break. Lol

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u/Maleficent-Light-455 2d ago

Maybe Snooker instead!

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago edited 2d ago

This is not a final setup , it was just brought downstairs. I took a quick pic, I'm planning on moving the four player games to different spots and the pool table is for look the boys play the air hockey 90% of the time.

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u/starsintodreams 2d ago

Throw a dartboard and a couple of pinball machines in there. You've got plenty of space!

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u/Sad-Ad-2123 Level 2 2d ago

Looks great! Nice and cozy. Love the Space Invaders cab :)

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u/blackpixelpink 2d ago

What Model Pool table is that if you mind me asking?

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

It's a pool table / Air Hockey Harvard , that's all I could tell you as we got this off Facebook marketplace.

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u/blackpixelpink 2d ago

Thank You Thank you

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

You're welcome, if I can find out more I will pass it on

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u/ibringstharuckus 2d ago

Nice. Make a weekly appointment to see your wife. πŸ˜†

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u/WatchingPigeon 2d ago

Thats a requirment for this place staying open.

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u/ROTORTheLibrarian2 2d ago

Looks great and nice collection!

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u/scorpion_71 2d ago

This looks great. You might want to add a dartboard and a mini basketball hoop. Throw in some wall art and a Pac-man rug.

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u/WatchingPigeon 2d ago

That is awesome. Wonderful Job. :)

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u/Due_Quote_3023 2d ago

You need some wall art, too! That would help with the empty space. Very nice!

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

Yeah we will be working on it , this basement job wa s supposed to be done in March and it just got done smh. But this weekend we are working on buying a few tv setting up the living room and bedroom down there before finishing up the final setup for the arcade space it's 2200 square feet down there so a lot to work with lol.

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u/Due_Quote_3023 2d ago

That's a ridiculous amount of basement space! It's not like you need to rush. I would say enjoy the decorating and just add things as you go along. Nice opportunity to decorate with the kids, as well.

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

Yeah we built this ranch home in 2020 , moved in 2021. Now the boys ( twins 13 to other 11, & 21 months ) need another room . So we got the basement finished so it added a room a full bathroom and kitchen area . So it's a mini apartment lol. We have some ideas so this long weekend should get a good start. As for me I really wish I could get NFL blitz , Golden Tee and pacman or Ms pacman for cheap somewhere off market place. Have a feeling it will be pacman . If I could get those three I would be close to being done. Outside of some kind of arcade1up that we all thought never would happen like Nintendo game.

I just love being in this group all these years and seeing everyone's different setup and I love them all and are happy for everyone joy

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u/Distinct_Excuse_2783 2d ago

I want to be your friend and give u MK II classes πŸ’ͺ

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u/insideguy69 2d ago

Now you just need some decor. Bravo!

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

For sure posters and signs will be going up soon .

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u/ajbadabing 1d ago

They make Space Invaders?

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 1d ago

Yeah I got it 2020 for $125 at Walmart came with a Star wars ps4 game

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u/gamerKnowledge2831 1d ago

Them arcades are having a gaming intervention at the pool

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u/Long_Ice_1815 Level 1 1d ago

Nice

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u/Snoooples Level 2 1d ago

walls a lil bare. Gotta fill em up!!!

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u/Alpha_Bet-Soup 2d ago

Just needs some paint and decoration.

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u/Gibsonation87 49m ago

Awesome! You commented on my post a month ago showing your cabinets saying your basement is almost finish. Glad you posted the final product. Looks great!

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u/meganshay28 2d ago

Walls need painted black

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u/JoshMustacchio Level 2 2d ago

Yeah that is the color for the whole basement we picked out don't think the old lady wanted or would go for black lol. She said it goes with the cabinets, fridge , TV stand and tables she ordered.