arcade game
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of arcade game
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Disney has previously shared that this latest storyline will allow for additional levels of interactivity in the ride, which is already something of a full-size, walk-in arcade game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
We walked past a basketball Pop-a-Shot and a Chili’s-branded BurgerTime arcade game in an employee hangout zone overlooking the neighborhood’s artificial lake.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2025
Most resemble the aliens from the Space Invaders arcade game.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
TAMPA, Florida — In military circles, it’s described as a real-life version of the arcade game “Whac-a-Mole,” played for the highest of stakes.
From Washington Times ● May 20, 2023
Joust was a classic ’80s arcade game with a strange premise.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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