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OfficialObserver t1_jcq2y77 wrote

Reply to comment by Huge_Badger_4810 in Looking at my old stuff at my moms and I came across this gem from my childhood. Wish I could remember the year by Jbecker82

Fun Spot is not just an arcade. It is by their definition, the world's largest arcade. It is in Laconia. And yes, it is still open.

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UNMENINU t1_jcrw733 wrote

And it is apparently a very famous staple in early gamers history. I believe it was because it held the donkey kong cabinet which early gamers would try for the world record. I believe it was because the circuit board was unique an allowed for some time to be shaved off. It was a major destination and the epicenter of the DK World Record scandal I believe.

Look on YouTube for Billy Mitchell and Donkey Kong. I believe there’s a documentary and has lots of vintage NH video. I thought it was fascinating.

Had no clue until I was like 35.

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Dukes159 t1_jcy7v72 wrote

My sister in law met him there a few years ago. She was star struck and he offered to show her the tricks to DK. I personally find that a bit creepy....she was 18 at the time and he would have been 52. Also he's a douche nozzle.

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UNMENINU t1_jcyunif wrote

Yea… He doesn’t do himself any favors with his look. I imagine he wears so much Brut. He used to stream on Twitch for a hot second. I couldn’t resist.

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