Chuck E. Cheese launches new adult arcade. What we know

Chuck E. Cheese is bringing a new feature to its iconic family entertainment chains to appeal to adult consumers.

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The Texas-based company announced the launch of “Chuck’s Arcade,” a new gaming area highlighted by current video games and classic retro arcade games like Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong and Centipede.

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Each arcade is supervised by an animatronic character like Chuck E. Cheese and select locations will have retro-themed merchandise like logo apparel, collectible toys, novelty candy and prizes, according to a release from Chuck E. Cheese. 

“Chuck E. Cheese has spent decades mastering the arcade experience — it’s in our DNA,” David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, said in a company release. “Chuck’s Arcade is a natural evolution — an opportunity to extend our arcade legacy into new formats that engage both lifelong fans and a new generation through a curated mix of retro classics and cutting-edge experiences,” McKillips concluded. 

Are the Chuck E. Cheese adult arcades open?

Local perspective:

Currently, these adult arcades have opened in malls nationwide, including St. Petersburg, Florida; Trumbull, Connecticut; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Victor, New York; Buford, Georgia; El Paso, Texas; Nashua and Salem, New Hampshire; and St. Louis, with the company sharing in a release that more locations are opening soon.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Chuck E. Cheese press release which offers details about the adult arcades and locations. This story was reported from Washington, D.C. 

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