If you are into racing games, this stop will be a treat for you. Game Center's history as a Sega arcade provides plenty of great classics along for the ride manx tt super bike machines to a red mobile The game which you play while sitting inside a mini car. I could spend at least an hour bouncing between the different steering wheels of these retro machines.
Compared to when we visited the Namco Game Center across the street earlier in the day, the selection of rhythm games – where tapping the controller on the beat gets you points – was largely the same. However at Gigo 3 we were able to play several rhythm games without feeling the need to move due to other patrons waiting in line behind us. It was a joy to try all of the Rhythm experiences for the first time, and this was my personal favorite Sega's Maimai MachineI was amazed to see nearby players mashing all eight buttons at exactly the right time to the music, moving fingers on the screen as they collected combos – I'd rather risk breaking than acceptable, easy. Was satisfied to play on difficulty levels. Came out sweating profusely.
Another pleasant experience at Gigo 3 for passengers is the picture booth section. Although it's mainly filled with teenage girls perfecting their makeup, using hair irons for touchups, and trying on crunchy blonde wigs, we had a lot of fun taking photos in the booths And we couldn't stop laughing as the software blew our facial features out of proportion. We looked like ghostly aliens. One booth we tried had a horror theme with a light-hearted story as you strike the pose.
We played hard at games and never won more than 5,000 yen (about $33) at any of the arcades in Tokyo. Overall, our experience at Gigo 3 was budget-friendly and magnetic.
If you are traveling with children
After riding an outdoor escalator to reach the entrance of 1-Chome PlaylandIs located at artificial island of tokyo In Odaiba, I was surrounded by nostalgic neon colors and the most mechanical arcade games I had seen the entire trip. Yes, it had some other options for games, but the main attraction here was the assortment of vintage machines, often with some kind of interactive, mechanical element. Despite age and public use, most of the games here were in good condition.
The place isn't very big, but around every corner we encountered unique experiences and happily spent handfuls of yen coins. I used a small chef's pan to crush the rodents as target lights flashed on the screen. My teammates and I became a little too competitive in our attempt to move the cursor and win our ping-pong soccer game. I threw three pinballs almost in a row while playing sailor Moon-Themed tic-tac-toe.
At 1-Chome Playland, I saw many families with small children as well as couples on beautiful dates. It's easy to miss this location, as it's right next to other family-oriented options. Legoland Discovery Center And Tokyo JoyopolisBut it's honestly worth the train ride in itself. We spent an hour and a half trying out the machines, and probably could have spent another 30 minutes on a less busy night.
Just be forewarned, any family outing to this arcade is almost guaranteed to end with a trip to the nearby ice cream Do shopping on the way back to the hotel. It feels absolutely right.
Are you looking for other Japanese sports centers worth visiting in Tokyo? we also enjoyed our time namco, hey tatoAnd gigo #1– All in Akihabara and only a few blocks apart. For a more intimate experience, head to Takadanobaba, where Mikado Game Center There's a solid selection of retro machines, and the nearby Natsuge Museum is a great stop for pinball fanatics.