Aladdin’s Castle, Play Palace, Great Games: Inside the rise and fall of arcades in Central NY (photos)

1980s arcades

Steve Davis and Stephanie Scott playing video games at Great Games inside the Penn-Can Mall. Syracuse Post-StandardSyracuse Post-Standard

Growing up in the 1980s, a trip to the local shopping mall provided a full day of entertainment.

You might have watched the latest Hollywood blockbuster, purchased the latest album or cassette, visited the food court, or shopped for the hottest clothing styles and fashions.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.