Japanese game centers remain vibrant social hubs that are a must-visit for tourists, as highlighted by Sega’s new online guide. The guide covers various types of arcade machines, proper etiquette for gamers, tips for winning prizes, and a helpful map for locating game centers. Despite Sega's shift away from managing physical locations, they still contribute significantly to the arcade machine market. The site also shares practical advice for new visitors, like obtaining permission for photography and seeking help with crane game positioning, ensuring an enjoyable experience in Japan's gaming culture.
Visiting Japan without stopping at a game center is like flying to Rome and forgetting to eat pasta. Unlike America, where arcades peaked with that scene in Terminator 2, the game center remains a popular hangout spot in Japan's major cities.
The Japanese Game Centers Guide includes an explanation of six different types of machines, recommendations for guest etiquette, tips for winning prizes, and a Google Map with dozens of game center locations.
Sega's site includes a bunch of other tips I wish I'd known before my first visit to a Japanese game center... if you're struggling to win a crane game, let the staff know, and they might adjust the position of the prize.
Three years ago, Sega sold what remained of its brick-and-mortar arcade business to Genga. However, the company still produces a bulk of the machines that serve as the lifeblood of arcade centers.
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