HOLY ARCADE GAMES! Arcade Tour of Free Play Bar & Arcade in Worcester, MA

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    Crazy in-depth tour of the soon to open Free Play Bar & Arcade in Worcester, MA. My friend Jay Leone is opening this place soon after this COVID BS is behind us. Tons of classic arcade games, everything from Atari, Nintendo, Gottlieb, Williams, SEGA, Taito, Capcom, Konami, and more! Tons of retro games and a really healthy pinball collection!
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Komentáře • 306

  • @fusium
    @fusium Před 3 lety +41

    This is like Christmas every week with john back in the basement.

  • @tootyuk
    @tootyuk Před 3 lety +14

    I love That Tim guy, brilliant channel, he has the best dolly in the business!

    • @ThatTimGuy
      @ThatTimGuy Před 3 lety +3

      The Super Dolly 2000 at your service!

  • @TheHowlingStone
    @TheHowlingStone Před 3 lety +8

    Definitely taking a short drive to here once everything's open and safe again. Looks amazing.

  • @JesseH76
    @JesseH76 Před 3 lety +2

    The heavens open and another episode of John's arcade descends upon us. How beautiful is this arcade, especially those neons paintings with the blacklights! I love the passion by these guys getting these older boards to work more proficiently with Tempest.

  • @sergiomeyer
    @sergiomeyer Před 3 lety +6

    Love seeing That Tim Guy! Another good vid John, thank you

  • @chrissczuroski66
    @chrissczuroski66 Před 3 lety +20

    You should do a tour of your arcade since everything was moved around in new things came in and gone

  • @GoodwinsPlace
    @GoodwinsPlace Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks John for reading out my viewer mail and the shout out of my channel. Going to get on to that Polo soon, I've got a spare remote board which still loops but will take a look at the connectors on the other end to see if that is what is causing the issue.

  • @shaggysrsg7861
    @shaggysrsg7861 Před 3 lety +8

    "oh wow you got the original 6 men x-player"

  • @Yoeddy1
    @Yoeddy1 Před 3 lety +4

    John, you should do another tour of Jay’s basement. I’d love to see where his cabaret collection is at!

  • @MandoMike
    @MandoMike Před 3 lety +2

    Great Video! What A Great Place Jay!

  • @SkulShurtugalTCG
    @SkulShurtugalTCG Před 3 lety +15

    Guys, I wanna go to Worcester now.

  • @augustjosh77
    @augustjosh77 Před rokem +1

    I miss you John !! 🎉come back to CZcams !

  • @808v1
    @808v1 Před 3 lety +1

    love these long videos...thanks v much and glad you're back

  • @indigo9434
    @indigo9434 Před 3 lety +4

    I've been to the one in Providence, I absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes arcade bars!

  • @blougras
    @blougras Před 3 lety +7

    This place looks amazing. If I lived there I would spend my whole paycheck there.

    • @JesseH76
      @JesseH76 Před 3 lety +1

      I know, plus supporting an arcade bar like this, knowing how much the owner cares about his bar and the arcade cabinets.

    • @blougras
      @blougras Před 3 lety

      @McLovin hey if that were true I'm sure they'd be happy to take my $120 at this stage.

  • @RobbyKingPin
    @RobbyKingPin Před 3 lety

    Good to have you back after your time out. This has been one of the best things in this aweful year soo far

  • @kintozero3169
    @kintozero3169 Před 3 lety +6

    Awesome to see that tim guy make a cameo!! I didn't know he helps Jay with the arcade

    • @ThatTimGuy
      @ThatTimGuy Před 3 lety +3

      Hey, it's me!

    • @kintozero3169
      @kintozero3169 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatTimGuy hey man! Aren't you completely out of room in your game room now? Are you thinking of getting rid of something to make room for something else?

    • @ThatTimGuy
      @ThatTimGuy Před 3 lety +1

      @@kintozero3169 Perhaps when I try to squeeze in the next game?? Or do I just stuff it into the storage area. That's not out of room...yet...LOL

  • @Runslik3Wind
    @Runslik3Wind Před 3 lety

    Loving these videos. I'm finishing out of piece of my garage to have a dedicated space for my arcades and these make awesome background noise while working.

  • @garogercade7850
    @garogercade7850 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! What an incredible video! I wish I lived close enough to make a trip to that arcade. It was REALLY done right!

  • @wildernessgames
    @wildernessgames Před 3 lety +2

    Good to see you got to the Worchester location, I loved the grotto feel it gave when I first went; as usual incredible lineup from Jay, his pins collection is epic in both locations. Im at Freeplay RI in Providence weekly; best arcade around!

  • @DrScientistSounds
    @DrScientistSounds Před 3 lety

    Your return is a major highlight of 2020, thank you!

  • @jethrotannis5673
    @jethrotannis5673 Před 3 lety

    The northeast arcade community is awesome. That super sprint I saw some earlier progress pics of it and the cabinet it was modeled off of. Now I know it’s Worcester, so cool! Good luck with your opening and thanks for sharing your collections with the community!

  • @Sugarkraft
    @Sugarkraft Před 3 lety +1

    I’m glad these videos are back! 👍👍

  • @saskia6750
    @saskia6750 Před 3 lety +1

    great video guys,thank you immensely for posting !! :)

  • @yandman26
    @yandman26 Před 3 lety

    Wow , this place is really awesome. I love those murals. I hope they are able to weather the storm and open up.

  • @WoodyPianoShack
    @WoodyPianoShack Před 3 lety +2

    nice to see you again john, feels like my monday nights are complete again, awesome arcade jay, congrats and good luck

  • @MrHiggibaby
    @MrHiggibaby Před 3 lety +3

    Higgibaby special on the Super Sprint! 😉

  • @GillesGobron
    @GillesGobron Před 3 lety +1

    I'm so happy to watch new video from John ! At least someting good in 2020.

  • @wagonet
    @wagonet Před 3 lety

    Man I forgot how much I miss watching these. Welcome back!

  • @iDX1701
    @iDX1701 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s so weird seeing new videos from you. Glad you’re back!!

  • @SW0000A
    @SW0000A Před 3 lety +1

    I wish I had a free play bar here in South Dakota. These days I'm not interested in pumping quarters in to games. I just want to enjoy myself.
    GREAT PLACE!

  • @luapco1516
    @luapco1516 Před 3 lety +2

    Jay thought of everything. Wish i lived by this place when it opens.

  • @discostu1uk
    @discostu1uk Před 3 lety +1

    As a fan of floor tiles, floor boards and skirting boards this video is my jam. I'm glad you didn't distract me by looking up too much on those silly flashing machines.

  • @TubbyJ420
    @TubbyJ420 Před 3 lety +1

    I have missed these massive 2 hour+ videos. Welcome back.

  • @retro_reflections
    @retro_reflections Před 3 lety +1

    A truly epic video, and one hell of a beautiful arcade.

  • @quincy2686
    @quincy2686 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back, John. It has been a pleasure watching your new videos.

  • @Chuckles-Super-Fan
    @Chuckles-Super-Fan Před 21 dnem

    I see that Free Play Bar is still operating! A follow-up episode would probably pick up another 65k views, easily!

  • @Scrapla1
    @Scrapla1 Před 3 lety +1

    Great memories when you had to go out to the arcade to get great graphics and now we still go for fun but also nostalgia.

  • @Odinriddari
    @Odinriddari Před 3 lety +1

    so happy you're back John

  • @ShrtRndKid
    @ShrtRndKid Před 3 lety +1

    Digging those little drink holder/dividers between the games.

  • @kintozero3169
    @kintozero3169 Před 3 lety +4

    Commando was definitely a Capcom game, but the arcade version was licensed for manufacture/distribution by Data East in the US.

  • @Midnightuner
    @Midnightuner Před 3 lety

    Back on the road again!!! Wahhoooo!!! Your arcade vids definitely make my day.

  • @lacrossed55
    @lacrossed55 Před 3 lety

    What a great space. Time to open up. Please keep us up to date on the opening.

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi Před 3 lety +2

    OMG Free Play is AMAZING!!

  • @FDestroy3r
    @FDestroy3r Před 3 lety

    OMG if I would live in that area, I would be there every day, it's absolutely amazing. Incredible to think that such places still open, while most arcade have closed otherwise..

  • @PoconoJoe
    @PoconoJoe Před 3 lety +1

    Very awesome, thanks for these, I grew up in the 70's 80's and love video games and watching these videos takes me back. flashbacks bigtime! ps sorry he cant open i to am shut down first time in 40 some years:(

    • @PoconoJoe
      @PoconoJoe Před 3 lety

      Yes! QIX! love that one flashbacks commencing;)

    • @PoconoJoe
      @PoconoJoe Před 3 lety +1

      just know i wanted to leave a comment for almost every game lol;) these games were spread all over my area not really any arcades so it reminds me where each one was like Circus charlie and tron were at Rockey Glen Park(and many others) and Qix was at a little breakfast place all by itself, good times thanks!

  • @dime666bag
    @dime666bag Před 3 lety

    Let's keep all videos light ..... Its BEYOND awesome ur back 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @tobycooper5804
    @tobycooper5804 Před 3 lety

    You should do a live show like this, wow, especially the details. Nice to see the big boys play.

  • @Thebigpayback
    @Thebigpayback Před 3 lety +3

    It would take me 9 hours, but I think I have to go when it opens!

  • @xflarearcadia1766
    @xflarearcadia1766 Před 3 lety +4

    Not surprised to hear Wisconsin, there is a Unicorn Super System in Appleton too with the adapter, they were running Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball.

  • @arcadesunday4592
    @arcadesunday4592 Před 3 lety

    2:07:52. It's Capcom. Fantastic looking arcade! I'd play everything in there. Wish you luck with this new site! Very, very cool. Also, thanks John for a another entertaining and thought provoking video!!

  • @Ft.Gagiano
    @Ft.Gagiano Před 3 lety

    Great to see ya back!

  • @n3lee
    @n3lee Před 3 lety +1

    As a guy who is looking to open a business in worcester metro.... this is a draw ;) Friggin' awesome. Can't wait for this sheist to blow over!

  • @lordchesterfield3110
    @lordchesterfield3110 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Guys, we're in the arcade. Great video guys, we'll see ya in Wistaa' before ya know it. Best of luck Benny 😊 and you never know when That Tim guy going show up🤣🤣

  • @dannieransom6598
    @dannieransom6598 Před 3 lety

    Glad you're back love your videos

  • @Spawn-wt6ul
    @Spawn-wt6ul Před 3 lety

    Glad to see you back John. Arcade 4 life!!!

  • @MrHarney
    @MrHarney Před 3 lety

    So good to have you back John

  • @DanNguyen-ey5tw
    @DanNguyen-ey5tw Před 3 lety

    Wow it's good to see him back!

  • @terryttx
    @terryttx Před 3 lety +1

    Awww yeah!!!! Thanks John!!!

  • @volvoguy804
    @volvoguy804 Před 3 lety +1

    I remember playing Gauntlet Dark Legacy at Ground Kontrol, loved it!

  • @Research-eo3bi
    @Research-eo3bi Před 3 lety

    wow you filled up my whole 3 hour drive today! thanks for the long video and keeping me company =) dkshawn

  • @danieldevries3230
    @danieldevries3230 Před 3 lety +1

    My neck of the woods. Haven't been to this spot yet. I will be there when it's open!

  • @fireproofneo
    @fireproofneo Před 3 lety +1

    Great looking bar arcade!

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi Před 3 lety

    So glad you're back!

  • @micahbageant659
    @micahbageant659 Před 3 lety

    Amazing! I feel bad for Jay...I'm sure he is hemoriging money right now not being open. This place is ABSOLUTE! Very well done! I had no idea U and Jay had thid many cabs between the 2 of U! This is a Dream of mine to have a joint like this to open my area. Much respect! I just bought a Sweet X-Arcade Cabinet last Sunday with the Original Wells Gardner Monitor in it! I'm using one of my Newer Xbox Mods in it with Coinops 8 Massive & Ninja Massive with in total over 30,000 Arcade & Console System Games on its New 1TB Hard Drive! It came with the X-Arcade Tank Stick with Trackball, but it only had the PlayStation 2 & PC adapters with it. I still have to get the OG Xbox & PS3 adapter off there site. Once that happens will be Rock'n! I have a ton of PS2 Compilation Disc I'm using for now: Midway Arcade Classics, TAITO LEGENDS 1 & 2, ATARI Anthology, SNK Arcade Vol1, Namco Museum, Gradius 3&4, RAIDEN 3, Capcom Classics 1&2, R-Type Final, and many more...glad your back!

  • @martincochick2537
    @martincochick2537 Před 3 lety

    Nice video thanks for your time nice to see you again hope you are doing well 👍👍

  • @grambo1980
    @grambo1980 Před 3 lety

    Looks awesome! Can’t wait to check it out. That’s a solid lineup to be a NEPL spot to

  • @kantidinda6218
    @kantidinda6218 Před 3 lety

    What an awesome arcade! Stunning.

  • @MefuneAkira
    @MefuneAkira Před 3 lety

    Thank you. My childhood. Do more!

  • @patryan9038
    @patryan9038 Před 3 lety

    Love this video brings back memories thanks

  • @ericluzan4465
    @ericluzan4465 Před 3 lety

    So glad you’re back 🥲

  • @twitch6000
    @twitch6000 Před 3 lety

    Oh hell yeah another Arcade Tour!!

  • @eddylex4921
    @eddylex4921 Před 3 lety +1

    Tell Jay to finish that Street Fighter II Dash big blue all he needs is the Champion Edition control overlay and side art why stop half way. SFII Champion Edition is the first Capcom big blue and is pretty rare. What's funny also is that you went from SF to Moon Patrol, the creator of Street Fighter is Takashi Nishiyama and his first game was Moon Patrol he also created Kung Fu Master. So "Moon Patrol" "Kung Fu Master" & "Street Fighter" were all done by the same guy! Also Goonies never came out in the USA as a NES cart only in Japan as a famicom cart. The only USA version's are the playchoice cart and VS board. The playchoice version is the original famicom version of the game. Love the channel keep it up.

  • @arcadeattic
    @arcadeattic Před 3 lety +1

    When u open,i will bring lots of friends and help keep your dream going,love the arcade🤘🤘

    • @reagandow850
      @reagandow850 Před 3 lety

      Arcadeattic - I live 5 minutes away. Let me know when you go. See you there my friend.

  • @frailgeek
    @frailgeek Před 3 lety

    Damn very impressive place! Definitely going to check out Free Play once they open up

  • @NiGHTS1980
    @NiGHTS1980 Před 3 lety

    Nice video John. Thanks for sharing! I really want that House of the Dead. :(

  • @EddyOknows
    @EddyOknows Před rokem +1

    This place really reminds me of my childhood at the arcade. Dragon's Lair LaserDisc is out of service...😅

  • @Sam-Lawry
    @Sam-Lawry Před 3 lety +1

    Finally..2 cutes Blast city..♡
    Japanese arcade are great...
    I like wooden dedicated cabinet thet are pure nostalgia too but more Sega and Taito cabinets to play.

  • @Arcadehollywood
    @Arcadehollywood Před 3 lety +1

    John, ask Jay where he got those mini white/black drink tables that are in between some of his games. Awesome video!!!!

    • @ThatTimGuy
      @ThatTimGuy Před 3 lety

      A few rounds of people have made them. The last batch came from Pete, the same guy who did the risers for the cocktail tables.

    • @Arcadehollywood
      @Arcadehollywood Před 3 lety

      @@ThatTimGuy Tim I am completing "BarnCade" I am very interested in getting a few tables. Also great work!! Loved the video.

  • @damiancordero3193
    @damiancordero3193 Před 3 lety +1

    COVID blows. Miss seeing you, John.

  • @Alaskanzen
    @Alaskanzen Před 3 lety +2

    Jay seems like a legit guy. Awesome arcade :)

  • @williamdesilva3846
    @williamdesilva3846 Před 3 lety

    Glad to see you again.

  • @danieldevries3230
    @danieldevries3230 Před 3 lety

    Just went here..great place. Adams family was gone. Medieval madness was down. But had alot of fun. And FYI but you and Jay probably already know...the CA museum of pinball is going to be auctioning their games and pins. Just so you know👍. (Tell Jay to get earthshaker) lol

  • @Konsker
    @Konsker Před 3 lety

    lots of favorite games in this video

  • @CaptAwesumNo1Zone
    @CaptAwesumNo1Zone Před 2 lety

    These were some of the best

  • @RetroGamePlayers
    @RetroGamePlayers Před 3 lety

    Wow nice to see you back again sir 👍

  • @anthonytheappguy4426
    @anthonytheappguy4426 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, this arcade looks so much fun!
    Also, I’m sorry about your Major Havoc being down. I really hope you can fix it soon.

  • @neojeets
    @neojeets Před 3 lety

    Amazing arcade! I’d love to visit one day.

  • @nathanjedrej792
    @nathanjedrej792 Před rokem

    Used to go to leisureland in Edinburgh. Dodgy street fighters and smoking cigs whilst playing gang busters. Height of summer in a dark smoky arcade. Amazing.

  • @williamvanhuss8452
    @williamvanhuss8452 Před 3 lety +15

    You’re really back in full effect! A little rusty on the camera work, though. A lot of carpet in this one. Love the new videos, though. We missed you

  • @shavedballed1
    @shavedballed1 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm in Ohio and seeing this makes me want to come there after everything opens up. If you only had Black Knight. Lol. Great video and the place looks great.

  • @wruzicka78
    @wruzicka78 Před 3 lety +4

    Gaplus is Galaga 3 because Galaga is the second in the trilogy: Galaxian, Galaga, Gaplus. I forget where I heard this, because I've never seen or played Gaplus.

    • @alexbrunt897
      @alexbrunt897 Před 3 lety

      Yep, you're right William. I have seen and played Galaga 2 many years ago. It was more of a hack of Galaga. It was also known as Galaga 84. The layout was the same as Galaga except some bugs( Galagas) were changed and your ship was different.

  • @gregteigland4788
    @gregteigland4788 Před 3 lety +1

    I would spend every weekend night in that place. Even though I have those games at home.

  • @Steven.Cartwright
    @Steven.Cartwright Před 3 lety

    Great video John

  • @fookutube501
    @fookutube501 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video John!

  • @marsie2183
    @marsie2183 Před 3 lety +1

    Someone beat you to the Talladega Nights backglass idea. I saw one at Pinfest last year. Super cool. Made me want to actually play the Nascar pin :D

  • @M-NX
    @M-NX Před 3 lety

    I think first was
    Galaxian 1.
    then
    Galaga 2.
    then
    Gaplus 3.
    Later Galaga 88... etc. but this is the way I think it was named.
    Thanks for sharing Jay's Place 😁🤘🤘🤘

  • @lancairw867
    @lancairw867 Před 3 lety

    Wow 👍🏼 nice bar Cade 👍🏼 looks great. If I were to open one, this how I would imagine. Love the murals and overall feel !
    Edit: As a 80s arcade kid, the 90s Hydro Thunder, Crazy Taxi 🚕 and X Men I really like.

  • @VDRP
    @VDRP Před 3 lety

    What a great arcade, I am SO jealous!!! Bummer about the COVID shutdown, hope you will still be in business.

  • @theblindtechguy
    @theblindtechguy Před 3 lety

    You gotta check out Free Play in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area. They have 4 locations, and if the two I've been to are indication, and they are, it's a must visit if you're ever Texas bound.