Pinball machines were invented in the 1930s ... there's a lot aesthetically to appreciate about vintage arcade games. “Vintage arcades from the '80s and '90s were art installations themselves ...

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For Bashi Ale, they were the neon-tinted, dimly lit arcades of the late '80s and early '90s ... and after spending years fixing retro arcade games in his garage, he has decided to open an arcade ...

In recent years, a niche in the iGaming market has gained prominence and captured the hearts of many gamers: retro games.

Cottage Grove's new retro arcade is set to open this month. Here's how longtime arcade fan Bashi Ale is planning to make it a major attraction.