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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1981
Page
8
Brownfield residents embrace arcade gaming as a fast spreading hobby. Quarters pour into machines at convenience stores gas stations and Cub's Den. Players range from youngsters on milk crates to seniors. Games include Space Invaders Defender Asteroids and others with avion and cockpit experiences. The article notes manufacturers produce diverse game titles and immersive play spaces.
The piece notes games draw interest over about three months and must be moved to renew attention. Players spend around three minutes per session. Most games are leased rather than bought, with some flops like a $2600 unit now worth $1100. Even excellent machines may take six and a half months to turn a profit.
Brownfield High School Student Council met Oct. 14 to organize events for the Dumas game and Homecoming week running Oct. 26 to 30. Hats off to the Cubs Day kicks off activities with sign decorating contests between homerooms and classes, 60s Day, Dress Up Day, and Mask Day. The bonfire is Thursday night near Cub Stadium and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Brownfield versus Levelland game.
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