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Alexandria’s newest mash‑up brings tokens, tots, and nostalgia under one roof. At 1050 N. Fayette Street, Continues Arcade has gone from a summer soft‑open to a late‑September grand opening, where the clack of Skee‑Ball and the glow of vintage pinball meet a chef‑driven menu. It arrives as the region leans into experiential, nostalgia‑rich hangouts.
Positioned as “all original, all authentic, all community,” the venue packs 50+ original cabinets, pinball, Skee‑Ball, and a crane spanning the 1970s to today. Sofa setups let guests hook classic consoles—beta previews touted GoldenEye 007 and Super Smash Bros. on N64—alongside crowd‑pleasers like six‑player X‑Men, NFL Blitz, Mortal Kombat II, and Quick & Crash. Founders Allen Brooks and Doug Bauer spent two years sourcing the lineup to unite games, food, and drink…