In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Indie Arcade Wave
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Indie Arcade Wave is diving into the scene to show you how arcades are evolving. Exploring Indie game design, indie arcade games, arcade bars, and music that comes with the arcade. Each week we focus on a new game, artist, developer, arcade, or member of the arcade community. All things indie and indie arcade. All nerds welcome!

  1. How We Opened Quarters Arcade Bar in SLC Utah with Michael and Katy | Ep 186

    MAR 21

    How We Opened Quarters Arcade Bar in SLC Utah with Michael and Katy | Ep 186

    Eh, Yo! Welcome back to In The Scene, This week we are going to explore Quarters Arcade Bar in Salt Lake City Utah. We are joined by the owners of Quarters Arcade Bar Michael and Katy the husband and wife duo that created this awesome arcade destination. Quarters Arcade Bar has become a staple in the Salt Lake City arcade scene because of the historic building it's in, the pinball selection, and the thriving indie arcade scene. Michael and Katy take us through the history of Quarters Arcade Bar, from the inspiration, the renovation, game curation, and almost a decade of operation. Michael and Katy just ooze passion and that is very obvious in Quarters Arcade Bar. If you want to play pinball Quarters Arcade Bar has it. If you want a cool place to hang out with friends Quarters Arcade Bar has it. If you want to play indie arcade games like Killer Queen, Armed and Gelatinous, DeathBall, Perfect Pour, and more Quarters Arcade Bar has it. Quarters Arcade Bar is a must visit if you find yourself in the Salt Lake City Utah.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Quarters Arcade BarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/quartersslcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quartersslc/Website: https://www.quartersslc.com/downtown0:00 - 5:39 Meet Michael and Katy the Owners of Quarters Arcade Bar5:39 - 9:05 How we got all of the games for Quarters Arcade Bar9:05 - 16:12 Building Quarters Arcade Bar16:12 - 31:59 Pinball: Collecting, Tournaments, and more31:59 - 44:42 SLC Punks: Michaels Homebrew pinball machine44:42 - 1:05:18 Let's talk indie games, Killer Queen, Armed and Gelatinous, DeathBall, Perfect Pour, and Alan-11:05:18 - 1:10:16 Annual Killer Queen Tournament1:10:16 - 1:14:33 Outro, Thank you Michael and Katy

    1h 15m
  2. How I Opened Hyper Beer Co Arcade with the owner Hans | Ep 185

    FEB 27

    How I Opened Hyper Beer Co Arcade with the owner Hans | Ep 185

    Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Hyper Beer Co Arcade in Anaheim California. This week we get to talk to the owner of Hyper Beer Co Arcade Hans. Hans has been in and out of the arcade space for the last couple decades. In the last decade Hans has fallen back in love with the pinball and arcade scene. Hans has started routing arcade games and pinballs with it all culminating in to opening Hyper Beer Co Arcade.Hyper Beer Co Arcade is a very interesting project. Hans had the games, found a location and partnered up with a local brewery that he already had games at to make Hyper Beer Co Arcade happen. Hans tells us about how they are a tasting room for Hyper Beer Co and they fall under the same liquor license as the brewery. This is a creative way to get beer into your arcade.Hyper Beer Co has a solid selection of pinballs, arcade games, sports games, and plenty of beer. If you want to play some games and have a beer this is a great place to stop in Anaheim, CA.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Hyper Beer CoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperbeerco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperbeerco/Website: https://www.hyperbeerco.com/

    29 min
  3. How We Made Our Homebrew Pokemon Pinball Machine, Pinsanity with Luke and Owen | Ep 184

    FEB 10

    How We Made Our Homebrew Pokemon Pinball Machine, Pinsanity with Luke and Owen | Ep 184

    Eh, Yo! Let's dive into the homebrew Pokemon Pinball Machine with the Underwood brothers. I got to sit down with Luke and Owen to talk about their homebrew Pokemon Pinball Machine. The Pokemon Pinball Machine was the second completed pinball from Pinsanity. Luke and Owens first pinball was based on League of Legends and after they finished that the started a new game. They wanted the new game to be fastr and flowy, over time the Pokemon theme seemed to fit really well. After a few years of taking it to shows and changing the playfields to improve their Pokemon Pinball Machine this is what their finished game looks like. I got to play the Pokemon Pinball Machine a ton at Pinball Expo this year and it was my favorite game and my most played game. I spent a ton of my time in the homebrew booth.This is a great example of what can be done when you have a passion and a vision. Luke and Owne take you through the whole process of building the Pokemon Pinball Machine. They start with how they started, how they prototyped, and how they changed the game over a few versions. Luke and Owen give some great advice to aspiring homebrewers, so if you have ever wanted to make your own pinball this is a great one to tune into. If you ever get a chance to try this Pokemon Pinball Machine do it!If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK PinsanityYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCytUojczngD8iG86iIsZkJA

    32 min
  4. How I Started My Arcade, Pixel Palace Arcade Round Rock Texas with Zane | Ep 183

    FEB 10

    How I Started My Arcade, Pixel Palace Arcade Round Rock Texas with Zane | Ep 183

    Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Pixel Palace Arcade with the owner Zane. Pixel Palace Arcade has been around for a little over a year now and is located in Round Rock, Texas. Zane has always had the dream of opening up and arcade, just over a year ago he made that dream a reality. Zane and his partners opened up Pixel Palace Arcade in Round Rock, Texas so the community had a cool arcade to hang out at. They keep Pixel Palace Arcade strictly nostalgic sticking to the 80's and 90's theme. Pixel Palace Arcade has a great selection of retro games, trash movies playing on the TV's and tons of arcade and gaming decorations. Zane documented the whole journey from finding games to opening the doors and he tells us all about what it took and what you should do if you want to open your own arcade. If you ever find yourself near Austin and want to go check out a great retro arcade swing by Pixel Palace Arcade in Round Rock. If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Pixel Palace ArcadeWebsite: https://pixelpalacearcade.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixelpalacearcade/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pixelpalacearcade

    37 min
  5. The Story of Alan 1, Games, Inspiration, and History with James Anderson | Ep 182

    FEB 4

    The Story of Alan 1, Games, Inspiration, and History with James Anderson | Ep 182

    Eh, Yo! This week we are diving in to Alan 1. We have James Anderson the CEO of Alan 1 speaking with us today to cover everything Alan 1. We spoke with James about everything that Alan 1 is working on from Avian Knights, Atari Recharged games (Asteroids, Missile Command, Yars, Breakout, and more), Soda Slam (Dr. Pepper and Liquid Death), Mechanical Pong table (Home use and commercial versions) boards, parts for vector monitors, and more. Alan 1 is becoming a great force for the indie arcade space and I cant wait to see what the future holds. If you want to attend the MLeS event for this year we will see you at the Alan 1 booth in Las Vegas at Amusement Expo.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Alan-1Website: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan1games/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083198127524

    32 min
  6. Throwback Jai-Alai Heroes, Indie Arcade Game with the Creators | Ep 181

    FEB 3

    Throwback Jai-Alai Heroes, Indie Arcade Game with the Creators | Ep 181

    Eh, Yo! This week we talk Jai Alai. More specifically Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes by Astro Crow Games. Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes was first introduced in episode 46 and 102. Brian and Caris took their game Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes from a 4-player game to a 2-player game so that It could go into their prototype cabinet. Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes can be played today at Leaderboards Arcade, Arcade Monster I-Drive location, and 7 more arcades in the near future.We dive into how Throwback! Jai Alai Heroes was made, how the team came together, and why they have decided to release it as an arcade game. Join us while we get to know this team from Orlando.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Astro Crow:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AstroCrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrocrowgames/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JaiAlaiHeroes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AstroCrowGamesCaris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caris.captures/

    40 min
  7. What it's like running Sparks Pinball Museum with the owner Mike Bradley | Ep 180

    FEB 2

    What it's like running Sparks Pinball Museum with the owner Mike Bradley | Ep 180

    Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Sparks Pinball Museum with the owner Mike Bradley. Sparks Pinball Museum is a large arcade in Troy, Michigan that has a huge selection of pinballs, retro arcade games, rare arcade games, and old entertainment machines. Sparks Pinball Museum is a place you need to check out if you like pinball and are in the Detroit area. There are a few Sparks Pinball locations, we got to check out the location in the Oakland Mall which has the Sparks Pinball Museum & Arcade and Sparks Passport. Mike tells us about how he got into the arcade collection hobby, how he collected with his dad, how he started routing games, and his experience with pinball tournaments. If you want to play some great pinballs and some uncommon arcade games Sparks Pinball Museum is a great place to visit.If you ever find yourself in Troy Michigan, stop by and let them know Indie Arcade Wave sent you.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Sparks Pinball MuseumWebsite: https://sparkspinballmuseum.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparksPinball/#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkspinballTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparkspinball

    44 min
  8. Running A Rural Arcade Business in Small Town America, Bad Axe Retrocade with Shar | Ep 179

    12/19/2025

    Running A Rural Arcade Business in Small Town America, Bad Axe Retrocade with Shar | Ep 179

    Eh, Yo! This week we dive into what it's like running a rural arcade business in small-town America. I'm joined by Shar one of the owners of Bad Axe Retrocade in Bad Axe, Michigan. Bad Axe has a population of just over 3,000 people, and Bad Axe Retrocade is the only classic rural arcade for over 45 minutes. We spoke with Shar about what it's like running a rural arcade business in such a small town. What it took to find games, location, community building, and more. If you've ever wondered what it'd be like running a rural arcade business in small town America here is your answer. I believe that Shar and her family have done a great job building Bad Axe Retrocade and I hope they stay in business for a long time.If you ever find yourself in Bad Axe Michigan, stop by and let them know Indie Arcade Wave sent you.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Bad Axe RetrocadeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552087754816Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badaxeretrocade/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badaxeretrocadeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCA3_FZGDSwlD0-DfbkX81gg

    31 min
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Indie Arcade Wave is diving into the scene to show you how arcades are evolving. Exploring Indie game design, indie arcade games, arcade bars, and music that comes with the arcade. Each week we focus on a new game, artist, developer, arcade, or member of the arcade community. All things indie and indie arcade. All nerds welcome!

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