INSERT COIN: THE ARCADE IN BRAZIL, THEN AND NOW
- Dean Guadagno
- May 12
- 1 min read
Augusto Almeida
Between the late 1970s and throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Brazil experienced a golden era of arcades—those sacred halls of electronic entertainment where game lovers gathered. Parents often disapproved, seeing arcades as hangouts for loafers, delinquents, or the unemployed. While this image was exaggerated, arcades truly were packed—not with troublemakers, but with dazzling arcade cabinets and classic pinball machines.
In this richly detailed book, Professor Augusto Almeida dives deep into the magical world of Brazilian arcades. He explores iconic machines like the Taito do Brasil's Fantastic, shares player cheats to save tokens, offers maintenance tips for collectors, and recounts curious stories and cultural lore. The book also includes a special interview with a former arcade owner from Rio de Janeiro, offering a nostalgic glimpse into this vibrant scene.
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Insert Coin: The Arcade in Brazil, Then and Now
Insira Ficha: O Fliperama no Brasil ontem e hoje
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Publishers: #Bitnamic (Bitnamic Press)
Languages: #Portuguese
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Year: #Year2025
Genres: #Arcade #GeneralHistory #GlobalPerspective
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