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Back in the 80's...
Video Arcades were everywhere. This was the place that you could hang out with your friends after school and spend the rest of your lunch money. This was the place that you begged your parents to drop you off every Saturday. This was the place where you challenged your friends to a "friendly" game of Mario Brothers that turned into a personal vendetta to double-cross your opponent, with a crab on his back. This is the place that people cheered you on as you grabbed that last pellet, jumped over that barrel, or finally fought that final boss.This was the place that you would give anything to get your 3 initials on the High Score game screen.
In the 80's, Video Games were the pinnacle of entertainment. You couldn't wait to drop in a quarter in the bright shiny box with the glowing marquee. Even if your game only lasted 30 seconds or so, there's this feeling that the outside world didn't matter and all of your problems could be solved if you just had enough lives to dodge that hammer, drop that rock or shoot that robot. There's excitement and pure magic in that feeling... And we want to bring that Magic back!
Welcome to Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum. We're Bringing back all of your favorite arcade games from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Feel like a kid again playing one of our nostalgic games or bring down the family for a full day of fun. Here at Rusty Quarters, We have Something fun for everyone!
Video Arcades were everywhere. This was the place that you could hang out with your friends after school and spend the rest of your lunch money. This was the place that you begged your parents to drop you off every Saturday. This was the place where you challenged your friends to a "friendly" game of Mario Brothers that turned into a personal vendetta to double-cross your opponent, with a crab on his back. This is the place that people cheered you on as you grabbed that last pellet, jumped over that barrel, or finally fought that final boss.This was the place that you would give anything to get your 3 initials on the High Score game screen.
In the 80's, Video Games were the pinnacle of entertainment. You couldn't wait to drop in a quarter in the bright shiny box with the glowing marquee. Even if your game only lasted 30 seconds or so, there's this feeling that the outside world didn't matter and all of your problems could be solved if you just had enough lives to dodge that hammer, drop that rock or shoot that robot. There's excitement and pure magic in that feeling... And we want to bring that Magic back!
Welcome to Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum. We're Bringing back all of your favorite arcade games from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Feel like a kid again playing one of our nostalgic games or bring down the family for a full day of fun. Here at Rusty Quarters, We have Something fun for everyone!
Dear Customers,
Everyday is a fun day for us. We always get to see new faces walk
through our doors, excited to see the glowing screens and pew-pew noises
from each arcade and pinball machine. It’s fun to make new friends that
remember playing these arcade games when they were a kid or watching
parents with their little ones, huddled over a game and cheering with
their son or daughter as they jump that barrel, stomp on the turtle, or
shoot that last spaceship.
We always hear you guys and gals cheer, “Thank you for doing this, for opening up in my neighborhood.”… And we always respond with, “Hey if it wasn’t for you guys showing up, we wouldn’t have a fun place for you guys to hang out”.
But the way things are going, Rusty Quarters might have shut our doors forever.
Recently we’ve seen a drastic decline in attendance. Drastic enough that it is affecting our day-to-day business. Some of this is due to the recent odd weather (warm/cold/warm/raining). Some is due to recent public badmouthing of local small Mom & Pop businesses that rely on hobby fandom to survive. And some maybe just for a the fact that the novelty of bringing a retro video arcade back to life has just faded by way of the dinosaur…
We are currently in a high rent lease, locked in for 2 more years. We started this labor of love with a very small shoestring budget. We have spent every penny to continue to keep us open. (Sage had to sell his car for us to stay afloat. Just one among many other personal sacrifices.) We’ve tried our best get a Small business loan but have been denied at every turn. (Turns out, you have to have money to borrow money) We are too small of retail space for a food/alcohol license…
Bottom Line, if business doesn’t pick up soon for Rusty Quarters, we will have to close our doors June 1st.
We've had alot of customers ask if we would take donations. If you would like to donate then please click on the DONATE button below
Also, please join our Facebook page and spread the word to your friends and family that there is a fun place in town to spend your afternoon/evening.
We’re not asking for all of your hard earned money. All we’re asking for are your spare quarters, which believe it or not truly add up. With your continued support of this neighborhood small business, we’ll keep you guys playing with new games in a kid safe and clean environment. Hey, who knows, maybe with your continued support we’ll be able to move into that bigger space… maybe this time with a hamburger grill or a pizza oven.
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Annie (Boss Lady) & Sage (The Rube) Spirtos
We always hear you guys and gals cheer, “Thank you for doing this, for opening up in my neighborhood.”… And we always respond with, “Hey if it wasn’t for you guys showing up, we wouldn’t have a fun place for you guys to hang out”.
But the way things are going, Rusty Quarters might have shut our doors forever.
Recently we’ve seen a drastic decline in attendance. Drastic enough that it is affecting our day-to-day business. Some of this is due to the recent odd weather (warm/cold/warm/raining). Some is due to recent public badmouthing of local small Mom & Pop businesses that rely on hobby fandom to survive. And some maybe just for a the fact that the novelty of bringing a retro video arcade back to life has just faded by way of the dinosaur…
We are currently in a high rent lease, locked in for 2 more years. We started this labor of love with a very small shoestring budget. We have spent every penny to continue to keep us open. (Sage had to sell his car for us to stay afloat. Just one among many other personal sacrifices.) We’ve tried our best get a Small business loan but have been denied at every turn. (Turns out, you have to have money to borrow money) We are too small of retail space for a food/alcohol license…
Bottom Line, if business doesn’t pick up soon for Rusty Quarters, we will have to close our doors June 1st.
We've had alot of customers ask if we would take donations. If you would like to donate then please click on the DONATE button below
Also, please join our Facebook page and spread the word to your friends and family that there is a fun place in town to spend your afternoon/evening.
We’re not asking for all of your hard earned money. All we’re asking for are your spare quarters, which believe it or not truly add up. With your continued support of this neighborhood small business, we’ll keep you guys playing with new games in a kid safe and clean environment. Hey, who knows, maybe with your continued support we’ll be able to move into that bigger space… maybe this time with a hamburger grill or a pizza oven.
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Annie (Boss Lady) & Sage (The Rube) Spirtos
818 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408 FREE PARKING IN BACK (612)-823-0551 INFO@RQARCADE.COM
Tue-Thu 3pm-10pm Fri 3pm-11pm Sat 12pm-11pm Sun 12pm-8pm
Mon CLOSED
