As recreation makes a comeback, a local arcade celebrates surviving the pandemic
As recreation makes a comeback, a local arcade celebrates surviving the pandemic
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In total, Americans are projected to spend more than $550 billion on recreation this year. Back in 2019, that number peaked to just under $520 billion. So, it’s fair to say that there’s some pent-up demand for having a good time outside of the house.
And just as movie theaters and amusement parks are bouncing back, classic arcades are finding a second life too.
Jamie York is the owner of Game Underground, an arcade and video game store in Waltham, Massachusetts. He joined us to share what surviving the pandemic meant for the shop.
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