Allison Thrower, North Side-Observatory Hill
Favorite game:
“The Walking Dead. It was the first game that taught me about the importance of aim and flipper manipulation, and it’s always a challenge — to this day I’m chasing a high score. Also, my husband and I played it on our first date.”
Favorite place to play:
“Any yinzer bar with a two-plus game lineup.”
Abigail Hutchko, Burgettstown, W. Va.
Favorite games:
“Police Force. I love how silly the theme is and it always makes me laugh and is usually cheap to play.”
“Frontier. First game I really got kinda good at. I love cowboys, and the crickets always make people giggle while playing. The chaos of noises actually helps me play better.”
“Cirqus Voltaire. First game I ever completed a wizard mode. The art is punchy and beautiful, and the theme is very unique.”
Favorite places to play:
“Kickback. Modern cafe and BYOB, more easily accessible to where I live and the best place for league play.”
“Pins Mechanical. Super modern, cocktails are fantastic, and games are well kept and well updated. Has allowed my generation to find the love of old arcade machines again.”
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