Atari Family Game Center
Atari Leisure Time Game Center Concept Art (1974-1975)
The Atari Family Game Center (Also known as the Atari Leisure Time Game Center[1] and Atari Game Center[2]), was a set of mall arcades predating the Pizza Time Theatre concept from April of 1974 to Spring of 1975.[3]
The arcades would exclusively house Atari arcade games, built with custom cabinets to fit the interior design of the locations. The locations would also offer pinball machines and a variety of board games to play. Patrons could also purchase their own Atari arcades from the store for individual use or for small private organizations.[4]
Locations
Only 6 stores are currently known to have existed, but it is stated that several were produced.[1]
- San Leandro, CA (E. 14th St. at 155th Ave.)[2]
- San Jose, CA (2200 Eastridge Loop)
- Santa Clara, CA (2151 Laurelwood Road)
- San Jose, CA (925 Blossom Hill Rd)
- Orange, CA (1500 East Village Way)
- Northridge, CA (Atari Game Center) [6]
References
- https://www.ataricompendium.com/archives/documents/press_kits/atari_leisure_time_game_center.pdf
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/717528185/?match=1&terms=atari%20game%20center
- https://mcurrent.name/atarihistory/syzygy.html
- https://flyers.arcade-museum.com/videogames/show/5730#gallery
- https://www.ataricompendium.com/archives/interviews/jerry_donaldson/interview_jerry_donaldson.html
- https://www.newspapers.com/image/527364142/?clipping_id=81476540&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjUyNzM2NDE0MiwiaWF0IjoxNzYwODIwNDQ2LCJleHAiOjE3NjA5MDY4NDZ9.otDl1iZTj4zXZicD5caKxNXi2rYiFlEK6HNpWkavlmA
Atari Leisure Time Game Center Concept Art (1974-1975)