Farewell Aladdin's Castle
I'm told that today (August 6, 2008) is the last day of business for the
Aladdin's Castle at White Oaks Mall in Springfield, IL.
This is their "In the Groove 2" machine, sort of a Dance Dance Revolution thing.
When it was placed right above the Ruby Tuesday restaurant on the first floor diners would hear what sounded like thunder from a storm...but it was just the kids playing this game.
Sadly, they didn't offer much in the way of pinball machines.
I would've been there more often if they just had a Doctor Who pinball machine!
You can click on a photo for a larger view.
The Grand Prize Game!
Say, did Bozo's Circus on WGN air in Springfield, IL.?
I've noticed that I get blank stares from locals here when I mention the names of kids shows I grew up with like The Banana Splits, BJ and Dirty Dragon show, etc.
One of the better prizes you could get with your coupons earned from playing the games.
I wanted to buy it since I didn't have coupons, but they didn't have that option. :(
More about Namco Cybertainment, owner of Aladdin's Castles.
www.namcoarcade.com
More Springfield photos linked below.
North Dirksen Parkway weather photo
The SwimSpa display at the convention center
Chipotles (new burrito place outside White Oaks Mall)
Noodles and Co near White Oaks Mall
Bees ! (okay, really just one bee photographed...)
Erin’s Pavilion Groundbreaking Event at Edwin Watts Southwind Park
Road construction in front of Lincoln Library (photos)
Rock the Dock and New restaurant at Lake Springfield
Fireworks at the Lincoln Museum
Fireworks at the Lincoln Library opening day
Photos from the Downtown Fireworks 2007
Illinois Products Expo 2008 Photos
Gateway to India Restaurant Lunch Buffet
Buckley's Garden Center
Thailand Cuisine
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
S Sixth Street tree damages/totals truck in storm
Wild Goose Chase at Washington Park and one happy duck
Too Many Geese Photos
Oberweis Ice Cream now at Schnucks
Congradulations Graduates!
The Bee Movie at Rochester Park
Farmers Market plants store on Wabash near K's part 1
Farmers Market plants store on Wabash near K's part 2
Flower and garden shopping at Lowes
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
Suttill's Gardens
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies
Old Capitol Art Fair 2008 photos
The Livery
Name that restaurant...part 28
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 1 of 4
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 2
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 3
Senate vs House softball game 2008 Part 4
Nelson Center Pool
Weekend wheels as seen in Springfield
APL Upscale resale event photos 2008
First snake of the year...and more deer
Name that restaurant...part 27
Weekend Birds...can you name this bird?
Weekend wildlife photos, etc.
Bike trail and I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction
Bye Bye Hazel Dell, Hello Walmart
Tea Thyme Tea Room
El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road
Lake Pointe Grill
Weekend photos - April 2008
The Heritage House Smorgasbord...now you see it......
Photos from a drive down S. Sixth Street
Lake Springfield Deer
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
Which one of these is not like the others ?
A drive around Lake Springfield (photos)
Red Hat Society Ladies
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz
Photos of the upcoming Walmart at S. 6th and Hazel Dell
Fried Sushi
Name that restaurant...part 26
Road Trip: dining at the Ikea store...part 1
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24
Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
Springfield, IL Ice Storm
The Veggie Burger at Memorial's Cafeteria
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update Nov 8, 2007
CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour
Lake Springfield Improvements
More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction
Pound Dog Rescue Benefit
Open Dome in Riverton, IL
Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!
What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)
Springfield and the Simpsons
When the Rain comes down..downtown
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Party Photos
Goodwill Store...now organized by clothing size!
Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway
APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies
Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield and beyond
Friends of Lincoln Library Book sale / TV 20 news
Lincoln Library ready for book sale
Wood docks at Lake Springfield Marina
Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset
I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction
East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path
Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update May 20, 2007
Fire at former Branch Facility on Recreation Drive...
Westbound I-72 traffic / construction zone
Another alternative energy car !
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Suttill's Gardens
Habitat for Humanity store
Monical's Pizza near Meijers
Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Pizza Machine
Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy
Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur
Fireworks at the Lincoln Museum
Fireworks at the Lincoln Library opening day
Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois
Well, that's too bad they are closing.
ReplyDeleteI used to work at Chuck-e-Cheese and each ticket equaled 1 penny. You could buy items instead of play for them like you wanted to do.
Actually, that was the cheaper route if you figured it up because each token was .25 and there are hardly any games where you can get anywhere near 25 tickets back from 1 play.
However, that isn't as much fun and smaller children are usually pretty happy with the cheap plastic trinkets they can win from playing anyway! :)
So, if they want something big and you think they deserve it... give them $5 in tokens for the fun and actually pay for the item. They'll have fun and you'll save money. LOL
-Michael