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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of sport and leisure > play (sociology) > sociology of play > arcades
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > regional geography > urban studies > urban architecture > arcades
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > human geography theory > regional geography > urban studies > urban architecture > arcades

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arcades  

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  • Arcades offer consumers the opportunity to play various mechanical games and machines for the purpose of entertainment. Game play is facilitated by depositing money, which results in a predetermined game play or action. [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Arcades]

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