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Radioactive Pinball Arcade is a retro gaming experience for people of all ages (Supervision of minors is required). Our entry fee-based business model means no endless shoving money into machines or reloading game cards. Just choose either hourly or day pass option at the door and enjoy! All games are set to "Free Play". Simply find a game you want to play and press the "Start" button. We have snacks and drinks available for purchase, including a selection of beer and wine (ID required).
About the Owners
As long-term residents of Aiken, SC, we have only been collecting Pinball Machines and Video Games for the last few years, but in that time, we have accumulated a fantastic collection of classic and modern pinball machines as well as a fairly large collection of Video Games from every era. Our game hoarding addiction eventually outgrew our home, so we made the decision to open our collection up to our community by creating "Radioactive Pinball Arcade". After all, it's not really work if it is something that you enjoy.
Why Radioactive?
We wanted a name that tied us to the Aiken community but that also didn't limit us from expanding or moving the business elsewhere if required. Aiken is home to the Savannah River Site which until the end of the Cold War, focused on the production of nuclear weapons grade plutonium and tritium. Since the Savannah River Site and its history is such a big part of this community, we decided on the name "Radioactive". The other reason that we chose "Radioactive" was that it is catchy and would be a name that is easy for people to recall.
Family Run Business
Our Family is our most valuable asset and they are the most important thing to us. Through the process of opening Radioactive Pinball Arcade, they were by our side helping and encouraging us the whole way! Thank you to them! We love you! Mom, Dad, Becca, Jackson, Sydney, Lorelei, Stephanie, Jeremy, Jodie, Dusty, Steve Sr., Steve Jr., Stacey, Linda and all our extended family and friends we thank you and love you!
Eric
Favorite Pinball Machine: Whichever is the newest
Favorite Video Game: Super Mario Bros
Eric handles the mechanical side of Radioactive Pinball Arcade. With an extensive background in automotive mechanical and electrical it was not too much of a learning curve to make the leap over to pinball machine repair and maintenance. Some benefits to working on pinball machines instead of engines are that you don't really get dirty and it is almost always done in the air conditioning, which is a huge plus for summers in the South.
Erin
Favorite Pinball Machine: Attack from Mars
Favorite Video Game: Tron
Erin is the business side of Radioactive Pinball Arcade. With degrees in Marketing and Business Management she takes care of all of the background work that goes into owning and operating a business. Everything from finding games to add to the arcade, to website design and bookkeeping. Erin's work background is made up of customer service, sales, and management. She also has a passion for pinball and enjoys playing games whenever the opportunity arises.
