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Comments:	The Playland Arcade at the Santa Monica Pier for at least 50 years. The arcade itself they have quite a lot of games to play of all types. A whole row of retro games including titles like Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, etc. A row of sit down driving games. Some larger simulation games, a slew of air hockey tables, Skee-Ball, and a bunch of ticket redemption games. They also have The Getaway, Terminator 2, World Poker Tour, South Park and more were also playable. Some need work, though. <p> Token Machine 1: 4 designs: <br> 1) 'Dolphin' Dolphin jumping out of the water<br> 2) 'Be Kind - Unwind - Play Games' Playland Arcade building<br> 3) 'Santa Monica Pier' Santa Monica Pier carousel and coaster<br> 4) 'A Day At The Beach' Chair at the beach with a sailboat <p> <b>Retired machines:</b> <p> Retired 1: 1) Image of roller coaster, 2) Carousel horse, 3) Logo image of pier. <br> Retired 2: 1) 'Playland Arcade Santa Monica', Sign, 2) 'Santa Monica', Surfer, 3) 'Route US 66 Santa Monica, California, 4) "My Friends Went to Santa Monica and all I got was this Stupid Penny', <br> Retired 3: 1) 'Playland Arcade Santa Monica, logo, 2) 'Happy 115th Birthday from Playland Arcade, 3) 'Santa Monica, Surfer on his surfboard, 4) 'My Friends Went To Santa Monica...".<p> 7/31/25: Penny machine is gone and has been replaced with a token machine. 2025-Aug - Uploaded designs -Bill xD
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Santa Monica Pier - Playland Arcade

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350 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA , 90401-3128

Phone: 310-451-5133

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The Playland Arcade at the Santa Monica Pier for at least 50 years. The arcade itself they have quite a lot of games to play of all types. A whole row of retro games including titles like Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, etc. A row of sit down driving games. Some larger simulation games, a slew of air hockey tables, Skee-Ball, and a bunch of ticket redemption games. They also have The Getaway, Terminator 2, World Poker Tour, South Park and more were also playable. Some need work, though.

Token Machine 1: 4 designs:
1) 'Dolphin' Dolphin jumping out of the water
2) 'Be Kind - Unwind - Play Games' Playland Arcade building
3) 'Santa Monica Pier' Santa Monica Pier carousel and coaster
4) 'A Day At The Beach' Chair at the beach with a sailboat

Retired machines:

Retired 1: 1) Image of roller coaster, 2) Carousel horse, 3) Logo image of pier.
Retired 2: 1) 'Playland Arcade Santa Monica', Sign, 2) 'Santa Monica', Surfer, 3) 'Route US 66 Santa Monica, California, 4) "My Friends Went to Santa Monica and all I got was this Stupid Penny',
Retired 3: 1) 'Playland Arcade Santa Monica, logo, 2) 'Happy 115th Birthday from Playland Arcade, 3) 'Santa Monica, Surfer on his surfboard, 4) 'My Friends Went To Santa Monica...".

7/31/25: Penny machine is gone and has been replaced with a token machine. 2025-Aug - Uploaded designs -Bill xD

Token Machine 1

Retired 1

Retired 2

Retired 3 (2022)