Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
- Svovl
- Posts: 222
- Joined: September 6th, 2012, 7:46 am
- Location: Denmark
- eBay: clemensnk
- Initials: CNK
Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Hi all,
The new public library in Aarhus (Denmark) called Dokk1 (https://dokk1.dk/english) opens tomorrow.
Yesterday we (TASF, the local arcade association) helped them install their first three permanent arcade cabs: Two New Astro City and one traditional Danish JK cab.
They'll begin by borrowing games from us, and currently it's possible to play Puzzle Bobble, Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder and Progear No Arashi.
So if you are ever in Aarhus and need an arcade fix go visit the library – oh and the architecture of the new building is also quite spectacular
The new public library in Aarhus (Denmark) called Dokk1 (https://dokk1.dk/english) opens tomorrow.
Yesterday we (TASF, the local arcade association) helped them install their first three permanent arcade cabs: Two New Astro City and one traditional Danish JK cab.
They'll begin by borrowing games from us, and currently it's possible to play Puzzle Bobble, Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder and Progear No Arashi.
So if you are ever in Aarhus and need an arcade fix go visit the library – oh and the architecture of the new building is also quite spectacular
- Stompp
- Please Continue...
- Posts: 732
- Joined: July 10th, 2012, 10:58 am
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- eBay: uridium
- Initials: DAD
- Contact:
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
This is just and beautiful cabs on top of all.
- RMRM
- Posts: 514
- Joined: April 20th, 2013, 4:45 pm
- Location: Portugal
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
All libraries should be like that
Congrats on the iniciative!
Congrats on the iniciative!
- emphatic
- Breastfeeds when required
- Posts: 5863
- Joined: April 7th, 2009, 4:14 pm
- Location: Alingsås, Sweden
- eBay: jorgen_sjolander
- Initials: JOR
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
So, I'm guessing the volume is pretty low on them?
My games: http://www.emphatic.se
- Svovl
- Posts: 222
- Joined: September 6th, 2012, 7:46 am
- Location: Denmark
- eBay: clemensnk
- Initials: CNK
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Yes, unfortunately we had to sacrifice a bit of the authentic arcade feeling to accommodate the rest of the libraryemphatic wrote:So, I'm guessing the volume is pretty low on them?
- Wurstkopp
- Mister Dick Statue
- Posts: 744
- Joined: March 26th, 2009, 6:50 pm
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- eBay: nachmittagsprogramm
- Initials: NIK
- bloodhokuto
- Posts: 902
- Joined: June 24th, 2012, 4:20 pm
- Location: Kent
- eBay: coryoon
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
That's pretty awesome.
Out of interest, what is the deal with regards to public liabilities? For example, if someone injures themselves whilst playing it, or something goes wrong and it sets itself on fire? Does the library include it on their policy, or, as an organisation do you have some form of cover?
That's the one thing that concerns me with regards to ever lending out one of my cabs to an event.
Out of interest, what is the deal with regards to public liabilities? For example, if someone injures themselves whilst playing it, or something goes wrong and it sets itself on fire? Does the library include it on their policy, or, as an organisation do you have some form of cover?
That's the one thing that concerns me with regards to ever lending out one of my cabs to an event.
- TadCool
- 'Slayer'
- Posts: 1080
- Joined: February 14th, 2010, 3:00 pm
- Location: Japan, Chiba
- eBay: Daicombo
- Initials: RAF
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
How would someone be hurt just by playing arcades?
Candy Cabs 4 Life.
- Svovl
- Posts: 222
- Joined: September 6th, 2012, 7:46 am
- Location: Denmark
- eBay: clemensnk
- Initials: CNK
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.bloodhokuto wrote:That's pretty awesome.
Out of interest, what is the deal with regards to public liabilities? For example, if someone injures themselves whilst playing it, or something goes wrong and it sets itself on fire? Does the library include it on their policy, or, as an organisation do you have some form of cover?
That's the one thing that concerns me with regards to ever lending out one of my cabs to an event.
- jinxz
- Posts: 25
- Joined: August 17th, 2011, 3:18 pm
- Location: Paraguay
- eBay: i don't have
- Initials: pts
- Contact:
- CTN
- Posts: 989
- Joined: March 17th, 2011, 2:17 pm
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany / Istanbul, Turkey
- eBay: ctn2005
- Initials: CTN
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Svovl wrote:
In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.
So you lend media to a library Shouldn't it be the other way around?
*dreams of a library lending jamma boards*
- Chempop
- Please Continue...
- Posts: 1046
- Joined: May 13th, 2011, 6:13 pm
- Location: North East USA
- eBay: Weegzon
- Initials: GLX
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.
- rugdoctor
- Please Continue...
- Posts: 609
- Joined: June 23rd, 2010, 5:45 am
- Location: New Zealand, Wellington
- Initials: KLM
- Contact:
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
You know what...I contemplated on a JAMMA library idea for 3 years now, but can not decide on a robust system for the membership criteria.CTN wrote:Svovl wrote:
In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.
So you lend media to a library Shouldn't it be the other way around?
*dreams of a library lending jamma boards*
my website: http://kelvinsgamingheaven.blogspot.co.nz/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Svovl
- Posts: 222
- Joined: September 6th, 2012, 7:46 am
- Location: Denmark
- eBay: clemensnk
- Initials: CNK
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Yes, good idea!Chempop wrote:Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.
- NGAES
- Posts: 144
- Joined: August 28th, 2008, 5:40 pm
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Just drove by there a few weeks ago on the way to Legoland..really nice example of a Danish JK cab!
- bloodhokuto
- Posts: 902
- Joined: June 24th, 2012, 4:20 pm
- Location: Kent
- eBay: coryoon
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Ah, that's the best arrangement.Svovl wrote:
In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.
The stories I could tell you ... would be very boring, so I won't. Suffice it to say that, I have some experience in Insurance claims, and have seen plenty of mountains made out of molehills.TadCool wrote:How would someone be hurt just by playing arcades?
- Svovl
- Posts: 222
- Joined: September 6th, 2012, 7:46 am
- Location: Denmark
- eBay: clemensnk
- Initials: CNK
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
If anyone has spare button plugs lying around, I would be happy to take them off your hands.Chempop wrote:Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.
- STK
- Posts: 38
- Joined: December 21st, 2009, 2:26 pm
- Location: Sweden
- eBay: sinksurfer
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
That's nice. I really like Aarhus. We used to stay there during visits to Legoland. Next time I have to go to the library as well.
-
- Posts: 187
- Joined: January 27th, 2009, 1:32 pm
- Location: Leeds, UK
Re: Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark
Good!
It's frankly a situation where they should be seeking out such partnerships if there's not funding/expertise available to support it internally.
Film, music and literature all benefit from such support and really it's about time games were also recognized socially... god knows they're blamed often enough for social 'issues' - if they're significant enough for that then they should also be significant enough to be displayed/preserved and promoted just like any other form of media.
Here's hoping its just the start!
Congrats.
It's frankly a situation where they should be seeking out such partnerships if there's not funding/expertise available to support it internally.
Film, music and literature all benefit from such support and really it's about time games were also recognized socially... god knows they're blamed often enough for social 'issues' - if they're significant enough for that then they should also be significant enough to be displayed/preserved and promoted just like any other form of media.
Here's hoping its just the start!
Congrats.
- Kretinou
- Posts: 746
- Joined: December 30th, 2008, 2:45 pm
- Location: Switzerland
- eBay: Perklorik
- Initials: JIC
- Contact: