Arcade cabs at the new public library in Aarhus, Denmark

[Svovl]

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

[Stompp]

This is just and beautiful cabs on top of all.

[RMRM]

All libraries should be like that

Congrats on the iniciative!

[emphatic]

So, I'm guessing the volume is pretty low on them?

[Svovl]

So, I'm guessing the volume is pretty low on them?

Yes, unfortunately we had to sacrifice a bit of the authentic arcade feeling to accommodate the rest of the library

[Wurstkopp]

Great project!!

[bloodhokuto]

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.

[TadCool]

How would someone be hurt just by playing arcades?

[Svovl]

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.

In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.

[jinxz]

Nice initiative!

[CTN]

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]

Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.

[rugdoctor]

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*

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.

[Svovl]

Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.

Yes, good idea!

[NGAES]

Just drove by there a few weeks ago on the way to Legoland..really nice example of a Danish JK cab!

[bloodhokuto]

In this case the library owns the cabinets, we just lend them the games.

Ah, that's the best arrangement.

How would someone be hurt just by playing arcades?

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.

[Svovl]

Awesome! Maybe you should use some button plugs so people don’t get confused pressing non-functioning buttons.

If anyone has spare button plugs lying around, I would be happy to take them off your hands.

[STK]

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.

[gray117]

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.

[Kretinou]

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