Difference between revisions of "GiGO"
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| − | + | '''GiGO''' was a small chain of game centres created by [[Sega]] during the early 1990s. | |
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| + | GiGO centres are typically large, multi-floored inner-city entertainment venues, designed to outclass most [[Sega World]] centres in size. Many have been located in shopping centres and popular city districts, partnering with other businesses to position themselves as entertainment complexes. Alongside coin-operated amusement machines, other features have been operated within them, including karaoke rooms, casino areas, and food and drink outlets. | ||
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| + | Besides the flagship [[Sega Ikebukuro GiGO]], no GiGO venues remain in operation, with most closing or changing ownership during the 2000s. | ||
==Venues== | ==Venues== | ||
Revision as of 17:53, 18 April 2021
GiGO was a small chain of game centres created by Sega during the early 1990s.
GiGO centres are typically large, multi-floored inner-city entertainment venues, designed to outclass most Sega World centres in size. Many have been located in shopping centres and popular city districts, partnering with other businesses to position themselves as entertainment complexes. Alongside coin-operated amusement machines, other features have been operated within them, including karaoke rooms, casino areas, and food and drink outlets.
Besides the flagship Sega Ikebukuro GiGO, no GiGO venues remain in operation, with most closing or changing ownership during the 2000s.
Venues
- Akihabara GiGO (2003-10-04)
- Gifu GiGO (1995-03-20)
- Hiroshima GiGO (1994-03-25)
- Ikebukuro GiGO (1993-07-24)
- Roppongi GiGO (1992-09-18)
- Shibuya GiGO (1999-06-26)
- Shinsaibashi GiGO (1994-12-20)
- Tenjin GiGO (1994-08)
References
| GiGO venues in Japan |
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| Akihabara | Gifu | Hiroshima | Ikebukuro | Roppongi | Shibuya | Shinsaibashi | Tenjin |