Sega Arena Nakama

Sega Arena Nakama


Location: T1F-2F,Kamirengeji 3-1-1, Nakama-shi, Fukuoka-ken, Japan
Opened: 1998-11-20^[1]

Sega Arena Nakama (セガアリーナ中間) is an indoor entertainment venue operated by Sega which opened on November 20, 1998 as part of the Sega Arena franchise of arcades.

The facility is themed around the concept of a "Sega Dreaming Factory" which sends Sega's fun, joy, and dreams to the world. The entrance to the building is designed to resemble a television screen, while the interiors are adorned with brightly-colored gears, logos of popular Sega game franchises, a timeline of Sega arcade game releases, and colorful comic-book styled murals featuring Sonic the Hedgehog. The centerpiece of the venue is the giant, 104-inch "Dreaming TV", a working television screen mounted on a pair of immobile robot "legs" which patrons can walk under. The "Dreaming TV" was originally used as a demo station for Sega's new Dreamcast console, but currently displays a static promotional image.

Attractions

At its opening in 1998, Sega Arena Nakama contained 200 arcade titles, 4 large attractions, and 4 interactive elements, referred to as "funteractions."

Large Attractions

Funteractions

Interactive attractions unique to Sega Arena Nakama and present when the venue opened. It is unknown how many are still operational.

Sonic Pump

An inflatable figure of Sonic the Hedgehog connected to several unmarked buttons. Some buttons blow air into the figure, while others release air. The object of the game is to completely inflate Sonic.

Nineteen

A futuristic jukebox which allows patrons to select a variety of Sega game music and enjoy a light show synced to the melody.

Photo Spot

A backdrop for taking photos, themed to look like the cover of "Sega Magazine."

Mini-museum -History of Sega-

A mini-museum celebrating the history of Sega's home consoles from the Mega Drive to the Dreamcast, with playable demo units of each.