HIROMI SUGIYAMA/
COLLEGE STUDENT
I' playing Race On, a driving simulation game. I play arcade games five times a month and
spend around JY1000. My advice for other players is to practice a lot.
KEIKO YAMASHITA/
ESTHETICIAN
This game is called the House of the Dead-I don't remember my top score. I play arcade
games once every two weeks, and spend about JY200 each time. My advice for other players?
Don't waste your money.
YOKO & ERI/
ACCOUNTANT & RECEPTIONIST
We're having a great time playing Samba de Amigo. Y: My highest score was 168,325. I play
once a month, and spend JY600. E: My highest score was 147,256 (which gets the same rating
as Yoko's score!). I play once a month and spend JY1000 on arcade games. Y&E: Our
advice for other players is that even if you are crap, have fun!
Game plan Photos by Beezer
They're everywhere-near your job, near every major train station, and maybe even near your
home... What are they? Arcades! It's hard to live in Tokyo and not come across these noisy
neighbors at least once, so we decided to go inside a few and find out what people are
playing this week. We want to know: What are you playing, and what's your top score? How
often do you play arcade games, and how much do you spend on them? And finally, do you
have any advice for other players?
PALOMA SOTILLOPLATA/
FAIRS AND WORKSHOPS COORDINATOR
I am having fun time playing Street Fighter 3. My highest score was 366,820. This is my
first time playing this game, but I can't seem to stop winning! I advanced five times on
one JY50 coin. My advice: I hope you're as lucky as me!
CARL/
CARPENTER
I'm playing Sega's Brave Firefighters game. My highest score is pitiful! I spend about
JY500 each night on video games. My advice for other players: buy a Sony PlayStation!
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