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Amusement arcades

Scope note

Entertainment buildings containing a variety of games and other amusements that can be played for a nominal fee.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007207

Broader Terms used

entertainment buildings

Narrower Terms used

video arcades
penny arcades

Term used for

arcades, amusement

Equivalent Terms used

amusement arcade

Created

13yrs ago

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