Coin operated video games are perhaps what most of us grew up playing. Do you remember the days when you would go to the mall, stores or gaming centers and almost practically live in the arcade area to play all these coin operated video games?

Yes, there is today’s PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, PC Games, Nintendo DS, GameBoy and all other gaming platoforms, but the different feeling when you play coin operated video arcade games remains a classic experience.

Here’s our compilation of the top coin operated video games of all time: And yes, they are in ranked order.

1. Pac-Man

Here’s the game starring the little yellow hero developed by Namco. First released in Japan on May 22, 1980, millions still play the game up to now. There is no question that this game is on the top of our coin operated video games list.

2. Galaga

It’s insects in the space. Galaga requires you to score as high as possible by destroying the insect-like invaders. Galaga is also a popular game in all rental coin operated entertainment video games.

3. Donkey Kong

Not to be confused with the big Gorilla, Donkey Kong is a game developed by Nintendo. The goal is simple: maneuver your avatar through levels by overcoming obstacles.

4. Star Wars

If you don’t know what Star Wars is, then chances are you’re not from Earth. There are tons of games inspired by this science fiction saga, and among on the top list is an arcade version.

5. Centipede

If it’s insects you want, it’s insects you’re going to get. Here’s another insect-inspired game falling just a few ranks from Galaba. In here the player maneuvers a gun to shoot and eliminate centipede that crawls down to your base. This is one of our personal favorites in all of coin operated video games.

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