Maryland - New location (same mall)!

UPDATE January 9 2018:

We moved! We're now combined with Marley Bounce Party on the lower level of Marley Station Mall next to Macy's and Gold's Gym.



For updates and more information, be sure to like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GamePlayMD

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Skimmed and didn't find a thread, but any players left in Maryland? We just finished (well, still a work in progress) installing a DDR 2013 at GamePlay in Marley Station Mall (Glen Burnie):



Right now, the main thing to watch out for when you play on this machine is that the wires to the card readers are currently exposed, and if they are nudged it may cause the machine to throw an error (which can only be cleared by turning the machine off then back on). Please avoid placing items on the machine until we can get the wiring cleaned up.

I've also heard concerns about the pads on the machine; Ryan and I spent pretty much all of last weekend cleaning and tuning the pads as best we could. There is still room for improvement, but we think they are definitely in a playable state, and we will do what we can to improve things.

Lastly, although I'm the one making this announcement, I do not work for the arcade. If you happen to see the arcade staff on location, make sure to thank them for being open to us installing the game into their cabinet!

how much is per credit here?

EDIT: nvm

And thus begins the grand migration of DDR 2013 into America/parts not intended for 2013.

This is pretty awesome news for both the community and even the arcade staff

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Best news ever since EXTREME arrived/imported in North America.

First time I've ever seen a bill accepter on a DDR machine.

I live in Baltimore. I can't wait to go to Marley Station Mall soon!

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I've seen it done before, it's quite convenient. The one on this machine accepts $5 and perhaps larger denominations too; certainly beats carrying around a bucket of quarters.

Above originally posted at 2014-03-25 10:10:14pm

I haven't updated here in a while, so a quick summary of the past few months:

* eAmusement Passes are now on sale next door at the Dollar Store. They should cost $10 each.
* New sensors have been installed on the first player side, which should resolve some longstanding issues. I've been seeing some great scores come out of players on that side, so it seems to be working well!
* We are currently tracking an issue with some sticky arrows on the second player side; I made a few attempts to resolve the issue before Memorial Day weekend but this one is proving difficult =/ This is happening on an arrow we also installed new sensors in; at last resort, I might be putting the old, less sensitive sensors back in until we can figure out a more permanent solution.

I'm going to Baltimore for BronyCon in August, I may as well stop by here while I'm at it.

I'll be doing the same, see you there

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(No one else posts in this thread and I have no way of making new posts until people do, so here is a very long line of me talking to myself.)

Originally Posted at 2014-06-04 03:55:35pm

I always forget to update all the places, so... on Sunday we swapped out a sensor on the 2P side that was giving issues. I was personally there for four hours of continuous play thereafter, where we didn't see any sign of issues, nor have I been told the issue has occurred again since. Come out and play!
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Originally Posted at 2014-09-03 05:33am

UPDATE: The DDR 2014 update is now installed! Come play the new songs and unlock more songs with Premium Play (available at no extra charge for those with an eAmusement Pass)!



For updates and more information, be sure to like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GamePlayMD

We are also going to be hosting GamePlay's first DDR tournament on September 27! Details pending; see the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/830572240300533
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Originally Posted at 2014-09-22 03:50:00am

Hi guys, we have pop'n music at GamePlay now. Offline THE MOVIE for now; the plan is to update to the latest available pop'n once the card reader arrives.


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Originally Posted at 2014-11-05 12:55:27am

So last Tuesday we had an unexpectedly large crowd in the arcade. I took a bunch of photos and videos and it wound up being this pretty neat promotional video. Check it out!


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Originally Posted at 2014-11-13 08:05:50pm
pop'n music Sunny Park is now live and online! Don't forget you can buy e-Amusement Passes next door at Dollar Ocean.



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Originally Posted at 2015-02-24 05:48pm



Let's find out who has the rhythm!

We are going to be holding a Dance Dance Revolution 2014 and pop'n music tournament! Details, including registration and possible non-tournament extras, will be forthcoming. Please like our Facebook page for updates!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1581514238733223/

(My post was deleted, sorry)

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Originally Posted at 2015-03-09 03:56am

With the demise of Programmed World, GamePlay is now running DDR X3 and pop'n music fantasia. Come enjoy the fiesta!




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Originally Posted at 2015-03-13 05:00pm

A headphone port is now available on pop'n!



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Originally Posted at 2015-04-15 03:53pm

DrumMania V8 is now in the arcade for a limited time!



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Originally Posted at 2015-06-24 01:02am

I regret to announce that one of the people I saw regularly at GamePlay, Kyle Szlosek, tragically passed away in a house fire early yesterday morning. The house he was staying at did not have any smoke detectors; please take a moment to make sure your home has working detectors! A memorial fund has been set up by friends of the family.

In brighter news, a few weeks ago we finally got GuitarFreaks V8 working. Both it and DrumMania V8 will be in the arcade for a little bit longer; get your rocking out in while you still can!



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Originally Posted at 2015-08-18 02:16am

Now at GamePlay: Introducing IIDX to the Baltimore, MD area!



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Originally Posted at 2015-09-19 02:52am

For those of you who may not have seen the announcements elsewhere, enough players have suggested the resistance of the IIDX buttons be raised that we are experimenting. We've applied two slightly heavier sets of resistances to each of the sides; 1P and 2P have taken slightly different approaches. Please let us know which side you prefer, or if you'd rather we just go back to the super-light setup we had before!

WOW I am so jealous!!! I went to college at University of Maryland from 2000-2003 and used to frequent the arcades in our area. I really wish this place was around when I went to school. I live pretty far away now, but if I am in Maryland again I will stop by!

Originally Posted at 2016-02-05 05:51:24am

Just a quick note that the games will be brought to MAGFest. We currently plan to remove IIDX and pop'n music from the arcade on the evening of the 16th, and hope to have them back sometime on the 22nd.

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Originally Posted at 2016-03-06 06:45:07am

DDR has been removed from GamePlay for repairs. However, we put an ITG2 dedicab in its place!



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Originally Posted at 2016-03-18 05:14:12am

So it has been an incredibly trying couple weeks. Currently pop'n music is the only music game functioning; DDR is still a work in progress, and both ITG and IIDX have since suffered sudden, unexpected monitor issues that leave both games unplayable. We unfortunately don't expect this to be a short term situation. I'll try to keep this thread updated and can only thank everyone for their patience as we try to recover.

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Originally Posted at 2016-03-30 08:06:01pm

At re:gen: they now have jubeat and a new pop'n machine!



At GamePlay: ITG and DDR are back online! (And between you and me, we're looking into getting jubeat too... but we still need to get IIDX fixed first.)

How did you get e-amuse to work?

We didn't. Card readers are present because the games still need them to boot and some game functions are tied to the keypad; card insertion doesn't work.

Then how did you get those machines to work?

GamePlay has just finished a move within the mall. The new location is not far from the old location, just down the hall and on the opposite side:



The following games are now available:

beatmania IIDX
Cruisin' Exotica
Dance Dance Revolution
DrumMania
GuitarFreaks
In The Groove
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
pop'n music
Stacker
The Simpsons

I just want to live somewhere to near this place...

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Originally Posted at 2016-11-22 07:43:16pm

Hey, been a while since the last update. We've been through a lot; IIDX is on a new monitor after suffering through three monitor failures in total this year, so, uh, fourth time's the charm? This week we also installed new grip turntables, completing our planned upgrades for the machine. (There are still a few repairs on the schedule, most notably the headphone jacks.) Come check it out!



We will also be at MAGFest with IIDX, pop'n, GFDM, and ITG. The games will be removed from the arcade on January 3rd and return January 10th in order to take them to the event and back.

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Originally Posted at 2017-01-31 04:38:30pm

Quick update: re:gen no longer has a jubeat and I'm told pop'n will not be there for much longer either.

Slightly out of scope for this thread, but The Cave in Fairfax, VA now has a jubeat.

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Originally Posted at 2017-02-27 09:25:43pm

Much work has been put into the DDR pads the past few weekends. Work done so far:

-Raised and countersunk pads
-LED lights for pads/marquee
-Andamiro-style sensor bracket spacers
-Removed tape and remaining fabric covers from bars so it's no longer a sticky mess

Some more work planned as soon as more parts arrived, but come check it out!





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Originally Posted at 2017-03-08 05:28:25pm

I keep forgetting to update here, but jubeat is now playing at GamePlay!



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Originally Posted at 2017-11-10 08:21:27pm

Is anyone still coming? lol

We had some people telling us they had issues with the DDR pads, so we opened them up, vacuumed them out, and rotated the sensors so the more worn ones would be on the outer edges. They all still seemed fine, so this was more of a precaution; I'm going on the assumption the vacuuming was the big issue, but we might also be taking another look at the L-bracket spacers soon.

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Originally posted at 2018-01-09 09:50:51pm

In case you guys haven't been following it on Facebook, GamePlay has moved across the mall to a new, much larger space! We just finished moving our games back from MAGFest last night. Here's some shots of the new combined GamePlay/Marley Bounce Party:





The new location is on the lower level next to Macy's and Gold's Gym. Here's a map if you need it:



With the move all games are now operating on tokens instead of quarters.

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Originally Posted at 2018-12-10 08:04:54pm

Checking in! We're still here.

I'm in the middle of overhauling IIDX and other games at GamePlay. IIDX has had its microswitches replaced again with lighter switches in response to popular demand. Race on by and check it out!

In other news, I hear Save Point Arcade has opened on Westminster's main street. I haven't had a chance to go out there and not sure I will be able to anytime soon. Anyone over there check it out?