Wizard's Cabinet Arcade started as an inside joke. The name comes from Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, and the idea grew out of something Brittnay Mustard-Smith kept noticing: her Ohio city was losing its community spaces.
So she set the arcade up as a 501(c)(3). In this episode of The PR Bunker Podcast, Brittnay talks about why gaming brings generations together, how her finance background shapes the plan, and what she needs to open the doors.
A few takeaways from the conversation:
The arcade centers on classic consoles from Atari and Dreamcast through PS1 and PS2. Brittnay and I also talk about Super Mario Bros. as a first game.
Brittnay sees room for esports in Ohio, Gaming 101 workshops and possibly STEM certification. She also wants it to be a place where gaming brings different generations together.
With a finance background, Brittnay has a clear model in mind: a $5 entry fee, no alcohol and real food. Grant applications are underway, and she is searching for funding and a space.
Volunteers, workshop leaders and work-study or co-op students can all help. Learn more at wizardscabinetarcade.org. And if you play Overwatch, she's a Mercy main.
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What is Wizard's Cabinet Arcade?
Wizard's Cabinet Arcade is a nonprofit community arcade in Ohio built around classic consoles, workshops and gaming across generations.
How can people support Wizard's Cabinet Arcade?
By volunteering, leading or attending workshops, joining as a work-study or co-op student, or helping the arcade find funding and a space.
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