Uncanny Valley

A collection of antique arcade games and amusements that is always one of my favorite spots to bring visitors. It’s not really a geeky place, although geeks will like it, its kind of like a museum that’s just the fun parts. A lot of the games are still a nickel or a dime, and the punching robots are usually free by default because its so hard to win that one. Beside games, there are nickelodeons and little show things like ‘The Guillotine’ or Laughing Sal, which just laughs at you in a creepy way.

This used to be in the Cliff House, before that underwent its recently-completed remodeling. I think the Wharf is a little more accessible, though I think it would be neat to have had it next to the Sutro Baths. However seeing the updates they’ve made recently I think they’re doing A-OK right where they are.

UPDATE: It seems a bunch of the machines are now 25¢, as opposed to 10¢ or 5¢. This may seem a little annoying, but since there were no change machines that gave out nickels or dimes, this makes it more likely that one can use these machines. Plus, it’s only a quarter.