GiGO Ikebukuro 2 — Local services in Tokyo

I was on a big TV show called YOUは何しに日本へ playing Taiko at this arcade. My jam is rhythm games so my review will be aimed at rhythm game people. Tons of Chunithm (my favorite game) machines so always one free, 100 yen for 3 songs Taiko machines with varying degrees of maintenance quality (last time I tried them the one on the right had bad reactions), 100 yen for 4 songs Miku game machines (good deal apparently), a good amount of Maimai machines, and many other rhythm games can be found here. Quite noisy on the 3rd floor so bring earphones for the games if you can. If there's something missing like dancing games, the next door Round One is likely to have it, so the location is beneficial too. The arcade is massive with probably 7 floors of different types of games. It's very lovely and in what might be my favorite area in Tokyo. Whether you're a tourist or a local, I recommend this...

Do not pass by the arcades here they are massive and your children will immediately want to spend money on they claw machines/ufo catchers. Sega arcades give you plastic bags to put your prizes in and the rate of winning is supposedly quite high but if you don't want to waste money I would suggest not going here. Photography wise the claw machines in rows look quite aesthetic just make sure if you are taking pictures with people in them ask for their permission. The Japanese are quite respectful as they will stop and wait for you to take the photo which can be quite...

Average Sega center. Lots of UFO machines, which have been recently increased in price secretly (you no longer get 6 plays for 500yen). So try somewhere else for the same prize.

Arcade games, which are mostly music games and network battle games upstairs.

They are slowly replacing local staff with immigrants from China and India, speaking in accented Japanese and trying to imitate the locals.

So if you are looking to experience Japan, this might not be a good place.

The locals do not seem to mind because they are likely to visit after a couple of drinks...