Welcome to The Araiguma: Advanced Battle Center
‘ Pay What You Can ‘ Underground Arcade , Japanese Select Shop & General Hang Space !
Dedicated To Fighting Games , Competitive Old School Arcade Gaming and Rhythm Games . We run regular tournaments and scoring competitions .
We carry a specialty curated select of import drinks , old school import electronics , import computer gear and import media !
Live & Streamed DJ / beat sets / emcees on most Fridays on [ Araiguma FM ] !
A 3rd Place located in the heart of Downtown Urbana , in the lower level of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center .
「 The quintessential late night stop for inebriated office workers seeking a few hardcore rounds of their favorite fighting games and other highly competitive titles . 」
「 When I came in I was still really socially awkward And it was still pretty hard to interact with people .
You all took me in without any judgement or animosity. And helped me get out of my shell and become comfortable around others . 」
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「 I really had no idea just how much this space would help me . But its only been a month and it feels like my entire world just changed for the better .
I genuinely wasn’t prepared for just how much life it’d breathe back into me . 」
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「Old heads in the scene gotta show love, keeping the dream alive!
This is the kind of **** I saw in Akihabara like smaller, neighborhood arcades and we can’t let that culture die 」
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cover charge ?
We have a suggested entry of 5$ – 10$ – 20$ ( Or higher ! ) .
If one genuinely can not afford , the generosity of others covers for you .
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Where do I park and how much is parking ?
Visit the following page : FIND US / HOURS for up to date parking and entry information !
Is there an age requirement ?
There is no age limit . We are not a bar , you do not need to be 21 to enter . We don’t discriminate on age . If you can hold your own , you’re welcome here .
How do you pronounce the name ?
Ah-Rye-Goo-Mah 🙂
What is a Select Shop ?
A retail shop that curates a carefully chosen selection of goods within a specific lifestyle or aesthetic .
Still have questions ?
Reach out and ask about anything , we’re very approachable !