In a majority of places in the United States, the days of malls and arcades are basically gone. While walking the halls of a crowded mall isn’t something I particularly miss as an adult, I do remember the days of hanging out in the arcade fondly. The more I think about it, the more I think arcades were a good thing, and it’s sad that they don’t have the viability that they once did. Here are five reasons, in particular, that make arcades such a great thing.