Ulekstore Retrocade in Mall of Monroe

Just wanted to give a shout out to the owner of this awesome retrocade at the Mall of Monroe in Monroe, MI. Stopped by after lunch and had a blast this afternoon. Great selection of pins and arcade games! All working, clean and lighting fast. Had some time on a beautiful Funhouse. It's been a long time since I played on one that nice. Will definitely be back often...Just moved back to the area and would like to connect with some of the local pinheads in the NW Ohio/SE Michigan area. Seems to be a very active and healthy pin community these days.

#2 1 year ago

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hlaj78

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Tons of players around here. Welcome back!

#3 1 year ago

TMN

TomN

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Thanks. Yeah, back in 06 when I started there wasn’t much going on around here. Way different now.

#4 1 year ago

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Isochronic_Frost

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What other pins were there? There is no info online about that place, I just added it to the map

#5 1 year ago

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Puffdanny

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Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:
What other pins were there? There is no info online about that place, I just added it to the map

Sterns- Jurrasic Park,Star Wars,Beatles,Meteor,Mandolorian,Roller Coaster Tycoon,Avatar,Transformers,Batman 66,TMNT,Deadpool,Iron Maiden.
Bally/Williams/Sega/American-Dr Who,Black Jack,Flash,Southpark,Hot Wheels,Pinbot,

#6 1 year ago

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TwinDavid

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Just curious? There is another thread discussing how much would you play per game...How much was it to play the games? Did they charge a flat rate or per game?

#7 1 year ago

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Puffdanny

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OP
Quoted from TomN:Just moved back to the area and would like to connect with some of the local pinheads in the NW Ohio/SE Michigan area. Seems to be a very active and healthy pin community these days.

I hold small get togethers often and big tournaments on occasion.I warn new players about my gameroom as it's not for everyone. My house is the party house and not fit for children or overly religious folks,there will be heavy cannabis smoking and may be heavy drinking.

#8 1 year ago

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Puffdanny

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Quoted from TwinDavid:
Just curious? There is another thread discussing how much would you play per game...How much was it to play the games? Did they charge a flat rate or per game?

50 cents to $1 and most Sterns are on value play of 3 plays for $2. The games are set up a bit easier than the other 10-12 machines they operate a few miles away at Beeks Bar and Grill. Rumor is there will be a bi-weekly Saturday a.m. tournament at the Arcade.

#9 1 year ago

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Isochronic_Frost

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Quoted from Puffdanny:
Sterns- Jurrasic Park,Star Wars,Beatles,Meteor,Mandolorian,Roller Coaster Tycoon,Avatar,Transformers,Batman 66,TMNT,Deadpool,Iron Maiden.
Bally/Williams/Sega/American-Dr Who,Black Jack,Flash,Southpark,Hot Wheels,Pinbot,

Thanks I’ve added them, anyone can obviously edit the list if anything changes.

#10 1 year ago

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Quoted from Puffdanny:
I hold small get togethers often and big tournaments on occasion.I warn new players about my gameroom as it's not for everyone. My house is the party house and not fit for children or overly religious folks,there will be heavy cannabis smoking and may be heavy drinking.

All good man. I’m a fan of all games and game rooms. :)Hopefully run into you at some point soon

#11 1 year ago

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TomN

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Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:
Thanks I’ve added them, anyone can obviously edit the list if anything changes.

Games are what’s important, and they have a good selection. More importantly, they are setup properly and working. If there is a problem, a note is on the machine with what’s wrong and an eta on repairs. I had fun playing the Qbert, Hot Wheels and Funhouse. Now the mall is another story and nothing to write home about. It’s pretty much dead, which sucks for the arcade and every other business that’s trying to survive in there. I worked there 25-30 years ago at the Babbages game store. It was struggling then, but no where near how it is now. Pandemic certainly wasn’t a great help. All malls are struggling in a big way. Hopefully this little mall can pull through and gain some new life. To it’s credit it looked clean and well maintained at least

#12 1 year ago

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Isochronic_Frost

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Quoted from TomN:
Games are what’s important, and they have a good selection. More importantly, they are setup properly and working. If there is a problem, a note is on the machine with what’s wrong and an eta on repairs. I had fun playing the Qbert, Hot Wheels and Funhouse. Now the mall is another story and nothing to write home about. It’s pretty much dead, which sucks for the arcade and every other business that’s trying to survive in there. I worked there 25-30 years ago at the Babbages game store. It was struggling then, but no where near how it is now. Pandemic certainly wasn’t a great help. All malls are struggling in a big way. Hopefully this little mall can pull through and gain some new life. To it’s credit it looked clean and well maintained at least

Same with my arcade at my mall. It’s brutally dead most the time. It’s sad, and most malls really are digging their own graves and just robbing their tenants blind.

#13 1 year ago

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Mitoska

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All of Dave (ulekstore's) games are in top shape, he's a pin guy and it shows, cleans daily,! If your going, park at the movie theatre mail entrance and walk in, it's a few stores pass Ms. Fields cookies.

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#14 1 year ago

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Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:
Same with my arcade at my mall. It’s brutally dead most the time. It’s sad, and most malls really are digging their own graves and just robbing their tenants blind.

Well, I would hope that they would at least cut them a break on the rent. Malls as we (People of a certain age)know them are probably on their last gasping breaths unfortunately. Although what’s old is new again. Maybe they will cycle back around at some point. Enjoy it while it lasts I guess.

#15 1 year ago

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ULEKstore

Thank you TomN for visiting the arcade and for the kind words.

Current line up of games:

- Batman 66 Premium
- Gottlieb's Strike N Spares
- Transformers Pro
- Deadpool Pro
- Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro
- The Mandalorian Pro
- Roller Coaster Tycoon
- South Park
- Avatar
- Hot Wheels
- Stern's Jurassic Park Pro
- Stern's Star Wars Pro
- Iron Maiden Pro
- Funhouse
- Doctor Who
- PINBOT
- Beatles Gold Edition
- Williams Flash (SS)
- Bally Black Jack (SS)
- Meteor (SS)
- America's Most Haunted

- Donkey Kong
- Q-Bert
- Tekken 4
- Marvel vs Capcom 2
- 20th Anniv Ms Pac-Man / Galaga
- Dig-Dug
- 4 player X-Men
- 4 player NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition
- Mario Bros

We opened on June 1, 2021 and we greatly appreciate all of the love and support that we received from the community.
We truly appreciate each and every person who's visited the arcade so far.

-David and Leeann
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#16 1 year ago

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I wish I’d known about this place earlier - I make the drive from my parents’ place in Toledo to my In-laws in Detroit ALL the time! Absolutely guarantee we’ll be stopping here

#17 1 year ago

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TomN

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Looking forward to checking out Mando and AMH. AMH especially as I've never been able to find one for some reason.

#18 1 year ago

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Gribbs

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I stopped in yesterday. The mall is a trip (mostly closed), and then you hit this really nice pinball arcade. Great machines in excellent shape - I got to play some Hot Wheels, TMNT and Mando Pro. The owner was really nice. Highly recommended!

2 months later

#19 1 year ago

ULK

ULEKstore

For anyone interested... we will be having our Stern Army Mandalorian pinball launch party this Saturday, September 18. 2021 at the arcade.

Doors open at 9am, 8 round group match play tournament will start promptly at 11am.

Tons of random door prizes to be given away in between rounds.

#20 1 year ago

ULK

ULEKstore

Current line up of games as of 9-15-2021

Pinball Machines:
- Batman 66 Premium
- Gottlieb's Strike N Spares
- Transformers Pro
- Deadpool Pro
- Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro
- The Mandalorian Pro
- Grand Slam
- South Park
- Avatar
- Hot Wheels
- Stern's Jurassic Park Pro
- Stern's Star Wars Pro
- Iron Maiden Pro
- Funhouse
- Doctor Who
- Willy Wonka (SE)
- Beatles Gold Edition
- Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Bally Black Jack (SS)
- Meteor (SS)
- America's Most Haunted

Arcade Games:
- Street Fighter II Champion Edition - Turbo
- Tempest
- Centipede/Millipede/Missile Command/Let's Go Bowling
- Donkey Kong
- Q-Bert
- Tekken 4
- Marvel vs Capcom 2
- 20th Anniv Ms Pac-Man / Galaga
- Dig-Dug
- 4 player X-Men
- 4 player NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition
- Mario Bros
- William's MultiCade (Robotron, Defender, Stargate, Bubbles, Moon Patrol, Splat, Sinistar, & Joust)
- A MultiCade that rotates between games such as; The Simpsons, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Double Dragon, and 1,000's of other titles

#21 1 year ago

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TomN

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I for sure need to get back and play some more AMH...Is Wonka a recent add?

#22 1 year ago

ULK

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Quoted from TomN:
I for sure need to get back and play some more AMH...Is Wonka a recent add?

Yes it is.

2 weeks later

#23 1 year ago

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TomN

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Had an awesome time yesterday playing Mando and Godzilla...Both were fun, but Godzilla really stood out. Very fun shooter, even the Pro level. I don't think people will be disappointed at all. However, FOMO will probably win out.

3 months later

#24 1 year ago

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Just wanted to let everyone know, ULEK arcade is the newest member location for the little flippers foundation!
https://thelittleflippers.com/

4 months later

#25 11 months ago

ULK

ULEKstore

Current line up of games as of 6-7-2022

Pinball Machines:
- Batman 66 Premium
- Fish Tales
- Transformers Pro
- Cactus Canyon Remake
- RUSH Pro
- The Mandalorian Pro
- Led Zeppelin Pro
- Tee'd Off
- Guardians of the Galaxy Pro
- Hot Wheels
- Stern's Jurassic Park Pro
- Stern's Star Wars Pro
- Iron Maiden Pro
- Funhouse
- Godzilla Pro
- Willy Wonka (SE)
- Beatles Gold Edition
- Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Bally Black Jack (SS)
- Meteor (SS)
- America's Most Haunted
- Stranger Things Pro
- UltraMan: Kaiju Rumble Collector's Edition

Arcade Games:
- Street Fighter II Champion Edition - Turbo
- Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
- Centipede/Millipede/Missile Command/Let's Go Bowling
- Donkey Kong
- Q-Bert
- Tekken 4
- Marvel vs Capcom 2
- Marvel vs Capcom 1
- 20th Anniv Ms Pac-Man / Galaga
- Dig-Dug
- 4 player X-Men
- Mortal Kombat
- Mario Bros
- William's MultiCade (Robotron, Defender, Stargate, Bubbles, Moon Patrol, Splat, Sinistar, & Joust)
- A MultiCade that rotates between games such as; The Simpsons, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Double Dragon, and 1,000's of other titles

#26 11 months ago

ULK

ULEKstore

ULEKstore's Pinball and Classic Arcade is celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary in a BIG way!

We are giving away up to $175 in gift cards and prizes! WIN 1 or possibly WIN THEM ALL!

All you need to do is either LIKE our Facebook or Instagram page(s), SHARE one of our posts, COMMENT on one of our posts, TAG a friend in one of our posts, CHECK-IN on Facebook or on Instagram, and/or attend one of our events during the month of JUNE and we'll submit your name into the drawing. You can be entered every single day and even multiple time a day by doing any and/or all of the things mentioned previously.

June 30th is the last day that we'll be submitting names into the drawing. Names will be drawn the first week of July. We will notify everyone via Facebook and/or Instagram and they can schedule a time to swing by the arcade to [ick up their gift card and/or prizes.

So what are you waiting for -- head on over to our Facebook and/or Instgram page and start TAGGING, SHARING, COMMENTING, etc to win yourself some goodies.

Good Luck Everyone!!

#27 11 months ago

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hlaj78

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Great line up

#28 11 months ago

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Quoted from ULEKstore:
Current line up of games as of 6-7-2022
Pinball Machines:
- Batman 66 Premium
- Fish Tales
- Transformers Pro
- Cactus Canyon Remake
- RUSH Pro
- The Mandalorian Pro
- Led Zeppelin Pro
- Tee'd Off
- Guardians of the Galaxy Pro
- Hot Wheels
- Stern's Jurassic Park Pro
- Stern's Star Wars Pro
- Iron Maiden Pro
- Funhouse
- Godzilla Pro
- Willy Wonka (SE)
- Beatles Gold Edition
- Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Bally Black Jack (SS)
- Meteor (SS)
- America's Most Haunted
- Stranger Things Pro
- UltraMan: Kaiju Rumble Collector's Edition
Arcade Games:
- Street Fighter II Champion Edition - Turbo
- Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
- Centipede/Millipede/Missile Command/Let's Go Bowling
- Donkey Kong
- Q-Bert
- Tekken 4
- Marvel vs Capcom 2
- Marvel vs Capcom 1
- 20th Anniv Ms Pac-Man / Galaga
- Dig-Dug
- 4 player X-Men
- Mortal Kombat
- Mario Bros
- William's MultiCade (Robotron, Defender, Stargate, Bubbles, Moon Patrol, Splat, Sinistar, & Joust)
- A MultiCade that rotates between games such as; The Simpsons, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Double Dragon, and 1,000's of other titles

Holy crap. That’s a great lineup. Mix of new and old (ss). And a bunch of arcades too. Nice!

#29 11 months ago

ULK

ULEKstore

To celebrate the release of the new Jurassic World movie, our Jurassic Park pinball machine will be at $.50 cents all weekend long!

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5 months later

#30 5 months ago

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ULEKstore