You’ve probably driven by it dozens of times—that inconspicuous brick building at 9415 Ogden Avenue in Brookfield, across the street from Tony’s Breakfast Café and next to Canton Chinese Restaurant. That building, the “Galloping Ghost” arcade, houses more than 400 games, making it one of the largest arcades in the world.

For $15, customers may enjoy a free-play gaming experience until the arcade closes at 2 a.m. To head into the bustling establishment, and sweat from the heat of a couple hundred tightly-packed cabinets is like taking Marty McFly’s DeLorean back into the late ‘80s. There are no gimmicks none of that Dave and Buster’s foolishness with tickets and money-grabbing modern games like “Wheel of Fortune” or “Fruit Ninja FX2.” This is retro-gaming at its finest.

You’ll find legendary stalwarts like “Pac-Man,” “Galaga,” “Defender,” “Asteroids,” “Centipede” and “Donkey Kong” playing smoothly in their original cabinets, as if the last thirty years never happened. There’s a dedicated pinball section, with “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” “Twilight Zone” and “Space Invaders” highlighting a stellar lineup of about 10 machines. Plus, there are tens of games that the casual gamer has probably never heard of, ranging from the rare “Dragon Spirit” to “Ninja Baseball Batman” to “Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters.” The sheer number of options is almost overwhelming—in the most beautiful way possible.

Even though more than a hundred world records have been broken at the arcade (including many by its owner “Doc” Mack), the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming to both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Those who enjoy the competitive aspect of the arcade are welcome to monthly competitions, such as the hyped “Mortal Kombat X” release event and competition that was held on April 14.

If you’re just looking to chill, sample the plethora of games and absorb the nostalgia, you also can’t go wrong. And although the space can be cramped and uncomfortable due to the volume of hot cabinets and customers, immersing yourself into the lively atmosphere and ridiculous selection of games is so smooth, you’ll barely notice the initial discomfort.

Bottom Line: Those with strong desires to reach button-tapping, ghoul-slaying nirvana, look no further than the “Galloping Ghost”.