Contributor: Vince ScalabrinoJuly 16, 202610:14 am

Employee Brenda Hickey stands in front of Barrel of Fun #08 storefront in Houston Mall, Warner Robins, GA circa 1987

Barrel Of Fun 08: Houston Mall

Warner Robins, Georgia

Employee Brenda Hickey stands in front of Barrel of Fun #08 storefront in Houston Mall, Warner Robins, GA circa 1987

Photo credit: David Bishop

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233 Houston Rd. N., Warner Robins, GA 31093-3003

Barrel Of Fun was a popular arcade located within the Houston Mall. A favored destination for young people in the 1980s, the venue was known for its video games and air hockey tables. It occupied a space at the end of the mall, opposite the former Sears department store. The arcade was a significant part of the local youth culture during its years of operation. The venue is now permanently closed.

Reference citations

  1. houstonhealthcare.org houstonhealthcare.org
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Barrel of Fun #08 Store manager Bob Perry and Part-time employee Bobby Cannon
Photo credit: David Bishop
Shared Logo of Barrel Of Fun
Photo credit: Atlas Arcadia archive
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