{"id":11071,"date":"2018-03-16T14:49:10","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T14:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/?p=11071"},"modified":"2018-05-08T17:45:33","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T16:45:33","slug":"bishop-cidercade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/2018\/03\/16\/bishop-cidercade\/","title":{"rendered":"BISHOP CIDERCADE"},"content":{"rendered":"

We were in Dallas for the Texas Pinball Festival, but before the drive up to Frisco we spent a couple of days in the Market Center area of Dallas.<\/p>\n

One of the principal reasons was to visit Bishop Cider and their new-ish arcade, called Cidercade<\/a>, and to check out their collection of games (and ciders).\u00a0 After a 30-minute walk through hotel loading bays, past various car repairers and furniture warehouses, we arrived.<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/a>
Bishop Cidercade at The Cidery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cidercade is a little tricky to spot from the road.\u00a0 It’s on the corner of a row of light industrial units and is referred to as Bishop Cider Co. on the street-facing side and The Cidery on the unit front.<\/p>\n

\"Cidercade<\/a>
Cidercade is called The Cidery on the signage above the entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once through the doors you find a minimalist industrial look to the building, with exposed air conditioning ducting and bare walls.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The decor inside Cidercade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Entry to the arcade for a day costs $10 + tax after which all the games are set on free play. Monthly passes are also available and are good value at $20.\u00a0 Payment can be in cash or with a credit card using one of the Square card readers.<\/p>\n

\"Entry<\/a>
Entry pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The entry desk is also the bar, from which twenty-four varieties of cider are sold.\u00a0 They are unapologetic about selling only cider and no beer or wine.\u00a0 They are a cider-maker, after all.\u00a0 They do sell soft drinks for younger guests, drivers or for anyone not looking for some alcoholic apple juice.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The cider taps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not all ciders were available during our visit, but most were.\u00a0 They appeared to be priced according to their strength, and the prices shown were before tax was added.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The cider list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They don’t serve any food, but you are welcome to bring your own or they are happy to hand you a folder of menus from local restaurants which will deliver to Cidercade.\u00a0 You can’t bring in your own beverages though.<\/p>\n

So, what about the games?\u00a0 Well, Cidercade has an impressive selection of all kinds of arcade games.<\/p>\n

\"Sit-down<\/a>
Sit-down driving games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Upright<\/a>
Upright video games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Gun<\/a>
Gun games and classic videos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"More<\/a>
More video games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But of course, we were mainly there for the pinballs, and the selection of these was just as impressive.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The pinballs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many of the modern classics are here, and they are kept in great shape.\u00a0 While we were there a technician was fixing a couple of issues with stuck balls and a weak flipper.<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/a>
Modern classics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All the games are DMDs, so no classic solid-states or electromechanicals.<\/p>\n

\"American<\/a>
American Pinball’s Houdini is here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"So<\/a>
So is Chicago Gaming’s Attack from Mars Remake Limited Edition and Stern’s latest titles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pinball area is kept reasonably dark, which helps show off the games’ lighting effects and reduces any reflections or glare.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The pinball line-up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cidercade extends into a second room where some of the larger games are located along with seating and sport on TVs.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The second room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Skeeball<\/a>
Skeeball and basketball games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sports<\/a>
Sports on TV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the end of the room is a large window where you can view the fermentation tanks and canning equipment in the cidery.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The cider-making equipment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
<\/div>\n

at the side of the second room is a covered outdoor seating area with some swing chairs for the younger visitors.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The exterior seating area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.\u00a0 The games all looked attractive and played well.\u00a0 The only thing we noticed was how the flippers seemed to be set slightly too low which made some of the shots trickier than they should be.\u00a0 Of course, with all games on free play some people would walk up to a game a hit the start button over and over to begin a four-player game by themselves and then leave it part-way through – something which doesn’t happen if you are paying for the games.<\/p>\n

Cidercade is a great addition to the Dallas pinball scene and an excellent place to try out the latest games as well as many modern classic DMD titles too.\u00a0 At $10 for unlimited play, it’s also good value if you have the time to take full advantage.<\/p>\n

Before you leave, you can pick up a pack of cider to take home.<\/p>\n

\"Leaving?<\/a>
Leaving? Take some cider with you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cidercade is located at 2777 Irving Blvd in Dallas and is open:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Monday-Thursday: 5pm-12am<\/li>\n
  • Friday: 5pm-1am<\/li>\n
  • Saturday: 10am-1am<\/li>\n
  • Sunday: 12pm-12am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Note that you have to be twenty-one or older to be there after 8pm.<\/p>\n

    UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Bishop Cidercade has now added a second row of pinballs, facing the one shown in this report.\u00a0 That brings the number of pinballs up to 43 – a truly impressive collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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