Skybridge Arcade Opening Party

Arcade games get the Brooklyn DIY treatment at the Skybridge Arcade (part of the Bushwick venue, Elsewhere). Death By Audio Arcade & The Sheep’s Meow present this curation of more than 12 indie games installed in the exhibition space, which is open through the month of February during concerts and special happy hour events.

Jeanette D. Moses checked out the opening night on February 3rd. Read on for photos and a look at some of the custom games!

The view from outside during the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Mark Kleback with "VideoFreak," Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
The innards of "VideoFreak," Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Mark Kleback demonstrates how to play "VideoFreak," Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Playing "Getting Over It," a game that involves hiking a man in a bucket up a huge mountain using a sledgehammer, at the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
K Anthony MarefatMichael Kahane with their game "Fútbol Forever" during the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Playing Powerboat Italia '88 at the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Playing "Fútbol Forever" at the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Nick Santaniello with "Volleygon," Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Andy Wallace with his game "Particle Mace" during the Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Playing "VideoFreak," Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18
Skybridge Arcade at Elsewhere Opening party, 02/03/18

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