If you are in the Boulder, Colorado area and looking for something fun and different to do tonight, or if you like attending the grand opening of new establishments, you might want to check out a new bar and nightclub that has opened tonight. The new hangout is called “Press Play”, and it is located at 1005 Pearl Street in Boulder. With nothing more than a handful of arcade cabinets, pinball machines and of all things, two custom built gigantic Jenga tables, it very well could be something interesting to do on this fine Friday evening.

Press Play is opening thanks to Boulder natives Jesse Gossett and Mike Boselli, who both stated that they got the idea for the club when they both wanted to preserve the era of time when a couple of quarters were enough for a night of fun. The new business is taking over the location of the former “Round Midnight”, an establishment that both gentlemen frequented when they were both in their early 20s. Gossett had this to say:

“We used to go to ‘Round Midnight when we were 20, 21. When you go down there, it just feels like those arcades used to feel. It felt like Pinball Palace when we were kids, raiding our parents change jars for money to play games. We want to make it a place that’s come as you are, with good service and affordability. That’s our main focus; the throwback. We’re trying to keep a lot of what ‘Round Midnight was known for, but putting our own twist on it. We’re trying to bring back the grunge to it.”

Arcade style games will cost the ever loving cost of a quarter, and will feature prizes such as bar tabs for beating current high scores. The cost of playing the pinball machines will vary according to the machine being played, but 25¢ of each play will earn you a chance at a jackpot to be awarded frequently.

There are also plans for both weekly as well as monthly theme parties at the club, complete with cash prizes and other various contests. Every Thursday night is going to be what they are calling “Ladies Of The Eighties” night, which will award a prize of $350 for the three women patrons with the most tubular 1980s outfits. Plus, on the 5th of every month, you will be able to celebrate “Cinco de Drinko”, which will feature pinatas on timers above their dance floor, featuring a cash drop.

This is probably one of the fastest transformations of a business that one could ever see. From what we understand, it’s been quite a crazy two weeks for the duo, because two weeks ago, they were handed the keys to the location. That fast, they obtained all of the required equipment and liquor licenses that were needed. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a business opening within just two weeks of signing a lease. That has GOT to be some kind of record! We at Retro Game Network give these childhood friends the best of luck.