Photos: Game-X 'barcade' opens in Atlanta

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Photos: Game-X 'barcade' opens in Atlanta

Photos: Game-X 'barcade' opens in Atlanta

Players compete in a game of skee ball at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. With more than 60 of the latest games, handcrafted cocktails and a selection of brews, the "barcade" defines "social gaming" and gives groups a new place to play.

Rashaad Grady of Marietta, racks up the highest score of the night on Nothin' But Net! at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. The bar is a concept from Legacy Property Group, the team behind STATS, Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, and Der Biergarten.

It's two against one in a game of Pac Man Smash, a multi-puck hockey game, at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. Originally slated to open March 27, Game-X recently announced they have to push the opening back to Friday, March 29.

Rory Bertram of Peachtree Cit, mows down targets in Terminator Salvation at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Matt Doyle and Amanda Cooper enter the Dark Escape 4D booth for some body-shocking horror at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. Billing itself more as a “barcade”, Game-X plans to offer a more adult-oriented experience, rather than trying to appeal to parents as an arcade for their kids.

Players are seen in the Dark Escape 4D game at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Prizes hang on the wall for players who accumulate enough points to cash in at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Lights flash, bells ring, and gadgets whirl on Monster Jackpot at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. nstead of some neon purple panda bear or light up gumball machine that will land in storage after spending $200 in quarters to win them, Game-X plans to offer prizes like Atlanta hotel staycations or tickets to in-town sporting events.

Kristi Morton (left) and Wendi Lucas pit themselves skills against each other in a game of Snocross at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

A hostess brings adult beverages to players at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Amy Fincher of Atlanta, tries her hands at a game of Connect 4 at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jason McMina of Lilburn proves he can throw a punch, scoring 880 out of a possible 900 points at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Dina Biondo, who works at Hard Rock Cafe, reacts to winning a game of air hockey at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Matt Mason (from left), Scott Selig, Dina Biondo, and Cheryl Koeth play air hockey at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Morgan Walsh (left) and Amanda Cooper take aim as they compete in a game of Big Buck at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Tamala Heard (left) and Morgan Walsh react to a wild ride on the game Typhoon at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

Game-X draws a crowd for the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Players compete in a game of skee ball at Game-X during the VIP grand opening Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Atlanta. With more than 60 of the latest games, handcrafted cocktails and a selection of brews, the "barcade" defines "social gaming" and gives groups a new place to play.

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