Iconic Sega Ikebukuro GiGO landmark arcade set to close

Due to the expiration of the building’s lease agreement and plans to start renovation construction,, SEGA entertainment is closing its iconic arcade facility Sega Ikebukuro GiGO as of September 20th, 2021. The landmark arcade, which first opened in July 1993, joins the Sega Akihabara Building 2 as another landmark Sega arcade saying farewell.

To commemorate all the memories and support from the fans the arcade has had in the past 28 years, they are preparing for many closing-campaign events with prizes available to gamers hoping to say goodbye in August.

They are also asking their loyal customers to participate during this period by sharing their memories and photos taken at the Sega Ikebukuro GiGO store on the store Twitter or on in-store display.

Special message board

※Messages can be submitted in August 16th

Twitter

There will be many prizes limited to Sega Ikebukuro GiGO UFO catcher machines.

August 6th –Foil stamped tin badge of “Attack on Titan”

August 11th- “Haikyu!!” Hologram tin badge

For this special occasion, Sega Ikebukuro GiGO will have special prizes, which will be available sometime later this year nationwide, ahead of time only at Sega Ikebukuro GiGO! The prizes will be available in the arcade’s famous UFO catchers.

August 1st and onward