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8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

New Hampshire's first bar and arcade focusing on classic games, food and drinks.

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8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

8-Bit Retro Bar and Arcade

New Hampshire's first bar and arcade focusing on classic games, food and drinks.

New Hampshire's first bar and arcade focusing on classic games, food and drinks.

New Hampshire's first bar and arcade focusing on classic games, food and drinks.

New Hampshire's first bar and arcade focusing on classic games, food and drinks.

Seana McDuffie
Seana McDuffie
Seana McDuffie
Seana McDuffie
1 Campaign |
Concord, United States
$541 USD 7 backers
1% of $40,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
8-Bit Retro Concord's first bar and arcade, help bring a new and exciting attraction to New Hampshire! Hi, my name is Seana McDuffie and I am the soon to be owner and operator of 8-Bit Retro. I moved to New Hampshire a year ago and found the nightlife to be lacking for my taste. Instead of bemoaning the current climate I'm trying to change it and that is why I need your help.

What is 8-Bit Retro?

8-Bit Retro will be Concord's first Arcade Bar. I plan to feature amazing food, great brews (domestic, imported, and craft) on tap and classic arcade games.

I started working on this idea a little under a year ago, and now feel I am ready to make this happen. I have a really great team of talented people helping, but to get us over the hump I need the help of Concord!

Many of us have been gaming lovers since before we can remember. For my team and I, this will be a dream come true and the greatest job we could possibly hope for. For Concord, this will be a fun and interactive bar where you can play classic arcade games, try the latest in local craft beers (along with domestic and imported) along with weekly promotions like trivia, tournaments and so much more!!

We think Concord needs more locally owned and unique places like 8 Bit, with your donations, we can make this a reality! The idea of doing this grassroots style is we wanted the bar to be a part of the community; to work with as many local businesses, friends, artists and groups as we can to really make 8-Bit a place that feels like home.We  all live here and we love this city. 8-Bit will be our contribution to the city that we love.

What We Need & What You Get

I've got a few games and I'm continuing to hunt down more. What we need from you is some extra funding so that we can pay for the other necessities of opening a bar. We need a space, a bar, tables, chairs, bathrooms, coolers, and initial inventory (you know, the beer!)

With your help, Concord can have a unique place to go that is different from any other night club or bar than what we currently have. Let's get these games into a place where everyone (over 21, sorry) can come and play them!

The Impact

Concord is trying to grow and is developing into a better city every day and 8-Bit wants to be a part of this growth; I also want to help develop a market I feel needs improving. The Arcade. 

Arcades are getting harder and harder to find, the classics have basically disappeared from the public eye. Today, most of them are either collecting dust in warehouses or in the basements of collectors' homes, with your help we can bring these (lost treasures) (golden relics) (hidden treasures) back into the limelight for Concord and the surrounding communities to enjoy.

Putting them in a bar is really a no-brainer. After all, arcade games have been found in bars since their conception. We want to provide that experience for people again.

Risks & Challenges

Of course, owning and operating a bar is a risky business venture. I have been around the city and in other cities talking with bar owners, arcade bar owners, small business owners and anyone else who I thought could give me some insight. I'm confident that my team and I have what it takes to run a successful bar.

I think our number one challenge will be keeping these classic machines in working order. For this reason, I have created a network of expert gaming techs who know the insides and outs of these beloved machines. 

Low on Funds? That's OK! 

It really is ok! Any contribution will do. Also, helping us get the word helps us in a major way. The more people that know about this project, the better. Just telling your friends helps us get closer to achieving our goals. Every dollar counts, every contribution helps, and we truly appreciate any help you can throw our way! We will be stretching our dollars as far as we can to make this a reality. With your help, we can do this!

Thank you from the 8-Bit Retro Team!

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8-Bit Retro Sticker

$20 USD
Get all of the above perks plus and awesome sticker to boot! On top of that you get a personal handwritten thank you letter from the 8-Bit Retro team!
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May 2017
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Undying Thanks & Hugs

$1 USD
Low on cash? Still want to help? Thank you so much ! Come on down and redeem your thank you and unlimited hugs.
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May 2017
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8-Bit Retro Pin

$5 USD
Not only do you get free hugs and unlimited​ thanks and gratitude for donating you also get an awesome 8-Bit Retro pin to stick wherever you want. Stick it on your shirt, hat, bag, kid, go crazy with it! Includes the above perks
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8-Bit Retro Koozie

$10 USD
Is that drink of yours freezing your hand? Why not keep your drink cold and your hands warm by getting an 8-Bit Retro logo Koozie. Show your 8-Bit pride and have your drink decked out in style. Includes all of the above item
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8-Bit Retro Glass

$50 USD
Need a glass for that cold drink or brew? Why not fill it up in a limited edition 8-Bit Retro glass. Includes all of the above perks
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May 2017
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8-Bit Retro T-Shirt

$100 USD
Laundry dirty? Need a cool shirt to wear for your hot date? Why not pick up an awesome 8-Bit Retro t-shirt to keep you looking fly? Includes all of the above perks
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May 2017
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Commemorative 8-Bit Retro Coin

$150 USD
Get this exclusive Indiegogo only perk of an awesome commemorative coin emblazoned with the 8-Bit Retro logo on both sides. Includes all the above perks.
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May 2017
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1 UP Club

$200 USD
Join the super exclusive 1 UP Club where you get exclusive deals on food, drinks, and games. Includes all the above perks
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VIP Private Party

$250 USD
Be one of the exclusive members to get an invite to the private party to officially open 8-Bit Retro. You and a friend get to play the games, drink the drinks, and taste the fabulous food of 8-Bit Retro before the general public. Includes all above perks
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May 2017
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Mark Your Own Game

$300 USD
Make your mark on 8-Bit permanent by having a plaque mounted to a stand up cabinet with YOUR name (or company name) for all to see. Get bragging rights over all your friends and competitors by saying 'I have a game at 8-Bit with my name on it and you don't nan-nan-boo boo!'
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May 2017
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Make Your Mark on The Table

$400 USD
Gather round and behold YOUR TABLE (Though you can't kick anyone off of said table) Show all your friends, family and competitors that you are a big baller and have your own table at 8-Bit Retro. Includes all above perks
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May 2017
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Help Buy A New Game

$500 USD
Help fund getting another arcade game! We will recognize you (or your company) by putting an engraved plaque with you or your company's name on the front. We'll even let you help us pick the game! Includes all above perks.
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May 2017
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Private Party

$1,000 USD
I'm your private party, party for fun, do what you want to! Have a private party with you and your favorite people (includes the awesome 8-Bit Retro Team) before 8-Bit opens to the public. Have all the fun with no one else around
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May 2017
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