Good Times Amusement – Northside Mall

Good Times Amusement at Northside Mall offered an entertainment destination for the Dothan community within a vibrant shopping center that opened around 1969-1970. The Northside Mall quickly became a significant hub for recreation and socializing for individuals of all ages throughout the Wiregrass area. While specific opening and closing dates for Good Times Amusement are not readily available, the mall’s lower level, which likely housed such entertainment venues, has been sealed off for decades, suggesting the arcade ceased operations well before 2022. During its active period, the mall featured an old game room, or “Finn Flynn’s game room arcade,” which would have provided coin-operated video games and pinball machines typical of the 1970s and 1980s. This arcade served as a popular gathering spot for local youth and families seeking recreational activities within the bustling mall environment.

References

1. Arcade Museum – Good Times Amusement – Northside Mall