The room buzzes with the whirring of game machines. My fingers tap on the buttons, making the big screen light up with colorful shapes. I press harder, trying to make the player character jump higher in the level. A loud ding sounds when I miss, and the machine resets. Across the room, another kid tries to get a better score than mine. The machines hum softly, like a little factory under the big glass roof. An announcement plays over the speakers, counting down from three to one before starting the next game. It’s loud but steady, helping me focus on the screen.