2ND LOOP ARCADE, Torrance

About 2ND LOOP ARCADE

2ND LOOP ARCADE is a '90s-style Japanese arcade in Torrance featuring classic arcade games in authentic Japanese arcade cabinets with original motherboards. Visitors play games from legendary publishers including SNK, CAPCOM, and CAVE, with a collection curated by second-generation arcade collector Maasai Singleton. The arcade houses permanent installations such as Air Gallet EXA Label and Aka & Blue Type R, both two-player shoot-em-up games. Five additional shoot-em-up titles rotate weekly through the arcade's archive. Beyond traditional arcade games, the venue offers MaiMai DX, a rhythm game, along with LA's most extensive gashapon collection for players seeking arcade-adjacent collectibles. 2ND LOOP also hosts fighting game tournaments that showcase competitive play. The arcade operates as a neighborhood gathering space dedicated to arcade gaming history and artistry.