Meet The boss battle team!
Dustin
Co-owner of Boss Battle Games, Dustin dreamed of opening an arcade since middle school. Inspired by the all-you-can play lock-ins at Great Times in Beech Grove, he conjured up a business plan in a notebook and worked toward his goal. You can see a copy of this business plan in the arcade! Dustin enjoys playing fighting games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, but finds good qualities in all games he tries. He would recommend new visitors try F-Zero AX and also welcomes a good match in any fighting game. Dustin is the arcade technician - he maintains all games on the floor as well as service calls made to Boss Battle Games.
Phylicia
Co-owner of Boss Battle Games, Phylicia is a self proclaimed "nerd". Her love of video games started with Oregon Trail in the early 90's, evolved in Pokemon in the late 90's, and has ultimately landed with older arcade games, such as Lunar Lander. She enjoys making costumes, cosplaying, and doodling cute things. She turned this love into a job - She designs all art, photos, websites, shirts, and social media associated with Boss Battle Games. Phylicia also does arcade art design and repair, bringing back marquees, side art, and control panels that have been lost to time. She's always happy to play DDR or challenge guests to a game of Lunar Lander.
Jeff
Jeff is our assistant manager at Boss Battle Games! We met him through the Smash community and he has been streaming Boss Battle events on and off for approximately 5 years now. Jeff runs a Youtube channel, PushBlockGaming, where he streams Smash tournaments, posts strategy videos, and other cooky experiments. Jeff has years of experience in the telecommunications field and has a big personality on social media. His big and bold aura made him a great fit for the arcade and we look forward to having him on the team! His favorite arcade is currently Joust but he is often found playing Super Smash Bros in the console area.
Patrick
Meet our arcade manager! Pat was one of our first customers at our small location back in 2015! He entered our first Dungeon Crawl and has stuck with us ever since. Pat regularly visits our FGC casuals and plays Street Fighter 3rd Strike during his free time, so feel free to ask him for tips and tricks! You'll find him at the front desk chatting with guests and suggesting new games to try. As you can guess, Pat's favorite game at the arcade is 3rd Strike, so make sure to challenge him when you stop by!
Trent
Meet Trent! This Konami kid joined the BBG team to help with arcade maintenance and repair! He has a background in software work and a passion for anything Konami. He also is amazing at rhythm games and surprises us constantly with his insane amount of knowledge regarding arcades and video games. If you happen to find Trent at the front desk, you can ask him about the e-Amusement server and he will talk to you for hours. We're excited to see what Trent does in the future!
Dalton
Meet our newest team member, Dalton! We originally met Dalton through the Smash community and now he's here to help with the arcade! He has a passion for music and video games. He is often spending his weekends at Smash tournaments around the Midwest, kicking ass and taking names, but in his down time he likes to play guitar. His favorite arcade machine at the arcade is F-Zero, so don't hesitate to challenge him to race! We're blessed to have Dalton on our team and we're looking forward to watching him level up!
Ame
Ame is stepping up into his new official role of "arcade dog". He has big shoes to fill after his sister, Lakota, passed. Ame has never met a stranger and loves greeting anyone that might be at the arcade, warehouse, or anywhere in between. He's a great supervisor and makes sure everyone takes scheduled breaks for treats and belly rubs. Ame often makes trips to Lowes to pick up repair parts and dog biscuits. We look forward to watching him grow in his new position.
Boss Battle Games Memorial
Lakota KAsa
Lakota Kasa was the original arcade dog at Boss Battle Games. She played a major support role during the building of the arcade and was always our #1 cheerleader going forward through the years. She used her training as a hospice emotional support dog to bring comfort and smiles to people of all ages at the arcade. She would often visit players during tournaments to remind them to smile and relax. We were often told by guests that they came for the arcade and stayed for the dog. Lakota did an amazing job training her brother, Ame, so he may follow in her footsteps. We miss Lakota dearly but know her presence will always live on at the arcade.
Thanks for 12 years of unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship.
Thanks for 12 years of unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship.
Julie "Razz" Rasimovicz
Julie Razz, mother to Phylicia, passed away peacefully in 2012. She didn't live long enough to see BBG become a reality, but she was always supportive of our endeavors and we know she would be here every day. Julie LOVED pinball - She spent so much money on the Adams Family table located in Columbus, IN years and years ago. Julie was well known for her loud voice, enthusiasm, and love of dogs. Although she didn't "get" the Pokemon craze, she spent many hours watching the Pokemon movies and shows in support.
Thanks Mom, for everything you did. You're thought of every day and we wish you could be here to see us now!
Thanks Mom, for everything you did. You're thought of every day and we wish you could be here to see us now!
Mike "Dad" Chappel
Mike Chappel, the father of Phylicia, lost his battle with cancer in October of 2016. He was the biggest supporter of BBG and would do everything he could to advertise and share the arcade - He ALWAYS had a fist full of business cards he would leave everywhere he went. Mike loved playing Pokemon Go and Frogger. His favorite Pokemon was Rattata because "it's cute"! Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and spent his retirement gardening and painting along side his favorite cat, Izzy. We miss him every day and wish he was still here to celebrate every BBG success.
Thank you, Dad, for taking me to Comic Cave in the early 90's so I could learn to play Pokemon. Thank you for taking me to Chuck E Cheese and showing me how to play Frogger and take my losses in stride. Thank you for spending sick days with me, watching me play the original Sims on our PC. Thanks for always supporting my passions.
Thank you, Dad, for taking me to Comic Cave in the early 90's so I could learn to play Pokemon. Thank you for taking me to Chuck E Cheese and showing me how to play Frogger and take my losses in stride. Thank you for spending sick days with me, watching me play the original Sims on our PC. Thanks for always supporting my passions.
Benson
Benson is our angel/friend/team member. We faced the unimaginable loss of our wonderful friend 12/3/20 after many years together. Benson could always be found on Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and was the best Super Smash Bros. player in the state. We had the opportunity to watch him grow from a teenager into a very charismatic adult. He was promised for years that he would have a job at BBG and we absolutely kept that promise. Benson was well known and loved in the gaming community with a passion for competitive play. His spirit will always live on at Boss Battle Games and we will never forget him.
We love you Benny!
We love you Benny!
