There is a museum at the Pier with many, many old toys and games found at arcades. All are perfectly functional. Some are more than 100 years old. Here is a sample:
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Ah, I see you made it to the Musee Mecanique! Excellent choice! You should also visit the Computer History Museum down in Mountain View before you leave the Bay Area, which is appropriate since computers make your PLOS job possible.