Characters in "The Hardy Boys: Trouble at the Arcade"

Key characters in the novel The Hardy Boys: Trouble at the Arcade (Hardy Boys Casefiles #41, 1991):

Protagonists

• Frank Hardy: Older brother; logical, cautious, analytical.
• Joe Hardy: Younger brother; impulsive, athletic, intuitive.

Supporting / Recurring Characters

• Callie Shaw: Frank's girlfriend; assists investigation.
• Iola Morton: Joe's girlfriend; often involved.
• Fenton Hardy: Father; famous private detective, consultant.
• Laura Hardy: Mother.
• Aunt Gertrude: Comically stern housekeeper.
• Chet Morton: Joe's best friend; portly, food-loving, reluctant sidekick.
• Tony Prito: Friend; owns boat Sleuth.
• Phil Cohen / Biff Hooper: Friends; Biff is athletic, sometimes rival.

Case-Specific Characters

• Mr. Ronson: Arcade owner; suspect/victim.
• Mr. Henderson: Jewelry store owner; robbery victim.
• The "Arcade Gang": Group of teens frequenting the arcade; witnesses/suspects.
• Arcade Manager: Employee involved in daily operations.
• Police Officer / Reporter: Standard procedural roles.

The Casefiles series (1987–2005) is darker and more action-oriented than the original "blue spine" series.