DDR Arcade

Name your favorite game and you’ll find it at Funspot – one of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s arcade games in the world. For over 60 years, the village of Weirs Beach in Laconia, NH has been home to this entertainment mecca of three-stories and 75,000 square feet. Visit the American Classic Arcade Museum with over 250 pre-1987 video games and pinball machines. Funspot also offers bowling, bumper cars, kiddie rides, an 18 hole indoor mini-golf, a zipline adventure park, cash bingo, air hockey, skeeball, over 600 arcade games and pinball machines, a pizzeria, and a tavern with pool, darts and a full bar. 

For generations, Pinball Pete's has been an epicenter for first dates, birthday parties and otherwise unforgettable nights out in East Lansing, MI. This Spartan stomping ground offers classic games like skee ball, air hockey, Dance Dance Revolution, coin push and ticket redemption games, and pool but the main attraction has always been pinball. Sink $1 in quarters to flip in under neon lights in this retro arcade with a heavy dose of nostalgia.

The Garcade in Menomonee Falls, WI is a massive homage to classic gaming built for family fun. This retro arcade and pinball hall has over 150 video games, 30 pinball machines, air hockey, dance and rhythm machines, foosball and more. Pay admission and play all day. Pinball and air hockey tournaments and DDR meetups. Wonder who plays at The Garcade? Just check out those high scores. 

If you’ve been itching to let your inner geek shine and enjoy some serious cidercade fun, Dallas is where you want to be! Cidercade Dallas is the original location of this Texas chain with multiple locations throughout the state. Alongside their craft cider made onsite and a selection of hard seltzers, you can challenge your friends and family at tons of retro and modern arcade games, plus 23 pinball machines. Food-wise, they don’t serve anything from the bar, but that doesn't mean you have to go hungry - you are welcome to bring your own snacks plus there are usually food trucks on site. Of course, cidercade isn’t complete without other entertainment: challenge someone in a game of skee ball, step mania x for DDR fans or shoot some hoops like an all-star on an arcade-style game. If you're over 21 years old, don't forget that cidercade is open after 8pm - perfect for late night players!

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is the nation’s second-largest children’s museum and will entertain all ages with its highly interactive, collections-based exhibits devoted to the history and exploration of play. The Strong is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games. You can snap a selfie on the steps on a life-sized Sesame Street and peruse the Superhero Comics exhibits before heading into the arcade. You’ll also find a great collection of older and newer pinball machines to play and learn the history and cultural relevance of the games. 

Ann Arbor, MI is a smaller second location for Pinball Pete's , but it will not disappoint. Pete's Pinball has more than a variety of pinball games, they also pool tables, skee ball, and air hockey. Their collection includes racing video games, and Dance Dance Revolution and a large variety of other video games. The whole family will find something they enjoy at Pinball Pete's .

Arcade Monsters in Melbourne is the newest and largest Arcade Monsters location, with over 13,000 square feet. It has a restaurant, bar, pinball, pool tables, rhythm games, retro classic video arcade games, and driving, shooting, and fighting games. All games are on Free Play with one low price per person. The kitchen includes slushies, craft drinks, beer, and wine. 

Princess in another castle? You finally found it! Another Castle: Arcade Edition – a video game store and coin-op arcade with classic arcade and pinball machines in Edmonds, WA has all of Mario’s friends, plus classic arcade games, Japanese imported games, and a solid collection of classic and modern pinball. Another Castle is an old school arcade with a cooler full beer, soda, and a few snacks. Play some Dance Dance Revolution, Mrs. Pacman, or Super Mario Bros pinball and be sure to ask about tournaments. This is a great spot to bring the kids!

The Riverside Game Lab is the perfect combination of both classic and modern arcades, pinball, and virtual reality under one roof. They have six Virtual Reality booths and an Immersive Virtual Reality room. For the pinball player, they have about 20 games and tournaments. They also have the following types of arcade games: classic, retro, fight, rhythm (including DDR), sports, racing, and shooting.  They also offer e-sports tournaments with casual and competitive gamers! The Riverside Game Lab has a full bar and a small food menu. The Riverside Game Lab has at least one of every gaming experience so you never have to look far for what you want to play!

Arcade Odyssey is a top-rated arcade experience with recognizable classics like PacMan and asteroids, modern titles like Mario Kart and Dance Dance Revolution, extremely rare games like Meltdown and Aarr Technologies’ Jet-Ball and unique imported Japanese arcade games. A whole row of Candy cabinets keep the games fresh and the back of the arcade is a Lan Center PC setup where regular gaming tournaments take place. Pinball machines here range from 90’s to the latest popular themes. Odyssey also serves craft beer, ciders, and imported beers, Japanese sodas and sakes. Everything at Odyssey but the bar runs on tokens.

EinStein's Pub & Arcade features pinball, music, and sports. It is a great place to hang out with friends and family in a neighborhood bar style environment. They have a great selection of draft beers and food and goes 21+ after 9 pm each night. Besides pinball, EinStein's Pub and Arcade has air hockey, skee ball, bubble hockey, foosball, and DDR. The pinball collection is 15+ games ranging from the 1970s to current games, and they hold monthly tournaments. They also have a DJ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Replay Lincoln Park in Chicago is the place to be for adult arcade fans who are looking for a night of fun and drinks with friends. Much more than just a pinball arcade, Replay also offers retro arcade games, skee ball, DDR, air hockey, and more. And don't worry about digging up quarters -- almost all the games are free play! Replay's 22 pinball machines include everything from Stern's Batman 66 to Creature from the Black Lagoon to Lord of the Rings. Replay Lincoln Park is guaranteed to give you a unique and unforgettable experience. In addition to pinball they also retheme the bar every couple of months, a few recent themes include Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, Clue, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Great for selfies and the themed cocktails never disappoint. Replay is 21+ only!

Up-Down is the Nashville outpost of the Up-Down Arcade chain with other locations in Des Moines, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Oklahoma City. Popular barcade concept with pinball machines (15 on site), arcade machines, skee-ball, DDR, and other games that are fun to play while drinking with friends. You'll find a full bar with a focus on local craft beers, plus tasty pizzas to nosh on. Up-Down is strictly 21+, so this arcade's just for the adults! 

Buckle up, kids! It’s time for southern Florida’s largest indoor adventure at Dezerland Action Park in Miami. Adults will love these state of the art go karts and the kids can drive a track, too. Take a whirl around the roller skating rink, bounce off the walls in the trampoline park, or challenge your ninja skills on a ropes course. Even the youngest kids will enjoy the bumper cars and soft play area, plus bowling for the whole family. Get your game on with virtual reality experiences and a state-of-the-art arcade with foosball, air hockey, racing games and pinball. Grab some pizza in the 50’s style diner where you’ll want to take selfies with Elvis and a Delorian. Time to make some memories!

Another Castle Arcade in Edmonds is any age all the time retro arcade. They specialize in retro and new video arcades and pinball machines. They have a large pinball collection, as well as DDR. They have a wide variety of beers and snacks. They have an IFPA pinball tournament on Saturdays and an amateur/kid pinball tournament on Sundays. 

Ready for some retro gaming under black light? LeaderBoard Arcade Bar & Pizzeria in Orange Park near Jacksonville, FL took over an Applebee’s and kept the layout: a bar in the center surrounded by modern arcade games, including a great selection of Japanese games, Dance Dance Revolution and modern pinball machines. The pizza alone is worth the trip and the fried jalapenos do not disappoint either. Grab a beer, cocktail or Japanese soda and fill your game card. Time to get on the leaderboard. 

There’s an arcade in the mall again! World 1-1 Games in Santa Maria’s Town Center Mall is a California Central Coast hometown video game and pop culture store with impossible-to-find collectibles and an extensive arcade. Redemption games are in the front, followed by a great mix of classic and modern arcade games and a fantastic pinball selection with a big range of new Sterns and rare Sega and Williams classics. Don’t miss the Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova!

There’s an old school arcade in Indy's mall! Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, IN offers video arcade cabinets, pinball, console gaming and tabletop gaming in an arcade made to feel like a gaming convention. Pay one price at this retro arcade to play all day on Mortal Kombat, Gauntlet, and Tron, but you may have to drop a few quarters to play Godzilla or Deadpool pinball. Boss is all about the games, so no food or drinks available here. 

Game Underground is a community gaming space with a small retro arcade, a few pinball machines and lots of events, tournaments, and competitions. Focus is more on retro gaming than pinball, but they have both to enjoy.