Another Castle Video Games

Another Castle Video Games

Reviews Summary

Another Castle is highly praised for its extensive selection of retro and modern games, fun arcade machines (especially pinball), and knowledgeable, friendly staff. Many appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere and fair pricing, though some note occasional overpricing on used games. The arcade is a standout feature, offering affordable entertainment. While most reviews are glowing (5/5), a few mention minor issues like inconsistent pricing or cleanliness. Overall, it’s a beloved local gem for gamers, with a few areas for improvement.

About This Listing

Has Retro Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Retro Games in Arcades

Step into the glow of retro arcade games and expect a nostalgic rush! Classics like Galaga, Donkey Kong, or Mortal Kombat await, housed in vibrant cabinets with joysticks, buttons, or trackballs. You’ll dodge enemies, chase high scores, or battle opponents in fast-paced, pixel-perfect gameplay. Modern restorations include sharp CRT or LED screens and authentic controls, preserving the 80s/90s vibe. Games are easy to learn but tough to master, offering quick sessions or deep challenges. With leaderboards and arcade crowds cheering, retro games deliver timeless fun in 2025.

Features

Has Retro Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

8628 36th Ave NE UNIT 102

Marysville, Washington 98270

Hours

Monday 11AM-7PM
Tuesday 11AM-7PM
Wednesday 11AM-7PM
Thursday 11AM-7PM
Friday 11AM-7PM
Saturday 11AM-7PM
Sunday 11AM-7PM

Customer Reviews

This place is my break from traffic. Right off the freeway. A few arcade games and more pinball. Let out your road rage as you hit those balls and send them flying up the ramp. Can you beat my high score???

I have a 4 year old little boy, and we can go to another castle with 10 or 15 bucks and play games and have fun for a hour. Where else can u make memories and have fun for 10 bucks a hour. the games are great wide selection to play. decent prices and the employees are all great. There nice, accommodating and always hand out high 5s to my little boy. Love this place and will continue to go as often as we can

This place is super cool. Not only do they have a bunch of retro games they also have quite a few pinball machines as well. They also sell video games consoles like the Nintendo64, Xbox360 ect...some other items for sale like DVDs and video games some random things as well. The people working were super nice. The place was clean, the machines are very well taken care of and clean as well. It's a nice little stop to take the kids and just to go in by yourself. Most the games cost 1$ to play, they also have a

Friendly, helpful staff, and a great selection of old school gaming Stuff. Location is a bit tucked around from the main drag in Marysville, but easy access to and from the freeway. Highly recommend visiting their store.

An awesome establishment that has a lot to offer gamers whether you want to trade in a game for an in-store credit or buy accessory pieces to old game consoles this is the place. Better than Game Stop. They have arcade-style games and pinball machines so amazing. Great place to bring your kids takes you back to ?80s, ?90s, and 2000s gamer vibes. You have to come and check this place out at least once. I would recommend this shop to my friends & family.

Staff is friendly and attentive. Product selection and pricing on some items could be better. I do wish they took some time to clean some of their older games better as well. I bought a gba game from them that had some crust in between cracks where the two pieces of the cartridge fit together. Overall, they're a good local game store.

Stopped by this location in marysville for the first time. It's great they have lots of pinballs and arcades.

Love this store! We always find great new and used games. Lots of funko pops, perler art & much more. They even have a bunch of arcade games to play!

Stayed at a hotel next door and brought the kids in to look at video games as we had some time to kill. Ended up spending an hour here, playing all the cool retro arcade games. It's the most affordable arcade I've been to! Barely spent $20 for the 3 of us. Great entertainment for the kids. The kids were also impressed with the rare video games selection.

I come here for the pinball machines and they are kept in food condition and functional. They also have a good selection for used games and movies. They also have a pretty big collection of Funco characters.

I would give no stars if I could. ???? I brought in a almost brand new controller for the switch and they tried to tell me that it was not working properly. They wanted to test it on the PC even with it being a switch controller. Of course it will not work right in the PC it is a switch controller after all. I have provided a picture of said controller. They also tried to make me feel like I did not know what I was talking about. My son's father is a gamer so I do know that the store lied to me. I would

Great place to hang out, have a drink and make believe you're a pinball wizard! Doing forget to check out the Retro Nintendo & old-school Atari in the back room next to the bathrooms.

I love this place. If I could, I'd be there every day playing Mario Pinball.

Really lovely place. Only bummer was there is only 1 booth there and it was occupied the entire time. I think the place could be rearranged so they could fit more tables.

Such great games and items for sale. Awesome arcade games too. Staff are very cool. We love this place.

A great variety of games, plushes, funkos and consoles!

Great gaming place, very knowledgeable workers that are very helpful. Tons of games new and used. Arcade games and pinball machines. Posters and cards. Gaming systems....overall a very cool place you could get lost in ... or at least spend a lot of time hanging out in.

I LOVE this place!! Tons of pinball and vintage video games. The unfortunate thing is thier bartenders are EXTREMELY slow. Waiting in line for 20 mins for a beer, crazy. Wasn't busy. I am a bartender and know. Way, way overpriced too. You could do alot with this awesome venue. Needs a little work but nice stop to check it out.

I love this place! Great trade-in deals, great game prices, and a fun place for kids as well!

Good stop for afternoon of fun. My husband liked the variety of old school games for sale and the kid played for a good hour around the shop. Cool kid size pinball machine on site ????

Very attractive and easy access location, next to I-5. Convenient and friendly staff! Must visit to all the gamers out there!

As we pulled in to our hotel in Marysville, WA, the first thing our son saw was a retro arcade/new and used game store. Our son is usually very good at pinball. These games we're more challenging than he os used to but for $1 a game we let him play for a while. They have quite the assortment of new and used games and memorabilia. There were many pinball games to choose from. Some pinball games included were the Simpsons, Venom, Spider-Man and etc.

Go here. The vibe is so cool, the employees, every single one we have met, have been stellar. Never a bad experience, and we come here as often as we can. We have even structured our family mini vacations around this arcade. We book a hotel room, come play games, sleep, come back and play more games. All the kids love it, from the well supervised three year old, to the sixteen, to the forty one year old parents. I was just in again this weekend for our vacation, just me and the kids. This time I tipped th

5 stars for the store and the service. I've been a long time customer and never had any issues until today. I recently made a fairly large purchase and in that time had some issues come up and was not able to return to the store. (Keep in mind I am 6 days out from the 30 day exchange policy) My product having never been used, purchased new, and still in packaging including plastic wrap. Was denied for an exchange. I was told since I purchased a new product from them I have to sell it back as a used item for

Love this place! I could hang out here for hours just talking and checking out all the retro gear and games they have. I like to take my kid here to play all the awesome arcade games while picking up games old DVDs ECT. Keep gaming simple support your local small game store stop supporting Walmart target and so on. These people live and breathe gaming and are very knowledgeable.

They don't seem to test the games they sell as the sega copy of mk3 I bought doesn't work, nor the controler port for the system I purchased. Sadly will not ever go there again, I had hoped I found a cool retro store small business that i could support. but unfortunately their quality is poor at best as 75% of my purchases have resulted in non working products and issues resulting in having to waste time driving all the way back to resolve problems that should be caught before selling a product. Buy online

Great game selection, good prices, and a fun arcade. Kids and I had a blast!

Love coming here! They have a really great selection of both new and used games. I also love that they carry POP! figures! Every time I come in I usually spend some time playing the pinball and arcade machines and I always have a blast with those - Pirates of the Caribbean is my favorite!! Greg, Kyle, and Tabitha are also awesome - super helpful and friendly. I can't say enough good things about this place. Support your local independent game store!

Cozy small town feeling game shop, has a decent selection for just about every console, as well as most of the consoles themselves. Some games are priced for collectors rather than people actually interested in the games, though.

Another Castle is amazing for both gamers and collectors alike, above average selection on everything a video game lover would want. We found some rare older games here we really liked and managed to spend a few hours on the arcade games as well. It was definitely worth trading $10 for change to hang out with friends and have some friendly competition. A neat arcade, a little dated inside but it's a great place to come hangout or shop.

My favorite location for another castle as they seem to have a bit rarer finds that go fast in my particular hunts. It's been a couple months, but Draven made a lasting impression on me and gave me a positive time. It's a good time here!

I love this place! The employees that were working today when I went in earlier, were outstanding! I hope I don't go broke here because it can happen! I kept saying, "I'm going to go broke at this place", jokingly but it's a possibility. They seemed to have everything and if this store didn't, the gal that helped me immediately got onto their inventory site and started looking for what I needed. An amazing store, hats off to Another Castle! Outstanding, way more than 5 stars and coming from a guy from Calif

Honestly I love this place. It has a lot of games like pinball and other arcade games. But oh my god there is not as much variety for the arcade machines other than the pinball machine. But personally I love pinball so I can't complain too much. But over all it's fine. But I'm giving it a 5 out of 5 because the Star Wars game on,y requires 1 quarter.

The Mr and I love coming here: The staff are absolutely top notch, the wide variety of games and hardware from various generations is amazing, the selection of collectibles (figurines, puzzles, vinyls, collectors edition of games, plushies, 8-bit style art) is always fun. Don't get me started on the AC... that's a dream in summer hahaha! There's a good selection of pinball games as well as other arcade games making this a definite stop on our list. A fun attachment is the arcade bar next-door to the game st

Wow. Just wow. What an unexpected hidden gem right here in Marysville area. We were driving to brunch and saw this off to the side. Walked in and it was surprising how gigantic this place is and the amount and type of retro games offered is astounding. My fiancee and I were taken aback. The staff member who helped us was super friendly. We played some of their maybe thirty retro arcade games and had a great time. No glitches or errors in any of them. Overall we had a great time and am thrilled to ha

Great selection of games new and used. Not just video games but card games, Pop! Collector figurines, etc. I love the retro arcade games and pinball machines. Not a fan most are in the bar next door, as I don't drink, but the friend I went with said the beer bottle selection is wonderful and unique. No liquor served. Some canned soda options. And at least you can play arcade games until later on in the evening! It is a small space and seating is limited, so I suggest going on a "school night" :)

Great vibes. The prices were fair and there was a wide selection of games and other game related items. Super cool arcade area too. Overall great place.

Brought the family in and the kids had so much fun playing arcade games while I looked at retro games! Didn't find anything I was looking for, but the kids had a blast and I got to play some pinball!

The environment is great, the selection is great, and I love the fact that it is partially an arcade. The variety of new and old games is amazing (literally the only place where I can find an Xbox copy of Star Wars Battlefront 2004 at an non-inflated price). The only issue I have had is with one game, in which the disc was slightly damaged in a way that resulted in the replaying of certain levels causing crashes, but I don't hold that on the store, as it was a used game.

I heard this was a great place so I decided to stop by. I got a handful of games that I've been wanting for a while. Although the staff were nice and the place had a great atmosphere, my experience was 50-50. I ended up getting 14 games. I got home to test the games and I got: 1 PS1 game the case fell apart as I opened it (slowly). Another PS1 game doesn't even play in either my PS1 or PS2 system. 1 PS2 case won't fully hold the games because the center tab is broken so the game shakes around. Another PS2 c

Alex was the best server, he was very personable and we had a great conversation. He makes really good drinks, and checks up on you to make sure you're doing well. 10/10 would recommend!!

Great selection! Lots of new and used! Went in to buy a used N64 controller and really wanted green. Got it and realized that the joystick was wobbly. Manager swapped out the joystick for a brand-new GameCube style one for no charge! Awesome old-school arcade games too!

Mine and my son's favorite store, in the history of favorite stores. They have games for every type of console... Nintendo, Super Nintendo, XBox, Switch, Playstation, Gameboy... everything! Consoles too. Our Switch wasn't working and I thought just maybe if we brought it in, they could help. They don't repair consoles, or refurbish them, but just maybe... And they totally knew what the issue was and sent us on our way with our Switch up and running!!

A wonderful hidden gem of a place. Incredibly well stocked retro and current video games and accessories. Sixteen (im guessing) or so standing arcade machines to play. They buy your old systems and games at a reasonable rate. Definitely worth making some time to check out if you're a gamer in any sense of the word.

Clean and well-lit store with a great atmosphere (they have great video game music at a reasonable volume, along with a decor to match). The staff are quite friendly and knowledgeable, without being pushy or pretentious. The selection of items is, in my opinion, deep and wide. You want a game, new or old, odds are they have it. If not, one you want that you didn't know you wanted until you saw it. (I'm looking at you, WinBack!) They carry a large selection of accessories for most, if not all consoles

A fair selection of arcades. All games are $0.50. they have an ATM machine that dispences $5 bills, but charges $3 per transaction. If you use an out of country card, the machine charges 9% foreign exchange markup. So, better have some cash instead! Overall, kids liked it.

I pre-ordered a game at one of Another Castle's stores. Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, I wasn't able to pick up the title in person when it released. AC's customer service was extremely friendly and helpful when I contacted them, mailing the game to me faster than I likely would have gotten it had I ordered online from anywhere else. They've also given me better deals on trade-ins than I've seen elsewhere. Overall, I am completely satisfied with every aspect of their company and communicati

I keep coming back for the employees alone; they're super chill, helpful and fun to talk to! The prices, layout of the store, variety of games/systems, and atmosphere are just the icing on the cake to me. would ABSOLUTELY recommend!

I absolutely love this store. All of them. However, with all the plexiglass and masks, topped off with background noise of the store, was a bit distracting. But will not stop me from visiting this location, that I am new to. I usually had visited the Lynnwood location. So far, I feel the Marysville one is more calmer for my likes. (Traffic, social, etc) The young lady that helped me this afternoon was awesome and sweet. I will drive out of my way to come back. ????

Good selection of current games and systems, previous generations and also retro. It's similar to other game stores but yet so much more! They have arcade games you can play while there. Employees were ready to answer any questions and gave good advice.

One of our favorite places to stop in to buy games locally. It feels so much better to shop knowing that you're supporting a small business rather than somewhere like Best Buy or Gamestop and I love that they carry retro games!

My entire childhood prepared me for this moment and just like Toad left me, I have been disappointed yet again. I looked everywhere and did NOT find the fabled Princess??! Why must you torment me so?? ?? In all seriousness though, This place is awesome! ????They've got new and used games for sale PLUS it's an epic arcade!

I brought my son in to buy a few switch games. I brought up a game and said I wanted a new copy of said game. The guy proceeded to pull a game out of the drawer and dropped it TWICE before trying to sell it to me as new. I stated I wanted a new copy and he said that this was new and this is how all the stores sell their new games. I stated that if that was the case I wanted said game at used price seeing how it was an open game and he already dropped it twice on the floor. The guy was really really rude abo

An 80's & future gamers haven! This place is full of TREASURES!! Iconic rare games to memorialize and enjoy the best of old & new games,.. A hidden gem experience for all ages. "Thank you!" Another Castle... ??

Lots of selection for nostalgic games and consoles and a cheap low price. Got a Wii(cords and a controller and nunchuck) and twilight princess for a deal of $53. Arcade games inside to play are fun as well

Another Castle Video Games has a great selection of games! Found exactly what I was looking for on the N64 and NES but they have everything from the vintage systems to the state of the art ones. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend heading there for all your game needs! Thanks Another Castle!

Very cool place to buy new and used games. They have a lot of games/systems going as far back as NES.

Better than expected trade in value, courteous employees, clean store and decent prices on new and used products. My only gripe is the fact that they open new games out of the factory cellophane and seal and put their own sticker and seal on it. Peeling off a sticker of a used product is to be expected, I really dont enjoy doing it for new products and to be honest I wont buy new from them again just because of this. That being said I will continue to shop their used selection. Edit: In response to the own

This place is great. They have an awesome selection of retro games as well as modern stuff (ps4, Xbox, etc...) The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable of the product. My daughter loves their arcade, which has a bunch of different types of games. She loves the zamboni ride.

Nice store. Friendly service, but not the most price friendly. But great store other than that

Great selection, nice arcade machines , no deals on games. Games are priced significantly higher than ebay or other resale markets. Likely will never go here again. I can get the same games shipped to my door in better condition for less $.

Neat store, has old and new games. Pretty good floor games too. Went to grab up a few SNES controllers and games, good prices already and they practically give you 10% off. They even stock hard to find stuff (clones).

Helpful, friendly, big selection of gaming systems and games. Lots of fun playing the video games and pin ball machines with the kids too! I don't think I'll ever go back to game stop after finding this hidden gem!

This place is great! Exactly what marysville needed. Lots of pinball, great classic games and good beer prices! The staff couldnt get any better, they are extremely helpful, special appreciation to Patrick and Will thank you for making it a great place to hangout !

Excellent customer service every time. Knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you may have. Only place to shop for video games since big box retailers refuse competition in pricing.

Love this store. Always have a great experience but today was made even better by Adam. He was so helpful, kind, knowledgeable and patient. We are now going to be making this the first stop any time we need video games and equipment. Thank you Adam!

This one is huge, even bigger than the Lynnwood location and it's great. There's even more arcade games ranging from Super street fighter IV, super Mario Bros, tekken 5, and time crisis II to name a few. Great selection of games like the Lynnwood location. (lots of plushies and other merch!) Employees are friendly, helpful, and energetic.

I know the price of ps3 station is not more of a need... But i bought a $180.00 ps3 station only to find out that it was only got me for 12$ and didn't even get the simple switch for not even 2 ps4 controllers... Dont take game consoles because they can easily fool you and switch it around fir their self profit 35$? Really? Wont recommend but yet they feel it is their right Rip off other people

This place was awful... My daughter went in we're the only two people there took him 8 minutes to help us while two people stood at the countertop then I asked for used controller she told me there was $60 a piece which is outrageous I can go to Walmart and get one brand new for that price. Ended up going to GameStop and got a brand new controller for $42 with a year warranty. I will never go back to another Castle again

Amazing selection of things to buy and arcade games, i?ve been here many times

Great arcade! Great game selection. Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. I'll be going back frequently, $10 in quarters for an hour and a half of fun with my boys. 11 out of 10.

The reason's why I give a 3* Positive: Staff is decent & sells current video game stuff/retro video game stuff. Their arcade set up is pretty good & their video games counsel's are decently well priced. Can use your store credit 4 about ( almost ) everything. Also, bought my ( Playstation memory card & Spyro 2 ) & ( Nintendo 3DS with charger ) along with 3 game's ( Pokemon Sun, Mario Kart 7 & Super Mario Smash Bros ) from ur store Negative: Good 1/2 if not 3/4 of your used games are abit over priced ( Pok

I've been a customer of the Edmonds location for years. I've had some great finds already at the Marysville store. I've heard they'll be expanding the arcade at some point to be like their Edmonds shop which will be great. But if you're a collector of the classics, you should definitely pay them a visit.

This store is huge! Great vibe and it was fun to see pinball and arcade machines. Several different ones but I made a beeline to the ms pac man machine. Employees were very nice and helpful as I roamed around looking at every shelf and display case. Left with a Lego movie game (recommended by staff) for my little brother & perler bead magnets for my fridge. I had been eyeing a big Pen Pen plushie but I'll save that for my next trip!

Love the atmosphere here, fun arcade and pinball machines. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Very welcoming.

A great place to kill time, have a drink & play some pinball. Meet friends, order a pizza! We need more watering holes just like this! A.C.s other locations have different personalities, but each is incredibly awesome! Cheers

Half of the store is closed off, you can't play arcade games there any more. Prices for used games is horrible, you can get new games at that price or cheaper. They don't sell movies any more either.

The employees were great they have a great selection of games and consoles to buy and the arcade machines are quite fun.

Impressive selection of classic/old school video games. I have yet to find a game I wanted that they didn't have at least one copy of for sale. Also their classic arcade machines and pinball games in the lobby are all in mint condition and work perfectly, which is amazing considering many of those are over 20 years old now

We always have a wonderful experience there, but today Adam made me feel so special. I am very grateful for how kind he was to me. Thank you Gregg for having a great employee like Adam.

Great addition to the growing Another Castle locations. Lots of inventory to buy from. 21 and over section is a nice place to hangout with some friends. Worth the stop at this place if you're in the area.

Can't get much better than retro video games. Staff is knowledgeable and selection of games is fantastic! Check out their premium collection of pinballs and huge variety of arcades as well.

Good selection. Prices vary. Sometimes you can get a screaming deal. Other times they are priced to high. They have arcades inside to enhance fun. You can also sign up for discounts.

Friendly and we'll knowledged staff that helps you, little wait time. They sell, buy all game systems and you can find and buy games. They also have gift cards for Birthdays and the hard to buy for. Thanks Castle Video.

Reasonable prices, hard to find games and some good Japanese Arcade Games. They have hall kinds of gamer collectables and next door is a bar that is for pinball that has new Nitro Pinball games.

If you're a gamer you've got to check this place out. You cant find a better selection of used retro stuff anywhere, and they have all the new games as well. Perfect. Also these guys really know their stuff and actually care about the industry and their clientele. Something you dont see a lot of anymore.

Love the games here! Introduced my son to some classics and we keep going back for more! The staff are great! We will be back when we return for a visit to Washington.

It brought a nostalgia-fueled tear to my eye when I walked through the door. They have everything from old arcade machines to the very latest home consoles. It is hard to find a independent video game store these days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are retro games in arcades still good in this modern age?

Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.