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25954 Commercentre Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630
The staff at Creative Arcades are top notch. Everyone was extremely polite and very responsive whenever I contacted them. I guess it's true that good leadership breeds good staff because the owner Brian was absolutely amazing. He called me back without delay and ensured I was taken care of. He truly went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to buy an arcade game.
Long overdo review. Bought a four position full sized cabinet from them back in 2020. It's AMAZING! Every time I have people over they want to play it and can't believe how many games it has. Their customer service is awesome as well. I had a minor issue and they literally came to my house and handled the issue for free.
One of the best experiences I've ever had with a company. From start to finish Brian and Travis have been a pleasure to work with. My machine was delivered faster than expected and the entire process was incredibly smooth. The response time to any question was very fast and every request was met with no issue. The machine is well built and the delivery was flawless. They set up everything on delivery with a tutorial on the machine. My kids love it! Thanks Creative Arcades!
Creative arcades was very helpful. I got the link racing system, which is fantastic. The force feedback is well done and a lot of fun. It makes it realistic. I play with the kids. Delivery was very smooth and I finally got my kids off their cell phones for a while. Customer service was great providing lots of information.
My experience was the absolute best experience not once. Not twice, but three times!! We bought our Barrell Video game in 2020 and we had some troubles with it in 2022. the tech team immediately resolved the situation and sent us a new screen to fix the solution. Then another time we had issues with the mother board and they sent a new mother board. Today in 2025 we are having issues with the screen again and they are literally gifting it to us!! We just have to pay shipping. We feel so blessed to have fou
Thank you to everyone involved for making this purchase and experience above and beyond what I could even imagine. I know it's always a team effort but there are two that stood in the gap to make everything go extremely smooth and virtually hassle free. Special shoutout to Travis Kruck & Brian Horowitz for their outstanding customer service in answering questions and concerns I had before and after purchase and delivery. The art team I especially thank for putting personal touches in the custom design that
Ordered and received a tall wood grain game and pub table. The time from order to delivery was longer than I expected, but the owner explained the supply chain issues especially with parts. Also, the original wood ordered had a pink tint so the company had to reorder the wood which I appreciated. The table looks great and so far is working fine. The table operation is fairly easy and the game variety is vast. The freight company driver was very helpful in getting the table into our condo building. The
I have purchased 3 video arcade games for my man cave, and absolutely love these guys. I dealt with both Travis and someone else (I think his name is Brian) and both were absolutely great with both my questions before and after buying the game consoles, and delivery went smooth as can be. Now I'm looking at the driving console (but I need to do something nice for the wife before she lets me buy one!!) Haha Anyway, can't recommend these guys enough.
I recently produced an arcade-themed activation event for a client. I was so thrilled to get connected to Creative Arcades to help us build out multiple custom arcade units. It was a pleasure working alongside Brian and Travis to get these custom units executed in a very short period of time. The entire Creative Arcades team was wonderful to work with, extremely patient and thorough in their work, and the quality was outstanding. I would work with Creative Arcades again and would highly recommend them!
Great purchase so far! When I was researching and asking them questions by email, they got back to me within 24 hours every time. Creative Arcades is in California and from purchase to delivery to my house in New York was exactly 14 days! Very efficient. My arcade arrived WITHOUT a single scratch on it, and was simple to put together. Another google review said the 2 stools that come with the arcade are cheap, but I am 6?6 275 lbs and I sit on them comfortably and think they are super strong and sturdy. My
The worst company I have ever dealt with. I never leave reviews but be warned if you choose to purchase from this company. Ordered a machine on 10/4/24. Was continually strung along that the machine would arrive next week. It never arrived. We finally requested a refund. Again were strung along and finally told that they weren't able to refund the card so they would overnight a check. The check arrived and bounced for insufficient funds. If you like to gamble thousands of dollars then you can give them a sh
UPDATE - 4/16 After 6 months I canceled my order as they missed 2 more ship dates. I have sent 2 emails asking about refund status & they have been ignored. So while they make great products, understand you have the risk of being 6 months out with no product and a company actively ignoring your requests for a refund. I should also note that you can see the companies reply below my review, and while it will likely soon be fixed, note that when they used ChatGPT to write the apology they forgot to take out
I ordered a machine for my teen sons. They love it. Delivery was fast and easy. Staff was very polite and quick to respond. I will definitely recommend to friends.
It's early in the process, we haven't yet taken delivery of the wine barrel cocktail machine, but have been very happy with the communication. Designing the custom artwork with Travis was easy and Brian (owner) has been quick to reply to all inquiries. We will try to update this review once we have the machine.
Just an amazing experience! got the dual racers for a rental in Oklahoma and it brings so much to my game room. My kids got to be the first on them and absolutely love it. Highly recommend
These arcades are amazing! We have the sniper 6.0 and I have to say we are super happy with it. Customer service is great. You can tell they try very hard with the team they got. We had issues with a delayed delivery, but they 100% made it right!!
Update: Had to return the units and still 6 months later have not received the funds back. Be careful doing business with this company. Fantastic service from several team members here and went out of the way to get a delivery done on a Saturday. Wonderful at communication throughout my sales process. Highly recommend.
I ordered an upright arcade game from Creative Arcades and just received it last Friday. I love it!!!! The games work exactly like I remember them. I remember always going to the bowling alley with my older brother and playing these games. It is just a great way to release the day. As long as you don't get too serious, right... Hey, it's a game... just play to have fun. And the best thing about it... I always get my quarter back no matter how terrible I am at and on the games. Yes, you can or
Greg was very helpful with some technical questions we had. Very friendly and had great advice. We are very happy with the product and their customer service.
I had to write a review for my arcade. I bought the top console cherrywood arcade with 4800 games. It's pricey but worth every penny. I'm a fully disabled veteran and professor. I rarely can leave the house. I spent another year in hospital through Christmas and New Years. While in hospital I googled the internet and came across Creative-Arcade I didn't want to turn one room into a so-called fun room till I saw the Cherrywood console. Let me tell you; it's the best. Done exquisitely. I can't tell you how m
Overall great experience with this company. Delivery did take a while, which is to be expected. There were a couple of hiccups along the way, (missing keys, stools) however, with just an email everything was taken care of very quickly. Shout out to the whole staff which is fantastic. The game machine is Awesome! I would definitely recommend and buy from again.
Creative arcades was very helpful and responsive. I purchased a used creative arcades arcade machine and even though it was out of warranty, they were still willing to help me.
Amazing experience. Brian is super responsive?answering emails within minutes. Machine is great. The stand up arcade machine is great. Everything I expected and hoped for.
Great product - we bought the 4 player and my kids love it. Easy to work with and they even customized the graphics on the wrap.
Terrible Company! I ordered the arcade 4 slim paid over $3000. It didn't work right from the beginning. It looked like it was used! They sent me Parts and had me troubleshoot over the phone then they said they were gonna swap it out . . It's still not swapped out. Nobody can tell me anything or take my phone calls they keep avoiding me, worst customer service ever! I would not recommend!
Ordered the custom logo design and my husband was so excited when it arrived.
Love this product and company! So happy with our machine and the quality is AMAZING!
If it was possible I would rate them at zero stars. I live out of state and ordered online. It has been nine weeks since I ordered a customized two player slim model arcade. If you spend 3-4 thousand dollars on something you would expect better customer service, but not here. Contacted the sales rep who sold me the machine and even the owner to figure out where my arcade is in the process of production but to no avail. Now I have to go through the rigmarole process of filing a fraudulent charge on my accoun
This company is a joke. I ordered an arcade online , not only did it take them 6 weeks to build it they lied on 4 different occasions in writing in emails about delivery. I still haven't got the machine. Stay far far away from this company . After further research there are at least 5 other good arcade companies out there that deserve the business more than these guys.
Unfortunately my experience with Creative Arcades has been a disaster, with the exception of a couple ladies in the Customer Service department who tried to be helpful, and were sympathetic to the issues. There were multiple issues with what I was sold and what I actually received. I was sold a machine that was supposed to play GameCube games and have a light gun kit that would work. Months later after consistently being pushed off by the owner, I found out that this would not be able to do this. When asked
Bought one of the commercial grade arcade games about a year ago. Had quite a bit of problems with it and they sent me a new computer. Turned out the computer wasn't a problem, and while very rare, my problem was the monitor. Brain had a hard time finding a monitor for that particular system, but he did eventually get the job done. So while the game did have problems, in the end, everything was resolved. Mike Cynar
Please call the company. Talk to anyone and make your own decision.
This has been a family favorite so far! The kids and even my wife have been playing this since we got it. Travis was great to work with on the custom artwork and it looks very professional. It was shipped on a pallet and seemed very secure. It has a ton of games, so be prepared to take some time getting to know how the machine works. The game list is extensive and available on line if you need to make sure you get all the games you want.
Sold me a T2 machine for $8,500. Immediate problems with the guns - tried recalibrating multiple times, including with their tech team, but never worked. Then the entire cache of games just disappeared. They sent a tech team to trouble-shoot in person - they were able to re-install the game suite, but couldn't fix the issues to make the guns work. They took it away, at which point I kept asking the company if they could provide a replacement unit, but they simply never answered. I ultimately had to put in a
Quality components top to bottom. White glove delivery brought it in and set it up. Incredible customer service. Plus they comped us several upgrades because COVID slowed them down a bit. These guys are the real deal and you should buy your machine from them. Simply the best purchase we have ever made!!! THANK YOU!
Machine is great, Games are legit. The people, Brian, Travis, Greg all fantastic and customer service oriented. Could not be happier. Thanks guys!
Outstanding customer service!! Product arrived damaged. Phoned COD USA Inc, spoke with two company reps. Kudos to Mike(s), very knowledgeable & helpful, exchanged calls/texts/photos/FaceTime. COD promised to arrange item replacement after the holiday crush. Am really anxious to receive the new machine. Looks like a great quality product & my family will have tons of fun with this.
I can't believe how easy it is to find games on the machine I bought from them. The 43 inch screen that it has is very impressive. Happy with my purchase.
Best customer service out there. Unlike most companies these days, these guys actually still pick up the phone, even after business hours! Ask about custom artwork, you won't be disappointed. Great experience before and after the sale. Love my machine. Takes me back to my youth.
I wouldn't buy this again, would choose a different company due to poor customer service. They respond quickly, but failed to follow through with promises they made for when was machine was delivered. Now 5 months later they still haven't delivered and every time I reached out led me to believe I would get what I was promised soon. I think I reached out 10-15 times. I decided to give up with them because it felt like I was getting the run around. Don't be fooled by their quick response time and telling you
Using creative arcades has been the best decision ever. We ordered an arcade from their company because we wanted a machine that had a lot of games. They definitely came through. It's been almost a year and everyone still loves to use our cocktail arcade game.
The customer service was exceptional!!!! Mike was a pleasure to work with!
Love the product snd the company as a whole Brian the owner is amazing and makes really incredible products
Horrible customer service. Empty unfulfilled promises. They've had my money for 4 months and I don't have an arcade and I have to call to ask for updates and every time they say 2 more weeks and when I call for an update after 2 weeks they tell me two more.
The quality is amazing and my sales rep was very helpful. My boyfriend loved it!
We love this place!!!
I was in need of a part for my Cocktail Arcade Machine (1162 game in 1). The company I purchased it from is no longer in business. I came across Creative-Arcades & figured maybe they could help me since they have a machine that is very similar to mine. When I called the direct line, someone actually answered, no voicemail or generic message (I called a few different ones prior to calling Creative-Arcades and no one answered, just generic greetings to leave message & they'll call back w/ no luck) I spoke
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”