Orono Arcade LLC

Orono Arcade LLC

Reviews Summary

This arcade is widely praised for its unique blend of mini golf and a diverse selection of vintage and modern games, offering great value for the price. Customers highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the nostalgic, fun atmosphere. The mini golf course is a standout feature, with hidden Easter eggs adding charm. While most reviews are glowing, some note accessibility issues or occasional crowding. A few mention minor drawbacks like limited game variety or temperature discomfort, but the overall consensus is highly positive, with many calling it a must-visit in Maine.

About This Listing

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.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

38 Main St

Orono, Maine 04473

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4-7PM
Friday 3-9PM
Saturday 11AM-9PM
Sunday 12-5PM

Customer Reviews

This is a really neat place! I recommend going if you're in the area. The theming is great. A game of mini golf and 60 game tokens is $25 which is a pretty good deal tbh. My partner and I had a lot of fun!

me and partner went right at open at 3. only 25 dollars for mini golf for 2 and 60 game tokens. mini golf is cute and approachable. games were cool with a great assortment of vintage and modern day- played some tetris and the mario kart cabinet which has been one of my favorites and we got stuck into "gauntlet legends" which was older but super fun. great place!

Fantastic arcade. Great balance of retro and modern games. You can tell the game selection was done with love and the use of tokens vs swipe cards is a very nice touch, especially having a velvet pouch to carry them around in. Brings me back to my youth. Wish I had one of these in my town.

Just a wonderful place!! Owner is passionate, mini golf always changes, great variety of machines (vintage to latest gen), some rare arcades as well. Great for all age including playful adults. Atmosphere is on point, like entering a time capsule. I've went to probably +25 arcades and this is a favorite A must go if you're in Maine ?? -Emmanuel & charlie

My husband and I LOVE the Driving game!!! Super FUN!!! We also LOVE Air Hockey! We hope to see Jurasic Park in the near future! We definitely RECOMMEND this game location!

A nice place to get out of the house and make memories with the kids. A good mixture of new and old games with an indoor mini golf course. Plus Pat's pizza is a quick walk through the parking lot. Overall a great way to spend an afternoon.

My 5 year old birthday was scheduled on March 5th but went my Grandson's father called to verify they didn't know anything about it. Went his father had proof on his phone show it had. My Grandson was heartbroken it was his 5th birthday party and their didn't put it down for that day. Sorry but would not go there if it was the only place to go ...... Very upset !!!!!!!!!@

It was my anniversary with my hubby we did mini golf and games ! Guy was so nice he gave us extra coins for our anniversary it was amazing! Great staff clean place and had a blast !

The kids and I love coming here. Nice combination of old school and new school games. Very affordable arcade. Many of the games only require one token. The owner is very friendly and is very responsive to any questions or comments. My son had birthday party here last March and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Neon Mini Golfing, was fun! video games were fun. little hot in there, very small. other than that was fun.

Great place owned by a local, good mix of machines covering oldies and new stuff. Not a kiddy casino, great place to spend some time.

Had great time. Played 9 hole glow in dark mini golf then some games

First time my kiddo and I went I didn't get over half the tokens I should have and I didn't realize it. As my kid and I were playing someone who worked there (I didn't catch your name I'm sorry!) came by and asked if I got all the tokens I should have and I said I wasn't sure but they said quite a lot were jammed up in the machine. He made sure we got the correct amount of tokens! It definitely helped my afternoon of hanging out with my kid and playing games. Thank you! I will 100% be back!

Wonderful place! My husband and I stopped in to play a round of mini golf while killing time for a reservation elsewhere. Was helped very thoughtfully and thoroughly on the course and felt very welcomed. 10/10 would recommend checking this place out! If we are ever in the area again with more time I will definitely return.

Took my daughter there today and had a blast. The owner showed us around and treated us like family. The mini golf was so much fun. The arcade games reminded me of my youth. Visit this place. You won't be disappointed!

I have 7 people in my family. And I will have to say this was the cheapest arcade visit. I've ever had $59 and we were able to spend an hour and a 1/2. With all the kids playing Arcade games. Claw machines, skillbase games and even got a chance to look at their indoor Mini golf range, which is amazing. This place is the best. Arcade, I've visited anywhere.

Went to Orono Arcade with my sonfor the first time today and can't wait go again. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and shown around. Very reasonably priced and so many awesome games!! Older and new!! The mini gold course was a blast!! Looking forward to going back soon.

Great little arcade. Mixed of large modern point-and- shoot games along with old classics. They even have a small mini golf section to play in. It's not expensive and 20 Dollars gives to hours of play. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Can't wait to go back again.

This arcade is awesome - one of the best in the US, let alone Maine. The mini golf that winds its way through the first floor among the video games is one of a kind and adds a little variety to the video gaming experience. Great selection of video games both new and old. A special treat is all of the video games and movie trivia Easter Eggs hidden throughout the building, sone of which you can only see while playing mini golf. It will take numerous visits to spot them all. The owner is a local dedicated to

This is a neat little arcade! They have mini golf as well as arcade games & prize games. The people working are super friendly. The price of tokens is very reasonable and you can have alot of fun here for just a few bucks! The only downfall is that it's really crowded, especially if someone is hosting a birthday party there.

I love the black light mini golf. It is always changing. For the price tokens and mini golf it's well worth it. Almost 2 hours of play time there with 2 kids 2 adults.

I brought my 9 year old son here to kill some time before a UMO football game. The owner couldn't have been nicer, and as soon as we walked in he gave us a quick rundown of the place and how it operated. We opted for a game of mini golf, then $20 of tokens for the arcade. We spent about two hours there and in total spent like $15 and had a blast the whole time. We left with a whole bag of unused tokens, we'll keep for the next time we are in town. I'm looking forward to coming back with the whole family.

My son and I stopped by this arcade today. There was neon mini golf, driving games, shooting games, and a small selection of prize games. My kindergartener was a little young for the games they offered, but it was nice to give him a genuine arcade experience without the ticket/prize process. The highlight of this arcade was how welcomed we felt from the staff, who were super helpful and friendly. We will be back for more fun!

Let's get straight to the point. If you like affordable entertainment, a cool atmosphere, helpful staff, and a plethora of arcade games to choose from, this is your place. They even have a Martian themed mini-golf course! For only 20 dollars, I spent almost two hours enjoying several of my favorite arcade games. You can't really beat that value. It's also worth mentioning that the variety of arcade games is wide-ranging. Into racing? They have you covered. Want to shoot some aliens or zombies? Yup -- got t

It is a great arcade. Modern and classic games. Really good energy the minute you walk in the door. Also, the arcade has deals so you can play for a couple of hours for a really reasonable cost.

we've never had so much fun in years. Best arcade in the state that we are aware of. extremely Professional and courteous staff. Tons of new games and some classics too. see you all there, its so cool!!!!

Fun experience with friends and family! Brings back memories when you're a kid playing at old arcade places!

This new arcade is the best arcade I've ever been too. They have some of the best driving games and they already are installing a bunch of new games as well. Would definitely recommend this place it's a 10/10 arcade and very family friendly.

Family of five had a great time. $45 lasted us over two hours of game play. Definitely will be back.

I'd give more stars if I could.

Owner was super friendly wide variety of games and loved the mini golf! Worth a go again

Get quite a few tokens for the price. We played for a few hours on $25. Been a few times. Decent selection of machines.

Cool arcade, packed on opening day, not much variety of games but the mini golf was really fun.

Had a great time tonight, alot of fun for a reasonable amount of money. I will definitely be back in the future.

Nice and affordable arcade.

Saw an ad online for this place, decided to check it out. My family had a blast there

I really love this place the owners are really nice and the place is well decorated I come here almost everyday and always have fun

Had a lot of older games, just like when I was younger. I would recommend this place.

Had a great time mini golf was a blast

Claims to be Wheelchair accessible it is NOT there is a step to get into the building

Great time great prices mini golf was fantastic

This place is fantastic.

Huge selection of games old and new and fun mini golf

this place makes me a happy young man the people here are cool on my mama

Cool games and owner is super chill

This place is actually the only fun place to hang after school

What a surprise to stumble upon this. Great arcade!

Amazing place and good prices

Great place for a birthday ?? ??

Place seems fine for an arcade. Some newer things and some older games as well, nothing really seemed to amazing, it was affordable though! They share a large free parking lot with other businesses so it's easy to get in and out of. Kinda bummed an arcade closes at 5, but it was a Sunday so I guess that makes a little bit of sense.

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.”