Showplace Cinemas Jasper 8

Showplace Cinemas Jasper 8

Reviews Summary

The theater receives mixed reviews, with praise for comfortable reclining seats, clean facilities, and affordable ticket prices, especially on $5 Tuesdays. However, many complain about high concession prices, poor sound quality, and inconsistent management policies. Negative experiences include rude staff, strict bag checks, and accessibility issues. While some appreciate the improved amenities and friendly service, others cite filthy conditions, uncomfortable seating arrangements, and technical problems during screenings. The overall consensus reflects a decent but inconsistent movie-going experience with significant room for improvement in customer service and facility maintenance.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
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.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

256 Brucke Strasse

Jasper, Indiana 47546

Customer Reviews

The ?? are the most comfortable i have seen so far. it feels like you are sitting on a cloud. I got on Tuesday right for 5$ any movie deal, so if you like to save up money, come in Tuesday. Also, the decline is fully so almost parallel to the ground

You can go online and see how many seats are taken for your showtime and reserve your seats there. Super convenient. Nice viewing chairs! Clean facilities. Good experience.

I know better than to bring a purse to be checked. But my low score is because if a filthy facility!! Me seat had wet poured all over arm rest and down seat. I cleaned it myself, then went to bathroom. Bathroom was filthy as well. We spend too much already for a good movie experience. They make a killing on drinks and popcorn alone. The least they can do is clean the place up!!!

We drive nearly an hour to go to this cinema. We love the setting, the seats are recliners, plenty of elbow room. They have movies on Tuesdays for 5.00. Love the popcorn too.

We have been loyal customers for going on eight years now. We always bought snacks and we supported the theater every chance we got. However, I accidentally bought tickets for Saturday instead of Sunday. We had no idea my mistake. My sons went in to see if the seats could be transferred since they weren't used and they were told to buy all new tickets. Of course they did to avoid embarrassment. This policy is very anti customer and just plain rude. It was an honest mistake and no one occupied those seats so

Been here multiple times and each time it was great! Great Staff Great Movies Great Arcade Games Great ICEEs Great Everything! Totally would recommend coming here!

Very clean and comfortable seats, floors aren't sticky, but the food is really high, even for a movie theater! Also, the bags instead of buckets are a bad idea, they make too much noise during the movie.

Absolutely beautiful. The seats are SPECTACULAR. THANK YOU ALL. Please educate the young men who wait on folks how to hand back change to customers. Didn't appreciate the way I was treated.

I prefer going to somewhere local rather driving 50 miles away. Love the seat upgrades

The best things I can say is that the theater is clean, seats are comfortable. Sound is good. The Theater is too cold! If they are a cashless venue, they need to let people know before they attend. I asked for change for a twenty for my grandsons to play games, and was told that they do not make change. Snacks are outrageous! I bought 1 medium popcorn, two medium drinks, one small popcorn and one box of whoppers = 33 dollars. It's popcorn for heaven sake! Then the salt was too cakey to put salt on it. Not s

Today my wife & I went to see the movie Reagan. Before I get started on my ticket buying experience, the movie was AWESOME! I recommend it to everyone! Here's what we experienced buying tickets. I walked up asking for 2 tickets to Reagan. The girl at the counter said she needed to see inside my wife?s purse, I said; No you don't, it's an invasion of privacy. Then she got the manager. He came out, told me it was company policy to search purses. I asked him if he had a search warrant. He said no but it was wr

Very clean. Chairs are comfortable. Service was good.

The recliners are very uncomfortable in any position! There is not enough padding in the seat or back, and way too much in the headrest. The popcorn sucks ever since Showplace took it over. The kernels are smaller and do not pop to the fullest, so you are always biting down on kernels.

For a smaller theater in a smaller town this one is a hidden gem with great seats, great staff and awesome environment!

Seats are great. Ive been a few times. 1st time with me hubby and our 2 boys and they didnt ask to search my fanny pack. The next time i go to movies myself and the dude asks me to show him whats in my fanny pack.... i showed him and hung up my jacket in the air and said u wanna search the pockets... he just walked away. Today i went by myself and the dude didnt ask but i opened my fanny pack wide so he could see it in a defiance way before he could even ask. I get it if your gonna check everybody which is

Aside from the 15 minutes of ads you're forced to watch at the beginning of the movie. If you get there when the show is supposed to start. Pricing for drinks and snacks are ridiculous too. The movie theater is always clean and the seating is very comfortable. Overall I'd recommend this theatre if you're not afraid of everything being over priced.

Seat are trash poor sound quality and burnt popcorn 50% of the time

Some of the seats are uncomfortable (cushion already broken in despite being replaced just a few years ago) and some of the audio for the bigger screens, particular screen 1, is atrocious (dialog center speaker sounds muffled). If you watch a movie on their smaller screens, 4-7, those are fine (chairs, video and audio). The bigger screens need attention.

Love this place. Very clean, has a nice selection of snacks, and the reclining seats are the most comfortable I've ever been in to watch a movie. It's my first time here, but it will definitely not be ny last. I gotta come back for their $5.00 all-day deal!

Movie never started on time. We went and asked was told it would be on soon. Never happened a hour later it started for 10 minutes and turned back off. Was told they turned it off because it would cause problems for the next showing. And no one that worked there could let anyone know. And acted like they didn't want to give us back our money.

Very comfortable, reclining seating. Sometimes the audio is too loud, once I saw a streak of black in the screen and it was distracting. Other than that it was a great place to enjoy snacks & drinks, play arcade games, and watch a movie.

Popcorn isn't the best I've had great seats affordable movie venue. Staff are great polite and professional for mostly teenagers working.

What a disappointment! I paid $12.50 for a movie ticket on what was supposed to be "$5.00 Tuesday". I was told thst the theatre does not set the price for this particular movie. I need headphones in order to hear & understand the movie. The headphones did not work (2 different pairs), so I asked for a refund. The manager ( ??) on duty insisted on putting the refund back on my debit card. Their card machine didn't work... not my fault!! I was given a movie pass (value of $8.50 since I am a senior).

Plan was to take our 15 year old daughter and her 15 year old friend and let them watch a movie. When arriving we find out that anyone under 15 is not allowed to watch a movie without someone over 18 after 6 o'clock. I told everyone I would just take the kids to a movie theater that didn't have these rules. I really didn't want to watch Barbie. My wife felt guilty and decided we woukd just go in and let them and another group of well behaved 15 and 17 year Olds that couldn't go in because they didn't have a

I got our tickets online for the 6:40 show and was pleasantly surprised to find a still got the matinee price.. there were 6 of us so that made quite the difference. The kid boxes were the way to go as the price included popcorn, a candy and a drink. Take the box back to the counter for free refills. The seats are super comfy. We will be going back soon!

We were very pleased with our visit to see Top Gun Maverick. Picture quality and sound were great, and it's tough to beat the comfortable seating! Popcorn was tasty and the didn't feel crowded in the seating. Only downfall was we had to get tickets individually online in order to use separate gift cards.

Popcorn is never fresh I seen them dump bagged popcorn in machine!!! Manager said it's owners way now !!! Drinks taste watered down . Theater seems empty Not like it used be doesn't give a good vibe They want to search everyone?s bag! Kids used to mob the place on Fridays now it's empty Update they charge service fee when using debit cards

They used to have a Senior discount every day for$6 but Tuesday, when all tickets are $5. I went last week and they charged $7.25, saying no more Senior discount. $5 for a small self serve soft drink? 24 ounces for $5? I could get a 12 pack of 12 ounce cans for $3-5. Recliner seats are great. I need to prop my feet up for lymphedema relief.

The movies are great!! I especially love $5 movie Tuesdays, those are the best!! The seats are comfy and it is quite clean? love the selection of candy (a little over priced but that's not their fault!!) All my experiences at the movies have been swell, workers are friendly and are doing great!! the duck machine is so cool? live laugh love.OH ALSO BRINGING BACK SING 2 IS THE GREATEST THING IN THIS LIFE. so EXTRA CREDIT FOR JASPER 8!!!

Especially nice reclining seats , clean environment. You have to choose your seat at time you purchase your ticket. The size and cost of snack food and drinks are too expensive is the only bad thing I can say. Share food or just do not buy anything is what I recommend.

First time back in years. Loved the seating. Loved the fountain drinks. Would like to see popcorn in tubs instead of bags, as well as maybe a table in the hallway to set your refills down if you need to use the restroom too.

Watched the new Ant-Man and the Wasp : Quantumania. Wasn't many people in the place at all, or that we seen. Maybe 15 people in our theater room. They were showing 9 movies at the time of us going. Huge snack selection, clean bathrooms, and a bunch of arcade games for the kids to play while waiting. Highly recommend this theater.

It was clean and nice but the service wasn't that great. The cashier actually greeted us with "What do you want?" instead of something more friendly or professional. The concessions closed down before our movie even started so we had no drinks or popcorn during the movie. We took our 5 kids to see a movie that we've all been waiting to see so sitting through a movie with 5 kids and no drinks or snacks was not fun! I think I would much rather drive the hour to Evansville to see another movie than the 15 minu

Movie experience is very good. Concession prices are ridiculously high for what you get. Was charged $10 for a Small bag of popcorn. I asked if they had a bucket he said we have 5 gal buckets for $25... Hahaha what??? No In-between......Come on

Significantly improved over the old one, with reclining chairs, 2 cup holders so you shouldn't have drink trouble, wheel chair accessable, excess parking, and all of the newest movies on the market.

Our go to movie theater. I like being able to reserve our seats online and I can just scan my phone once we get to the theater. There's no need to get to the movie super early anymore to get good seats. Seats recline and are pretty comfortable, popcorn is good, ticket prices are reasonable, and the theaters are clean. My only complaint is that the sound is usually so loud it hurts my ears.

The seating is great!!!! Leather and they recline so deep you can lie down and watch. I come here on Tuesdays when movies are $5 but before that I go to Los Bravos next door and they have frozen margiratas for $1 on Tuesdays! So I get nice and lubricated and then watch a movie! $10 and you have a nice day! Bring friends to enjoy +++

Was a good place to go and watch movies the seats recline so you are comfortable while you watch the movie

Best deal for miles around! You can't touch their movie or popcorn prices in any city. A great value for a family outing. LOVE seeing my movies here...no reclining seats, hot dogs or pizza but who cares? I'd rather it be affordable for my family than have lavish perks that jack up the prices.

We were told by management that there would be a chair without arms for my friend to sit in because he's an extra large guy. Brought it out for him and he tried it out. Perfect. Then we went to see a movie and was told the owners made them throw both armless chairs out. So he had to sit in a reclining chair with a booster seat under him. It was very uncomfortable for him and he didn't enjoy his experience at all. There's places for wheelchairs to sit for people with disabilities. Why can't he sit a chair th

I love this theater since it has been redone and the seating is very very comfortable and they have a wonderful selection of movies most of the time-like all movie theaters the concessions are highly overpriced but that is nothing new right? Overall I give it five stars. Great comfortable theater

Went through my purse after we arrived and told me I couldn't bring in my diet special/gluten free item, but then didn't have anything at the concessions for me to purchase. So no snacks. Drove 45 minutes to this Jasper location and will never come back. Wouldn't allow me to put zero stars.

Nice place to take your kids, but seats are small. I'm medium size, and its also not so good for my niece to sit in the booster, she doesn't weigh enough to keep the seat from Folding up on her. She is 4 now, has been many times, this last time was the first time she's actually been able to use booster, but with some trouble.

The staff have never been friendly to us and yesterday we purchased candy for the kids and I asked for 2 large waters I received them with an eyeroll and was charged $7 when I questioned why water was so much I was quite rudely informed that I had to be charged for the cup. I totally understand that but seems excessive. This place is always dirty in the theater as well.

The movie was good... the theater is filthy, and it stinks. When you walk through the hallway to get to your movie, and you pass the restrooms, you can smell them... Yuck! Not to mention the stink of soured soda smell in the theater itself, and the entire floor was sticky! I will no longer come to this movie theater anymore. .. my experience with the employees was not great at all... Definitely not freindly! French Lick theatre meets my expectations everytime!

Very nice interior decorating, it's a little pricy, & the staff is very dull sometimes. The seats in the theater electronically recline & have a cup holder on each arm rest. Overall good theater (nice temperatures on the inside too)

Clean, older theater. No stadium seating, but my kids (4 & 5) and I were able to see the film easily with a 2/3 full theater. BEST value I have seen for ticket prices in 20 years.

Great theater for families. Good ticket prices, good concessions (decent prices), small arcade. Wish List: Reclining Seats, Daytime Matinees when school IS in session (even 1 day a week), and more concession variety (dinner options).

New reclining seats are amazing! Food way over priced. Went to see Jesus Revolution and the previews filled with foul language! Know your audience!

Showed up before shoe time. Theatre closed. No one there. Maid several phone calls to other showplace theatres. One if them got a hold of the GM of Jasper. Someone showed up 15 minutes later. Almost an hour late to open. Not even an apology from opening mgr. No comp movie, or drinks. Notta...business as usual Just thought at medium an apology to the group of guests should had been made. I would had apologized to each guest as the purchased the tickets. Maybe 15 apologies. Not to much to ask

They are priced reasonable but the seats in the theatre are positioned in rows that are not offset, which is troublesome for shorter guest. But if it isn't busy this isn't an issue. They have arcade games and reasonable priced snacks.

Great service and great prices. we enjoyed our veiwing experience with the comfy reclining seats.

Was a little tricky to find for someone not familiar with it. Prices were decent especially compared to others I've been to recently. Movie I saw was in one of the smaller sized rooms but seats were fine and I enjoyed it just fine.

Good snacks, comfy recliner chairs, and good movies. Only negatives?bathrooms need to be refitted with new locks or doors, people who pre-purchase tickets should be able to skip the lines, & the food is waaay too expensive.

Great experience. Went with my Grandgirls and a friend of there's. Loved the new seats. We all reclined and watched Jungle Cruise. Neat and clean. Staff friendly, patient.

First time in a theater in a few years. What a nice place. Recliner type seats were a pleasant change. Very nice.

Wish the seats were offset and more comfortable. They keep the theaters REALLY cold so bring hoodies or warmer clothes. Food is a little overpriced, but the service is really friendly and good. Great movie selections

It's a really fun place the seats are really comfortable you can control your seat if you wanna lay down or sit up it's a really cool place and fun but I got admit I wish they would had burgers or fries the drinks and popcorn is a little expensive but it's still a fun place I'll still give this place a 5 star

Overpriced food at Cinemas? Nothing new, really, but what really gives this cinema 4 stars is the ambience and greatness that it presents for such a small town

Movie was great, the music was WAY to loud though. My kids wanted to play games afterwards which turned into a mess because the machines kept taking their tokens. The staff took care of it immediately. Overall a good experience

Checking pursues under the pretext of "looking for liquor, food, and firearms is ridiculous," and no other movie theater I've been to has ever done this. Me and my family will not be returning due to this invasion of privacy. Women carry specific items in their purse, and it can be extremely embarrassing to have to show those items. The theater is not an airport that needs a "bag check," in place.

The prices were outstanding, but $2 more than my old towns local cinemas matinees. While the seats aren't reclining in all screens as I'm writing this review, the seats they're adding will be amazing, and WAYYYY better than the Reclining seats at Malco Cinema in Owensboro, Kentucky. The seats were still comfortable, and leather. Showplace Jasper 8 (formerly Jasper 8 Theatres) will be way better when the upgrades are complete! An already outstanding theatre becoming even better!

The movie started out blurry, even though people had complained to the staff during the trailers. After they focused the movie, it was zoomed in way too much. Eventually, they restarted the movie. Also, there is very little slope to the floor, so if a tall person is seated in front of you, you get a good view of the back of their head.

I went to see jumaji and it was awesome. The popcorn was tasty and they always have your favorite type of candy. It was very fast service and very polite workers. It was crowded but I guess that means that it's a good place to go to.

Excellent...A man named Michael helped me to a seat because I am handicapped. Just sweetheart in a purple tie. Great young man! Theater is beautiful, love the seats!!!

So I know this theatre is in a transition right now, but if the new owners have taken over, and this is the experience we can expect, its worse! On Friday I took my 6 year old and 4 year old to see Frozen 2. We arrived about 5 minutes before the show started and I thought it was strange that there weren't any 'commercials' running...usually those are going ahead of time. But, new owners, maybe they did away with them. NOPE! Instead they wait until the listed MOVIE time, and start them. You read that right

Great movie ticket price day and night. If you want to see a new release movie, pay less and have pretty much the same experience as any other movie theater around here then this is the place to go! You can't beat the Five dollar new release movies before 6 p.m. :) Friendly staff every time i go there.

Very clean quiet theater. Prices were reasonable popcorn was fresh and people were friendly. Facility was clean and up to date. Great experience

Came here to see avatar! Place is managed great! Petro took care of us his customer service is off the charts! Place is clean and extremely comfortable !price is good

I loved having the movie experience with my roommate. He took me there to watch the Encanto movie and we both loved it. ?? it's cozy and nice reclining seats ?? ??

I go here all the time and I have never had any problems. The service is always great and the seats are nice. They are always clean and are very comfortable. I recommend this theater.

Celebrating child's birthday on a Tuesday night.... Party of 15! Not many guests @ Theater. We had the whole room to ourselves. Kids enjoyed themselves

Upgrade sound equipment to modern technology Upgrade projectors to modern technology too. When I visit other theaters not only are the seating arrangements far superior but also the audio/visual aspects as well. Not saying completely mimic your competition but compete with them for heavens sake!

A little pricey but I enjoy the theater. Everyone is so friendly. But got a gift card before it changed owners and they won't take it when they said they would.????

Rarely watch movies, but when I do it's usually here and I can't say I've ever had a complaint. Stuff myself with Chinese food then watch a movie. Tends to be cleaner than most theaters, and they have all the usual fare at the concession stand. Highly recommend.

I got in line to get popcorn, and the 2 workers didnt even acknowledge my presence and offered to help the lady next to me when I was clearly there first. When I placed my order, I thought the worker Lukus, said $10, and I gave him a $20, he gave me $12 back. I said "wasn't it $10?" he rudy said "NO, It was $8" looked to his coworker, rolled his eyes, and was whispering to her while I waiting for my order. I will not be returning. Until this establishment can hire people who can treat other individuals wit

Tonight my daughters ages 19 & 16 were taking my youngest daughter age 10 to see an R rated movie. They were told my ten year old needed an adult. My 19 year old said she was the adult & a lady rather rudely said no you can't go in & walked away. They are on their way to French Lick theater right now. I called to make sure it was okay with the manager and she said yes. I tried to speak to the manager at Jasper and could not.

Good screen & sound, & my companions were really fun & great, but the cramped narrow seats were torture for someone already in pain. It smelled like vomit too

We hAve been going here since the 80s. Pretty good service. Picture and sound much improved with the new equipment that was installed in the 2000s.. need more options at the snack bar. Overall a nice place to watch a movie

The theater is so great! It's clean including the bathrooms. The seats are amazing and they recline. Tuesdays ALL movies are only $5.00!!

I've been going to jasper 8 for years now and the only problem I have is with the seating. If you are a short man/woman you better hope someone tall does not sit in front of you or you will miss half the movie screen

Great theater. LOVE the new seats! Over $5 for a fountain drink is a bit much though.

I'm giving it 5 stars it was clean and very comfortable. One critic not worth lowering a star though is it was a little louder then neccessary all in all though great place to enjoy a movie

By far the worst theater ive been to. Picture quality sucks. We lost power now the movie is playing with no sound. Place is horrible.

Price for kids popcorn used to be $3.50 then Showplace raised it to $7.00. I think we will just watch family friendly movies from home in the future.

Always have good snacks and drinks. Price is reasonable, but the seats are a little bit of a tight fit for some of us. Otherwise pretty nice.

Nice theater, good service. Prices here are much more reasonable than many other venues. Lots of ads before the flick but that, I suppose, is to be expected.

The movie was a Quiet Place. It is a low volume movie. You could hear sounds from the theater on the other side of the wall very easily. There was a couple on the other side of the corridor that talked continually. All very distracting.

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.”

Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

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