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10816 Grand River Ave
Brighton, Michigan 48116
This place is awesome, lots of cool pinball and Japanese arcade games. They have all the popular Japanese rhythm games like MaiMai Dx. They also have qbert which I have been looking for for years. It was $20 to stay as long as you want and play for free.
Took my 4 and 6 year old daughters and they had a blast. One price per person for unlimited play and all you need is a wrist band. Easy for even the little ones to figure out and enjoy. Great selection of games and pinball machines. And I can't say enough about the wonderful woman at the counter who was so kind and helpful if we had any questions about the games. Will definitely be back! They are cash only but have an ATM onsite which was convenient.
The Arcade is amazeballs. All the games are set to free play and the entry fee is $15 or $20 depending on the day which is a really great value. They have so many awesome games it's easy to lose track of time.
This was the coolest place I have ever been to. I was actually able to play though the shooter arcade booth and go through multiple levels and beat them since its technically infinite lives. Sooooooo worth it. My favorite is the Luigi mansion one it was awesome. The guy at the front desk was really nice and attentive. Bathrooms was clean too :)
Favorite Arcade, hands down! $20 unlimited play all day. Staff are always great and the environment is friendly and clean
This place is so cool! All-You-Can-Play for $20/ea! We took our kids and a couple of their friends here to see what it was all about. It did not disappoint. The kids loved it. You are also allowed to bring in outside food and eat upstairs in between gaming (just be sure to clean up after yourself!) We were probably there over 3 hours, the kids did not want to leave. Lots of pinball, some virtual, racing, DDR, retro 80s. We will be returning!
It's pretty good overall but there were a handful of games that didn't work, the hours are definitely odd, and the price plan needs some work since it's really only worth it if you have a lot of time to spend there. A quick hour is just not a good deal. Also it's 2025, you should absolutely be able to accept payment forms other than cash.
Overwhelming amount of pinball and arcade games set to freeplay! They have a whole section of Jersey Jack Pinball machines too! Lots of great Williams/Bally machines from the 90's that are in great condition. Worth the $20 on Fri and Sat, or $15 on Sun.
Unlimited plays of lots of fun games! Plenty of arcade classics (Missile Command, Galaga), popular old school games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong), modern arcade games (DDR, Luigi's Mansion), and tons more (Zipzap, Joust). Extensive array of pinball machines too!
My son and his friends love, Love, LOVE The Arcade! Lots of pinball and classic arcade games, plus newer ones too. And it's our go-to choice for birthday parties! From retro to modern arcade classics, tons of pinball, and a pricing structure that's the best in the entire state. They really should be getting featured in multiple newspaper and magazine articles, as well as classic arcade gaming websites.
A great place to relax and be a kid. One cover charge and you play as much as you want. Far less stressful than having to deal with an endless need for tokens. And the cashier McKenzie was really great. I would recommend allowing private events to be hosted upstairs though. They have the perfect space to host parties or table top game communities.
It has a lot of pinball and a few cool Japanese rhythm games, at the time I arrived here it seems a few of them were not working and have been down for several months notably the finale and 1 wacca. Also, some of the machines aren't compatible with the e amusement card. 1 wacca, and the 2 SVDX. All the other cabinets do work with e amusement
If you like to play pinball, The Arcade has the best selection of high-quality tables from the 70s to the present day. It is also a single fee for unlimited play on any of their standard arcade, racing, shooters, and pinball games. You will have a blast here. Just know that the entry fee is cash only.
Outstanding place to hangout with friends and family! A great combination of old and new games, with a few Japanese arcade games thrown into the mix as well. Plus, what a great deal to pay one price to play all day and not worry about cards or points! My son and I had a blast!
This is a fun place to hang out! I love the business model here - you just pay $20 to get in and you can play as many games as you want for as long as you want. It's fun to come with a few people and play multiplayer on the racing games. They have quite a few highly immersive games, and a lot of classic games including pinball machines.
Bring cash. They don't take cards at all. Other than that it's a nice arcade, seemed clean and well-maintained. I like that it's unlimited play, you can really enjoy the games without having to fumble for coins all the time. $20 per person admission is a good deal if you plan to stay a while.
Great arcade full of retro and modern arcade games and modern pinball games. Generously allows you to bring your own food and drinks to eat upstairs with tables and seats.
An awesome place to spend a few hours and an absolute STEAL at only $20!! I can only comment on the beautiful and extensive selection of pins as I didn't spend any amount of time on the other massive selection of arcade games, ranging from the classics to more modern Japanese rhythm imports I've never seen. The only thing keeping me from 5 stars here is honestly due to the time of year - I just visited on July 27 when it was 80?F+ and humid and holy wah did it get cooking in here. (And as the place got busi
We were very excited to go to this place to have a bit of nostalgia. Upon walking in we could tell that along with the old school games it was definitely an old-school feel in terms of the carpeting lighting air conditioning and just overall cleanliness. They were a lot of games that were in an Asian language but we were still able to somewhat navigate how to play them and we found a lot of the old games that we used to play back in the 80s. I had purchased a Groupon so we both had wrist bands and it was un
Great place to relax and have fun! After the first two hours you contemplate being done. After 5 hours and they are closing you are still running around trying to play more games! We will be returning many times!
If I could give it a zero I would went in there with my 7-year-old son first time ever in the business and just wanted to let him play games for 15 or 20 minutes before we were going home as a reward and the manager said it was $20 a person and I explained I would not be playing and he said that I had to pay to watch my son play and I said for 15 minutes you want me to pay $40 they don't offer a babysitting service you can't safely deposit your child there while they play so either you pay or they don't pla
Absolutely love this place. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, and great place too go if you have time too kill. I truly hope this place gets more business so they can expand
I'm very happy I found this place! My son loves it. Retro arcades are fun! Wish they served food. For the price to play all day it's worth it. Will be back soon!
If I could give it a zero I would I went in there tonight for the first time with my 7-year-old son and I asked to purchase enough tokens or whatever so he could play games for about 15 or 20 minutes and I was informed that I would have to pay $20 per person no matter if I was playing a game or not to watch my 7-year-old play games I explained that I was not going to play games the gentleman working explain to me that the company or business policy was if you walk in the door you pay $20 so my response was
Awesome place to take family and friends. They have unlimited play passes that allow you to play as much as you wish. No working about coins or quarters! Many classic arcade games and pin ball machines along with newer ones as well.
What a great place...really warm in there during the summer but worth it. 100s of choices, can spend hours there.
Wonderful classic arcade. No tickets, just games, as it should be. Lots of 80s and 90s games, along with pinball, adventure, racing, and Japanese games. As a heads up, they are cash only.
Amazing retro arcade! For a flat fee you get an all-day wrist band to play all the games, and they are set to ?free play? (ie - no quarters needed!). They have every imaginable arcade game from your childhood, every pinball game I've ever seen; and a bunch of newer arcade games. One of my favorite aspects is since they are free play, you can finally play further or beat the games because you have unlimited continues! They also have a second floor area with seating for about 30 people on a first come, firs
SO COOL!! I highly recommend (especially in the cold) it's an upfront fee for open play on all games! Tons to play, lots of pinball, super clean, and fun atmosphere. I will be back ?
Very cool place my husband and I went last weekend and didn't want to leave ?? Wish there were more places like this around
Definitely worth the $20! Bring your own water bottle. It is hot in there so dress cool.
$20 per person for all day play! What a steal. And they have a working DDR machine. Wish I found this place sooner. Will be coming again! I think scores get reset every day
Amazing! They have a bunch of interesting and classic games like Daytona USA 2 and Rhythm Tengoku arcade (which is very hard to find in the states). They also have a lot of pinball machines too. Definitely go here if you want to play old and new games.
This place is awesome, very fun, has a good mix of old school games and new games,
Soo much fun! Classic games, new games. They are cash only, but they have an ATM. Unlimited play for one per person price. If you even remotely like pinball, you could stay here for several hours. I really hope this place stays around for a long time.
Fantastic arcade! There are modern games, old school games, and a plethora of pinball games! You pay a flat fee ($20) and you can play for as long as you want!
If you just want a place to let your kids run around it's fine, but if you want to play pinball you unfortunately have to look elsewhere currently. In the past 3 months the machines have got worse and worse and even basic maintenance like leveling the machines is ignored. Went in, spent the $20, played 6 machines and every single one was unplayable because of the extreme tilt in one direction. Most of the levels on the pinball machines are so far off center that it's not even close. I mentioned the issue wi
This place is great! I like that you can walk in and buy a wristband and play!! If you like pinball? You will love it here!
Awesome old-school arcade with a ton of well maintained pin ball machines. Special thanks to the tech who was working on a Friday night :)
Several of the pinball machines had issues and it was rather loud. Pinball selection was decent, but all the cabinets were from 1980
Awesome place. I price all you can play. Good mix of old and new games. Tons of pinball mackines to play!
A great collection of new and old pins. Classic arcade games and newer racing sims.
Time warp to 1984. In all the good ways. I was stunned at the size and selection inside. Took my kids and they loved it. It was packed on a sunny, hot Saturday. Go, have fun, you'll thank me.
Fantastic place! Of course they have the classics, but they have so many new ones! Plus Japanese imports! Initial D stage 8 and Groove Coaster included! Plus they have games that I never thought would be arcade games likes Injustice 2 and the Crash Bandicoot Triligy remaster. You will not find better value for your money plus it's a fantastic fun place to come.
Spent $20 for all you can play and time flew, great, friendly service also!
So much nostalgia here! I love the variety of games here! From 1980's classics to modern shooter games, this arcade is a gem! The pinball selection is my favorite. I can spend over 3hrs here and still not be able to play all of the arcade games. I make the drive here every few months and it's fun to see the new selections.
So fun! Cash only and one flat price gets you all-you-can-play. Does not have food service, but a small selection of beverages are available for purchase.
Cool place. Lots to do. Noise level will keep audiologists & ENTs in business forever.
For 20$ a person, you definitely get your money's worth! Took my wife here, and we had an absolute blast! We are definitely planning on returning many times in the future! Very impressive collection of games and pinball machines!
I stopped in here last Saturday to check this place out as I have not been in here in about 10 years... The first thing I want to say is the place look great inside, everything looked clean. I was greeted immediately when I walked in and explained how things worked and where everything was. After I was told about the $20 entry fee which gave free play to everything in the arcade. I asked to walk around before I committed to paying that fee as I was looking for some very specific games. After walking aroun
If you remember going to your local arcade and pumping in quarters fistfuls at a time this place is for you and with the all you can play option you can play till you drop. Tons of games and pinball machines.
My husband and I have been going to this place since shortly after they opened. It's a very fun place with tons of games and a wide selection of game types. We've attended birthday parties here as well. Excellent place for an event, a date, or just out for some fun playing games. $20/person gets you access to all games for as long as you like. Excellent deal.
I had a work event here on Friday night and it blew my expectations away. You felt like an absolute kid again with the arcade machines across generations from very early classic games to extremely modern games. There was something for everyone. There was an extremely nice lofted space where we could enjoy food that we bought and take a break from gaming if need be. The kids absolutely loved this place as well which made it was a great family event. I would recommend the Arcade to anyone, from a date night t
I recently went with my wife and had a pretty decent time. Great selection of pinball and classic 80's arcades, but to my dismay they had nothing from the 90's. No Street Fighter games, Mortal Kombat games, Tekken games or Virtua Fighter games, and the one I wanted to play in particular was no where to be seen which was Killer Instinct. No NBA Jam, no Neo Geo cabinets. These games and others like them had an enormous impact on the gaming and arcade history alike. I was kind of shocked. While I don't mind sh
All the old games plus a few new ones. Lots of pinball games. One price play all day
They change out their games all the time!! This brings me back to my childhood. So much fun. They DO have over 100 games. I love coming here!!
If you are a serious pinballer, you have to come here. Tables are in wonderful condition, limited edition versions of tables, and a huge collection. Other fun games from japan that are unique! One of my favorite weekend stops!
A step back to the 80's. Well worth the price. Could spend hours here! Worth the drive!!! Cash only accepted.
I really enjoy the single upfront payment rather than having to pay for each time I play a game. The arcade is also great since it doesn't have a ticket system so the games they have are focused more on enjoyment rather than winning tickets. A great place for older and younger people. Current prices are $20/person on Fri, Sat and $15 Sun. I spend $20 when I got to arcades anyway so it's good.
They have various historic games which are all set to free-play, so it is a pay once kind of place. The staff were nice and I can't wait to go here again.
This place is a hidden gem. Relive your arcade nostalgia. Find new games. This is a pinball fans dream. I am definitely going back!
This place has a ton of games-including many newer ones-all for one price of $20.n I love that some rarer classics are here like Gyruss and the pins include several new JJP pins like Wonka and Elton John. It's not well advertised-but the fee is cash only. The variety and fair price alone earns this place five stars. It could use a little love- a working lock on the women's bathroom, new unstained carpets, pull out the large broken game off the floor, etc. The biggest thing is it gets super packed and very
This place is amazing! Holy Cow I had a blast! 20 bucks to get in and everything is free to play! They have so many games to play and they have tables upstairs where you can eat! Definitely going to be coming back here!
Great place for kids! You pay upfront and all the games are free play. It's a bit pricey, however, it probably beats what you would pay for each game individually. Lots of games to play and a good variety of types. My only complaint is the cash only aspect of admission, personally that really bothers me as I never have cash on me and paying an extra 3.25 to get the cash there on the atm is not the best.
This place is a hidden gem! Came here for a birthday party for my son's friend & was amazed. They have every kind of arcade game you could imagine & I like that you pay about $10 for a wristband & you can play unlimited games! No swiping cards & spending $100 per trip. They don't serve food, but they do have an upstairs loft area with chairs & tables so you can bring food & drink for a party if you wanted to. I'll be coming here with my kiddos often!
This is an incredible collection of games. Some extremely rare cabinets here in great condition. Some worth noting are Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, and Ongeki. I've never been able to find any of these three cabs before. Additionally, there is an incredible collection of pinball and rhythm games here. When I went, there were no fighting games currently setup, but I know they've been here in the past. Please support this arcade whenever you can, it is a wonderful place for people of all ages and interests to go
This place is very cool. 20 dollars gets you a wristband and unlimited play for however long you want. They have 1980's and newer, driving simulation, and simulation video games. VR, Pinball, and a lot more. The only thing this place can use is better ventilation.
It was my first time to an arcade in years and my wife grew up going to The Arcade. This place is chill, low key, but full of amazement and fun plus the price is to great to believe. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who loves playing classic arcade games that you can't really find anywhere else.
We were just there again!!! Awesome place if you like pinball machines!!! They also have a nice collection of arcade games. $20 gets you all you can play till close. Can't beat it folks if you love playing pinball and arcades. Huge selection!!! They only accept cash no debit or credit!!! Also can book parties!!!
This place is great if you love pinball!! There is a huge variety of games and they all pretty much run great. You can't beat $20 for all you can play!
Huge selection of old pinball and arcade games, had a great time. It's $15/person and you can play for the whole day, it's unlimited play of all the machines, no extra tokens.
I've been to every arcade within an hour of me and the Brighton Arcade takes the cake. Tons of variety, amazing price. Go to any other arcade and see how far $20 gets you (or $15 on Sundays). They have games on freeplay that other arcades are charging you $2-4 per play. Being able to leave and come back within the day, and the allowance for outside food and drinks are amazing perks as well.
This place is a nice throwback arcade. There's way more retro cabinets than new ones, but it's still a fun time for the day. Staff person was friendly as well. The only noteworthy drawback is that it got hot in there fairly fast. It makes sense with them running 200+ machines at once. It never became unbearably hot, but people should still know to dress comfy and stay hydrated. Definitely worth the price of admission. I'll certainly make the drive again someday.
Great selection of games, but the person at the front desk seemed more interested in being on their phone than helping customers. Also, the bathroom could really use some cleaning. Still, it's a good way to spend a few hours. Edit: I visited here again today and the selection is still great! They've added new games to the mix too while keeping a lot of classic games available. The guy at the counter seemed to have a better attitude than the person who was there last time as well. The building really needs
Very cool if you're into retro games and pinball. $20 play all you want
This place is awesome! We were there for a kids birthday party and they all had a blast at a great price!
Love the large selection of pinball games and vintage video games. The "pay one price" for free play all day is also great. The only downsides are many of the games do not function and the place is very warm.
Absolutely excellent experience - both for the options available and the value of the cost for entertainment. It's $20 flat fee to enter the arcade ($15 on Sundays) and after that, the arcade machines are all on free play. I've been to businesses in the past with this model and they generally suffered from beat-up machines and maintenance issues. Not this place! The machines were in good working order and the only one I ever saw have issues was the Taiko: Drum Master machine crashing. The staff on duty w
This place has improved in the last couple years and I couldn't be happier. The clerk working the counter seems tickled that families were visiting. Reasonable prices for unlimited gaming. They have a wonderful assortment of classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines, and a couple Japanese imports that were fun.
We had a great time here and plan to visit again. A ton of pinball games.
Cash only?..but if you love pinball games and old arcade games you can spend an evening here. Fun for all ages. Classic Arcade atmosphere for $20 a person.
We discovered this place through Groupon and absolutely fell in love with it. There is a huge selection of nostalgic arcade games and pinball machines. The flat admission fee makes this much more affordable than Dave and Buster's for a day out with the family. Well worth the hour drive from our home. As other reviewers mentioned, it can get quite warm (especially upstairs) so dress accordingly. We've always found the employees to be very friendly and helpful.
Great place for arcade games, around 20$ for a day of no quarter fun. They of course have a wide selection of old arcade classics but is also has an amazing section of Japanese Rhythm games to name them all: CHUNITHM, Taiko no shujin, Sound voltex, O.N.G.E.K.I./ONEGEKI wacca, DDR, and now a working Maimai machine! A few other things to note is the taiko machine seems to be offline and not accepting namco passports, sometimes crashes and won't be turned back on. A ton of good rhythm game players seem to gra
I had a great time here. I thought the girl at the counter was super helpful and really nice, i think she enjoys her job. I believe her name was Ashleigh.
Excellent value for unlimited plays, but many games don't seem to start. Also it was fairly crowded as there are a ton of games. Overall it was a great way to spend the day. The fact that there were unlimited plays let me play some more obscure games that I wouldn't normally risk paying for.
Great local spot. Tons of pinball machines, tons of classic games, and a wide variety of other random arcade games. $20 per person on a normal day. Sunday may be $15. Cash only, but they have an ATM on site. It gets real hot because of all the machines. They have tables and chairs in a loft area where you can bring food. They give you a wrist band so if you need to leave to get food you can go back without any issues.
Fun place for the gamers ! Bring your kids $15 per person play all day till closing ! Decent Pizza Joint next door ... Your kids birthday ? PERFECT PLACE !! Lot's of games ....fun. Enjoyable.. Highly recommended
This place is absolutely Awesome! I've been to many arcades in my 20 years of life and this place definitely stands out! Lots of great games new and old! Many old games that I have never seen before too. This place Buys/Sells games so there's always different games set up every other time we come, so the game scene is always changing. The Free play charge is not bad, especially if you're planning on playing a lot of games. Plus you can always leave and come back to play more in the same day. Yeah some games
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.”