The Arcade Era

The Arcade Era

Reviews Summary

The Arcade Era receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its clean, family-friendly environment and diverse selection of classic and modern games. Many praise the unlimited play model, helpful staff, and nostalgic vibe. However, a few criticize the $20 admission fee as too high or mention limited kid-friendly options. Complaints about inconsistent hours and one instance of poor service appear, but most visitors highlight it as a fantastic, affordable spot for all ages, with repeat visits highly recommended.

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

inside the Stroudsburg mall, 344 Stroud Mall Rd Suite 272

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 3-8PM
Wednesday 3-8PM
Thursday 3-8PM
Friday 3-8PM
Saturday 12-8PM
Sunday 12-6PM

Customer Reviews

We had such a wonderful time taking our niece and nephew for some Friday night fun at the Arcade Era. It was a blast. Once you purchase you have access to go back in the mall to use restrooms, eat, etc and then come back and play some more. It's very affordable!! Well worth it. They had a plethora of old and new games. You're never too old to enjoy an arcade night. We will be back.

Great arcade with lots of classics. Very clean and family friendly. Great 80s rock playing in background too!

Great fun and with unlimited on games for a flat fee it's really worth it. They have newer games and retro games. Good balance and a lot of fun. Time passed fast and ended up being there for about 2-3 hours. Great way to enjoy some time.

It was fantastic at the Arcade Era, lots of fun games. My daughter and I were enjoying each and every game. They got Capcom vs Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Alex the employee here is very amazing. Please come visit guys. #Greatmoments.

My family and I had spare time to kill before going to the movie theater and decided to go to the arcades. My kids had a great time. The place was clean and the owner was very pleasant.

I love this place! I'm new to the city and back home we had a place with all the classic arcade games and was looking for something similar. If you need to heal your inner child with some fun, this place is perfect for you.

This place has ALL the classics. Me and my buddies spent well over 4 hours here and we're going to start making it a regular thing. Super chill, and management was really nice and welcoming. Highly recommend!

What a great time! Perfect indoor fun for all ages. We were visiting and it was a perfect way to wind down!

Absolutely a winner! So excited this place is open. Great games, all day play, great atmosphere. My kids love it! It's a fantastic place for families. They have games for all ages, and ?all day play? means kids that may not have great skills can still really enjoy the games. It's like having endless tokens! Update: We held our son?s birthday here, and it was fantastic. Such an obviously wonderful spot for a gamer?s birthday! - The staff was great. Super helpful and very gracious. - Having a supermarket (

This arcade is great!! We have so much fun every time we go. Highly recommend coming here

Ok, first off shout-out to Alex and co-owner for allowing me to recapture my childhood. They have all the classic games!! MK 1, MK 2, Street Fighter, NBA Jam, Duck Hunt, Contra, Pac-Man and sooo much more. The picture quality is great as well (LCD not CRT), no lag time in the older games. The controls and calibrations were also in tact (minus 1 machine). The place was clean and alllllllllllll the machines work!!! Rare to find in many arcades. There was a great vibe with reasonable price for all day play whi

Had an awesome experience and the owner was very welcoming. Fun for the whole family!

Love this place! Takes me back to being a kid!! Will definitely frequent this arcade!! Highly recommend, u wont be disappointed!!

Great place came out here on vacation was looking for something fun for the kids and I ended up having more fun the them

Awesome Place. Here on vacations in Staten Island New York. Will definitely come back!

This arcade is the best! It's clean and the management is top-notch. If you're looking for an arcade, definitely try this one!

So excited this place is open. Great games, all day play, great atmosphere.This place is great and I would recommend it to anyone. My kids love it! It's a fantastic place for families. They have games for all ages, and ?all day play? means kids that may not have great skills can still really enjoy the games.The staff was great. Super helpful and very gracious. I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.

Love this place! They have the classic games reminds me of my childhood. Would definitely come back!

Didn't even go into this arcade as right off the bat the place was asking for $20 admission fee for adults and $15 for children. First arcade I have ever seen that charged admission. Below is owner review, guess it covers all the games. Should have been on the board. Unlimited games?.

Great selection of arcade games ect extremely helpful and wholesome owner. Would recommend to check it out.

The kids had a great time. The place is clean and lots of fun games.

This place is great and I would recommend it to anyone. It has a variety of games that range from old school to modern. It is easy to want to stay there for hours. It's also great that there is a flat fee to pay upon entry and then you can play as much as you want. You can even get a stamp on your hand, leave and come back the same day to play more without having to repay the fee. This is an easy way to have fun and I would definitely love to return. I have one suggestion about probably fixing the hours pos

This place has a great mix of like a 90s style traditional arcade combined with a modern aesthetic. Game variety is great. My kids love that they can just play and play. Especially my younger child who would normally get upset when a game ends? instead he just presses the button to ?continue game.? They don't have to bother with tokens or swiping a game card, they can just play and have fun.

I generally enjoyed my experience. There's a diverse and interesting selection. All the machines worked, too, which is huge for these kinds of "neo arcades" (though the steering on Cruising World was a little too sensitive to me, but still playable). One of the coolest things there is an "Arcade Legends" cabinet that has an unholy amount of games loaded onto it, including some nice deep-cuts like Quantum and Major Havoc. The place overall has a nice vibe, but I quibble with the pricing. It's a "free play" a

Great place to relax and play arcade games

Wasn't open despite the posted hours saying they were. No signage signifying why they were closed. Palmer Park Mall location doesn't even exist anymore despite it showing as open on maps as well. What's the point of posting open hours if you won't follow them?

Kids love it so much it's hard to leave but well worth the experience!

The Arcade Era is literally perfect! They have a little something for everyone to enjoy at every age. It's not thing to see the place in pictures but once you experience in person it's completely different. They have so many games to pick from as well! I'm looking forwards to coming to this arcade again

A+++ love arcade games.... clean . Cool staff.

Had a great time with my sister, I'm happy to finally have something like this closer to home. It was a little smaller than I expected but still has lots of cool games and we enjoyed ourselves. Looking forward to the future of this place, hopefully more games get added sooner than later. :)

Open later please. There are 40 people in the mall and nothing is open. We want to play games but you close so early. Seriously, other simular arcades are open to 2am. Get a grip.

Poconos families with kids and old school gamers of any age score a big win here! The Stroud Mall finally has something for kids to do! This is a huge win for our area which is loaded with families with kids. As a local real estate agent, I'll be mentioning this small family business to all of my clients. Good luck to the owners! ??

All the retro Arcade Vibes come out! The place is kept really clean and has a Great selection of games. If the price point seems high, think about what arcade games cost at coin opp place these days and remember that you get the whole day for one price.

Bad service, cool games I paid $40 and they asked me to pay for me to help the kids playing!! To your reply/ If u really checked the cameras for sure u know that I wasn't playing your funny games im 33 years old btw , the only game i did play it was for 2 players and my kid for sure can't play it alone! He didn't even let me finish the round with my kid So what should i go ask kids to come play with her or what !! Anyway i know u want to be shown as a good owner but unfortunately u r not by saying things t

Great time with my son. It was like being a kid myself again.

I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Fun games and I love the retro theme makes me feel young again. It's a good place to take your kids and show them what games we used to play for fun.

Definitely not worth $20 they only have 3 good games the rest are old games. Super boring not as an entertaining as it seems. These people must have been paid to make reviews because it's really bad once you in there.

Love all the classic games. A blast from the past. The staff was very cool. All day for 25 bucks can't beat that!

Great place to host a birthday party.. took us back to our young days!! Highly recommend if you want to travel back in time.

Thank you had so much fun

Staff is very friendly the games are wonderful my grandkids loved it. Thank you Romi and Alex for a great time.

Loved the variety of games there are to play! Super fun and great environment overall!!

Price a little high, there's not enough little kids games... they had fun while it lasted, which wasn't long!

Omg I love that places You want your kids and. You have fun go here very wonderful places and customers services

Good times! All the classics. Definitely will be going back w my boys!

I love this place, my children always ask me to go there

Loved it! Pure nostalgia! Can't wait to go back!

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.”