The Arcade of Fort Smith

The Arcade of Fort Smith

Reviews Summary

This arcade offers excellent value with $5-$10 all-day passes for unlimited classic arcade games, though pinball and some attractions cost extra. Reviews highlight nostalgic fun, friendly owners, and well-maintained machines, though some note occasional game outages. Families love the affordable, inclusive atmosphere, and many appreciate ongoing improvements. A few wish pinball were free, but most agree it's a hidden gem with great potential. Perfect for parties and reliving childhood memories.

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

4900 Rogers Ave UNIT 101 C

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3-10PM
Thursday 3-10PM
Friday 5PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12-8PM

Customer Reviews

We had a great party experience here! We celebrated a 3 player Birthday. Our 7 y/o and 3 y/o twins birthdays are only separated by a day, so we needed a venue to accommodate a range of kids, and we had no idea how many would be there since most live out of Fort Smith. I'd say we probably had about 15-18 kids, and With their parents the party room got a little cramped, but the gaming space was plenty big enough. They had a range of games for all ages, even the parents got to join the fun! The party host was

Time travel back to the 80s and 90s with these classic vintage games. All gameplay on arcades and game systems is included for around a $5 entry fee; probably about 150 different arcade games. The pinball machine selection is really incredible and will cost you cost 50 cents per play. I don't think you have to pay the $5 fee for pinball machines or billiards, just per play fees. There's also a fee for the pool table, foosball and air hockey. Great experience.

I booked a public party recently and celebrated my sons birthday here. This was not a good experience what so ever. First they charge 5.00 for a 2 liter which is ridiculous especially with their "no outside food or drink policy for the party". They started hosting with two hosts since one was in training which is all good until They stayed in the room the entire time (huddled by the corner since they dont give themselves any room) and was in every single picture which I did not want. After we did the cake

Huge selection of games. Affordable entry, clean, and fun for the whole family. I especially liked that they had concession options available, and even allowed you to leave and come back if you wanted to.

Took my son and niece for my son's birthday. We were there for 4 hours lol. They had a blast! Super cheap too we were even able to leave and come back in still. Definitely recommend

The atmosphere was amazing. I enjoyed every game they had to offer. I like that I had the option of food and drink if I wanted them. I will return.

Super cool place and it was cheap to get in. For $10 bucks you can stay all day. I only gave it 4 stars because you had to pay for all of the pinball machines. I've been to others where they were all free. Other than that it's a neat place.

Love this place! They got a little bit of everything for all game preferences with more to come in the future! You can even buy games and movies and the staff are really cool and down to earth. The prices are very reasonable and my family and friends had a blast! Well worth it! We will definitely be coming back!

For 10 dollars you get to play as many non pinball games as you like all day. Pinball cost a little more per play. It's a great deal, and it seems like the owner is always adding new (old?) classic games. If supporting local is your thing, and you want to have some fun. This a cheap but very good use of your money!

The owners of this place are constantly working on it and improving things, and very knowledgeable about their equipment. It's really neat to see them fixing the machines in-house. There are plenty of games available with more arriving regularly, and the only ones you pay for on top of the cover charge are the pinball machines (which is valid given the maintenance cost) and the ones with prizes like claw machines and such. The party room is also nice - I've been to several kids' birthday parties here and

We took our kids here today and all had a great time. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Love this place! $10 for an adults all day pass, $8 for a kids pass, so it's super cheap. Tons of free games, plus the owners are super friendly! My niece and I spent three hours going from machine to machine and still didn't try them all, plus they have some of the coolest pinball machines I've seen! 10/10 would recommend to anyone I know!

So many old games I used to play at different places as a kid! Pinball is $.50 from what I saw and that's reasonable given the cost to buy and keep them up and running with maintenance. Well worth $10 and the concession is not out of line with pricing if you want to get some snacks while you are there ??

We just had my sons party here! Literally the perfect party place, because guests of every age will have a BLAST! The price is unmatched. The staff was also amazing and helpful. Overall, perfection!!

Honestly we went expecting to play for maybe an hour on a few cool old games and be done. We played for almost 2 hours, and if we didn't have other things to do today we would've played longer! $10 per person for an all day pass, lots and lots of classic arcade games on free play, some game consoles like a Nintendo 64, claw and capsule toy machines, and a bunch of awesome pinball machines (these do cost 50 cents to play). They also have a bunch of cool handmade nerdy jewelry and keychains. We saw probably 2

AWESOME & GREAT FOR FAMILY BONDING! ALL THE CLASSICS OF YOUR 90S CHILIDHOOD ARCADE DAYS!!!!! I did get ripped off on the first pinball I tried but they promptly offered a refund. For $10 you can come and go as you please all arcade games are free. (Make sure to report games that are down to the front) *OH AND CASH IS STILL KING THERE!????

I love this place, but I do not go very often, because most unlimited arcades I have frequented, absorb the sales tax in the price. It is already twice the price of Arkadia in Fayetteville, and that's fine because I realize Fort Smith does not support the same volume of customers. However, for the extra 95 cents in sales tax, I'm just not going. Really good arcade, with well maintained games. Thanks!

First off, the pricing is incredibly cheap. I almost feel like they're cutting themselves short in the long run. 90% of the games are free to play with paid admission which is amazing. Walking in it feels pretty barebones but you get a nostalgic rush from the potential. I think this place has a bright future in fort smith if they get more games playable and more of that arcade feel going on. Not many games were operational when I took my kids the other day but I will definitely be checking in here and there

All 6 of us loved playing the old games. We was in there over 4 hours and the kids still wanted to play longer

Love this place. Me and my adult kids play pretty much all the pinball games that they have on the floor.

We finally visited for the first time and had such a great time! We didn't realize, but Wednesdays are family fun night and admission is half price! It's a blast for kids and adults! We totally lost track of time and played for almost four hours.

Revisited last weekend and was glad to see they had updated the pricing to $10 for adults and $8 for kids. Most of the games work well, great nostalgic environment. There are still no free play pinball machines which is disappointing, I'm not using the change making machine after paying a cover charge. The console games seem to work well, free pool but for some reason the air hockey and foosball are pay to play; kind of inconsistent and confusing. There are only 5 basketballs for 3 shooting machines and the

We visited this evening and had a fun time. Everything was nice, neat, and clean. The staff was great too. I wish them the best with their business, Fort Smith needed an arcade! I believe it will get bigger and better with time.

HUGE selection of games, and it appears they have room to grow. Even in the 2 hours we were there, I definitely felt we got our money?s worth. Highly recommend!

Birthday party for a 9 year old. Many flash backs as I walked the rows of games. It's done proper and prices for play are in the reasonable realm. Totally worth it.

Something to do in the fort smith area other then food and drinking. It's pretty good. Some of the games need a little workout still a great time. Kind of hard to find the location by Google maps, it's on the far side of citi trends.

Loved this place. I'd say tell everyone, but I don't want it overcrowded, lol. There is a cover charge per head, but 90% or better of the games are free play.

It was a fun gaming experience, having access to arcade games & pinball machines was awesome. Would do again when in town!!

Nice place and cheap. You can play all day with your one pass. Even if you leave and come back.

Decent place to spend some time with your children and show them what it use to be like before people just stayed home to play video games.

love this place and it's a good price

Fantastic place for families!! We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the owners are amazing!!?

We have had the best time at the arcade! Fun for the whole family! Amazing bang for your buck!!!!!! Highly recommend!!

This place was a lot of fun. We were looking for something to do and this place popped up. We will definitely be back

Absolutely the best for a kids birthday party or just having fun! The owners are amazing and very kind! GO GET YOUR GAME ON ITS WORTH IT!!!!!!!!

Awesome party place..! Great selection of games..!

Very nice people me and my friend was going to play pool and there was a ball missing and I told them that there was one missing and they helped us out good people

Great arcade. I look forward to seeing this one grow as everyone had a great time. The owners are very nice and helpful. 5/5

Great selection and adding new stuff weekly.And they will add a kitchen soon for Burgers and Pizza.Awesome place and for the price you can't beat it.

We drove from Russellville with the grandson he had a great time, well worth visiting.

Haven't been open very long but already has a nice selection of games to play. Highly recommend.

Very nice people and for a new place it had a lot to offer. It'll be exciting to see what they make out of it.

Great place to hang out. Can't wait to see the new additions as well. Friendly people.

I love the atmosphere and the games bring back memories of my childhood. Will be back for sure.

Where are you??? We went by the Walmart?can't find you?want you to stay open but we drove around the whole parking lot and did not find you!! Please help!!

Best arcade I've been to in a long time

One of Fort Smith?s best kept secrets.

Awesome place. Check it out

barely any games u can play. this place is not it

Great place to go my son loves it

Great variety of games and growing!

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.”