*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*
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.
*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*
*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*
*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*
*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*
1805 N Roan St
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
We celebrated both my kids' birthdays here and could not be more pleased! We enjoyed everything from the arcade games, laser tag, bowling, and food! The food was especially wonderful! Even the grandparents were over the top complimentary of the food! Our party hostess Kiwi was exceptional and attentive to our needs and made sure the party ran smoothly with every detail! She was amazing! My kids and their friends raved about the awesome party at Tiebreakers! Planning the party was a wonderful experience wit
Great food and great service! My family had a Much better experience than i expected us to have. 12 people quick and easy table and small birthday party. Waitress was great, games are all awesome, will absolutely be back!
This place has a very cool vibe. Kinda like a Chuckee Cheese that adults can enjoy. Resteraunt, bar, arcade, bowling alley, laser tag, and axe throwing. Our meals and service was good. You load a card with money and scan them at the games to use them. You earn points that you can redeem for prizes. Lot of mixed drink options. This was a costly night out, but it was a very fun one.
We always have a blast at Tiebreakers but last night was one of the best!!! Jade our waitress was amazing she was attentive and made sure we were taken care of no matter how busy she was!! Thank you Jade for being awesome!!!
We had a party there. The planner, Brooke, was great. Everything went really well. The kids did not enjoy the food, though. We got pizza, fried pickles, chips, salsa and queso. They had a wonderful time playing games!!! So I would totally recommend it, but without adding food. (We ate there when it first opened and we weren't impressed with the food then either).
What a fun place to unwind! A bunch of us moms took our boys here for a fun day once school was out. While our boys played, we ordered food and sat and chatted. The food was pretty great! I'd definitely eat there again. In addition to the video games, they have a bowling alley, too. Although, we didn't try it out, we plan on coming back.
Great experience today! We went to have a little Easter fun today and the experience was great 10/10. The guy who was in Easter bunny custom was absolutely amazing very energetic and amazing. We loved how he came around to play games with our daughter making her experience amazing. So we wanted to say thank you all for your smiles and kindness.
Amazing service! The food was excellent. There are options for pizza, burgers, wraps, wings, salads, additional food choices, and desserts. There are games, games, and more games. Old school and new school, driving games, Pinball, bowling games, and a bowling alley. The ?i am JOSIAH? TV Show Cast and Crew? have a blast at every meeting. We have our meet-ups and casting calls there. There is plenty of public parking.
Went there for the first time today with a few friends. Arrived shortly after opening, we were seated right away, server came up instantly, we felt a little rushed with the approach that she took, we explained to her that it was our fist time there. We asked her what drink she suggested with the cotton candy vodka, which was the cotton candy martini. 2 of us ordered that, one ordered an old fashioned and one ordered a cotton candy sunrise. It took quite a while for us to get our drinks, yet we seen them sit
We came to Tiebreakers for a field trip with 50 fifth graders. The staff went above and beyond to make this a seamless trip! The food was great, the students had plenty to eat and drink, and the bowling was great. The kitchen staff did awesome. Thank you to Lizz and Brooke for everything they did to make this a great day for our kids! I recommend anyone come to Tiebreakers for a field trip.
Our family had a great time celebrating my sons 15th birthday here! The games, service, food, and atmosphere were wonderful... everyone found activities they enjoyed. We lost track of time and ended up there for 5 hours! The appetizers we got were fresh and tasty. I'd definitely recommend checking it out with any groups, parties, events, etc...
Last weekend, we held our 10 year class reunion in the back event room, and we couldn't have been more happy with the way things turned out. We had a group of about 100 people, and the space was great. The decor was amazing!! They had a big balloon arch and backdrop for pictures. The event staff really made the room look personalized to our school. We were also able to play a slideshow of pictures on their projector. So fun! The food was amazing and they never let things empty out. The kitchen staff did an
The food was good and you get what you pay for. I had the steak and cheese sub and it was good. Barely ate it all. My wife had pineapple chicken teriyaki and loved it. It is a high energy place with all the games and TVs. Well worth checking out
We had a birthday party here recently for my daughter and didn't have the best experience with it, but Shelia reached out and talked with me about my concerns and what happened. When we came back Shelia gave us a VIP experience for me and my family and we had the best time!! When we ate at the restaurant Amariana was our server and she was amazing!!! She's so kind and made sure we had everything we needed! Everyone around us was super nice and checked on us!! We are very pleased with the way things turned o
Tiebreakers is FUN.. It's like the Dave and Busters of East TN, potentially even better. Today however there were several games that were coming soon that my son wanted to play and couldn't but that's okay. Customer service and food is excellent. We can't wait for the new VR to be available to play. There is only one VR right now and the optics/ visuals could be a tad better and some of the visuals on the shooting games could be better. We played many games and my 8 year old is a fan of the Wizard of OZ to
It's definitely a crowded place but it's a lot of fun for a family outing and the food was pretty good. Our server was 11/10. She never let out drinks sit empty and cleared empty plates it mins and super friendly and helpful. Buffy needs a raise and employee of the year. I haven't had that level of service anywhere in a long time. Will definitely visit again.
I took my girlfriend on a Valentines Day date to Tiebreakers and after our amazing experience I have to leave a review. It was so refreshing to visit somewhere where the first person to greet you is happy for you to be there and super friendly with such a big smile. I asked this young man his name, he said it was Cayman. He showed us to our table and let us know if we needed anything he would be happy to help us. Our food was great, our waitress was great and everything came out fresh and hot. After we ate
Love visiting Tiebreakers! We came in a few weeks back for something fun around the city. Kaymin at the front host stand does an amazing job. Came in to bowl and Kaliah was very helpful and informative. We sat at the bar a few drinks the manager Macy was very nice and helpful. Made sure to check in with us to ensure we had what we needed. I ordered the salmon with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. Which in my opinion is, delicious. My friend had the chicken and waffles and it was amazing!! . Definitely wi
We did my daughter's 9th Birthday there on Sunday 1/19 and it was awesome!! Our party server John was absolutely amazing ??. He kept our drinks full and served everyone their pizza!! He was just incredible!! Couldn't have asked for better. Everyone talked about how good the pizza was!! John really made sure everything went well even when i needed another pizza at the last minute he came through with getting it out super fast!! This was the most stress free party I've ever done. Tiebreakers makes it where yo
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Had my daughter?s 8th birthday party here. Brooke was so above and beyond amazing! The whole experience was incredible. Will recommend to everyone looking to book a party.
I came by to check out the retro bar but I stopped in for a bite since it was closed?so glad I did. The salmon was delicious, and so were the broccoli and sweet potato sides. I will come back for just the food! The staff has been very friendly and very attentive at the bar. The only knock is the noise- I wish they had some plexiglass or sound dampening between the bar and the rest of the place. It just sounds like a casino- music on the bar side (with some sound barriers) would make this place good for ad
Came here for my 26th birthday with my boyfriend & it did not disappoint! The food is so good and staff was so friendly! Sierra was our waitress and I absolutely adored her! She was very accommodating with my dietary needs(I'm vegan) and one of the bartenders also had no problem making me a custom mocktail! Highly reccomend coming here! We will be back!
The laser tag billboards made we wanna come here. Can't believe it took our family so long to make it out. We had a great time playing laser tag and arcade. My daughter loved the claw machines. Good food too. Next time we're gonna bowl.
I bring my 9 and 6 year old sons here all the time. We love it! The food is always amazing the staff is always kind and attentive. This last time we bowled for an hour, was served a delicious meal by the lovely and kind Taylor and played for an hour in the arcade. I probably spend 200 bucks a week here and it's worth every penny. If y'all ever feel like you have no choice but to go out of business hit me up....... I'll invest! That simply can't happen!
I picked tiebreakers to catch up with an old friend and that was my mistake. It is very noisy and we could not hear one another have a simple conversation but that's how it's supposed to be. Food was amazing. Bartender was a little overworked. All in all I would recommend. Just not for catching up!
First time customer over Mother's Day. Not really packed but was somewhat disappointed, not with the host Blake who sat us down at a table(very nice by the way), not disappointed with our server Makenna who was wonderful taking care of refills, ketchup, salt, pepper, she was great, but the disappointment came with the kitchen/cooks. We had a table of 5 and my table got all their food, was eating and I had to wait an extra ten minutes later to get my food. That was disappointing seeing my family eat and I'm
I didn't try the food which is why I'm putting a one-star , however the kiosks don't make change and I only had a $50 bill you can only purchase a $40 or a $60 package, the man who I asked for change from acted like I was ruining his day by asking him to please break my $50. Other than that the atmosphere is awesome the games are awesome and my son had an awesome birthday!! So if you go in and you don't have to talk to anybody you should have a great time LOL!
Food for price, not good! The quality expecting after a 45 minute wait was not what you would expect from a restaurant so busy. The portions are small for pricning. The hamburger, probably better at 5 guys or even Burger King. Fish and chips 2 over-sized fish with waffle fries. Fries on both plates....cold...would never eat here again. As for the entertainment, awesome ?? ?? ?? we visited Friday Feb 16 arrived shortly after 8:00pm and received food at 8:50pm. Sat at the bar closest to door. We did enjoy
As every arcade is expensive, this one is no different. The pizza we ordered was terrible and the tables were disgusting. The waitresses however were very nice and they have a lot of fun games.
I would not recommend the tacos. I asked for a menu so I could order something else but by that point my wife was almost done eating her dinner so I just threw in the towel and got something else on the way home. Sure it was a special but I wouldn't offer it if this is what you are gonna serve. I've never laughed at a meal when then put it in front of me. Scooped all the meat and lettuce into one taco and it still fit. Only reason the food got a 2 is because my wife?s meal was decent to her (Caesar sala
Food is delicious seven though the salmon was overcooked. Everything in fact had to much salt. But tasted good other then that. Service, drinks and atmosphere was fantastic. Great place for a variety of ages.
We took our kids and some of their friends there for spring break and they really enjoyed it. It wasn't crowded and the workers were very nice. It was a nice little adventure during their week off. We will Go again.
The Tiebreakers Event Team did an amazing job with our very large work group. Everything was setup, organized and ran smoothly. Brooke and Liz were very attentive to all of our guests and were easy to work with from the very beginning. We will definitely be holding another employee event at Tiebreakers and look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
Decent place to go. Kids had fun, parents hung out and watched sports. The food was decent, but the portions were tiny. I ordered the boneless chicken wings (because my husband doesn't like the bone-in). They came with 8 and I was beyond shocked at the tiny chicken nuggets that came out. If you want boneless wings, I recommend ordering the chicken tenders and have them tossed in sauce. The service was decent, nothing to brag about. Someone asked how the food was and I said ?tiny?. He laughed and said as lon
I'm not sure what happened to this place. It used to be great and the perfect date place but now it just sucks. The prices keep rising for low quality games that constantly break and freeze up which is so disappointing. $100 used to get you all days worth of gameplay but now it gets you less than an hour. The food is great but it's not worth the price. I'm so disappointed. We used to love this place and now I don't think we'll be coming back for a long time, if ever. We constantly had to get assistance for
We took our daughter bowling for the first time! It was a great time! There are plenty of different sized bowling balls that fit each of us. We got pretzel bites with cheese they were good but didn't come with very many pretzels.
If I could leave 10 stars I would! After attending another fantastic birthday party at Tie Breakers, we decided to have our son's 9th bithday there. My husband and I had never planned a party like this and weren't sure what to expect, but our party host Brooke made everything seamless and easy! From helping us herd 15 kids into the Lazer tag, to providing things we had forgotten (like a knife to cut the cake); our needs were met with a smile. I can not recommend this place enough for your next event!!! We
I wouldn't come here unless you have more money than sense. Tiny portions for price, took FOREVER to get service and to get food, service was mid-tier at best. Drinks are good though.
The only downside to this place is that some of the games are not 100% functional and the laser tag was pretty expensive for the small amount of time you get to play would be better for a longer play time or at least a 3 round bout
Took the family there this past Friday night and was very surprised by the affordable prices on the menu. Our server was outstanding! I believe her name is muray, might be wrong on that. Give her a promotion and raise! Been in the food industry for years and she provides the service that any food establishment would want. She's a gem, make sure she is appreciated!
We had the most amazing birthday party for our oldest to celebrate his 15th birthday bash. I want to personally think Ms Brooke for her service going above and beyond I want to thank tiebreakers for being as great as they are We will definitely be back to party again and we will absolutely be back again to play more. Our 2-year-old really loves your robots
What an amazing night. Shannon took care of us so well. They have service at the bowling lanes, the bartenders were making good drinks. The food looked and smelled amazing. We had a blast.
Didn't have the best experience. Myself and friend group were there celebrating two birthdays. While we were waiting for everyone to get out of the restroom an older man walked past one of my friends and told him to get out of the way. My friend said "all you had to do is say excuse me" then the man started getting in his face like he was going to get physical with him. He was telling the man to back up and leave us alone but he continued. The security showed up and told us we were the ones that had to leav
Very fun! A little pricey but, still worth it! Arcade, bowling, pinball, and soon, Lazer tag! Arcade attendants are very kind. The food is also very good. Drinks are well balanced and delicious. Sierra, the waitress, was an absolute doll! We will be back!
Great first experience, food was good, drinks were great and had the best server ever, Cassandra was so kind, helpful and was quick to help with any questions and suggestions. She definitely is a great partner for this establishment
Took a large group for Laser Tag, some food and games. Had a great time, entire Tie Breakers team was courteous and helpful throughout. Had a great time and plan on another group outing again soon! Laser tag was so much fun.
Visited here with a friend and ordered a pizza to share. The pizza is huge and tasty. It's not exceptional, but it's good for the price and atmosphere. They have a fairly diverse menu for whatever else you may be craving. The arcade is a lot of fun! The games were in working order and not too crowded for a Thursday evening. There is also a bowling alley. We didn't play but it looks fun.
Chris was working in the bar and came to interact with us. He was pleasant and was extremely sweet to our son who is autistic. Will definitely come back and always ask for Chris
I took my 8th class to tiebreaks on a field trip today. We had the most fun. It was incredible. Brooke and Lizz did an amazing job. They made suggestions that allowed my kids to have the most fun experience possible. They even looked up our school logo and had it posted on the TV screens. I can't even explain how big the slices of Pizza are. The food quality was great as well. I would recommend tiebreaker for a fun field trip and I would recommend Brooke and Lizz to set it all up for you.
I was attending my husband's work event and both my husband and I were blow away by how wonderful Lizz was. I haven't seen that type of customer services since before covid and even then it was a rarity. She was so helpful and took true pride in her work. We will absolutely be going back and booking group events there as much as we can. Thank you Lizz
This is honestly my favorite place to come now! The games are great, the food is great, the staff are always so friendly and amazing! Not to mention the prizes! I've gotten some amazing things from my tickets including a PS5! Highly recommend Tiebreakers if you're bored or looking for something fun to do for date night or with the family!!
Laser tag was the best experience I have had yet honestly Jon was the best guys we have met since we have lived up here amazing experience and great time when I didn't know what to expect he thought me that when I come here ?. I should expect the best ? not only in experience but in customer service!!! Got my brother a card since he is an ETSU student ? but I will only come back here when I'm in town !!
Overall we had a great time the loaded totts where amazing. The staff where super nice. The street tacos have cucumber on them which I wasn't a fan of but the pork sliders where good. The arcade area was fun and kept us entertained for a good while. We will definitely be back
Experienced the catering at the Big South Conference tournament and was beyond impressed with the friendliness of the staff. The food was delicious and presented well and the decoration made for a great atmosphere.
Absolutely loved this place. The food was great, and it's loads of fun. They give military discounts, which I didn't expect. The ONLY draw back for me. The menu is VERY small, so I wouldn't eat here often, just play. When I'm in the mood for this delicious burger, I will eat here though
Fun, expensive and pretty good food. Great servers. Way, way too loud! I wish they did the music a bit quieter, you can't talk to your friends. But I do like the music in the vere clean bathrooms because it drowns out other people!
The waiter was having a bad night, we ordered an appetizer that wasn't gonna be ready until after they had already brought our dinner plates. But overall it was a good place to go have fun.
Absolutely the best bar in the Tri-Cities. The decorations on the drinks are ABOVE & BEYOND anything around!!!! Macy was great explaining the drinks for us, This is now our go-to bar every weekend. Thank you for creating a great atmosphere!!!!!
We always enjoy going to tiebreakers, Brooke is amazing at what she does always makes the experience top notch. Pizza is always great and super large. Will be back soon.. # Tiebreakers Brooke
Wow. This place was amazing. The food was incredible and the price was very very reasonable. I got chicken tenders, an entire funnel cake and 2 sides for 11.99. The sides were large portions also. The chicken was breaded perfectly and the funnel cake was just like the fair. Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Tater tots were eh but I'm really picky about how those are cooked. The staff was friendly and attentive. Our drinks were never empty even though it was a busy Friday night. My son really enjoyed
After the first time coming here I knew I'd become a regular. My only wish was ?I wish they had laser tag?. Well they built that too and now Tiebreakers has the best laser tag arena in the area, plus great friendly staff running the games. But it's not just the games, laser tag, and prizes- the food is fantastic! Now my only wish is they build one here in Asheville NC lol
Let me start off by saying that my group had a great time at TieBreakers and would visit again in the future. We bowled, had food and beers, played a game of VR Zombies, and then finished up playing in the arcade. The overall atmosphere was great, but there were some small annoyances and places for improvement. Bowling was fun and we enjoyed the neon lights, but a few times the pins had trouble resetting because of the reset cables. It was $54/hour including shoes which seemed reasonable. The food was real
???? Pretty cool place! Plenty to do. Bowling, Axe throwing, Games, and a restaurant and sports bar! Service was fantastic at the bar!
This place could be really good BUT the customer service sucks!!! The restaurant was on 2 1/2 hrs for food.. what in the world is that?? Why do they even have a kitchen. There was dirty glasses and plates everywhere in the bowling area. Even after I asked if they could send a busser out to clean up nothing was done. There were managers sitting at the bar hanging out with other co-workers but couldn't get things cleaned. All these dishes in the pictures were from previous people!!!
We decided to celebrate our daughter's 8 birthday at Tiebreakers and let me tell you, it's so stress-free! Brooke was wonderful and so helpful with us planning the party and the food. Our party host, Ali was so sweet and attentive. I didn't have to do anything but hang out and chit chat with our party! This was definitely a first for me ?? We came about 20 minutes before the party time and the room was already decorated and ready. No stress there ???? We ordered chicken tenders, jackpot tots, Pretzel bite
First off this is my fourth visit to tie breakers, and I have waited to try to give an honest review. We have enjoyed coming and playing the games and getting the occasional drink but on 10/09/2022 we came and sat at the bar. The service started out ok but soon faded. We on average have waited 20-30 mins for someone to come and check on us and fill our drinks. The only person we have seen most of the time is the bar back, we were seated on the right side and no one comes over here. If your on the left side
I love this Place. The food is amazing and the staff are so nice and professional. Ron is a very sweet and kind person. I would recommend this place to everyone. This is a great family spot everyone will enjoy
I reserved a room and had my birthday party here, the service and product receive were outstanding, the atmosphere was a blast, the thing I enjoyed most was the virtual reality arena, my friends and I played Zombite and made one of the best memories I think I'll ever have. We want to come back and just drink and play in the arena again, it was so much fun. I highly suggest you go to Tie Breakers you put on the VR goggles and you have a blast.
Blake and Kaymin were excellent! Both helped me with and problems I encountered and they were very kind and respectful! I will definitely be back soon!
It's always a wonderful place to be! Our server was amazing and so understanding! I'll be asking for her everytime I come!!
I was amazed by this place! Every thing from bowling and Virtual Reality to a gormet restaurant. The Salmon and the pork chops melt in your mouth. I'm drooling now thinking about it. This place is a must see. Oh yeah they have a full bar as well! TikToks Grandpa Gumbo!
I absolutely LOVE Tiebreakers!!! It's like a Chuck E Cheese for adults! The staff is super friendly, the food is amazing and the experience is too fun! If you haven't been, GO!!! FYI, each slice of pizza is bigger than an adult?s hand!!!
We just had my sons birthday party here! It was one of their absolute favorite parties to date! We had guest from adults, young adults, teenagers, and 10 year olds and everyone just raved about what a GREAT time they had! Our host, Ali, was absolutely awesome as well! Which made the party actually enjoyable for us too!! As parents and host, we often end up running around trying to fetch everything our guests need and clean up after 8 kids too. We all too often end up stressed out and exhausted. That wasn't
Wife and I go here regularly for date night. We are hooked on the Wizard of Oz machines, lol. Had an issue with machine, and machine tech guru Jordan helped us. He obviously fixed the machine. What is special is the time he took in explaining what was occurring (we thought we were losing out on tokens and kind of getting raw-deal). He further explained some aspects of the machine and gameplay. Went far above and beyond, introduced himself, told me his name and other professionalisms. Very very much apprecia
I have been a regular customer of tiebreakers since they opened. I really enjoy pinball, so it's been a really fun spot to visit anytime I can. My husband and I go together every time we get a chance. We almost always order food any drinks. However upon our last visit, ALL of the pinball machines have been moved to a dark back room and replaced by wall to wall claw machines. They got rid of more than half of the pinball machines, only keeping the ones from one manufacturer. Stern is not my favorite manufact
Had a blast! Went yesterday 9/4 ..,Lots of fun & entertainment!! Staff was great everyone was friendly & helpful from the time we arrived until we left! Had a burger food was great! Bowling & ax throwing was awesome! We had no wait for bowling or ax throwing! Manager Ron was great, friendly & accommodating!! The young lady working the axes was awesome & helpful & determined to help me get it!! Thanks to all we interacted with was a great experience & we will be back!!!
Me and my boyfriend went on our first date here today and it was so much fun the staff was so incredibly nice and just everything was perfect can not absolutely wait to go back and do so much more!!! Thank you
This was a team building day and celebration for our leaders. From the time we walked in ate and moved to each fun station we were treated with kindness, big smiles, and made us feel special. Brooke was so attentive and thoughtful. She wanted to make sure we had everything we wanted. Lizz would come up and check on us bowling to ensure we were having fun. Mackenzie helped us with the Virtual fun. She was patient and so sweet. You have a top notch team. We will do this again.
We came here for our employee party for the last couple of years and love it! Atmosphere is awesome, you can bowl, play games and have a drink! Kids are welcome as well! The staff were great and loved Lizz? she helped make our experience amazing! Thank you as always!
At this arcade, games are played using a card that you buy from a machine. The card itself costs money, and then you load it with credits, or "gold," which are used to play games. Here's how it works: Buying Credits: You pay $1 to get 4 credits on your card. However, there's no clear sign telling you this exchange rate when you're buying the credits. Playing Games: For instance, to play pinball, the machine requires 8 credits per game. On the pinball machine, it says you need 4 credits for one play, but s
What an incredibly fun experience playing the Holgate VR games! Our group enjoyed it so much we played three times! Brandon gave us great instructions on how to play the games to get the highest scores possible! If you enjoy playing VR games at the highest level, than this is the place!
Our party planner, Brooke, was terrific! She went above and beyond for us, and we couldn't recommend her more!
My husband and I went here for our 7th anniversary date night and it did NOT disappoint! We had a couple drinks then ate a cheese pizza, which was ahhhmazing! We then went to the arcade side and played games for 2 or 3 hours! It was so much fun! The employees were helpful and courteous! The atmosphere was great! The bathrooms were clean! It was just an all around great experience! We will definitely be back!!!
Cassie was put bartender and she was absolutely exceptional and so fast in the crowded environment. Prices are great and her drinks taste amazing!!! 10/10 recommend!! This drink was the dirty myrtle and victory lap!!
Amazing time at an amazing place. Gotta try the giant pizza slices. Taste as good as they look! Ask for Macy M she's a great server.
Food was yummy and fast. Mac & Cheese was delicious. Had 4 teens with us and they liked the laser tag and environment. Only negative was our waitress who wasn't very friendly and she had super long red pointed nails. So long that can't be sanitary. Got into my cup of sour cream when she tried to hand it to me. Untelling what was under those nails ??. Other than our waitress was a good experience. Would go back just hope to get a different waitress
My 6 yr old absolutely loved it. He said it was way better then Chuck e cheese (I'd have to agree)
So thankful to have a family friendly venue in the Tri-Cities! Tiebreakers hits all the marks for fun. Great atmosphere, great games for all ages, great food and drinks! I think my husband may love it more than our kids, and that's saying a lot! Also as a Mom, I always feel safe bringing my 2 young kids day or night. Tiebreakers is a great asset to JC!
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.”
Yes, virtual reality (VR) games in arcades are a top attraction in 2025! Titles like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx deliver immersive thrills with cutting-edge headsets, motion tracking, and responsive controllers. High-resolution displays and spatial audio create heart-pounding experiences, from slashing rhythms to battling zombies. Arcades feature multiplayer VR zones and tournaments, fostering lively communities. VR booths are regularly packed, proving their captivating, next-level gameplay makes them a must-try arcade experience.
Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.