About QuarterWorld Arcade
QuarterWorld Arcade is a popular 'Barcade' style venue that excels in offering a vast selection of classic arcade games (including pinball, DDR, and 90s favorites), alongside a highly-praised food and drink menu. While primarily catering to adults with dedicated adult-only hours, it provides specific family-friendly hours, making it an appealing option for parents with older children or teens who enjoy a lively atmosphere, nostalgic games, and quality casual dining. Special discount days like 'Quarter Play Wednesdays' and an easy app payment system add significant value.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with older children or teenagers (10+) looking for a lively arcade experience with classic games.Parents seeking a 'barcade' environment where adults can enjoy drinks and games while kids (during family hours) have fun.Date nights for parents during the adults-only evening hours.Social gatherings with friends who appreciate classic arcade games, good food, and drinks.Budget-conscious families or groups, especially on 'Quarter Play Wednesdays'.
Why families love it
- Extensive collection of classic arcade games, including 'wicked' pinball selection, DDR, basketball, air hockey, fighting games, racing games, and 90s classics.
- Highly-rated food menu featuring 'great burgers' (specifically smash burgers), 'best mozzarella sticks', and recommended pizza.
- Fantastic, lively atmosphere described as 'immaculate vibes' and fun.
- Adult-focused establishment with specific restricted hours for children, offering a clear distinction for different visitor types.
- Convenient and smooth app-based payment system for games.
- Discounted game play on Wednesdays ('quarter play on most games').
Insider tips
- Utilize the app for easy and smooth game payments.
- Order bottled sodas instead of fountain drinks to avoid poor quality carbonated water.
- Visit on Wednesdays for 'quarter play' on most games, offering significant savings.
- Check the hours of operation online before visiting, as they are not open daily and have restricted hours for children.
- Be prepared for difficult parking; allow extra time to find a spot in a nearby neighborhood and walk.
- Consider bringing your own sanitizing wipes for use between games, as they are not explicitly provided at stations.
Good to know before you go
- Families with very young children or those seeking a quiet environment, as it can be loud and primarily adult-oriented.
- Those expecting only modern, cutting-edge arcade games, as the selection leans heavily towards 90s classics.
- If you rely on easily accessible sanitizing stations or dislike the idea of shared controllers without frequent cleaning.
- Families on days other than 'Quarter Play Wednesdays' if budget is a major concern, though admission is cheap.
- Anyone sensitive to loud noise or crowded spaces, especially on weekends.
- Crowds
- Can be 'a little loud', especially suggesting it gets lively and busy.
- Value
- Offers strong value with a 'super cheap' admission fee and 'reasonable prices on games'. 'Quarter Play Wednesdays' provide excellent discounts on most games. Drinks are 'well priced'. The quality of food (smash burgers, mozzarella sticks, pizza) for the price is highlighted as a significant draw, even suggesting it could stand alone as a restaurant. No hidden costs mentioned beyond potential parking fees from nearby areas.
- Food
- Full-service kitchen offering highly-rated food including smash burgers, mozzarella sticks, and pizza.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures like staff supervision of play areas or wristbands were mentioned.
What parents say
"It’s all about what you expect – it’s a nice place with a bit of charm, but not much more. The app payment makes things easy and smooth. The games are fun and different, but mostly feel like they’re from the 90s. It’s okay ;)"
a month ago
"Their burgers are great and they have a fantastic atmosphere. Husband says the mozzarella sticks are the best he's had. Lots of fun games, just a blast to hang at with friends and get a drink on a Saturday night. Will recommend. A little loud, but that's how ya know it's fun"
4 weeks ago
"This place has pretty much everything. I like how it's more for adults and kids have restricted hours. Wednesdays there are awesome, quarter play on most games. The pinball selection is wicked, and they also have the normal arcade classics, as well as DDR Name it, they have it. They have a whole longue if you need a place to sit between games and get away from people. As a tip for the people who don't drink alcohol - order a bottled soda, as the fountain drinks they have aren't good (no syrup all carbonated water) this isn't a complaint just a warning to others. I really like QuarterWorld. My "
4 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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