Find the best arcades in Las Vegas, from huge Strip game rooms and family entertainment centers to classic pinball, Japanese imports, claw machines, esports, racing games, and prize-redemption arcades.
This guide covers arcades on the Las Vegas Strip and throughout Las Vegas and Henderson, with details on game styles, locations, hours, phone numbers, age policies, party options, and how you pay to play.
Good to know: Arcade hours, game lineups, pricing, and age policies can change. Check current information or call before making a special trip.
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Best Las Vegas Arcades for Different Types of Players
Las Vegas arcades range from huge family entertainment centers to specialty game rooms. These are good places to start if you are looking for a particular experience.
- Best for Japanese arcade games: Round1 Bowling & Arcade and Game Nest Arcade
- Best for pinball: Pinball Hall of Fame
- Best for claw machines: The Claw Arcade
- Best Strip arcade for families: Fun Dungeon at Excalibur
- Best for arcade and carnival games: Circus Circus Midway
- Best for arcade games and esports: Velocity Esports
- Best for arcade games, food, and parties: Dave & Buster’s
- Best neighborhood resort arcades: Cyber Quest
Family-Friendly Resort & Hotel Arcades
Several Las Vegas resorts have substantial arcades away from the casino floor. Many are close to bowling centers, movie theaters, restaurants, rides, and other family attractions.
Gold Coast Video Arcade
Best for: Bowling and arcade games at a locals-oriented resort.
The Gold Coast Bowling Center includes a video arcade alongside its 70 bowling lanes. It is a convenient off-Strip choice for families and groups that want arcade games and bowling in the same visit.
Area: West Flamingo / near the Strip
Bowling center hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Address: 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 367-4700
How you pay: Individual arcade games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Call the bowling center for group availability and current options.
The Arcade at The Orleans
Best for: Arcade games combined with bowling and movies.
The Arcade at The Orleans features video and interactive games on the resort’s cinema and bowling level. The nearby 52-lane bowling center and movie theater make The Orleans a practical choice for a longer family outing.
Area: West Tropicana / near the Strip
Location: Cinema Level and Bowling Center
Address: 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 365-7400
How you pay: Individual arcade games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Call for current group, bowling, and party options.
Sugarloaf Entertainment at Suncoast
Best for: Northwest Las Vegas families combining arcade games with bowling or movies.
Sugarloaf Entertainment at Suncoast features modern video and interactive arcade games. The resort also has a 64-lane bowling center and movie theater.
Area: Summerlin / Northwest Las Vegas
Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89145 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 636-7111
How you pay: Individual arcade games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Call Suncoast for current group and event options.
Circus Circus Midway
Best for: Arcade games, carnival games, and free circus performances.
The Midway at Circus Circus combines classic arcade games with modern favorites and traditional carnival-style skill games. Free circus acts perform above the Midway during scheduled showtimes.
The nearby Adventuredome adds indoor rides and additional games for families who want to make a longer visit.
Area: Las Vegas Strip
Address: 2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 734-0410
How you pay: There is no general admission charge to enter the Midway; games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Circus Circus offers group and event services. Call for current options.
Cyber Quest Arcades
Best for: Family-friendly, nonviolent arcade and redemption games at neighborhood resorts.
Cyber Quest specializes in family-friendly arcade gaming with nonviolent game content, redemption games, and a Prize Zone. Players use a Cyber Quest Club Card, and participating Las Vegas-area locations accept the same card.
Las Vegas Valley locations:
- Boulder Station — 4111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89121 — Phone: (702) 432-7569
- Green Valley Ranch Resort — 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052 — Phone: (702) 677-7596
- Red Rock Resort — 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135 — Phone: (702) 797-7015
- Santa Fe Station — 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130 — Phone: (702) 658-4966
- Sunset Station — 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014 — Phone: (702) 547-7752
How you pay: Purchase and load credits onto a Cyber Quest Club Card.
Parties & groups: Birthday party packages are available at participating locations.
Hours: Hours vary by property and can change seasonally. Check the individual location before visiting.
The Big Apple Arcade at New York-New York
Best for: A convenient family arcade in the center of the Strip.
The Big Apple Arcade combines newer video games with arcade favorites such as Skee-Ball and air hockey. It is upstairs at New York-New York near The Big Apple Coaster.
Area: Las Vegas Strip
Hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Address: 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
Phone: (866) 606-7111
How you pay: Purchase arcade credits for individual games.
Parties & groups: Call New York-New York for current group and attraction options.
Fun Dungeon at Excalibur
Best for: One of the largest family arcade and midway collections on the Strip.
Fun Dungeon has more than 200 games, including carnival midway games, children’s games, traditional arcade machines, sports games, virtual reality, and ticket-redemption games.
Area: Las Vegas Strip
Address: 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 597-7777
How you pay: There is no general admission charge to enter Fun Dungeon; games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Call Excalibur for current group and event options.
Hours: Check the current Fun Dungeon schedule before visiting.
The Arcade at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Best for: Modern arcade games in a central Strip location.
The Arcade at Horseshoe is a 7,000-square-foot gaming area with more than 90 games. The mix includes virtual reality, Skee-Ball, pinball, racing, sports games, and other modern arcade attractions.
Area: Central Las Vegas Strip
Location: Mall level near the food court
Hours: Opens daily at 10:00 a.m.; closing times vary by day.
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
Phone: (877) 603-4390
How you pay: The arcade uses a cashless play system.
Parties & groups: Contact Horseshoe for current group options.
Sam’s Town Arcade
Best for: A traditional neighborhood resort arcade near movies and bowling.
Sam’s Town has a video and interactive arcade near the South Entrance between the Century movie theater and Subway. It is a convenient choice for families visiting the resort’s other entertainment options.
Area: Boulder Highway / East Las Vegas Valley
Address: 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 456-7777
How you pay: Individual arcade games cost extra.
Parties & groups: Call Sam’s Town for current group and event options.
Hours: Check current arcade hours before visiting.
Standalone & Specialty Las Vegas Arcades
Some of the most distinctive Las Vegas arcades are outside the major resorts. These locations range from large Japanese-style entertainment centers to claw arcades, esports lounges, restaurant-and-arcade complexes, and a huge playable pinball collection.
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Best for: Japanese arcade games, crane machines, rhythm games, and a large variety of entertainment.
Round1 is one of the most comprehensive arcade operators in Las Vegas. Its Meadows Mall entertainment center combines arcade games with bowling, billiards, karaoke, food, and other activities. Round1 also operates an arcade-only location at Las Vegas South Premium Outlets with more than 200 arcade cabinets.
Meadows Mall:
4300 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89107 (Map It)
Hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Phone: (702) 956-6333
Features: Arcade games, bowling, billiards, karaoke, party room, and Victory Zone.
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets:
7400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 0213, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (Map It)
Hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Phone: (855) 772-6636
Features: Arcade-only Round1 with more than 200 cabinets, including dancing, driving, crane, and redemption games.
How you pay: Game credits are loaded for arcade play.
Parties & groups: Round1 offers party and group options; Meadows Mall includes a party room.
Dave & Buster’s
Best for: Arcade games, food, sports viewing, birthdays, and group events.
Dave & Buster’s combines a large arcade with a restaurant and sports bar. The game floor includes racing, shooting, sports, redemption, and interactive games, with prizes available through the Winner’s Circle.
Las Vegas – Summerlin:
2130 Park Centre Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 984-4800
Henderson:
821 David Baker Way, Henderson, NV 89011 (Map It)
Phone: (725) 230-3950
How you pay: Arcade games use reloadable Power Cards.
Parties & groups: Birthday parties, group events, and event-planning services are available.
Age policy: Minor policies can vary by location and time. Check current house rules when visiting with children or teens.
Hours: Check the individual location for current hours.
The Claw Arcade
Best for: Claw machines, plush prizes, collectibles, and private parties.
The Claw Arcade is a dedicated prize arcade with more than 20 claw machines stocked with plush toys and collectibles. Instead of treating crane games as a small part of a larger arcade, The Claw makes them the main attraction.
The arcade also hosts birthdays, group outings, corporate events, and private parties, including options to reserve the entire arcade.
Area: West Flamingo / near Chinatown
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Address: 4850 W. Flamingo Road #42, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 308-0667
How you pay: Token packages are available for game play.
Parties & groups: Birthday parties, corporate events, private groups, and full-arcade reservations are available.
Parking: Free parking.
Game Nest Arcade
Best for: Japanese imports, rhythm games, fighting games, and unlimited timed play.
Game Nest in Las Vegas Chinatown specializes in a mix of Japanese arcade games and American favorites. The collection includes rhythm games, driving games, fighting games, and other arcade titles.
Unlike most pay-per-game arcades, Game Nest uses time-based admission for unlimited play on qualifying games.
Area: Chinatown / Spring Mountain Road
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Address: 4525 W. Spring Mountain Road #112, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Map It)
Phone: (725) 780-4426
How you pay: Time-based unlimited arcade play.
Parties & groups: Event and party inquiries are accepted directly by Game Nest.
Parking: Surface parking is available in the surrounding shopping center.
Pinball Hall of Fame
Best for: Classic pinball, vintage arcade games, nostalgia, and inexpensive casual play.
The Pinball Hall of Fame is both a museum and a working arcade. Its large collection includes playable pinball machines from multiple eras along with classic arcade and novelty coin-operated games.
Admission is free. Bring cash for the machines, which use traditional coin-operated pricing.
Area: South Las Vegas Strip
Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: 4925 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 597-2627
How you pay: Free admission; individual machines accept coins.
Parking: Free on-site parking.
Velocity Esports at Town Square
Best for: Arcade games, esports, bowling, social gaming, and group events.
Velocity Esports combines arcade games with an esports lounge, PC and console gaming, eight bowling lanes, billiards, social games, food, and drinks.
Area: Town Square / South Las Vegas Boulevard
Game floor hours: Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: 6587 S. Las Vegas Blvd. #171, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Map It)
Phone: (702) 213-1970
How you pay: Pricing varies by arcade, esports, bowling, and other activities.
Parties & groups: Birthday parties, corporate events, team-building events, and other group bookings are available.
Age policy: Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Town Square is 18+ after 10:00 p.m.
Parking: Free outdoor parking at Town Square.
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Las Vegas Arcades Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there arcades on the Las Vegas Strip?
A: Yes. Strip arcades include Fun Dungeon at Excalibur, The Big Apple Arcade at New York-New York, The Arcade at Horseshoe Las Vegas, Circus Circus Midway, and the Pinball Hall of Fame near the south end of the Strip.
Q: Which Las Vegas arcades are best for kids and families?
A: Fun Dungeon, Circus Circus Midway, Cyber Quest, Dave & Buster’s, Round1, and many of the resort arcades are popular family choices. Age policies and supervision requirements can vary, so check the individual location before visiting.
Q: Where can I play Japanese arcade games in Las Vegas?
A: Round1 and Game Nest are two of the strongest choices for Japanese-style arcade gaming. Their selections include imported games, rhythm games, driving games, fighting games, crane machines, and other titles that may be harder to find in traditional American arcades.
Q: Where can I play claw machines in Las Vegas?
A: The Claw Arcade specializes in claw machines and collectible prizes. Round1 also has crane and prize machines as part of its larger arcade selection.
Q: Which Las Vegas arcade is best for pinball?
A: The Pinball Hall of Fame is the area’s standout destination for pinball. It has a large playable collection spanning multiple decades, along with classic arcade and novelty machines.
Q: Are any Las Vegas arcades free to enter?
A: Yes. Many arcades do not charge a separate admission fee, although you still pay to play individual games. The Pinball Hall of Fame is also free to enter, with coin-operated machines inside.
Q: Which Las Vegas arcades offer birthday parties or group events?
A: Several do. Dave & Buster’s, Round1, The Claw Arcade, Cyber Quest, Velocity Esports, and other entertainment centers offer party or group options. Call the location directly for current packages, availability, and group requirements.
Q: Are there arcades for adults in Las Vegas?
A: Yes. Some traditional arcades welcome adults as well as families, while Las Vegas also has 21+ venues that combine arcade games with bars and nightlife. See the Vegas4Locals Las Vegas Barcades guide for adult-oriented options.
