You’re never too old for a few rounds of Skee-Ball, Star Wars pinball or Dance Dance Revolution. Arcades bring out the kid in all of us, evoking the excitement of winning tickets, tokens and prizes. Not to mention, there’s no better way for anyone with a competitive side to get fired up about besting all your friends and family!
From retro gems to some of South Florida’s largest indoor gaming parks, the city is packed with spots to play. Here are the best arcades in Miami for your next epic game night.
Arcade Odyssey
This retro gaming spot in Kendall is quintessential for arcade aficionados, as it’s packed with everything from ’80s and ’90s classics to fighters, shooters and an ever-changing assortment of pinball machines. The nostalgic trip is made even better with their offerings of craft beers, imported sakes, Ramune, bubble teas and varieties of Japanese snacks.
FunDimension
Find everything from air hockey tables and digital arcade games to laser tag, bumper cars, VR, axe throwing and duckpin bowling all under one roof at this vibrant Wynwood center. This is only half of it too, thanks to their full restaurant and bar offering lounge seating and plenty of large TVs.
Arcade Time Entertainment
One of the newer Miami arcades on this list, Arcade Time balances nostalgia with modern tech, providing a wide range of retro games from the ’70s to the ’00s, new releases and themed pinball machines. Situated at The Falls, it caters to players of all ages looking to mix competitive fun with quality dining, so you can get yourself a tasty bite to eat as well.
Dave & Buster’s
For an arcade with more of a household name, there’s no denying the amount of entertainment Dave & Buster’s has to offer. Located inside Dolphin Mall, they have flashy simulators, giant multiplayer games, VR experiences and a sports bar serving pub grub and cocktails to keep you fueled in between all that gaming.
Dezerland Action Park
Spanning a whopping 250,000 square feet, this indoor action park in North Miami takes the traditional arcade setting to the next level. Alongside a vast 200 games, Dezerland features indoor electric go-karts, a massive trampoline park, roller-skating rink, mini-golf and a ninja obstacle course.
GameTime
One of the few remaining businesses at the Shops at Sunset Place, this spacious entertainment venue boasts over 150 arcade games, simulators and prize machines. GameTime also features a full bar and counter-service restaurant, making it a one-stop shop for an entire evening out with the family, friends or a date!
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Up in Pembroke Pines, this two-story, Japanese-owned entertainment center is a haven for arcade lovers and definitely worth the drive! It features an endless amount of claw machines, Japanese games, bowling lanes, karaoke rooms and a signature “Spo-Cha” (Sports Challenge) all-inclusive play zone.
