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    Arcade Monsters

    4.6 (151 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Guitar Hero!!
    Tori R.

    My husband and I had to swear off arcades for our girls because they're all cash-grab, ticket-spewing, crane-machine-infested, soulless voids. We'd walk into "arcades" with our well-behaved rational children and walk out with overstimulated, enraged, tiny tyrants. Arcade Monsters is different. Arcade Monsters is what we millennials (and older generations) grew up with, but that doesn't mean it's outdated. You want to play Mario Kart World on Switch 2? They've got it. But they've also got DDR, Guitar Hero, every kind of pinball you could possibly want, air hockey, House of the Dead, basketball, ski-ball, Luigi's Mansion, Tetris, bowling, Bop It, Galaga... and it's all-you-can-play for $25. No more buying cards with X number of points, and each game costs 6-12 points per play. You truly can't beat this deal. Nor can you beat the ambience, the decor, the food, and the customer service from the awesome employees. It's like someone who actually loves games and arcades as they're supposed to be built this place and found people to work here who actually want people coming in to have a good time. I can't recommend it enough, especially during these scorching hot summer months!

    ITG2 out of order :(
    John M.

    So I was mainly interested in their Rythm Games. I like that they have beer and a good selection of games. A few suggestions for Jubeat, I think the drink holders should be on the side; mounting in the front makes it lean forward and get in the way. Also need to install headphone jack. Whole place is very noisy. Left machine compensated with high volume, but kinda hurt my ears. Right machine is barely audible. Left machine buttons seem well maintained and very responsive, right machine needs some buttons replaced. I was also sad to see that the In The Grove machine was out of order. I was pretty excited to see a piece of history. But impressive list of dancing games, including a beautiful step mania x machine. Overall I might try one of the other locations to compare. I appreciate what they're trying to go for, and its refreshing to not see just another D&B clone.

    Chris A.

    Arcade Monsters is the best arcade in the state, and this location is the best Arcade Monsters of them all. There is so much space, even at the height of the crowd, you can find a fun game to play. You can break down your day into categories of games. We had a pinball segment, a shooting one, sports, old school arcade, Mario Kart on the Switch 2 dart, it just went on forever. It could have kept going, but we had dinner reservations to keep. Ambiance is absolutely awesome. Brilliant, electric murals cover every single inch of space. There isn't any blankness on any wall, not even in the restroom. It's wild, and it's great. There's some food options, but it's like, dumb stuff for kids. Pizza, chicken tenders, etc. So if you want to spend a whole day here, get the pass that lets you leave and come back. Unless you're into frozen nuggets. The drink game is strong, though. They have a ton of mixers that are delicious on their own, and can be mixed with some booze, too, if you'd like. Overall, there is all positives here and no negatives. I come to Monsters pretty often, and I suspect I will forever more.

    Marty M.

    This place is awesome! We spent a few hours here on a rainy day. They have great games for the whole family. Vintage games as well as modern games.

    Arcade Monsters is hands down one of the coolest spots I've visited in Orlando. The atmosphere is incredible!! Whether you're into retro arcade games, pinball, modern gaming, or just looking for a fun place to hang out with friends, there's something for everyone. The entire venue has a unique vibe that blends nostalgia with an energetic and welcoming environment. What really stood out was the service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and seemed genuinely excited about creating a great experience for guests. Even with the place being busy, they were helpful and made sure everything was running smoothly. Didn't get to try the food, but there were so many drinks to try! Everything we ordered came out fresh and exceeded expectations, making it easy to spend several hours here without needing to leave for a meal. They also have a switch near the bar for super smash bros! Favorite game of all time!

    Nev S.

    Great service and a lot of games!! I came with my gf and we had a really great time. There's also a lot of pool tables. Def check it out!

    Brittany N.

    Pros: Every single inch of wall of this place is plastered with absolutely stunning murals of all fandoms one could think of. Also, every square foot of floor space is crammed with wonderful and fun arcade games that will keep you busy for hours. We were there for literally six hours and only had to go for our dinner reservations. They have a nice little selection of beers, and a really nice selection of sweet slushy bases you can add harder liquor to. Really good bar. Cons: No real cons. Some would say the price, but for what you're getting here, I would think the price very reasonable. Tips: Arrive early, because during peak hours, this place can get really packed and it can get hard to find a free game.

    Adrian F.

    I walked into Arcade Monsters - 6362 International Drive and immediately felt my inner 12-year-old sprint past my adult responsibilities, flip them off, and dive headfirst into 1987. This place is not an arcade. It's an all-you-can-play, quarter-free, neon-lit time machine--and thank God--because if I had to feed this thing fistfuls of quarters like we did in the Reagan era, I'd need a second mortgage and a therapist. You're greeted at the door, stamped like you're entering a punk show or an underground fight club, and suddenly--boom--you're in. No coins. No timers. No nickel-and-diming. Just pure, uncut joystick freedom. Capitalism takes a smoke break and joy runs the room. Let's talk history for a second--because this matters. Arcades were the cathedrals of the 1980s. Dark rooms, glowing screens, electronic music buzzing like a bad decision. Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong--these weren't games, they were rites of passage. You learned patience, rage control, and humility watching your name slide off the high-score list five minutes after you set it. Arcade Monsters resurrects that world--but without the cruelty of quarters. Air hockey tables slapping louder than bar arguments. Zoltar staring into your soul like he knows what you did in 1994. Pac-Man chomping away like rent is due. Japanese cabinets you've never seen outside of Tokyo or YouTube rabbit holes--beautiful, strange, and completely unforgiving. And yes--everything is here. The classics. The weird stuff. The "how is this even a game?" stuff. Pinball. Fighters. Rhythm games. Cabinets that smell like nostalgia and Mountain Dew. The vibe? Chaotic. Loud. Joyful. Slightly unhinged. The crowd ranges from nostalgia-drunk Gen-Xers reliving their glory days, to kids discovering that fun existed before microtransactions ruined everything, to grown adults locked in mortal Kombat combat like honor is on the line. And the entrance? Let's just say you're welcomed in with confidence and spectacle, like the place knows exactly what it is--and isn't apologizing for it. You're stamped, you're in, and the night belongs to you. There is food also. No need to leave. I was the only one pulling out my phone at this nightclub. It made the atmosphere just that much nicer to plug and unplug.

    Kevin G.

    Took my girlfriend here , we preciously went to oviedo location but are in awe about how amazing this location is. Has a bar , great games , a lot of a spacier set up, we had a great time we actually decided to get drinks here and the drinks were great our bartender lilly was very fun informative she helped us a lot great experience

    Angela T.

    I decided to try out the arcade monsters on international Drive as a small birthday celebration with friends. They claim that this location is the largest- perhaps in square footage? They have really high ceilings and to me this made the building a little bit warmer than I would've liked. They have the high-movement/ dance/ rhythm games towards the back with lower ceilings, making it even warmer. We saw on their website there was an option to reserve a table. we thought this made a lot of sense just to make sure that our friends had a space to sit down. They only let you reserve for a few hours at a time for about $25. I think it makes a lot of sense if you are a larger group and you're planning on purchasing food at the venue. They did clarify that you were able to bring in a celebrate dessert- but no other outside food was allowed. They have a bunch of high tops scattered there are the building. Maybe it just happened to be the time that we were there, but I don't think that reserving a table for us was necessarily beneficial. Overall, everything was clean. Tables and stations had hand sanitizers that people could use. They have a large offering of drink drinks as well and almost every game has a place for where you can put your drink down safely. It was a great time for novice and advanced gamers.

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    Genevere S.

    Such a fun place. From the wall art to all the arcade games. This place has it all. They have a small food and drinks area. We tried the chicken tenders with 5 different dipping sauces and they were surprisingly good. They have a small selection of beers a frozen drinks which is nice. The staff was friendly at eye food counter. There's a good variety of arcade games for all ages. The bathrooms were pretty cool and most importantly clean!

    Me and lily at the front!

    In the past hour here has been an amazing part of my vacation. The bathrooms has an diverse arrays of comic book pages that have been glued individually to the walls, the staff has been super friendly, I've talked to one of the staff for about nearly an hour about the community and all good locations for local eats. Speaking of, the food here is extremely affordable, they don't skip out on you for the portions and the drinks are just as if not more amazing while also supporting a bunch of games to play. The nice thing is that you only have to pay once rather spending credits onto a singular card! I'd highly recommend this place as a place to wind down after Disney world.

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    2 years ago

    Great place to relax with your kids or with some friends over a few beers if you like video games pinball etc. Great value for the money.

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    2 years ago

    This place was amazing! Highly recommend! Cayla who was at the bar had amazing customer service!

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    2 years ago

    Went here with my sons. Great selection. Unlimited games for a decent price. Very clean. Highly recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great place. Loved it! The food was awesome and cheap drinks were superb and above all atmosphere was the best and games top notch!

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    2 years ago

    Really fun ,reasonably priced, great for lifestyle couples! The paint work is excellent! Tons of games. Great drinks!

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    This place is really dope. Not a bad way to kill a night. They serve beer and have different old school games.

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    2 years ago

    If you are traveling come here and visit! This place was so great and the staff is so attentive, fun and awesome! Cayla is amazing!

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    3 years ago

    Place is so cute and fantastic and the bartender Grace was so sweet! Coming here again for sure :)

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    3 years ago

    Grace was a phenomenal bartender and gave insightful information on the menu. Amazing time with the family. Will be back for sure!

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    3 years ago

    This place is awesome. The service is great. Games are all free. Had the best time in my life.

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    3 years ago

    10/10 Love this place!! So fun. Love coming here with my friends to play. I can't imagine going anywhere else! I come here every friday

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    3 years ago

    Love coming here. Perfect spot to hang out with friends and kill some time playing endless amounts of games!

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    3 years ago

    This place is so cute, and the service was amazing. Lex was our bartender for the night and she was amazing!

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    REM was very friendly and super helpful on what to order. Def would recommend coming back

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    3 years ago

    Amazing spot, great games and even better service. Lex changed my life. Will be back in the future. 11/10.

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    3 years ago

    This place is so fun!! Cool unlimited retro games and great food/drinks. Ashley is a great bartender!!

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    they offer a lot of different types of games like pinball, pool, switch games, dance games etc and they're all so fun!

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