This place is awesome, it is such a vibe! The entry fee is $25 or $35 if you want a stamp for re-entry. Once you are inside, all the games are free play, and they have curated such a large collections of games. There is something for everyone here. The only downside was my feet started to hurt from standing in front of games for so long. This place also allows children. I assumed because this place served alcohol it would restrict the age but I attended on a Friday night, around 9 pm and there were still children around. I also loved how they decorated the place, all the neon and wall art. They really put a lot of effort and care into the art. They also had a bar for alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, as well as a food menu. Very fun place, definitely worth a visit! read more

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I stopped by Arcade Monster on a Sunday after the Padres game. I'm not typically a huge arcade person, but I had some extra time and ended up having a really good time. Admission is $25, which gives you access to the games inside. I believe some of the claw machines where you grab prizes may cost extra, but I wasn't completely sure. One nice perk was that if you showed your Padres ticket, you received a complimentary hot dog, chips, and a bottle of water. The food was ready in less than five minutes, which was a great bonus after the game. There are two floors with a lot of different game options including pool tables. I personally loved the air hockey tables (although one was out of order). The basketball games were fun, and the punching games were entertaining as well. I'm not really a big video game person, so I skipped over some of those. Another one of my favorite games they had was Skee-Ball. My biggest complaint was the number of machines that were not working. Pac-Man was broken, one of the air hockey tables was down, the claw machine for candy wasn't working, some of the Skee-Ball games were unavailable, and Tetris was also out of order. For a $25 admission fee, I would expect the machines to be better maintained. I also didn't see anyone actively working on repairs while I was there. The atmosphere was fun, with a mix of kids and adults enjoying the games. They also have a bar area where you can order drinks, including beer (although no beer on tap), frozen daiquiris, and mixed cocktails. Overall, Arcade Monster is a fun place to spend a couple of hours if you enjoy games and are looking for something different to do. I just hope they put more attention into maintaining the machines because that would really elevate the experience. read more

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First time. Greet unlimited arcade spot for $25. Don't recommend for children under 5. Not much for them to do. Great family spot. read more

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Arcade Monsters!! There are over 200 games & many can only be found in Japan. I had so much fun playing my vintage favorite games like street fighter and halo and I got to play some new to me games as well. $25 for all you can play arcade games! Super fun and interactive place. It can be very loud in here so just be prepared for a lot of audio & visual stimulation! There's also a few basketball and skeeball games that were super fun and addictive as well. So if you love arcade games, this is definitely a great spot for you to enjoy in downtown SD. They have food and drinks as well. We didn't try the food, but the mojito was tasty & I also had a white claw. Parking is a little tough in this area. Using a ride service or taking the trolley might be a good idea. Peace. read more

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My fiancé and I came here on a Thursday night and it was honestly better than on a weekend. We had the BEST experience ever! Our inner child came out and we had so much fun walking around and playing different games separately and also against each other. Also, my drink was really good haha. Super cool inside for IG pictures. read more

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This is a fun place. It's not cheap but it's a lot of fun and there are enough games here to keep you occupied for three or four hours, easily. There are two levels and plenty to explore on each level. There are nooks and crannies here and there with games you might miss if you don't turn this or that corner. At this time, it's $25 per person (before taxes) and you get unlimited games. There are plenty of video games and pinball machines, too. There is air hockey and skee-ball and many other types of games. Most of them were in working condition but a few were not. The games should obviously be in working condition before the place opens but hey, quality control isn't always what it should be. They offer snacky foods and booze, of course, but I didn't try anything. The decor is very cool. It is kind of psychedelic and fun. This is right by the ballpark and parking is tough to find. We parked a few blocks away on the street (metered parking). There really are very few places in San Diego to play video games and pinball so it's nice to have a place like this available. We spent about 3 plus hours here and the time just flew by. If we didn't have other plans, we would have stayed longer. Unfortunately, there are no in-and-out privileges, so keep that in mind. read more

Arcade Monsters - Huge place. The decor is awesome. - Arcades Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome concept in gaslamp right near petco park! This place has soo many games with a really cool retro set-up-- several different rooms, layouts, and a variety of old-school games. There's several games I've never seen before, always something different. $25 to get in and free play is a great idea. Their drinks were good and they have some classic American bar style food that is good too. Totally will return! read more

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The service was super great. I will come back again . The bartender was super sweet. It's 25 dollars which is super cheap. read more

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The drinks were fun and the games were endless! First time here and had a BLAST! 10/10 art was amazing read more

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I am excited to say that this is the best spot to check out when you're in San Diego! It's the best I'm telling you!!!!!! read more

Arcade Monsters - Amazing! - Arcades Near Me - San Diego, California

I am a huge fan of arcades, but something that I hate is spending money or credits every time that you want to play a game, that's why Monsters became a huge favorite of mine! You pay a flat rate of $25 and can play as long as you desire! The place is so vibey! They have huge murals and black lights which makes the place super fun!!! They have a huge lineup of games you can play, from the classics to a huge selection of modern games I've never even heard of! I wish they had more of the classic American ones like Dave and busters but this is just me being picky. All of the machines work pretty well, and they're not jammed or broken like most of the arcades in San Diego lol. They also have some food and drinks, I did not get to try them this time but I am very excited to go back and try everything! read more

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We've been to Arcade Monsters a handful of times and it never disappoints. We have so much fun every time we go that we even bring our family from out of town when they visit. The entry price is great for all the games you get to play! read more

Love arcade monster. Great selection, pricing, and staff. I come here every time I'm in the gaslamp.

This is a fun concept you can find in Gaslamp! For $25 a person, you get all you can play, as long as you can play, or until they close. There's at least 200 games here, majority of them from Japan, and a very cool retro setup. Many rooms, different layouts and lots of different types of games. They have a bar, do not take cash. My techie husband was in heaven. It was a fun evening out! read more

Great atmosphere and very aesthetically pleasing, loved all the games, great selection and everything is well maintained/in great condition, on top of that staff is nice, will return read more

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Such a cool place. It's 2 floors, i believe $25 per person for unlimited games. They have a bar, with non-alcoholic drinks. I did she 1 or 2 kids there which is funny because we were there around midnight but for sure more of an adult vibe. Great photo ops. Glad we stumbled across this place. Way better than just standing around at a bar read more

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Amazing style amazing service amazing vibes. Great environment to have fun. Its been so long since ive been to san diego and i came here after a padres game and it was an amazing time!!! read more

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What a fun place to ring in the New Year! $25/person for unlimited play at the 2 floor arcade space. We got there around 8:30pm and yea, we played 3 hours straight and finished around 11:30 and then rang in the new year at stroke of midnight. I played my favorite game, DDR. Check my video. lol! read more

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So fun! Went with my family ages 23-63! It was $25 to come in. Super fun vibe!! Would go again read more

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Arcade Monsters: 9/10 Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5/10 Super cool - chic video game bar with a trippy blacklight fun aesthetic and an insane amount of games. We got there late so they weren't serving drinks/food anymore, but for $25 and unlimited play it was pretty worth it! Service: 8/10 Only service was the front desk to buy the play, who was nice; otherwise was just games :). They did say during earlier hours there are servers. Games: 10/10 - The selection of games was awesome from random games I've never seen around the country, to games I remember playing when I was a kid. Fun night out especially for $25 unlimited play! read more

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Fun for teens and adults. $25 for unlimited games was a steal! Got some exercise in with a dance machine and played some nostalgic games arcade games. We came after lunch on a weekday, which was perfect for the kids. Not too crowded. :) The decor is quite interesting, neon, glow in the dark everywhere. Would be cool to see at night. :) I appreciated that there is a long bench upstairs to sit. They also had 2 pool tables, air hockey, old school mario!! So much fun! I would definitely recommend. read more

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All the games you can think of, great atmosphere at a reasonable price point. Will return! read more

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Check in was so easy. Show your ID to the gist. Plenty of games to play. Lots of alcohol selections!! Love this place!! read more

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ARCADE MONSTERS PARKING no street parking so plan extra find a nearby lot. We paid $20 in a nearby Ace lot and walked 2 blocks SERVICE We came here for a team event and it did not disappoint! We got a handful of drinks at different points throughout the night. They don't let you keep tabs open so we kept coming back to charge our card. I do wish they would implement a "tab open" policy for instances like our group where it's easier. VIBES This place is so unique that you feel like you're in Mr Tempo nightclub if every inch offhe interior is covered with neon colored paint. Such a dope vibe with all the neon grafitti and old school video games. They're more busy on weekends and weekdays after 5-6pm. The vibe during the day is more family friendly See attached gif their holiday specials read more

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The games are super fun and love that it's all you can play! It's also themed really well! read more

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Lots of different game variety for a pretty good price! Came here on a monday night for a friend's bday and it was pretty empty which meant we could play a lot of the games we wanted and didnt have to wait for lines. read more

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Great ambiance, fun games, alcohol is a plus! $25 for unlimited play?! Will definitely be back soon.

This is a cool spot in the heart of downtown. It's massive. Lots of fun adult bevvies including Ube slushies, Cinnamon Toast slushies and your choice of liquor in either single, double, or TRIPLE! lol lots of canned beers also, but wish they had more hazy IPA's. It's a gamer's paradise with so many little rooms to explore. They've got pin ball machines, skee ball, basketball, football throwing games in addition to the video games! Def a cool way to spend a rainy day. read more

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Such a cool environment! There's two stories which was so much fun for my family. And not a bad price at all for all you get to read more

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Pros: - Lots of games (variety) - Unlimited play (cheaper than Dave n Busters) - Cool wall art Cons: - Very strong paint smell upstairs - Can be very busy on the weekends - Parking can be hard (typical for downtown) - Food and drink are not that great, typical prices for Downtown places too - Kids allowed read more

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Stopped by here after dinner and had a blast!! I did not expect the arcade to be so big inside. I absolutely loved the pinball machines as well as the retro games. Not all the games were functioning properly but there were enough in the arcade to keep you busy and entertained. I went in thinking I would only spend 30 mins of my time playing games, but ended up spending two hours there. Recommend for those who love retro games.. read more

Now this is my first time here. I came on Veterans Day. So it was not busy. I hear this place gets crazy busy, especially during comic con time. I came with my fam. The employees are nice and the games are great. You have a variety of games. From old school 80's , 90's to current. As well as consoles games. Like Game Cube, and Super NES. The wall art is outstanding. It places you back into a 80's black light arcade feel. They have a nice bar, so you can get craft beers or alcoholic slushy. Ask for Layla, she is very nice and on point. I will definitely come back for a follow up review. I want to see how this place is busy. read more

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This place is much better for groups than coin op in my opinion because it's much bigger. There is a full bar & plenty of games on 2 floors. Emma was our bartender and she was great! $25 for unlimited play & $35 for in and out privileges. Most of the games are in a different language but are pretty easy to figure out. Definitely adult & kid friendly. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon. It's downtown so you'll have to find street parking. It's $25 for unlimited play and $35 for unlimited play with reentry. There are two floors of endless games. Old school fighting games, Japanese rhythm games, pinball machines, a pool table, super smash brothers on GameCube, and so much more. There were a few games that were out in order but overall most games worked and seemed clean. It wasn't very crowded the time we went so we never had to wait for any game. There was a long line forming as we left so I can see it being more crowded towards the night with more adults. The drinks were pretty cheap, with a triple shot being only $20. Don't expect much from the food though. I'd recommend eating somewhere else but if you had to, the chicken tenders and fries weren't terrible. I wouldn't recommend the pizza though. There is seating upstairs to eat but they're in little random corners that you'll have to find. Overall, I had a fun time here. I could've stayed all day just exploring all the games. The neon theme is fun, though the building is a bit of a maze at first. It can be a little warm in some areas of the building but it wasn't a big deal. Service was nice and our food cane out in a timely manner. I'd definitely recommend a visit here and would love to come back. read more

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Ready for all you can play games? This is the place to go. The fun interior adds to the ambiance. The walls are covered with memorabilia, including the elevator and bathrooms. This is perfect for all ages. We took my 17 year old sons and my friend's 9 year old daughter. The two story venue had something for everyone. read more

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Talk about nostalgia! Arcade Monsters made me feel like I jumped into a time capsule! A true arcade in the sense that they offered the traditional arcade machine experience. Arcade machines from other countries, foosball tables, pool tables, air hockey, and all other traditional arcade games. They have vending machines available for beverages or drinks , alcoholic beverages are available as well. The art is amazing and the blacklights set the vibe. Downsides are it can get hot in there since only some areas have A/C and a handful of machines were out of service. They dont take cash and add a surcharge if credit cards are used, but it's a one time fee for all you can play! Overall a good experience! read more

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I love this place!! It's in Gaslamp so parking might be hard. They have real all you can play for one fee. At the time it was $25. They increase the price if you want re-entry. I know sometime at night is for adults only. They do have a bar and food. Everything is free to play except the vending machines. They have all sorts of games from old to new with impressive decor. The wall art is really cool to check out. I highly recommend this place to go with kids or a night out with friends. You will have so much fun! read more

Loved it here good vibes and great games to play with friends 10/10 would definitely recommend. read more

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Super fun place to game and hang out with friends. I love it so much will be returning soon!

Better than D&B i came for my birthday on may 4th with my gf and my family members. We all loved it. The food the music and the games. Definitely was the talk of the week. Definitely will be coming back again. Such a cool place to have fun. Nostalgic vibes. Stayed for hours. Amazing staff as well. 10/10 read more