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    Arcade Monsters

    4.7 (549 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Christina H.

    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!

    Richard P.

    Such a cool experience! Pumped to play arcade games, the energy was awesome, welcomed warmly at the door. Decor was literally stellar! And they had the ddr machine with the arrows that aren't diagonal!

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    Eliko S.

    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.

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    Michelle O.

    We come here every time we come down to the city, it's such a great deal! You get unlimited play for $25. 3 floors of games, with the top floor all being music ones. It's like round 1 but 10 times better. Also, they have a full bar so you can keep a vibe the whole time too.

    Huge place.  The decor is awesome.
    Craig W.

    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.

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    Kathleen M.

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

    Claire J.

    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!

    Francesca M.

    first time here and I already love the all you can play! shout out to vivian for checking my hubby and I in!! best way to kick off the first night at comic con

    Cheap ass shots so much fun w the fam. There are so many games and staff is very nice.

    Maria D.

    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!

    Janet L.

    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!

    Marc M.

    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!

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    Cindy L.

    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.

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    love it here :) has all the games that you need including ping pong and pool table. super fun to chill or have on a date night!

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    1 year ago

    10/10 great spot, great vibes, lots of fun, bring ya friends 1000% Yep, bring ya friends

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    Sooooo many games. So much fun for everyone! For the amount of time it takes to do everything you want the price is worth it

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    1 year ago

    Great fun! Worth the money for unlimited play! Recommend going any time you can! Lots of pinball machines!

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    Fire vibes would definitely come again. Super chill. Maybe a little expensive but you get unlimited games.

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    1 year ago

    First time and for the price it's awesome?! Definitely will be coming back. I always love a good arcade

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    6 months ago

    the drinks were so good and the staff was awesome !!! its such a cute fun environment to come wit friends!

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    2 years ago

    This place is so much fun the kids enjoyed their time here as did I. Really cool games and super safe as well.

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    1 year ago

    Costumer service is great here!! Huge variety of games that are actually fun! I will definitely be back.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing place!!! So many fun games for a really low price and the strawberry mojito is so good!!!! Awona was amazing and extremely helpful

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    1 year ago

    Best arcade in sd so fun went for my bday and 10/10 experience so fun! I highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Holy wow that was so much fun. There really is something that feels different when you get to play unlimited games. So freeing. So fun!

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    11 months ago

    This place has awesome and fun games. The staff is extremely friendly. The vibes are sick and many spots to take cool photos

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    2 years ago

    Kitana was so amazing as our bartender. Arcade monster is always such a great place. Love it

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    7 months ago

    good service, fun games and good drinks. wide selection of beer and a very wide selection of games at a fair price

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    2 years ago

    $25 unlimited play, great art and vibes inside! Super happy about my experience here. Lots of games.

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    2 years ago

    Super cute katana and loved the place super fun!! Lots of games and super fun place to spend Halloween

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    Wow Katana was so freaking nice and invited in, and there are so many wonderful games that you can browse!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing new place in downtown with all you can play games when you pay for admission , Kennedy was very helpful !

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    Kennedi was amazing who was working the front desk ! Was able to answer my questions and made my experience fun! Would come here again

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    Arcade has such a cool vibe! Kelen was great at the front and was super welcoming! Will come back again!

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    8 months ago

    best arcade ever! neon lights and games everywhere. only 25$! in gas lamp. can't beat the entertainment

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    Serena was so attentive and patience with my group. It's a great vibe and very fun! Great for groups! High recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Arcade Monsters

    Are they dog friendly?

    No. It is all indoors and very tight quarters. It is also very loud which could hurt a dog's sensitive ears.

    Is there a DanceRush Stardom machine here?

    Yes, there are two of them

    Are kids allowed?

    What time is the cut off for kids not allowed?

    What are the hours?

    Daily: 10am - 2am

    How's the line on Thursday nights?

    Fridays and Saturdays are obviously the worst. On weeknights though, I’ve at times been able to park directly in front of the door and just walk in. Thursdays will most likely be a middle ground between the two.

    Where can you park? Is it hard to find parking?

    Limited street parking, pay parking lots, parking structures, and hotel valet service are around downtown San Diego's Gaslamp District and East Village areas.

    What is the price structure to play the games?

    Free play with admission.

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    Review Highlights - Arcade Monsters

    They have hundreds of games across multiple stories and it's unlimited play with no game end for only 25$.

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