This is an arcade with a set price admission and everything is free once you get in…read more Goods $15 for unlimited play is a fraction of the cost of spare time or Dave and Busters. You don't need to reload cards. Kids can use any machine as quick as they can. Just using a few continues on arcade games alone gets there very quickly. They have a bunch of the good Star Wars arcade games that are slightly older yet still tons of fun. I love the 4 player X-men arcade game room along with all the marvel comics variants as four player games. That is awesome to play through and beat them all with friends. Needs improvement They desperately need better HVAC. Having teenage boys and gamer kids inevitably means fewer showers. It's noticeable as you walk in and hits you like a truck. While we have been here before and it didn't have an odor then, this is a hurdle you need to cross if not remedied immediately. A surprisingly low amount of pinball cabinets and of the ones they have, half of them work. A bunch of the seats have ripped edges, duct tape and broken plastic. Overall It's a B sort of place that older teenagers will not be thrilled with but middle school kids will love it

Date of visit: January 24, 2026…read more What else is there to do on a ridiculously cold day in Madison before a show that evening besides hanging out at an arcade? For just $15, you can play as much as you'd like, with a wide variety of games from classics that are even older than me (if you can believe that) to things that are quite a bit newer. Games are mostly organized by type, so all of your racing games are together, shooters, etc., which is nice for the most part, but can make mounting and dismounting some of the racers a bit tricky or have you slightly closer to a stranger than you would prefer. Most games were in good repair, though a few were not so good, such as House of the Dead 4. Would have preferred a bit more in terms of snacks and beverages to allow me to stay longer and play a bit more, but I'll just prepare better next time!

Husband and I stopped by to check out the Vintage Vault Arcade a few weeks ago, what a great spot!!…read more It was a warm spring day, the AC inside was cranked up perfectly and there were so many video games & pinball machines to play. If you were a kid in the 80's I guarantee you'll recognize some of these video games. Highly recommend. Suggest you get there earlier in the day as you can play for a while, go out and get some lunch and come back at no extra charge to play more games.

Recently stumbled across Vintage Vault with my 6 year old son while searching out where to play the…read morenew Metallica Remastered pinball machine, and glad we did! The 40 min drive was worth it and it was only $20 for all you can play on any game. Great assortment of pinball machines, new and old and various manufacturers. In addition, there were over 100 vintage video arcade machines that were all in their original glory. Each pinball and video machine was in excellent condition and all worked great. Met and spoke with the owner James and it is clear his family owned business is a passion of his and it shows! Highly recommending visiting, especially if you have a family to entertain.

So many games !! So much fun I have never even heard of some of these and I grew up in the 80's !!!…read moreEverything worked great spent 2 hours and less than $10 !!!

Stopped by Aftershock on a recent trip to Madison and had a great time…read more Full disclosure: I want 4 things from a classic barcade: + Pinball + Pacman + Frogger + Solid drinks Aftershock delivered! They're listed in the Wisconsin Old Fashioned passport, so we were able to get bogo old fashioned cocktails. We opted for bourbon and were pleased when she offered us any bourbon they stock (as we had expected with the deal, to only be offered rail). They're a barcade so it's not like they have an expansive bourbon list but we were pleased to be able to get Woodford. Our cocktails were beautifully made in the Wisconsin style (except with bourbon not brandy). They were everything a Wisconsin old fashioned ought to be and more. We played some pinball, pacman, and frogger and had a blast. If I were to make one tiny suggestion, it would be to have more strategically placed tables--we were constantly trying to find somewhere to put our drinks while playing. They do have some tables to sit at (as well as the bar itself) and after we were done with video games we enjoyed a couple games of cribbage while finishing up our cocktails. Get to it!

I'm not 100% sure how this place stays open after all of these years, but good for them!…read more I only make my way in once a year during a bike event in the area. Came here in September, so many of the games and machines weren't even working, some didn't spit out any tickets. Fun place to entertain kids with something to do, but work on fixing machines.

This place is pretty cool and a trip back in time. The guy who I think is the owner (very tall guy…read morewith a beard & mustache) was very nice. The prices are amazing, but I really think the guy should increase the prices to at least .25 cents to .50 cents a game. My husband and I were baffled how a profit is made, especially after paying the rent, electricity, other utilities & costs, especially with how expensive everything is now days. I mean some of the games didn't work or stopped working after a while of playing them several times (but then again, the same happens at other expensive arcades, too), but I still didn't mind that much or even bugged the guy to fix them or get a refund since the price is SOOO low there. I'm not used to those prices, even in my childhood in the 80's and 90's, which were .25-.50 even then. I wish the guy much success and really admire his lack of greed and wanting fun to be affordable to all, but I still think he can increase the prices a bit and it still be affordable, and maybe the increase can help to invest towards the upkeep of the machines. Either way, cool place and cool guy!

Our recent trip to Knucklehead was a bit of a mixed bag. On the positive side, the actual arcade…read moregames were fantastic! We spent hours on the racing simulators and the high-energy shooters. The equipment was well-maintained and very fun to play. However, the experience went downhill at the claw machines. They felt like a total scam! The claw had almost zero grip on the plushies. We watched several prizes slip through the prongs every single time. It was very frustrating for the kids. To make matters worse, the ticket prices were way too high. We burned through our credits much faster than expected. It is hard to enjoy the day when you feel overcharged. I hope the management looks into better pricing soon!

it took us ages to get a waiver, and then there was no assistance on getting our socks to use the…read moretrampoline park and then there was miscommunication that we had to pay more to use the trampoline park not a fan. We didn't eat there and the workers looked very depressed. But the overall ambience was not bad go karts were fun, but still not very impressed overall.

Been here multiple times a week for over 3 years. Amazing service, fantastic drinks, and…read morespectacular experience all around. James was an amazing addiction sad to see him go. But the bar is always attentive and helpful and always makes sure we are helped before helping new costumers!!! Also would like to note it's one of the cleanest amusement places I have ever visited!!!

I typically don't like going to national chains during roadtrips, but my husband let me choose most…read moreplaces on this trip and he really wanted to come here so I didn't make a fuss. Our waitress was kind and attentive, the drinks we ordered were delicious, and our food was equally as good. The one big con is it is very loud inside, but honestly that is to be expected. I didn't love the level of sound, but I knew it was normal for a Dave & Busters so I chose to power thru. My husband and I also decided to play some games, which was a fun time as well. We hadn't been to a Dave's & Busters in like 7 years, so even though it is overall "overpriced" it was a special treat to go so we just went for it anyway. We enjoyed our time here, but probably won't come back for a while. See y'all in 7 years lol.

It's $15 for all you can play, but the pinball machines are .50 per play…read more In the front entrance areas, you pay for your wristband and then head into the back area for the arcade. They also have some claw and quarter machines in front, as well as other game systems and such for rent/sale. You walk into the back arcade area and it's full of all the arcade games you can imagine. The even better part? There is an awesome snack bar, where you can get so many snacks and drinks to keep you fueled to play games for 12 hours. Open 10-10, your wristband is good for allll day play!

Wanted to take grandson there for his birthday and its closed!! phone number listed says number…read moredoes not exist when I tried calling it! BAD BAD!!!

They have some rare pinball machines like The Shadow, Indiana Jones, and pretty much most Stern…read moremachines. The fighter games like Street Fighter III and Mortal Kombat II are in mint condition, and they have car racing games in great condition like Mario Kart. Other notable 2 player games includes The Simpsons Bowling and Hit The Ice Hockey. Really, ALOT of 2 player games in near mint condition unlike alot of arcades. So kewl place The pinball is pay to play, and it's $15 for the arcade so it's not a bad price point. And it's like 5 minutes away from THE BEST Peruvian restaurant I've EVER been to. I've only been to 2. Mishqui Cocina

Very affordable way for a family of all ages to spend an entire day playing everything from retro…read moreto vintage arcade games and a huge variety of pinball machines. The games and environment was clean and all the games were in great shape. I loved the endless free play section that I got to complete games I was never able to finish as a child because it would have cost me $20 in quarters. Bring friends because many games are multiplayer and it's fun playing team games and racing/shooting games with people. Staff was very friendly, bathrooms are clean, and it's a gamers paradise. Great for parties and there's stools and steps so even my 4 year old could play.

My group and I came on a Monday afternoon to complete the Military Espionage room. I was already a…read morelittle off put by the lobby area because it felt more like an office than an escape room. The room we went into had some cool gadgets and gears but lacked a lot of props and decor. I took off a couple of stars because our room was not set up properly prior to our start. We spent most of our time on one puzzle and we were still able to finish but had to use many hints. When we walked out, we asked the game master about this particular puzzle and he realized that it had not been set up so we would have never been able to get our next clue. Had this room been properly set up, we should have gotten out with almost 30 minutes to spare. It's only $20 per person which is cheaper than most escape rooms. However, I felt that the puzzles were more simple than my past experiences. If you've never done an escape room, give this place a try! But if you consider yourself a veteran, maybe pass on this place.

This is a great escape room. It's well thought out and a lot of fun to solve. They indicated they…read moremay be moving soon and we'll definitely be back to try the new rooms. There are red herrings for larger groups so as to make it more difficult. There can be easy, medium or more challenging adventures depending on the size of your group. If you want to have a fun family or a team building experience, definitely give this a try.

Took my 3 year old here and he LOVED it! I personally preferred the course outside on the right…read moreside and didn't really care for the indoor one, but still all fun. Restaurant was good. My kiddo ate most of his burger and chips! Bathrooms clean. Ice cream place was yummy!

Babe's at Vitense has excellent food and drinks right where there's lots of fun to be had! Their…read morecovered open air patio even has cooling fans and sports TV. Such a lovely space. We tried out Babe's at Vitense for a weekday lunch. The restaurant has lots of natural light and beautiful golf-related photo enlargements covering the walls. We both were impressed by the food: Fried cod sandwich with side salad and a cheeseburger with house-made potato chips. The breading on the cod was stellar with the perfect crunch and peppery flavor. Memorable dishes that make us want to return!