This is what the nerd community here in DFW needed, not just the nerds but everyone over 30 who grew up hanging out at Putt Putt and playing games for hours! Plus, you can drink craft beers and the food is good-and did I mention mostly healthy food? The crowd was Laid back and that nostalgic feeling is definitely there! The staff makes you feel at home and welcomed there and I'll definitely be one a regular. Cons? Hmm I hope that they get an air hockey machine one day lol read more

How can you not love the combination of unlimited play, beer and food?? Old school games set to free play all for a measly 10 dollar entry fee they give you a paper wristband which allows you in and out privileges all day. Why is that good you ask? Because if you have kiddos they get kicked out at 9 and then it's only adults so bring the kids early then save your band to come back later genius!!!! Also genius beer prices that are reasonable food options also available. read more

Free Play - Free play arcade - Bars Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Great potential with a few hiccups Children of the 80's and 90's understand and appreciate video games in a way that the current generation just can't. We didn't have huge flat-screens and augmented reality; it was game cabinets, visible pixels, the token machine and junk food at the counter. The culture was great then and still is now. Went Sunday evening for my birthday - needed to relive some childhood geekiness - and had a crew of 14. Free Play is a lot like what Flynn's from the Tron movies would be if he were into craft beer! Descriptions above are all correct. The playlist is solid 80's & early 90's, the vibe is geek heyday, the menu upscale on the cheap. There are some spots to improve with the place but overall it's pretty slick. Here are the deets: Experience: - Some have reported lines to get in. We never had any. - Seating is quite limited (with strange policies) so be ready for that. - Food and beverages were served quickly. Good flavor. - Some have reported game-hogging and bad attitudes. We never had any. - Your wristband gets you in/out privileges all day to hit any local alternative food - there's a Baskin Robbins a few doors down. Pros: - Very large game variety, both decades well-represented - Pinball machines in the back - Good food selection and quality. Sandwiches, little plates, good stuff. - Plenty of LOCAL BEERS available (whoever does the ordering knows what they are doing) and the prices are far cheaper than expected - 10 buck entry charge is reasonable - Merch Cons: - Some machines need TLC (bad pinball bumper, bad joystick sensor) - having some to swap out would be good - Machines packed tight - not much elbow room - Machine volume - they are WAY quiet! The awesome playlist needs those beeps and boops to go along with it! - Server problems - female bartender was great but bearded male server made us put back the extra table we pulled together to sit the group due to it being "unfair" and needing it for a "dinner rush". That table sat unused the rest of the night while 14 crowded around room for only 8. Suggestions: - Leaderboards for the main games, perhaps some tournament action too - More pinball - improve the seating options - benches, stools at the bar, something. I'd return. If they tackled some issues I'd return A LOT. I checked the Tron machine; no secret passage. Bummer. read more

This is the place to come to relive your 80's childhood. It's a fun arcade with lots of games and pinball machines. I didn't eat or drink here so I can't comment on that. read more

Free Play - Tempest - Bars Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I suggest if you're coming here with just adults to come later in the evening. There were quite a few kids, and while that's not bad or unexpected, with the arcade boxes to get lives you just press the player 1,2,etc buttons. There were multiple games with a couple hundred lives racked up on them, and multiple players just sitting on screen which keeps you from moving forward as a lot of the games are beat em up. We walked away from a couple games because the previous children had ran up too many lives. That being said, the arcade boxes are in good condition, the beer is craft, and the food while simple is still tasty. 10 dollars to get in and play for as long as you want. Enjoy it! read more

If you are a child of the 80's and grew up in arcades, this is the place for you! For a $10 cover you can play all the classics...Pacman, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Defender. After my first time I requested Spy Hunter and when i went back it was there. I also requested the arcade version of Punch Out which they have not added yet unfortunately. They have Mike Tyson's Punch Out but that isn't the same to me. First time I went was on a weekend afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. Second time was on a Saturday night and it was pretty crowded. When it is crowded like this it is hard to get on the more popular games like Galaga. I read one of the other reviews and i did not witness any cougars. This is a great place that even my kids enjoyed. read more

Sooooooo much fun! $11.00 to play old school games as many times as you want! They also a have a good food and beverage selection. They serve non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks! You'll love this place!!! read more

Food is surprisingly good for this little arcade bar. We did a team building event and ordered lots of food. It was all good.

This place is a lot of fun. Good beer and food along with all the vintage arcade games you can play. They even have sit-down games that I remember so fondly at pizza restaurants. There are pinball machines too along with all the classic games I forgot existed. Fun times! read more

Free Play is a great place to go to when you're looking to get out of the house, but you're not really in the mood to be in a hustle and bustle environment. Weekends are usually packed, but on weekdays it's a great little place to head out for a fun date. read more

I've been twice. Both times with kids ages 7-11, and during the day. Boys have really dug it. We stayed about 2 hours each time, which was enough. Plenty of games. Not too crowded. Sodas are a bit pricey ($2.50 for a bottle) and I wish they had a few less pricey options, but there is free ice water and cups. Super clean, plenty of seating. Really good! We will go back. Great beer selection. read more

Free Play - Bars Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Love!!! I went during the day and took my kids for their spring break special. The food was AMAZING!!! I seriously expected soggy fries and greasy mozzarella sticks but we ordered delicious grilled panini type sandwiches with quality ingredients. Everything was cooked to order and they could work around our family allergies! The games were so fun. Talk about a blast from the past! Dig Dug, Pinball, Mortal Combat, games I had never heard of, they were all here! My PacMan got a little wonky and the owner walked over and fixed it right away. Everyone was nice, the place was immaculate, and service was spot on!!! I've told everyone I run into about it and can't wait to go back. read more

This place is so Fun! Absolutely love it. Best games hands down, and the Moscow mulea are pretty on point also. So much fun, and kids can play until 9, then it is 21 and up. Bartenders are great and friendly! If you want to have a fun night out and just actually have fun playing games that will remind you of your childhood, then I recommend this place! Not to mention the music is PHENOMENAL. read more

It was a great experience. The people were friendly. A lot of different games. Good place to go and catchup with friends while playing different games read more

This place has huge room for improvement. The good... They have pinball machines They have rare arcade machines that I have not played since the late 80's or early 90's The staff is very friendly. The bad... They only have 5 pinball machines. If they had 10 then I would come more often since I love pinball machines. The food from the kitchen for lack of words (sorry guys) SUCKS...it truly is pitiful. It is overpriced, dull and the portion is very small. (pizzas) They have a very, very limited menu as well. What can I say I really didn't come here to eat but... I feel that having better food and some more selection, would be an improvement. I have spent my money at the Vietnamese Pho place and the fast food places instead. Have some cheap pizza and concession stand type foods that you would find at a bowling alley or roller skating rink circa 1983. PLEASE! This place is CROWDED with a capital C. (Went on a few Saturdays) (This is not their fault but their games are sometimes 3 people deep.) The last time I went I think I was there 3-4 hours and maybe got to play 5 or 6 games because the games were over crowded. Last of all....3 dollar Mexican cokes are a RIP OFF and an insult. I wanted to give this place 4 stars and thought about it for the 10 minutes I was writing this review. I would say this place is 3.5 / 5 stars overall. It might be awhile before I decide to return. read more

This is a great place for the 80's babies! The games are unique and a real walk down memory lane. Oh and the drinks are reasonably priced and the games are 100% FREE!! read more

Went on opening night. I think this place has a lot of potential, but it felt like there were also a few things they weren't quite prepared for that think could be improved. Pros: nice game selection (Disclaimer that I personally am not a big gamer and spent most of my time on Mrs. pacman or Tapper while my husband and friends delved into a much wider variety and seemed pleased.) Drinks decently priced. Nice to have a fun new bar concept in the Richardson area. Cons: it was way bright in there, which kind of killed the bar vibe. Also marketed to have craft beer but did not have a large variety. I think/am hoping this may have been due to them just opening however. Also their method for storing credit cards was less than secure--they were all in a stack and they handed my friend a card that was not even hers. We spoke to the bartender about this and he said a card box was being ordered, which hopefully is the case. Overall I will definitely be back to try the food and see if they've found their footing a bit more with time. read more

Free Play Arcade is a playground for adults. You pay $10 at the door and get to play all the arcade games. Sometimes it gets really crowded and you'll have to wait for the game you want to play to open up, but most people are respectful and good at taking turns. I brought my dad here for father's day and he went crazy over the pinball machines. I also came here a few times for friends' birthday parties. read more

Super fun place with a great beer selection. My husband and I spent three hours enjoying the 80s games and trying an assortment of craft beers. Admission is just about $10 a person which is super reasonable since all the games are set to free play once you are inside. Fun date night. The food looked great although we don't eat anything this go around. read more

Finally got a date night , with my husband, and hit this place up on a recommendation from my sister. Really fun to play all of the retro games. It does get really busy the later it gets on a Saturday night, so be prepared to wait. We didn't eat here, but had a beer. Kinda pricey, but not too terrible. We will be going back, just maybe on a week night or earlier in the day. read more

Free Play - Bars Near Me - Richardson, Texas

The lovely Ms. Jones would like to tell you this place is the bomb. Unlimited video game play for ten bucks plus the option to order beer and bites makes this original Valley Girl happy to be alive. Love, love, LOVE! SO MUCH FUN!!! If you long for the day when we used to go out in public and play vintage video games and pinball rather than knowing people who hide in their parents basement playing Tour of Duty or Guitar Hero, this place is for you. Children of the 80's, this could very well be your Mecca. read more

This spot was recommended by a family member during a trip. I was looking forward to a nostalgic afternoon with my husband and kids. What I came to find was rude service, an in competent staff and a very unimpressive venue. If you enjoy looking up all your own drink recipes for the bar tender, all your questions being answered with I don't know and no one here can help you for that while using out of date technology that is poorly maintained then this is the place for you! To top it off the were extremely rude an I accommodating to a family member with disabilities. Definitely not ASD/ADA friendly! As a mom with family members I need to make accommodations for when traveling or going new places I heavily rely on reviews and web information to make proper accommodations. If your a family in a similar situation I encourage you to avoid this venue completely. You can download most of these games for free now on your phone and desktop and don't need the additional inconvenience. I can see how this is a fun place for young kids who want to buy a drink and play vintage games however I would not consider it family friendly at all. Closer to a dive bar with old video games. read more

Best time to go is after 9pm, when there are no kids allowed! Although I am not a huge arcade/video game fan I truly enjoyed this place. You pay $10 at the door and play unlimited games. Great idea! They also sell snacks and drinks, I didn't try any of their food but the menu seemed to be full of finger foods. But I can tell you is that they have a great beer selection, and very responsible as well. If you have no plans on a Friday night and font mind driving to Richardson, I would highly recommend this place. read more

This place is great. Only $11 to get in all day, and you can leave and come back later. The drinks are good, nothing amazing but not at all bad. The games are always changing which keeps things fresh. Q*bert was my personal favorite read more

Free Play - Q*bert Highscores - Bars Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Pretty fun place. I would rate Cidercade a little higher on the variety of games and the larger size. But Free Play does offer more drink options and food options. So if you're not into cider, this is a good choice for you. read more

It's so nostalgic - they have most things that you could think of, and best of all, the Simpsons game which really brought me back. It's $10 for free play, and they have a wide selection of beverages (I was really impressed by the alcoholic sodas (Not Your Father's, etc.) and ciders). If you go before 4pm, it's only $5. read more

Fun arcade. Well over 40 single and two player arcade games. Fun 80s and 90s soundtrack playing. Really crowded at 4 pm on Saturday. Kids birthday party when I went. Didn't seem like a young kid friendly environment but they were everywhere. Employees were super nice and had great beer selection when the one I wanted was out. All the games were working, no "out of order signs" on any of the games. Just wish it was more adults than huge groups of kids. read more

Easily my favorite Bar / Arcade in town! Amazing selection of games, game choice of beers, and excellent food to grub on!

Nostalgia has a home and it's full of arcade machines and beer. Free Play offers you the opportunity to step into a world rarely scene outside of 80s movies and nostalgic memories. For an entrance fee of $10, you are granted access to a plethora of vintage arcade cabinets. Play as long as you like while taking advantage of the low-priced craft beers available. read more

This was a fun way to spend the day. All of the games are in really good condition. The parking lot needs work lots of potholes.

Love love this place. Such a cool environment and a really hot spot on Saturdays. I feel every time I come here, I experience something completely new. Games are always changing. read more

We went to Free Play with some friends and had a great time. We didn't eat there, but had a few beers and played the great video games. They had all the games I remembered from growing up. Frogger, DigDug, Asteroids, Pole Position,... It was 10 bucks to play all you want, with no coins or quarters to mess with. My buddy is in his mid 40s and he couldn't stop smiling. I was a little nervous that people would stay on one machine and not move on, but everyone seemed equally interested in playing for a game or two and trying something else. The beer selection rivals most any bar I have been too, and the staff was really friendly and helpful. Every machine had a place next to it to put your beer. You could even get a Big Red or a Tab if you didn't want a beer. To seal the experience, they were playing 80s music that really took you back. If you were alive during the 80s, you will love this place. read more

Old school games and old school music. I love it. They had some kind of match or tournament going on tonight. Great atmosphere. Sometimes its packed. I like going when there's not many people so I can jump from one game to the next. read more

This is a cool spot, especially if your coming later when it's 21+. I enjoyed all the throwback arcade games and pinball. My only gripe is that a few of the pinball machines didn't work which is a bummer as it was my main reason for coming. I also ended up ordering food and the Avocado and etc sandwich I had was amazing. I was truly shocked how good it was. It also has bottled Mexican coke and sodas! Huge plus!!! Overall it's a really sweet spot and for $10 plus tax unlimited play per person it's truly worth coming. read more

Man I will spend all day in this place if you dont pull me out of here. I feel like a kid again when I walk in here and I see all these games brings back good memories from my childhood. Plus the fact their beer selection is fantastic. Give me one of those coffee IPA stouts and I will kill it on Galaga, 1943 and Mortal Kombat. All the race games and off road games are awesome too. I usually come here with a few of my friends and godson to pass the time and we end up staying forever in game battle championships. One time I was here thinking I hope no one I know sees me here playing video games but then I ran into a few friends I went to high school with and we're all like this place rules!! and we hung out and played vidz and had some beers. There are kids around and families but its all good everyone is just having a good time. read more

If you love video games you have to go to this place! I can play taxi driver all day. They do switch games out but keep the popular ones out unless they need repairs. At any given time I would guess they have at least 50 games out. They also have one of the largest beer menus around. The lone knock on the place is the menu is not extensive but even that is fine because they will let you leave and come back as long as you keep the wristband on. read more

Cannot complain. Service at drive thru is always fast and food always comes out sizzling from the fryer. I think a 4 star is desrving. Will keep coming here for fried fish sticks read more

This place was absolutely awesome. There are too many games to even make a dent in one visit, I'm so sad I live out of town because I wanted to play every single one! Especially for the price? I mean, seriously, what's not to love about this place? If I'm ever back in the area I'm dragging everyone with me here. The music was awesome too. A++ read more

I'd heard about this place from co-workers and students. They all recommended it but it took my husband's birthday to finally bring us here. It's a blast from the past! All sorts of fun arcade games including tabletop games and pinball! I got to practice my skills on some old favorites, try my hand at a couple of games I'd always been shut out of, and even learned a couple of new games. For $10 per person, it's all the gaming you want. All the games are set to free play. In the old days, I'd have spent a heap of quarter to learn how to tube down the rivers. We arrived at 4PM and left after a couple of hours. It was getting crowded and the lines were getting long for some of the games. Several families were hosting birthday parties. Kids were having fun although I would imagine that they disappear later at night (the place is open until 2AM on weekend nights). Management lets you bring your own cake to celebrate. There's good food here, too. I had the Cuban sandwich and my husband had the turkey with brie. No choice of chips but the Dr. Pepper is pure sugar cane, another blast from the past. We'll be coming here again. The games get rotated through regularly and there will be new games to play. read more

2018-09 Well maintained arcade machines. Good drink list. Decent food options. They have a Nintendo PlayChoice machine ..... with Tecmo Bowl on it. This place is awesome. read more