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    Gaming City

    4.7 (90 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Jessica J.

    Cute place for a nice outing. Plenty of games to choose from and I like the concept that you pay one single price and then can have the whole hour or 2 (depending how much you chose to do) to have fun.

    The game experience was fun for an hour of play. Will definitely be coming back. Natalie was great!

    Mandy T.

    Conveniently located right next to the 36th station, Gaming City is a great place to spend the afternoon with some friends! We went on a rainy Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded at all and we were able to play all the games we wanted to without waiting in line. We all got an hour of game time, which is more than enough imo. Afterwards, they gave us tokens to use with the claw machines in the front! Games in the back are your typical arcade games (basketball, shooting, racing, etc.) but they also have some fun rhythm games that aren't typically offered at arcades. They also have a multi sensory VR machine in the back that blows air/fragrance in your face - it's very similar to the Avatar ride at DisneyWorld. However, it did make me pretty nauseous so I would avoid if you are motion sensitive. They also have 3 rooms on the side where you can play interactive games - it was probably my favorite game, but you definitely work up a sweat! They have a worker stationed near the games that explains the games to you beforehand, which is really helpful because there aren't a lot of instructions posted. It would be cool if they add a photobooth machine in the future!

    Linda M.

    As a rhythm game player, I had to check out the newest arcade in Astoria. This place is pretty ok, with a wide variety of Chinese versions of games I am alreadyfamiliar with. There is a Chinese dance rush which was fun just for the co-op feature. There are unique games like the reaction time game where sticks are falling and you must catch them. Lots of interesting gimmicky games like the exercise ball you can roll. I just think the pricing is a bit expensive for 30 minutes I believe it's around $16? They have a version of Activate (light up grid that you must step on) that is also quite fun in one of the 2 larger rooms that you can explore. I would not recommend their VR rig in the back with the headset and movie scene- you have to ask a staff member to set it up and it made me extremely nauseous. Also the voiceover in the movie was very low quality. I would recommend this for date night or a small group outing. Stick to the 2 larger room activities and it will be fun!

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    Essie L.

    Not crowded even on a Saturday, and the staff were nice. We like the vibe of the place, it's calmer than arcades in the city attached to other things like bowling. Good for an hour's game for kids and some of them are immersive.

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    Mei C.

    Had a blast at this gaming arcade. Upon entering staff directs to the payment counter and gives options for game play. Once you selected the amount of people and the duration of play, staff gives an electronic watch for basically most if not all interactive games within the facility. There are a few VR rides~which my daughter said was So Cool! There's also squid game types of game rooms for participants to run around (the floor is lava was fun). Arcade also has a bunch of shooting games, foos-ball, claw machines. The pricing was decent compared to the ones in Flushing Queens. I thoroughly enjoyed all the games I played. There's also lockers for you to place your belongings, and the bathroom was pretty clean. Will definitely return for more fun!

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    Calbert C.

    This place is an absolute gem! What makes it stand out is the all you can play model charged by the hour so there's no need to constantly reload a card. They also provide lockers to safely lock up your belongings. They also host parties and corporate events, making it a great group hangout spot. The game selection is impressive, featuring unique titles you won't typically find at other arcades. The shooting and driving games are especially fun. I love the asphalt one because it physically moves and shake you. There are three interactive rooms filled with motion based games that really get you moving, and up front, you'll find claw machines stocked with cute plushies. Overall, a super fun and well designed arcade.

    They have great prizes and we love this place!
    Suzumi A.

    We love this place! Always great prizes here and we always win good plushies! they have other games and always fun here

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    Sheprica S.

    Good experience one floor. Arias and Jabimbles were very welcoming. Customer service was A1 & they are constantly cleaning the establishment & it smells very clean on the walk in.

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    Alejandra M.

    Great experience. The space was clean, the service was excellent and Arias was great at informing us of how the different elements of the Arcade worked!

    Pooja S.

    I've heard about this place from some friends and we decided to come here today for a VERY belated "holiday" party with my small dental staff. The weather wasn't great which ultimately worked out in our favor because it was a slow night which meant zero wait time for everything. I felt like a kid in a candy store! Vivid, neon colors, clean, spacious, claw machines, areas to take a break- I was immediately enamored. You can't be dressed all cute here - you gotta roll through with sneakers and comfortable clothes. Girls, you better put your hair up in a ponytail because you will SWEAT. Who the hell needs a gym membership when you can get your workout on while having a blast! I was gasping for breath while laughing like a mad woman. It wasn't your typical arcade spot- super interactive, often times intense and it really gets your competitive juices flowing so it's great for a group....or a great way to show off to your date hahaha. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. The one person we interacted with the most had some great tips and endless patience - turned out to be the owner! I was so floored by his kindness and readiness to help while still giving us plenty of space to do our own thing. Ok, let's cut this novel short - just go. The deal they have per person for an hour is so reasonable! I can't wait to come back with other people. You'll have an amazing time, guaranteed. :)

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    26 days ago

    smaller than i thought but they have some games even dave n busters dont got. Good customer service the dude at the counter Will was cool.

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    Too expensive , the adults should be free and kids under a certain age should be half off

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    3 days ago

    A fun place to spend some time with the kids. Great selection of games and claw machines.

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    6 days ago

    City Gaming is fun, exciting, and easy to enjoy. Great games, prizes, and good vibes!

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    It's super fun. I feel like a kid again! The VR is very halo-esque, the arcade games are fun...

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    I had an amazing time here! I got three dolls I love it !!! It's a must try with friends and family

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    9 months ago

    Nice employees, clean, and a lot of fun. Would definitely come back again. The group rooms are the most fun.

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    3 months ago

    Very expensive but games are very fun, and the unlimited system makes for a good time

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    Vivid, neon colors, clean, spacious, claw machines, areas to take a break- I was immediately enamored.

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    I went to The Bumper Factory twice in two days during some of my limited time in NYC. That's a…read morepretty solid endorsement right there. Even better, they have the deluxe versions of many machines while some arcades only offer the stripped down versions. For example, at The Bumper Factory, their Godzilla machine features the building that crumbles to the ground as it gets destroyed. That's pretty cool, and certainly adds to the fun. If you are a good pinball player, you will certainly find the pricing model to be vexing. I do enjoy going to a place where all the games are set to "free play". But $15 for 30 minutes, even in Manhattan, feels steep. Largely that's because I am a good enough player that a few bucks can keep me busy for over an hour. That said this is a great place, and a great price, to teach younger kids the game. And that is exactly what I did with my nephew. What I discovered was that on Monday, despite the hours posted on Yelp, The Bumper Factory was still open. However, the games were not set to free play, and instead of taking the admission fee I was able to simply use quarters to play. Woo hoo! I had one of the best games of my life on Guardians of the Galaxy. One ball alone was kept in play for the better part of fifteen minutes. Had I been paying by the half hour, that victory would have been tinged with sorrow. One other small ding against the place is that the Stern machines which feature the Stern Insider Connect feature were not activated. This is always a bummer, and also why I wasn't able to find this really nifty arcade on the Stern Pinball site. Most of the machines are new and in great shape. The space is pretty small and cramped, but it is NYC. From the arcade's website it also looks like there is a $35 all day rate, which I think I would much rather pay than $15 for 30 minutes. I'd have to take some breaks for coffee and pizza, but there are nearby options for both. More than anything, it's great to see pinball making some kind of comeback and salute the good folks at The Bumper Factory for putting in some machines in a space where kids can discover this great game.

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    So fun and not very crowded, but not very friendly or welcoming. Unfortunately we had a bartender…read morethat wasn't so great, honestly he was rude and didn't take our correct food order. Food was good when the correct items came. On another note, we wanted to cut a cake and they charged us 5$ per plate to cut the cake. Ridiculous honestly. This is a drag if you want to bring a group of people with you. Tried to reach out for a private event and there were so many rules including minimum of 10 people, we had 8... so it's not very friendly for bigger groups and if you want to cut a cake at the establishment, they make it too complicated when you just want to hang out with friends, play games, eat and celebrate. What a drag, we came all the way from Connecticut, we much more preferred the one in New Haven.

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